WIOG to Host 7th Annual Covenant Kids Radiothon on April 10Tuesday, March 25, 2025 102.5 WIOG is once again stepping up to support Covenant Kids and hosting the 7 th annual Covenant Kids Radiothon. The Radiothon will air live on 102.5 WIOG from 6:00am until 6:00pm Thursday, April 10 . Hear amazing stories from Covenant Kids and their families as WIOG helps raise money during this special broadcast. Every penny of every dollar donated to the Covenant Kids Fund with Covenant HealthCare Foundation stays local and goes directly to support medical programs and equipment for kids. Want to p... |
Medical Moments: Weight Loss Surgery & SupportFriday, January 31, 2025 Video Credit to WNEM TV 5 Featuring: Libby Palmer, RN, BSN Achieving a healthy weight is a goal that many of us have. There comes a time when you may need a little more help to lose weight and improve your overall health. Bariatric surgery offers a path to achieve that goal and Libby Palmer, RN, BSN, from the Covenant Bariatrics program provides information on who can take advantage of this option, and the resources Covenant HealthCare has to help people on the journey towards a healthier life. Learn mo... |
Medical Moments: AED Use & CareThursday, January 30, 2025 Video Credit to WNEM TV 5 Featuring: Chris Ader, Nurse Practitioner AEDs (automated external defibrillators) are now in many places, but do you know when and how to use one? Chris Ader, Nurse Practitioner, explains how helpful they are when someone suddenly experiences a heart emergency. It is a simple, three-step process that, along with CPR, greatly improves the chances of returning a stopped heart back to beating. |
Medical Moments: Season's Greetings from Beth CharltonWednesday, December 25, 2024 Video Credit to WNEM TV 5 Featuring: Beth Charlton, President and CEO, Covenant HealthCare It is our greatest gift and honor to provide extraordinary care to our community alongside thousands of talented, compassionate individuals at Covenant HealthCare. Be sure to tune in for a special Christmas message from Beth Charlton, President/CEO. Wishing you and your loved ones a warm and joyful holiday season! |
Medical Moments: Holiday SafetyMonday, December 23, 2024 Video Credit to WNEM TV 5 Featuring: Laura Walker, Trauma Education and Injury Prevention Specialist, Covenant HealthCare From holiday baking to gifts under the tree, Laura Walker, experienced nurse and educator with the Covenant Injury Prevention Program, has you covered with safety tips for the holiday season! |
Help Make the Holidays Brighter for Covenant KidsTuesday, November 19, 2024 Credit Unions Impact Saginaw and Alpha Media are partnering to share some joy this holiday season with Covenant Kids during “The Lights Before Christmas”. These events are an opportunity to shine a little light into the lives of little ones who have to spend time in the hospital. From now through Christmas, donate a new, unwrapped toy at one of the below drop-off locations or bring it to the Lights Before Christmas events taking place weekly November 27 to December 18. Drop-off boxes can be found at the... |
Medical Moments: Physicians Feeding Families ProgramMonday, November 18, 2024 Video Credit to WNEM TV 5 Featuring: Ron Gonzales, MD, Covenant Health Partners and Kelly Stehle, MSN, RN, CNL, Covenant Health Partners Watch to learn about a new program started by Covenant HealthCare Partners called “Physicians Feeding Families,” which aims to assist individuals experiencing food insecurity. Physicians Feeding Families offers a bag of non-perishable foods to patients in need of emergency food assistance while they are at their primary care physician’s office—no questions asked. Food ... |
Covenant HealthCare Participating in IT and Manufacturing Career FairWednesday, November 13, 2024 Covenant HealthCare is pleased to announce its participation in an upcoming career fair focused on Information Technology (IT) and Manufacturing, scheduled for November 21, 2024. This event offers a valuable opportunity for students, recent graduates, and alumni pursuing a career in IT and manufacturing to connect with Covenant HealthCare’s recruiters, explore current job openings, and learn about the dynamic career paths available within the organization. As Covenant HealthCare continues to grow and ev... |
Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)Monday, September 30, 2024 Saginaw, MI – September 30, 2024 Covenant HealthCare proudly commemorates the 10-year anniversary of the first transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) at the Structural Heart Center at Covenant HealthCare—the first procedure of its kind in the Great Lakes Bay Region. TAVR is a minimally invasive treatment option for patients with narrowing of the aortic valve. There are times when TAVR is the only option available for patients not suitable for open heart surgery. Compared to open heart surgery, mu... |
Fall Prevention Fair Hosted by Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation at Covenant HealthCareTuesday, September 17, 2024 Take a step toward safety. Join us for FREE health screenings and expert advice at a Fall Prevention Fair hosted by Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation at Covenant HealthCare! Free screenings include: Cardiac screening Blood pressure check Balance test Visual screening Learn about: Fall prevention strategies Stop the bleed Stroke awareness Covenant Breast Health Program Mammogram screening information Wellspring Lutheran Services And much more! The first 100 attendees will receive a free bag at the door. Light... |