Sparrow to join U-M Health under proposed agreement
Sparrow Clinton Hospital is one of the Sparrow Health System hospitals that will join University of Michigan Health under a proposed agreement that will expand services to Mid-Michigan residents, provide access to the highest level of care, improve facilities and technology, and begin a new chapter in Sparrow’s storied history.
The U-M Board of Regents approved moving ahead with the agreement at its December 8 meeting, as did the Sparrow Health System Board of Directors on November 28. The agreement is expected to be completed in the first half of 2023, pending final regulatory approvals and completion of the closing process.
Joining U-M Health will have a far-reaching impact on Sparrow and Mid-Michigan, expanding access to clinical care throughout the region and, ultimately, statewide.
“The partnership with University of Michigan Health provides Sparrow the opportunity to take a greater leadership role in improving the health of the communities we serve,” said Sparrow Health System President and CEO James F. Dover.
Added Sparrow Health System Board Chair John Pirich: “This enables Sparrow to achieve our long-term strategy of helping to create a statewide system of care and allows us to accelerate growth and continue our 126-year commitment to providing world-class care close to home.”
U-M President Santa Ono pointed out that an affiliation agreement signed by the two organizations in 2019 for pediatric services paved the way for ongoing collaboration between the two systems.
University of Michigan Health has committed $800 million in investment to Sparrow Health System, which will be funded through facility projects, operations, and strategic investments over eight years.
Sparrow has more than 115 sites of care, including E.W. Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, community hospitals in Carson City, Charlotte, Ionia and St. Johns, Sparrow Specialty Hospital, and nearly 500 Sparrow primary care providers and specialists serving patients across the region.
RESA schedules three candidates for second round interviews
The Clinton County RESA Board of Education scheduled the following three candidates for second round interviews on Wednesday, December 14:
– Mark Palmer, M.A., Superintendent, St. Johns Public Schools, MI
– Kevin Robydek, Ed.S., Superintendent, Potterville Public Schools, MI
– Scott Koenigsknecht, – d.D., Deputy Superintendent for P20 System and Student Transitions, Michigan, Department of Education, Superintendent (former), Ingham ISD, MI
Interviews were held at the Redwing Room at CCRESA, 1013 S. U.S. 27, in St. Johns.
District staff, parents and community members were encouraged to attend the interviews. There was an opportunity to provide feedback to the board after each of the interviews.
Museum open Wednesdays and Sundays
The Clinton County Historical Museum, Paine-Gillam-Scott House is open for Christmas on Wednesdays 2 to 6 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. through Wednesday, December 21.
There are many Victorian Christmas artifacts and antique toys. A fraser fir tree dominates the front parlor, and the other rooms are open and decorated. You will be amazed to see all the furnishings that have been donated over the years.
The house is lit during the evening hours and invites a drive-by.
The Museum is located at 106 Maple St, St. Johns on the West side of the Courthouse Square.
See them on Facebook, pgsmuseum.com or for further information, please call 989.292.9096.
Elf volunteers set up Santa’s Remote Workshop
Elf Volunteers who worked hard one day setting up Santa’s Remote Workshop were at BeTheChurch Outreach Ministries of Redeemer Church in DeWitt and St Johns.
Give the Gift of Mobility Blue Bus Gift Certificates
Just in time for the holidays, Blue Bus gift certificates are available for purchase from Clinton Transit.
Gift certificates in any amount can be bought at Clinton Transit’s temporary location at South Point Mall in St. Johns, 1011 South Old US 27, Suite C-36, or by calling the dispatch office at 989.224.8127, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Give the gift of mobility this season. Clinton Transit’s Blue Buses offer safe, cozy, curb-to-curb rides throughout Clinton County, provided by a friendly, hometown driver. Clinton Transit’s demand-response system makes rides especially convenient and accessible. Riders can conveniently manage their transportation schedule any time using the Clinton Transit app (available on iTunes and Google) or by calling the dispatch office.
“Michigan winters can make it more difficult to get around,” shares MaLissa Schutt, executive director for Clinton Transit. “Especially for those who already face mobility challenges, your gift will make it easier and more enjoyable for them to get out during the colder months.”
For travelers escaping the Michigan ice and snow by plane, bus or train, Clinton Transit provides an easy, low-cost option to get to Lansing’s Capitol Area Regional Airport, or the Amtrak or Greyhound stations. “It takes a lot of stress out of traveling,” explains Schutt. “We’ll pick residents up from home and bring them right to their terminal or gate. When they arrive back in town, we’ll be ready to provide a relaxing ride home.”
Clinton Transit’s standard transportation hours are from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. For needs beyond published hours and locations, residents are encouraged to call Clinton Transit. “We want the community see us as their mobility solution,” Schutt explains. “We can often meet individual needs directly; but when we can’t, we can coordinate with community partners on their behalf. Just give us a call. We can take it from there and help get you where you need to go.”
[Note: Clinton Transit will be closed Friday, December 23 though Monday December 26tallowing employees to observe the Christmas Holiday with their families. They will re-open for regular business hours on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.]
Established in 2001, Clinton Transit has been providing curb-to-curb service to meet the needs of all Clinton County residents. Fondly known as the Blue Bus, the on-demand transit system responds to ride requests and provides safe, reliable transportation to all county residents. This creates a more connected, accessible and vibrant Clinton County. For more information on the Blue Bus, visit mybluebus.com
Kids Holiday Gifts Class is December 18
The Art and Soul Gallery is hosting a Bracelet making class for kids ages 10 and up on Sunday, December 18 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Make a simple beaded bracelet for a family member or friend for a holiday gift or make one for yourself. Metal clasp or elastic string options. This class will have a limit of 2 bracelets per person.
The cost is $5.00 – $10.00. Sign up now.