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Sparrow Medical Group is now offering gastroenterology services at Sparrow Carson and Sparrow Ionia Hospitals with the addition of Iftiker Ahmad, MD. Dr. Ahmad

Monte Malek replaces Charles Hahn Jr. who held the post for just two months before accepting a new job in northern Michigan.

Sparrow Health System announced the new names of its five mid-Michigan hospitals following its partnership with University of Michigan Health.

Sparrow Carson Hospital is proud to recognize Jennifer Barker, a Patient Care Technician in the Emergency Department, as our Caregiver of the Quarter. Barker was nominated for going above and beyond with the care she provides patients in the Sparrow Carson Emergency Department. Her nomination noted “Jennifer was at bedside assisting a patient when he mentioned how ‘safe’ he felt at Sparrow Carson and how she provided him with a sense of security. … In that moment, her compassionate care,...

Sparrow Carson Hospital recognized Nurse Educator and Excellence Coordinator Mary McClain as a DAISY Nurse Leader, representing extraordinary nursing.

Sparrow Carson Hospital is celebrating its national recognition for a top score in patient satisfaction, fueled by its leading-edge medicine and highly skilled physicians. The Sparrow Carson Emergency Department received a five-star award from Professional Research Consultants, Inc. in recognition of scores in the top 10 percent nationally for “Overall Quality of Care.” The PRC Excellence in Healthcare Awards are presented to organizations and individuals who have achieved top standards in p...

The Performance Leadership Awards use results from the Hospital Strength INDEX®.

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What to know about COVID antibody treatments LANSING – Medical professionals say an "underutilized" COVID-19 treatment could lessen the toll the virus is taking on Michigan. Monoclonal antibody treatment is designed to treat patients who tested positive for coronavirus and have mild to moderate symptoms, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Paul Entler, Sparrow’s vice president of quality and performance improvement, said studies have shown the treatment ...

Getting appointments for 16- and 17- year-olds When 16- and 17-year-olds are registered for a vaccine, a provider will let them schedule if the Pfizer vaccine is available there. Providers will see the age on the registration and know if they can be scheduled. Health departments are working with providers to store and distribute the Pfizer vaccine to locations that might not have that brand. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department is holding a Pfizer clinic on Monday, April 19 at the Lansing...