Health Awareness Conference aims to educate about prostate cancer
Sparrow is co-sponsoring the First Annual Lonnie D. Johnson Health Awareness Conference on Saturday, Sept. 21. The educational event will focus on prostate cancer
Cancer Survivors Day Celebration
There were tears, lots of laughs, music, dance and, most of all, a life-affirming celebration as hundreds gathered Sunday for Sparrow's Cancer Survivors Day picnic.
Pediatric rehab helps Patient after brain surgery
Skyler Hill underwent surgery and chemotherapy after he was found to have a tumor on his brain when he was 13. Sparrow's Pediatric Rehab Caregivers helped get him
Jerome Street Guest House's face-lift continues
Caregivers from Sparrow's Human Resources Department spent a recent Saturday painting the Sparrow Jerome Street Guest House. The Jerome House serves as temporary
W3 5K/OK
It was perfect race weather - cool and clear - as hundreds of walkers and runners enjoyed the Women Working Wonders (W3) 5K/OK on Sunday. The event raised money
Okemos woman tells story of conquering cancer at Sparrow
Lisa Rucker of Okemos was told six years ago to get her affairs in order because she had terminal cancer. On Sunday, Sept. 15, she'll exult with her fellow survivors
Spartan Marching Band for Kids Concert
Hundreds of Spartan and Sparrow faithful packed into Tim and Cathy Staudt's backyard in Okemos for Sunday's Spartan Marching Band for Kids Concert. The annual event
Sparrow Patient, MySparrow change healthcare for the better
Randy Carlson was shocked when he found out late last year that he needed open heart surgery at age 41 due to an aortic aneurysm. During this intense time, he used
MAC Members Win National Handball Titles
3 MAC members excelled at the 2013 3-Wall National Handball Tournament. Jason Block was runner-up in the 40B division, Carl Valentino is the National Champion in
Sparrow remembers Mary Ellen Ruch, longtime Volunteer
We honor Mary Ellen Ruch, a longtime Sparrow Volunteer who recently died. Mary Ellen and husband Emil were the driving forces behind Carolyn's Rooftop Garden at
Sparrow, MSU pair Nurses with Nursing Students in DEU
Today kicked off the third class to go through our Dedicated Education Unit, a partnership program with Michigan State University. Sparrow Interim Executive Director
Singers delight Sparrow cancer Patients
Every Monday evening, Shannon Smith of Lansing and John King of Grand Ledge walk door to door in Sparrow's 5th floor oncology unit and serenade Patients with songs.
Parents hold babies skin-to-skin in RNICU Kangaroo-a-thon
Sparrow's Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit kicked off the Kangaroo-a-thon today to encourage parents to hold their infants skin-to-skin.
Ionia caregivers help Relief After Violent Encounter Shelter
Sparrow Ionia Hospital Caregivers worked at the RAVE (Relief After Violent Encounter) Shelter last week as part of the United Way Day of Action. This was the team's
RNICU Caregivers participate in IRON Marble
The Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit's IRON Marble event was held last week. The event is hosted at Department Manager Kathy Marble's home to encourage teamwork