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Fall Prevention Fair Hosted by Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation at Covenant HealthCare
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Take a step toward safety. Join us for FREE health screenings and expert advice at a Fall Prevention Fair hosted by Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation at Covenant HealthCare! Free screenings include: Cardiac screening Blood pressure check Balance test Visual screening Learn about: Fall prevention strategies Stop the bleed Stroke awareness Covenant Breast Health Program Mammogram screening information Wellspring Lutheran Services And much more! The first 100 attendees will receive a free bag at the door. Light...
Covenant HealthCare Community Career Fair Coming October 3, 2024
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Join PartnerShift Network, The Mustard Seed Shelter, Rescue Ministries of Mid-Michigan, and the Saginaw County Community Action Center for a job fair. This event will highlight the many career opportunities available at Covenant HealthCare—Saginaw County’s largest employer. Covenant HealthCare Community Career Fair Thursday, October 3, 2024 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm Saginaw County Community Action Center (2824 Perkins St, Saginaw, MI 48601) Speak with recruiters, who will tell you more about what Covenant has to...
Extraordinary Neighbors Revitalizing the Community
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Covenant HealthCare knows medical care, and we do it well. But we also strive to be extraordinary neighbors and an extraordinary employer. “Covenant is working hard to make our community better,” said Beth Charlton, President/CEO. “We know that the health of a community does not rest on medical care alone, it’s about the whole person having their basic needs met, and housing is foundational to all other needs and outcomes. That’s why we’re investing $500,000 each year for the next five years into neighb...
Teddy Bear Motorcycle Ride Tradition Continues for Covenant Kids
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
The Teddy Bear Ride offers an opportunity for local bikers to brighten the day of local kids in the Covenant Children's Hospital. The 18th annual Teddy Bear Ride for Covenant Kids will be held Saturday, Aug 24, 2024. People who cannot make the event but wish to participate are encouraged to donate new teddy bears and other new stuffed animals at a drop off location  now through the day of the event at: Sanford American Legion  2080 N Meridian Road, Sanford, MI 48657 Ryder's Bar and Grill 2650 ...
Medical Moments: Covenant Foundation Red Carpet Fundraiser Events (Visiting Nurse Association)
Monday, August 5, 2024
Video Credit to WNEM TV 5 Featuring: Katie Parkhurst, Visiting Nurse Association The Annual Covenant Foundation Red Carpet Events take place this week on August 8 and 9! Red Carpet is a two-day four-event fundraiser to support programs and services of Covenant HealthCare, including the Covenant Visiting Nurse Association. There will be lots of fun and extra whimsy at the Red Carpet Premiere Thursday evening! Join us for a trip to Wonderland with food trucks, specialty whimsical drinks, photobooths, a go...
Medical Moments: Heat Safety Tips
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Video Credit to WNEM TV 5 Featuring: Laura Walker, BSN, RN, Covenant Injury Prevention Outreach and Trauma Education Specialist Beat the heat with safety tips from Laura Walker, BSN RN, Covenant HealthCare Injury Prevention Outreach and Trauma Education Specialist, that can be used all summer long!
Medical Moments: Stop the Bleed Program
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Video Credit to WNEM TV 5 Featuring: Laura Walker, BSN, RN, Covenant Injury Prevention Outreach and Trauma Education Specialist #StopTheBleed is a program that encourages bystanders to become trained, equipped and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. Watch as Laura Walker, an experienced nurse with the Covenant Injury Prevention Program, educates the community on how to save lives and prevent injuries. Stop the bleed training is available locally through the Covena...
Medical Moments: Don't Ignore Stroke Symptoms
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Video Credit to WNEM TV 5 Featuring: Elisa Sherbino, BSN, RN, Covenant Stroke Program Administrator May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Knowing the signs of a stroke and receiving timely care can be life saving. Elisa Sherbino, BSN, RN, Covenant Stroke Program Administrator, shares information about risk factors and stroke symptoms and why you shouldn’t ignore them. If you or a loved one are experience stroke symptoms, call 911 or go directly to the emergency room.
Medical Moments: Spring Fling Flower Sale!
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Video Credit to WNEM TV 5 Featuring: Roger Spann, Covenant Volunteer The Covenant Volunteers Annual Spring Fling fundraiser is happening tomorrow, May 9! Rain or shine, stop by Bliss Park or Covenant Mackinaw to purchase beautiful hanging baskets of geraniums, petunias, ferns, and more—just in time for Mother’s Day. Proceeds from this event will go toward our Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan Hospitality Cart. Covenant Volunteers regularly round our Pediatric and Neonatal units with the colorful hos...
Help Tim Hortons® Make Smiles for Covenant Kids!
Friday, April 26, 2024
This year, the annual Tim Hortons® Smile Cookie™ campaign runs from  April 29 - May 5  in participating Restaurants across Canada and the US.  During the campaign, customers can indulge in a decadent, freshly baked chocolate chunk  Smile Cookie™ for $1.50  (plus applicable taxes), and their local Tim Hortons® Restaurant owners will  donate 100% from each cookie sold  back to local charities. Covenant Kids is this year's recipient of donations from the participating Tim...