News Archives

2009 News Releases

  • Take Part in Lights of Love - Join the Volunteers of Allegiance Health, along with this year’s participants, for an event of peace and reflection. The Lights of Love tree lighting ceremony takes place Thursday, December 17 at 6 p.m. Please meet in the hospital lobby.
  • Annual 'Day of Giving' on Dec. 10 - In order to help these charity organizations, WLNS TV 6 will dedicate its resources to spreading the word about the needs. Thursday, December 10, our 3rd Annual Day of Giving, will provide mid-Michigan an opportunity to support the less fortunate in our community. 
  • Allegiance Health Foundation Announces Board Membership - "In order to create our new board, we spent one year identifying a diverse group representing business, industry, banking and legal services, all with an interest in seeing Allegiance Health fulfill its mission."
  • Q & A on H1N1 Flu with Dr. Smith - Mark Smith, MD, medical director of Allegiance Health Emergency Care and Express Care helps to clarify misconceptions about H1N1 and answer some frequently asked questions.
  • State-of-the-Art Digital Mammography - This advanced technology sets the standard for enhanced imaging and provides the best tool available for the early detection of breast cancer.
  • Temporary Change to Visitation Policy During Flu Season - To protect patients from the highly contagious influenza virus during the flu season, Allegiance Health has announced a temporary change to its visitation policy.
  • Stay Healthy and Avoid the Flu - Each year, Allegiance Health prepares for the flu season in collaboration with the Jackson County Health Department and other health agencies. This year, preparations are particularly challenging as we brace for two types of flu: seasonal and H1N1 (Swine).
  • Race to Health 2009 Results - Nearly 500 runners, walkers and community members participated in the annual Allegiance Race to Health and Family Wellness Day.
  • Allegiance Welcomes Two GI Physicians - Allegiance Gastroenterology recently welcomed two distinguished new physicians, Ivan Cubas, MD, and Vishal Gupta, MD, PhD.
  • Flu and Pneumonia Vaccine Clinics - The Jackson County Health Department has teamed up with Allegiance Health to provide flu and pneumonia vaccine clinics. All clinics will be held at the Jackson County Health Department in Room 005, located at 1715 Lansing Ave. Park in Lot A.
  • Allegiance Welcomes New Family Physicians - Margo Ferguson, MD, and Bernice Sinclair Pritchett, MD, are now accepting patients from infants to adults. Both offices accept most insurance plans. 
  • Allegiance Health Among Those Chosen in National Project to Reduce Rehospitalizations - The pilot project, named STate Action on Avoidable Rehospitalizations (STAAR), seeks to reduce 30-day rehospitalization rates (patients being hospitalized again within 30 days of discharge) by 30 percent, while increasing patient and family satisfaction with transitions and coordination of care.
  • Allegiance Receives Premier Award for Quality - The Premier Award for Quality is given to healthcare organizations who provide outstanding patient care and operational efficiency. Allegiance is one of only 23 award winners of the 3,796 eligible hospitals nationwide.
  • Allegiance Race to Health & Family Wellness Day 2009 - Allegiance Health, in conjunction with the Department of Prevention & Community Health, is pleased to sponsor the 2009 Allegiance Race to Health & Family Wellness Day. This event is offered to encourage families to developing healthier lifestyles through exercise.
  • Home Care Recognized for Improving Patient Care - Home Care was selected by the Michigan Peer Review Organization (MPRO) as Michigan’s only home care agency to present to the Reducing Re-hospitalization Initiative Steering Committee in April.
  • Influenza A H1N1 (Swine Flu) - As concerns for the Influenza A H1N1 (commonly known a Swine Flu) grow in our nation and region, Allegiance Health is closely monitoring the outbreak of this virus to evaluate its potential impact upon our community.
  • Hesburgh Lecturer to Visit Allegiance Health - The presentation, titled, "Transcending Suffering: Spirituality and Maintaining Compassion in the Encounter with Human Pain," will be held in the Anderson Building Auditorium at Allegiance Health, 205 N. East Avenue, Jackson, on Thursday, March 26.
  • Heart Center Earns National Design Recognition - Allegiance Health has earned the ICU Design runner up award from the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) for the design of its new Cardiac Universal Bed (CUB) Unit.
  • Gilbert’s Chocolate Heart Sale - Attractively wrapped and packaged, Gilbert's solid chocolate hearts, in milk, dark or sugar free chocolate are sure to be the perfect Valentine’s gift for those close to your heart.