Sparrow Hospital nurse protects pediatric patient, receives award from MHA
LANSING, MI – The Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) Keystone Center honored Jennifer Brandt, an Emergency Department registered nurse at Sparrow Hospital, today (Oct. 21) with the quarterly MHA Keystone Center Speak-up! Award.
Although every HR department looks different—some are lean, some are robust—they are all handling the same challenge: being a strategic partner to company leadership during a time of great change. Are you confident your HR department is up for the task? Here are 5 glaring signs that you should consider an HR audit.
During the early stages of the worldwide shutdown, many of us were scared and unsure about the future. Although we continue to face uncertainty, especially in the corporate world, there’s one thing we do know—
to Safeguard Independence and Integrity of Agency Watchdogs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, convened a hearing with federal inspectors general to discuss bipartisan legislation he authored that would provide federal watchdogs with protections to strengthen independent oversight of the government’s effectiveness.
LANSING, Mich. -- The 10th Michigan Cyber Summit (formerly the North American International Cyber Summit), hosted by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, virtually brought together nearly 1,000 participants today to discuss solutions for the cybersecurity dangers that threaten the security of citizens and business throughout the world. The summit is the signature event of Michigan Cybersecurity Awareness Month, held each year in Oct.
An incredible event happening with the local non-profit Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, their annual World Burn Congress will be happening virtually today through Sunday, October 22-24, 2021.
This year they will be welcoming many powerful survivors to speak on their lives, create community through panels and storytelling of each person’s unique burn survivor experience. This year will include a keynote from Dr. BJ Miller, an American physician, author, storyteller, burn survivor, and pre-eminent thought leader on patient-centered care. His story is also the main topic of Netflix’s Academy Award-nominated short documentary,End Game. Dr. Miller will share his journey as a survivor and the impact it’s had on his life. His message will explore how to own your limitations and find meaning in every day through creativity, a sense of belonging, and connection.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to secure and protect information handled by federal contractors using artificial intelligence (AI) technology, such as biometric data from facial recognition scans. The bill would require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to establish and consult with an Artificial Intelligence Hygiene Working Group to ensure that government contractors are securing and using data collected by AI technologies to protect national security and in a way that ensures the privacy and rights of all Americans.
Sparrow caregivers to play games for 24 hours to raise money for children’s health
LANSING, MI – It will look a little different this year but Sparrow IT caregivers plan to continue their tradition of playing the latest video games, and old-fashioned console, board, and card games, for 24 hours straight to raise money for the University of Michigan Health at Sparrow Children’s Center.
LANSING - Wednesday morning the Michigan AFL-CIO hosted their 34th Legislative Convention, attended by scores of union members across the state. Under the theme “Honoring Frontline Heroes,” the convention explored the hard-fought wins of the Michigan labor movement during the COVID-19 pandemic, the increase of workers using their collective power by going on strike, and the importance of supporting union members on the picket line.
