University of Michigan Health - Sparrow
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University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is a comprehensive, integrated health care organization located in Central Michigan. More than 900 physicians are affiliated with University of Michigan Health - Sparrow.[1]
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| Type | For profit (hospitals are non profit divisions) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Healthcare |
| Founded | 1912[1] |
| Founder | Edward W. Sparrow |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Central Michigan |
| Revenue |  $1.14 billion USD (2014)[2] |
| $12.8 million USD (2014)[2] | |
Number of employees | 7,600 total (2013)[3] |
| Website | https://www.uofmhealthsparrow.org/ |
Two for profit financing organizations, the Physicians Health Plan and the Sparrow Physicians Health Plan, are owned and operated by University of Michigan Health - Sparrow. Hospitals within the University of Michigan Health - Sparrow system include University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Lansing and University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Specialty Hospital (Long Term Acute Care formerly located at the old St. Lawrence Hospital) in Lansing, University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Clinton, University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Carson, University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Eaton, and University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Ionia. The Michigan Athletic Club, located in Lansing, is also a subsidiary of University of Michigan Health - Sparrow. The University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Laboratory performs over 3 million tests per year, at various laboratory sites, which include four remote testing facilities and thirteen patient service centers.
A portion of University of Michigan Health - Sparrow employees are represented by the Michigan Nurses Association and the UAW Local 4911.
In April 2023, Michigan Medicine merged with Sparrow Health System.[4] In April 2024, Sparrow Health System was renamed University of Michigan Health–Sparrow.[5]
