E.W. Sparrow Hospital announces new president

LANSING — Sparrow Health System announced Wednesday that Margaret Dimond, former president and CEO of McLaren Medical Group, will become the new president of Lansing's E.W. Sparrow Hospital.

Dimond, currently chief administrative officer of Naples Community Health Physician Group in Florida, will join Sparrow in May. She will be the hospital's first female president in its 127-year history.

Dimond previously served as president and CEO of McLaren Medical Group, Karmanos Cancer Hospital, McLaren Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, and Ascension Crittenton Hospital in Rochester. She also served as vice president of ambulatory services for Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit and vice president and COO of the Henry Ford Hospital Warren Campus.

"We are incredibly pleased to have someone of Margaret’s caliber join our team,” said James Dover, president and CEO of the Sparrow Health System. “She brings a unique set of skills and trailblazing leadership that will only enhance the extraordinary work of our caregivers."

Interim president Denny Martin will return his full-time role as chief medical officer of the E.W. Sparrow Hospital once Dimond relocates to Lansing. Dover thanked Martin for his service.

Dimond received a doctorate in philosophy from Michigan State University, a master's degree in public administration from the University of Michigan, a master's in social work from Boston College and a bachelor's degree from St. Mary's College. She also served as assistant dean for the MSU College of Human Medicine and Physician Practice plan.

In December, Sparrow announced its $800 million acquisition by Michigan Medicine, joining one of the state's largest health systems. Officials had previously said the deal would be completed in the "first half" of 2023, pending regulatory approvals.

The deal expands Michigan Medicine to a $7 billion organization with over 200 care sites, U-M Health officials said after the deal's announcement.

Officials have said they hope the acquisition will bring more specialized services to mid-Michigan, while also making it easier for patients to enter the Michigan Medicine system and receive treatments within a single care network.

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