Healthcare & Wellness

New AAA Research Shows Fatalities Due to Drowsiness 10X Higher Than Reported

DEARBORN, Mich., (March 7, 2024) — With Daylight Saving Time approaching (Sunday, March 10 at 2 AM), the darker mornings and lost hour of sleep will lead to more drowsy drivers. Soon-to-be-published research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals the shocking lethality of drowsy driving. The study, based on in-depth crash investigations and national fatal crash data, estimates that drowsy driving is a factor in roughly ten times as many traffic fatalities as traditional crash data indicates.

ST. JOHNS, MI – A Sparrow Clinton Hospital surgical services nurse has been honored with the DAISY Award after a patient cited her incredibly compassionate care.

Surgical Services nurse Brittany Hagerman, R.N., was among 23 nominations for the award.  According to the nomination, Hagerman has been the patient’s nurse on two separate occasions.

ST. JOHNS, MI – Sparrow Clinton Hospital recently celebrated 8 nominated caregivers, including one special honoree, during a BEE Award ceremony to recognize excellence among clinical support caregivers who work alongside nursing teams.

Countless nominations from patients and their families mentioned the compassion and kindness shown by the caregivers at Sparrow Clinton. However, one nomination stood out.

MSU Health Care Sports Medicine adds same-day walk-in care for ligament sprains, tendon injuries, muscle strains, bone fractures, and joint injuries through MSU Sports Med NOW

To provide individuals experiencing orthopedic injuries with faster access to medical care, MSU Health Care Sports Medicine has opened its newest walk-in clinic – MSU Sports Med NOW.

Mary Free Bed at Sparrow helps new father witness birth of twins following accident 

LANSING, MI – Thanks to the quality, compassionate and leading-edge care received at Sparrow, a patient severely injured after falling 22 feet from a tree stand in November was recently able to witness the birth of his twin boys.

Cruises and international trips on the rise; Florida tops list of domestic destinations

DEARBORN, Mich., (March 5, 2024) — Michigan residents are actively finalizing travel plans for the year ahead. A new AAA travel survey reveals that 84 percent of residents will travel in 2024; 40% will take more vacations than last year.

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Commerce announced an inquiry into the potential development of regulations to safeguard American consumers and companies against the national security threats posed by allowing Chinese vehicles and technologies in the United States:

LANSING, MI. ­– Sparrow Wound Care Services Carson and Sparrow Wound Care Services Clinton have received national patient satisfaction awards for clinical distinction and excellence.

The two clinics met or exceeded national quality benchmarks from July through December 2023, according to RestorixHealth, a national wound care consulting firm.

Sparrow Clinton Hospital welcomes general surgeon

ST. JOHNS, MI – Sparrow Clinton Hospital is pleased to welcome highly skilled general surgeon Lauren Kwasny, D.O., to service the St. Johns-area community.

Kwasny comes to the SMG General Surgery St. Johns location from SMG General Surgery Lansing and performs procedures at Sparrow Clinton Hospital.

Sparrow Eaton offers free educational lunch featuring new orthopedic surgeon

CHARLOTTE, MI – Sparrow Eaton Hospital invites community members to attend a FREE educational lunch presentation on orthopedic care and treatments.