University of Michigan Health-Sparrow

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is your regional center for cancer, trauma, pediatrics, orthopedics, neonatal intensive care and neurological care.
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Whether you’re facing a medical emergency, seeking expert treatment for a complicated condition, or growing your family, you can rely on us for the best quality care, delivered in a compassionate environment where patients like you always come first. Sparrow Hospital is home to the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the area, making us the region’s top destination for critically ill and injured patients. As Michigan’s first certified Comprehensive Stroke Center – just one of 20 nationwide – we are the regional expert for neurological care. The Sparrow Hospital Mother Baby Center is one of the most trusted in Michigan, welcoming 4,000 babies a year. Sparrow Hospital is among 6 percent of hospitals nationwide to achieve Magnet status, the highest level of nursing excellence recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. We build our community by investing in state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering tech, like next-generation radiation oncology and robotic surgery systems, and a new outpatient surgery center. Sparrow is also a major teaching hospital, helping educate the next generation of healthcare professionals and leaders. We work to make patients and their families as comfortable as possible, offering private rooms, a range of tasty dining options, and even a concierge service. With award-winning healthcare teams, best-in-class biomedical technology and patient-friendly amenities, Sparrow Hospital delivers world-class care that’s close to home.

Students from DeWitt High School’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter recently hosted a bak...
03/13/2026

Students from DeWitt High School’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter recently hosted a bake sale and book drive to support patients at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital at UM Health–Sparrow.

Their generosity and heart for service are making a meaningful difference for the children and families we serve.

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Founders’ Award — the highest honor recognizing a volunteer, community member, ret...
03/12/2026

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Founders’ Award — the highest honor recognizing a volunteer, community member, retired team member or retired physician who has gone above and beyond to improve the health of our community.

The award will be presented April 20 as we celebrate the legacy of our volunteers and 130 years of improving the health of the people in our communities.

Submit a nomination by March 30, 2026: https://bit.ly/4rv8qiO

The UM Health-Sparrow Mobile Health Clinic, the region’s first hospital-based clinic on wheels, is back in action tomorr...
03/11/2026

The UM Health-Sparrow Mobile Health Clinic, the region’s first hospital-based clinic on wheels, is back in action tomorrow. You can receive care at Edgewood Village Apartments in East Lansing from 1-4 p.m. Thursday, March 12.

The UM Health-Sparrow Mobile Health Clinic is staffed with medical providers and clinical support positions, offering a variety of basic services, such as wellness exams, blood pressure checks and much more. It’s funded by the generosity of donors and the Mobile Health Endowment of W3 (Women Working Wonders, a committee of the UM Health-Sparrow Foundation).

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4bYajxv

DID YOU KNOW?University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is one of the few health systems in the nation to treat cancer patien...
03/10/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is one of the few health systems in the nation to treat cancer patients using the leading-edge ViewRay MRIdian radiation machine?

This advanced technology enables our highly skilled radiation oncologists, like Daniel Chapman, M.D., to view live images of the tumor during treatment, allowing for more precise treatments with higher doses of radiation while protecting surrounding healthy tissue and organs.

To learn more about game-changing cancer care at UM Health-Sparrow’s Herbert-Herman Cancer Center, visit UofMHealthSparrow.org/Cancer

03/09/2026

A University of Michigan Health-West family practice physician is being recognized for going to great lengths to care for a vulnerable patient.
Alexander Witte, M.D., who joined University of Michigan Health in September 2023 at the Greenville Health Center-Primary Care, has been named a Team Member Spotlight award recipient.

Witte earned the honor after taking personal charge of care for a young adult patient with a difficult, non-healing wound. The patient was having issues with their home health services and was unable to sit up for six to eight weeks following extensive surgery and hospitalization.

Instead of letting the patient struggle alone, Witte coordinated directly with them, contacted the plastic surgery team at U-M Ann Arbor and worked with his local staff to ensure every detail of the patient’s recovery was covered.

He went a step further by organizing special clinic days with his medical assistant. They arranged for the patient to arrive by ambulance and use a specific stretcher, accommodations that required significant time and communication to coordinate.

