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To Transvag or Not? That is the Question.

July 29, 2016
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Transvag Image Review

July 29, 2016
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To Transvag Scan or Not? That is the Question.

July 29, 2016
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PMC Summit, Memphis, TN

July 27, 2016

Life Choices in Memphis, TN, hosted its 7th annual PMC Summit, July 21 and 22.   Teams traveled as far as Texas, MS, AR, and as nearby as TN to participate. The PMC Summit mission is: Increasing positive impact through interactive and collaborative engagement.   Each morning began with a message from Teaching Pastor and author, Andy Savage. Sue Parker, CEO of Life Choices Memphis, led the participants through a time of connecting and reconnecting to get to know one…

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Michelle Bunn with Team from Godfrey, IL

July 25, 2016
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First Step: Ideas + Solutions = Transformation

June 25, 2016

It takes ideas to initiate change. It takes a solution to initiate a transformation. It takes transformation to become new. Ideas + Solutions = Transformation is a personalized training, support, and consultation for those who want to excel in new areas of service in a way that will position them to be above reproach. Minimize the learning curve for personnel in new positions Benefit from expertise of professionals Save time and money by equipping your team to work smarter, not harder Reduce personnel frustrations and stress Increase…

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Connie at Women’s Choice Center of the Quad Cities

June 3, 2016
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Position Your ED/CEO for Success

May 27, 2016

The average tenure for an ED/CEO of a PMC is less than five years. Could it be that we position them for burnout? For failure? Oftentimes new EDs/CEOs are hired for PMCs based on their passions, experiences, and leadership skills, though they may have never had past experiences or trainings related to their new position. What begins with optimism and excitement begins to fade long before the honeymoon is over. Even seasoned EDs/CEOs may find themselves scrambling to stay on…

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Assessment and Strategic Planning

April 30, 2016

As an education organization, we take a unique approach to assessing your clinic or organization. We are solutions driven in our approach to our training programs as well as in assessing your organization needs. Our Assessment Summary and Presentation will provide you with a comprehensive list of the needs as they are presented to us from leadership, staff, and volunteers as well as with a list of courses that can address the needs at hand. Together we build a Power…

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Leave home and family for sonography training?

April 28, 2016

What if God called you to go? To leave your family and everything familiar? For Abraham, it meant leaving his home in Ur and going he knew not where–wherever God would lead. He would be a sojourner. But God cares for the sojourner, and God promised He would be His God, and that Abraham and his descendants would be God’s people. For Ruth, it meant leaving the land of Moab and her people the Moabites. It meant she would always…

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Board Development: Plan to Lead

April 25, 2016

Historically, what has been the board development pattern on your board of directors? How does your board typically lead? Reactively, to problems as they come along? Or intentionally leading the organization? Does your clinic have a board development plan in place? Does the board appreciate the ED/CEO’s role as it relates to a board development plan? This course provides board members with the knowledge necessary to identify their job descriptions on the board and perform effectively. Topics covered include the following:…

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Fund Raising: Partnership Pathways

April 24, 2016

Sparrow will help you double your annual donations in just five years or less! Jumpstart your fundraising with one of these four Sparrow programs: Fundraising Start-up Package Just starting? Not sure how to begin fundraising? Finding yourself stalled?Tired of spinning your wheels to build community support and sustain your programs? Want to grow and serve more people?  Sparrow teaches you to grow your annual income 15-25% a year while retaining more of your donors over multiple years. Click here for Fundraising Start-up Package details in…

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Building Public Awareness, Presentation Optimization

April 23, 2016

Are your presentations getting the response you want? Are you able to equip others to speak for your organization? Do you know how to draw from the strengths and stretches of  your temperament to make the strongest connection with your audience? How recently has someone given you an honest critique and evaluation of your presentation, with suggestions for optimization? The Building Public Awareness: Presentation Optimization course is designed to do the following: Improve the public speaking abilities and confidence of the organization…

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Linear Shared Decision Making: Patient-Owned, Solutions-Driven, Consistent Care

April 21, 2016

Are you confident that services in your clinic are being delivered consistently? How confident are you that quality patient care is being delivered behind closed doors? How do you define and implement standards of excellent patient care? What is the most effective way to measure and utilize the data gathered from patient care response forms? We have found Linear Shared Decision Making to be the optimal service platform for people who work with patients needing to make healthcare decisions based on values, knowledge, and support. Linear…

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Small town girl arrives in Vegas for training

April 19, 2016

Sarah Jones, RN, from Bella PRC in Spearfish, SD, shares her experience going through sonography training with Sparrow Sonography in Vegas. Like so many nurses who serve in PRCs/PMCs in rural areas throughout the United States, traveling to a big city like Las Vegas felt a bit intimidating at first. Enjoy the two videos presented here…one on the first day and one the last day, just two weeks later. Perhaps you’ll be the next small town girl to come to…

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Nurse-Midwife Sonography

April 17, 2016

Are you a Nurse-Midwife wanting to learn sonography?   Would you like to add imaging to the services you provide to your patients?   Do you see sonography as an added value for your patients and their care? Are you preparing for the midwifery sonography certification exam? Page Under Construction as we modify our course, ensuring all ARDMS updates are covered. We are pleased to announce that ARDMS has now released updates for certification requirements. The Sparrow Solutions Group Nurse-Midwife Sonography course meets or exceeds these…

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