University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Lansing facts for kids
Quick facts for kids University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Lansing |
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| University of Michigan Health - Sparrow | |
 Location in Michigan
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| Geography | |
| Location | Lansing, Michigan, United States |
| Coordinates | 42°44′03″N 84°32′06″W / 42.7342°N 84.5351°W |
| Organization | |
| Hospital type | Teaching |
| Affiliated university | MSU College of Human Medicine, MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Level I trauma center |
| Helipad | (FAA LID: 08MI) |
| Beds | 733 |
| History | |
| Founded | 1896 |
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Lansing is a large hospital in Lansing, Michigan. It has 733 beds, which means it can care for many patients. This hospital is special because it's a teaching hospital. This means doctors in training learn here. It helps people all over the Mid-Michigan area.
The hospital is part of University of Michigan Health - Sparrow. It also works closely with Michigan State University. Future doctors from MSU's medical schools learn and train at this hospital.
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Lansing has the only special emergency room for both kids and adults in the area. This emergency room is a level I trauma center. This means it's ready to handle the most serious injuries. It's also certified to treat strokes very quickly. The hospital has modern operating rooms and places for helicopters to land. It also has special centers for cancer, heart problems, and bone issues. About 4,500 babies are born here every year!
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How the Hospital Started
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Lansing began a long time ago in 1896. It started with a group called the Women's Hospital Association. They supported just one doctor and one nurse in a rented house.
Building the First Hospital
In 1910, a man named Edward W. Sparrow helped a lot. He gave land in Lansing and $100,000 to build a new hospital. The hospital officially opened its doors in 1912.
Adding the Sparrow Tower
In 2008, a big, new part was added to the hospital. It was a 10-story building called the Sparrow Tower. This addition cost $160 million. It is where the hospital's emergency rooms are located.
The Herbert-Herman Cancer Center
A special place for cancer treatment opened on July 17, 2017. It's called the Herbert-Herman Cancer Center. This center has modern equipment to treat cancer. It also has many comfortable spots for patients to receive chemotherapy. Two families, the Herberts and the Hermans, donated a lot of money to help build this center. They also made sure the center had beautiful art to help patients feel better.
See also
- List of hospitals in Michigan
