Covenant Volunteers Annual Spring Fling Flower FundraiserFriday, April 12, 2024 The Covenant Volunteers Annual Spring Fling fundraiser is just around the corner. Spring Fling will be here on Thursday, May 9 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 10:00am – 2:00 pm . Cash, card, chec... |
Covenant HealthCare Specialists First in the Region to Perform New Targeted Therapy for Brain TumorsFriday, March 15, 2024 Neurosurgeon Frank Schinco, MD, FACS, and Radiation Oncologist Mark Zaki, MD, successfully performed the region’s first GammaTile ® Therapy procedure at Covenant HealthCare — one of only two Michigan hospitals offering the service at this time. GammaTile Therapy is a new approach for treating aggressive, operable brain tumors such as recurrent brain metastases or glioblastomas. In late February, Dr. Schinco and Dr. Zaki implanted multiple collagen tiles, each the size of a postage stamp, at the op... |
Medical Moments: Heart Failure: What You Need to KnowFriday, March 1, 2024 Video Credit to WNEM TV 5 Featuring: Rachelle Bryant, NP, Covenant Cardiology Over the last several weeks, Covenant HealthCare heart experts have been sharing information on heart disease and heart related illnesses. Rachelle Bryant, Nurse Practitioner with Covenant Cardiology, recently discussed heart failure, including symptoms, causes, risk factors, and treatment options for this heart disease. Learn more: https://www.covenanthealthcare.com/ch/cardiologycenterfortheheart |
Medical Moments: What is A-Fib?Tuesday, February 20, 2024 Video Credit to WNEM TV 5 Featuring: Jamie Trumble, NP, Covenant Cardiology During Heart Month, our experts are sharing information and awareness on heart disease and related illnesses. Watch as Jamie Trumble, Nurse Practitioner with Covenant Cardiology, provides education about atrial fibrillation (AFib)—an irregular and often rapid heart rhythm. Learn what it is, signs and symptoms to watch for, and available treatment options. Learn more: https://www.covenanthealthcare.com/ch/cardiologycenterforthehe... |
Covenant Volunteer Services Seeking High School VolunteersFriday, February 2, 2024 Covenant HealthCare Volunteer Services is now accepting applications for the Summer 2024 session of our High School Volunteer Program. Students may apply online at www.covenanthealthcare.com/volunteer . Please share this information with any high school student who may be interested in the healthcare field and/or volunteer experience this summer. Application deadline is March 31, 2024. Students will have an opportunity to experience a medical center atmosphere and interact with nurses, physicians, techn... |
Medical Moments: Covenant Children's Hospital—Welcoming Babies into the WorldThursday, January 25, 2024 Video Credit to WNEM TV 5 Featuring: Nicole Brookman, BSN, RN, Covenant Women's and Children's Health Education and Outreach Coordinator Nicole Brookman, BSN, RN is the Women’s and Children’s Health Education and Outreach Coordinator with Covenant HealthCare. She helps families prepare to welcome a child into the world and provides educational opportunities to moms, dads, grandparents, families, and caregivers in our community. Watch as she shares the importance of prenatal care, classes Covenant offers... |
Medical Moments: Covenant Cancer Care & Radiation CenterThursday, January 18, 2024 Video Credit to WNEM TV 5 Featuring: Deanna Salo, Manager, Covenant Radiation Center From diagnosis to treatment to rehabilitation, the experts of the nationally recognized Covenant Cancer Care Center will stand by you every step of the way. Deanna Salo, RT recently shared information about the Covenant Radiation Center, the services offered, their locations, and why they care so much for patients. Learn more on our website: www.covenanthealthcare.com/ch/cancercare |
Medical Moments: Preventing Winter InjuriesWednesday, December 20, 2023 Video Credit to WNEM TV 5 Featuring: Laura Walker, Covenant HealthCare Injury Prevention Program It may not feel like winter yet, but this time of year presents us with a unique set of safety challenges related to ice and snow. Watch as Laura Walker, experienced nurse and educator with the Covenant Injury Prevention Program, shares tips to prevent winter injuries resulting from falls and more on “Medical Moments.” |
Medical Moments: Lights Before ChristmasFriday, December 1, 2023 Video Credit to WNEM TV 5 Featuring: Bridget Steffileno, Impact Saginaw, and Kristin Knoll, Covenant HealthCare Join us for "The Lights Before Christmas" Monday through Friday next week starting at 5:45 pm! Every night from December 4 - 8 at 6:00 pm, attendees will shine flashlights, glow foam tubes, or anything that lights up toward our littlest patients' windows for two minutes to spread holiday cheer to our Covenant Kids. New, unwrapped toys will also be accepted at the event. The first 100 attendees... |
Medical Moments: Healthy Habits During the HolidaysWednesday, November 22, 2023 Video Credit to WNEM TV 5 Featuring: Rebecca Srebinski, RDN, Covenant HealthCare Diabetes Education Rebecca Srebinski is a Registered Dietician Nutritionist with the Covenant HealthCare Diabetes Education team. With the holiday season approaching, she wants to provide tips on how you can indulge while still maintaining a healthy lifestyle. |