Medical Moments: Red Carpet Events
Video Credit to WNEM TV 5 Featuring: Kristin Knoll, Director of the Covenant HealthCare Foundation and Katie Parkhurst from Covenant at Home. Today’s segment features Kristin Knoll from the Covenant HealthCare Foundation and Katie Parkhurst from Covenant at Home, sharing exciting details about this year’s Red Carpet Events happening August 6 and 7 at Apple Mountain Resort in Freeland. The Red Carpet event is the Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser, supporting two critical programs: the Covenant Cance...
Medical Moments: Red Carpet Events
Video Credit to WNEM TV 5 Featuring: Kristin Knoll, Director of the Covenant HealthCare Foundation, and John Koenig, Director of the Covenant Cancer Care Center Join Kristin Knoll, Director of the Covenant HealthCare Foundation, and John Koenig, Director of the Covenant Cancer Care Center, as they share how your support is changing lives through the upcoming Red Carpet fundraiser, August 6–7 at Apple Mountain. As Kristin shared, “You may never meet the people you’re helping — but your support is changin...
Medical Moments: Right Place, Right Time
Video Credit to WNEM TV 5 Featuring: Barb Laking, RN, BSN Not sure where to go for care? From sore throats and sprains to chest pain or stroke symptoms, knowing which level of care to choose can make all the difference. Barb Laking, RN, BSN, Manager of Covenant MedExpress and FastCare, recently joined WNEM TV5’s Medical Moments to explain the different options available and when to use each one. Whether it’s your primary care doctor, a quick visit to MedExpress, or immediate care at our Emergency Care C...
RNICU Celebration postponed to Rain Date
After much weather monitoring, we have made the difficult decision to postpone today’s event to our planned rain date of Sunday, July 13 (tomorrow) from 1:00 – 4:00 pm in Bliss Park. Though it is a disappointing call to make and the weather is constantly changing, the forecast shows potential for strong storms during the time of the event. The safety of our attendees, volunteers, and vendors is our top priority. We look forward to seeing our RNICU graduates tomorrow (7/13) with a more clear forec...
Road Work on North Harrison Street: June 17–19, 2025
The City of Saginaw will be milling and repaving a section of North Harrison and Catherine Streets starting the afternoon of Tuesday, June 17 through Thursday, June 19 . While this work will temporarily affect traffic flow and some access points, the Covenant HealthCare Harrison Campus (1447 North Harrison) will remain open and accessible throughout the project. TRAFFIC IMPACTS: June 17 (afternoon) – June 18 (morning): One-lane traffic will remain open during milling. Milling involves the removal of app...
Medical Moments: Physical Fitness and Sports Month
Video Credit to WNEM TV 5 Featuring: Dr. Lance Freeman, MD Summer fun is in full swing, but so are the risk for injuries! As outdoor adventures and summer sports pick up, Dr. Lance Freeman, MD with Sports Medicine and Emergency Care at Covenant shares smart tips to help you and your family stay active and injury free. From concussions and hydration to safe warm-ups and gear checks, this video is packed with practical advice for kids and adults alike. Press play to stay safe this season and share with yo...
Medical Moments: Endometrial Cancer - What You Need to Know
Video Credit to WNEM TV 5 Featuring: Dr. Jayson Field, Gynecological Oncologist with the Covenant Cancer Care Center Did you know endometrial cancer is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs? And most women do not know the signs. In this Medical Moments segment, Dr. Jayson Field, Gynecological Oncologist with the Covenant Cancer Care Center, shares valuable information that every woman should know, including top risk factors, common symptoms, and current treatment options. Watch a...
Covenant Becomes First in Region to Perform Advanced Cardiac Procedure
Covenant HealthCare has become the first hospital in the Great Lakes Bay Region—and one of only eight in Michigan—to perform a groundbreaking cardiac procedure using a drug-coated balloon catheter. This innovative technology provides new hope for patients with blocked arteries, reducing the risk of future complications without the need for an additional stent. The procedure, performed by Covenant interventional cardiologist Manoj Sharma, MD, is designed to open or reopen blocked arteries that can lead t...
2025 Pediatric Symposium: Navigating Tough Times
Saginaw, MI – April 8, 2025 – Covenant HealthCare and Covenant Children’s Hospital are proud to present the 2025 Pediatric Symposium: Navigating Tough Times , a comprehensive educational event designed for physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals caring for pediatric patients. This year’s program will focus on advancing mental health support for patients from birth through adolescence, offering evidence-based research and clinical guidelines for multidisciplinary pediatric care. Event Details...
Covenant Volunteers Annual Spring Fling Flower Fundraiser
The Covenant Volunteers Annual Spring Fling fundraiser is just around the corner. Spring Fling will be here on Thursday, May 8, 2025 to continue the tradition of selling beautiful hanging baskets of geraniums, petunias, and impatiens—just in time for Mother’s Day! Rain or shine, you can purchase hanging plant baskets for $25 at Bliss Park (adjacent to Covenant Cooper and Harrison) from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm and Mackinaw Campus (5400 Mackinaw Rd, Saginaw 48604) from 9:00am – 2:00 pm . Cash, card,...