Community Events

Sparrow dietitians will host a two-class series dedicated to improving knowledge and kitchen skills of patients and/or their caregivers managing symptoms related to cancer treatment through diet. This is a FREE class offered to the Lansing community.  Please contact Abby Richey at 517-364-3231 or Abby.Richey@sparrow.org

As part of McLaren Greater Lansing’s Healthwise physician lecture series, join doctor Nicholas St. Hilaire, DO, who specializes in general surgery, as he conducts a hernia screening. Appointments are required. Please call Sarah Barber at (517) 325-0066 or email sarah.barber@mclaren.org for an appointment.

Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital announces its eighth annual Father’s Day Family Health Event. The health fair and family-friendly celebration features fun, informative and interactive activities focused on fitness and well-being, and provides education to help men stay healthy all year long.

As part of McLaren Greater Lansing’s Healthwise physician lecture series, join doctor Paul Corcoran, MD, who specializes in vascular surgery, as he discusses how to know if you have hardening of the arteries.  This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required; please call Sarah Barber at (517) 325-0066, or email sarah.barber@mclaren.org.

Representatives from Playmakers will lead participants in a warm-up and review of Good Form Walking techniques, then a Sparrow Physician will briefly discuss tips around a health-related topic of interest.  Participants will be invited to join in a 1-mile walk and continued health-related discussion around the park. This is a free event targeted towards senior adults age 55-plus. Registration is requested; to register, call 1.800.sparrow (1.800.772.7769) or visit Sparrow.org/Events. For questions, please contact Katie Hubbard at 517.364.8146 or katie.hubbard@sparrow.org .