In 1896, 37 women founded what is now Sparrow Hospital. From those humble beginnings, Sparrow Hospital has grown to become a 740-bed teaching hospital and a regional leader in innovative health care. There's one thing that hasn't changed about Sparrow Hospital - its reason for being. Back then, as today, Sparrow exists to build a better community, by being a leader in the academic and professional training of its medical staff, and by being committed to advancing clinical and therapeutic applications, principles, and modalities.     learn more

 Fast Facts

		Licensed Beds	676
		Staffed Beds	501
		Average Occupancy	76%
		Average LOS	5.0 days
		Annual Discharges	28,000
		Teaching Attendings	>250
		Annual Outpatient Visits	425,000
		Emergency Visits Annually	100,000
		OB Deliveries Annually	3,800
		Outpatient Surgeries	13,659
		Inpatient Surgeries	7,841

AOA Approved Internship and Residency Positions:

Please note these are the number of AOA-approved positions, not the number of available positions. 

Living in Lansing

As the State Capital of Michigan, Lansing is home to approximately 450,000 people. The economy is very stable with major employers being General Motors, the State Government, Michigan State University and Sparrow Health System.

A wide variety of entertainment and cultural activities exist throughout the community. Dining options are abundant, with food choices from around the world. The Wharton Center, MSU's fine arts auditorium, book acts ranging from the latest Broadway shows to top entertaining artists. The Breslin Center at MSU is home to the 2000 NCAA Champion Spartan Basketball Team, and also hosts several top touring concerts and family performances.

Sports enthusiasts can enjoy Big Ten competition, Minor League Baseball with the Lansing Lugnuts, NASCAR Racing, and many other events. The Great Lakes area provides excellent boating, hunting, fishing, and winter sport activities.