Extraordinary Neighbors Revitalizing the Community
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
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)
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
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
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
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!
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!
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...
This Thursday, April 18, WIOG Hosts 6th Annual Covenant Kids Radiothon
102.5 WIOG is once again stepping up to support Covenant Kids and hosting the 5 th annual Covenant Kids Radiothon. The Radiothon will air live on 102.5 WIOG from 6:00am until 6:00pm Thursday, April 18. The Covenant Kids Radiothon is presented by Mike Young GMC of Frankenmuth and by Remer Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning of Saginaw. Hear amazing stories from Covenant Kids and their families as WIOG helps raise money during this special broadcast. Every penny of every dollar donated to the Covenant ...
Medical Moments: Covenant Kids Radiothon
Video Credit to WNEM TV 5 Featuring: April Rose and Kristin Knoll The 6th Annual Covenant Kids Radiothon is less than a day away! Watch as April Rose and Kristin Knoll share information about Covenant Kids and how it helps local pediatric patients and families in the region. Listen in to the Radiothon on 102.5 WIOG, the Hit Music Channel this Thursday, April 18 from 6:00 am – 6:00 pm! To donate, scan the QR code, call in your pledge, or visit us online: www.covenanthealthcare.com/ch/covenantkidsradiotho...