“Always been interested in meeting people where they are,” Witte said. “Also, advocating for their kind of preventative stuff and trying to keep them healthy and from getting sick, not just fixing it after it’s broken.”
His actions ensured a vulnerable patient received the support needed during a difficult time, exemplifying the dedication and compassion the monthly award seeks to highlight.

The Team Member Spotlight award recognizes team members who exemplify the health system’s core values of compassion, dedication and professionalism in service to patients and colleagues.

03/06/2026

The UM Health-Sparrow Mobile Health Clinic serves Mid-Michigan with quality, compassionate care to underserved communities.

The clinic is free for patients and funded entirely by donations and the W3 Mobile Health Endowment. Services include health and wellness exams, sports physicals, blood pressure checks and much more.

To see when the clinic may be near you, click the link: https://bit.ly/4bYajxv

Our patients and team members were treated to delicious Shamrock Shakes this week by our generous friends at McDonald’s ...
03/04/2026

Our patients and team members were treated to delicious Shamrock Shakes this week by our generous friends at McDonald’s and by Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan. The shakes filled the halls of C.S. Mott Children's Hospital at UM Health-Sparrow with joy and deliciousness.

We appreciate the support and encouragement for our team members. Special thanks to the JMC INC McDonald's of Lansing, which generously donated the shakes.

03/03/2026

With flu cases still circulating, Wilson Vaughn, M.D., of University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson urges residents to get vaccinated, saying it is not too late to receive the shot. Vaughn warns that individuals with hypertension, diabetes or compromised immunity face a higher risk of severe infection. Even those with strong immune systems can spread the virus to vulnerable populations.

Infants under 6 months are too young for the vaccine and adults 65 and older account may struggle to fight off the flu virus. Vaughn encourages the community to get the flu vaccine shot not only for personal protection but to keep newborns and elderly loved ones safe.

02/27/2026

We had a fun and educational night this week as community leaders and team members learned more about the behavioral health hospital planned for UM Health-Sparrow Lansing.

The U-M Board of Regents approved the project last week with the goal of improving access to much-needed mental health resources. We appreciate the community’s support of the behavioral health hospital, which is expected to open in 2028.

To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3YRMVOr

The UM Health-Sparrow Mobile Health Clinic serves Mid-Michigan with quality, compassionate care to underserved communiti...
02/27/2026

The UM Health-Sparrow Mobile Health Clinic serves Mid-Michigan with quality, compassionate care to underserved communities.

The clinic is free for patients and funded entirely by donations and the W3 Mobile Health Endowment. Services include health and wellness exams, sports physicals, blood pressure checks and much more.

To see when the clinic may be near you, click the link: https://bit.ly/4bYajxv

Part of UM Health-Sparrow’s mission is to improve the health of the people in our communities by providing quality, compassionate care to everyone, every time.

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As Mid-Michigan’s premier healthcare organization, Sparrow offers over 115 sites of care. While Sparrow Hospital and Sparrow Specialty Hospital have been a cornerstone of Lansing’s Michigan Avenue corridor for more than a century, Sparrow’s Community Hospitals — Sparrow Carson, Sparrow Clinton, Sparrow Eaton and Sparrow Ionia — form anchors for the health system throughout the region. In 2017, the community joined in the dedication of the new Herbert-Herman Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art cancer center that further elevates the world-class treatment offered by Sparrow.

Sparrow is affiliated with Michigan State University’s three human health colleges and with Michigan Medicine through the Sparrow Children’s Center.

Sparrow is the largest private employer in Greater Lansing, and includes Physicians Health Plan, Sparrow Care Network, and Sparrow Medical Group. Sparrow Laboratories ranks in the top 25 laboratories in the nation in the number of procedures performed — more than 9 million procedures annually – and has been a national leader in testing for Coronavirus.

The Sparrow family of facilities also includes East Lansing-based Michigan Athletic Club, the only hospital-based health club in Mid-Michigan, and Charlotte-based AL!VE, an experience-based destination health park.