LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The President of College of Michigan Well being-Sparrow Lansing is leaving his place, in line with an announcement launched by the hospital Friday afternoon.
“Denny Martin, D.O., has stepped down as president of University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing,” the hospital wrote. “He will focus on his clinical patients over the coming weeks, with his last day at UM Health-Sparrow scheduled for Jan. 10. We extend our sincere gratitude to Dr. Martin for his exceptional leadership, dedication to patient care and commitment to our community. We wish him continued success in all his future endeavors. Effective immediately, Margaret Dimond, regional president of University of Michigan Health, will serve as interim leader of UM Health-Sparrow Lansing. Margaret and her team will prioritize delivering high-quality patient care while addressing the hospital’s financial challenges.”
The hospital named Dr. Martin President in April 2022 and once more in Sept. 2023. Margaret Dimond, Ph.D. was president from Could 2023 till Sept when she grew to become Regional President.
Dr. Martin beforehand served because the Chief Medical Officer of E.W. Sparrow Hospital ever since April 2020. Dr. Martin additionally served as Government Medical Director of Doctor Efficiency for the Well being System.
The hospital is in the course of a tense negotiation with nurses and healthcare professionals with the Skilled Worker Council of Sparrow Hospital-Michigan Nurses Affiliation (PECSH-MNA) over a brand new contract.
The members voted final week to approve a strike if wanted. Friday PECSH-MNA stated in a information launch it’s going to resume bargaining within the new yr. “The events bargained three days this week and whereas we noticed some motion from the employer on secondary points,” PECSH-MNA wrote. “We stay far aside on the principle priorities for our members: aggressive wages, inexpensive well being care, and security within the office. We have now mutually agreed to pause bargaining for the vacations, with plans to renew on Jan. 2.”