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Saks’ Shopping Weekend To Benefit JFCC

CONTACT: Krista Hopson
khopson1@hfhs.org

Saks' Key To The Cure Shopping Weekend To Benefit Henry Ford Health System

DETROIT - Saks Fifth Avenue at Somerset Collection in Troy is offering the public an opportunity to shop while raising money to support research and treatment for women's cancers as part of its annual Key to the Cure Charity Shopping Weekend, Oct. 15-18.

During the charity shopping weekend, 2 percent of sales at Saks Fifth Avenue in Troy will benefit the Josephine Ford Cancer Center and the Francee & Benson Ford Jr. Breast Care & Wellness Center at Henry Ford Health System.

To kick-off the shopping weekend, Saks will host a special event from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 at Saks Fifth Avenue, Somerset Collection. Called "Girls Night Out," the event will feature cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, makeup artists, psychics, DJ entertainment, gifts and prizes.

Tickets for the kick-off event are $75, and include a special gift, while Friend Tickets are $55. Both tickets include a $50 Saks Fifth Avenue gift card, redeemable Oct. 15 in cosmetics and fragrances at Saks in Troy. Proceeds from the kick-off event will benefit the Josephine Ford Cancer Center.

Visit henryford.com/giving for more information and to order tickets, or call 313-876-1031.

To learn more about Saks Fifth Avenue's Key to the Cure Charity Shopping Weekend, visit www.saks.com.

Oct 10: Walk-in Flu Shot Clinic For Kids

CONTACT: Krista Hopson
khopson1@hfhs.org

Henry Ford Medical Center-Lakeside Offers Walk-In Flu Shot Clinic Oct.10

STERLING HEIGHTS - Henry Ford Medical Center-Lakeside in Sterling Heights will host a walk-in flu shot clinic for kids (ages 6 months to 18 years) and adults from 8 a.m. - noon Saturday, Oct. 10.

No appointment is necessary. Only the seasonal flu shot will be available; it does not protect against H1N1.

As part of the event, Radio Disney will be on-hand from 9 - 11 a.m. to entertain families with games, dancing, music and crafts. Plus, kids ages 16 and under will be eligible to win a $500 gift card that will cover all or a large portion of their school lunch expense for the year.

Henry Ford Medical Center-Lakeside is located at 4500 Hall Rd. (M-59), between Hayes and Schoenherr Rd., East of M-53.

To learn more about the seasonal flu shot and other Henry Ford flu clinics, visit henryford.com/flu.

Gala Benefits Henry Ford

Sept. 1, 2009
Jaime Rae Turnbull
Art Van Furniture
248-672-2020
jaimeraeturnbull@aol.com

Dwight Angell
Henry Ford Health System
(313) 876-8709
Dwight.Angell@hfhs.org

Event of the Year: Art Van's 50th Anniversary Gala

DETROIT - Art Van Furniture will celebrate its 50th Anniversary with a major gala event, Thursday, Oct. 1 at its Warren showroom. From celebrities, to iL CiRCo, to food catered by Andiamo Restaurant Group, guests can look forward to a one-of-a-kind evening.

The entire Art Van showroom will be transformed into a spectacular entertainment venue with unparalleled ambience and vignette presentations by iL CiRCo (www.ilcirco.com), a cirque performance group.

A fantastic strolling dinner will be catered by Andiamo. Additional entertainment will be presented by the Simone Vitale band. And one lucky attendee will win the Art Van Golden Ticket of a $2,500 shopping spree which will be placed in a box of Sanders' chocolate.

Celebrities such as model Cindy Crawford will be attending. There will be a 30-minute live telecast on WXYZ-TV (Ch. 7). Anchor Diana Lewis will be the mistress of ceremonies.

Through the generosity of Van Elslander and Art Van Furniture, 100 percent of the ticket sales and sponsorships will directly benefit the Hermelin Brain Tumor Center and the Neuroscience Institute at Henry Ford Health System.

Funds raised will help Henry Ford physicians and researchers develop and execute leading-edge treatments for all neurological diseases, such as brain tumors, stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, spine disorders and trauma to the brain and spinal cord.

The honoree will be Doreen Hermelin, a long time supporter of the Center and widow of David Hermelin.

Honorary co-chairs are Gail and Mark Kelley, M.D., of Bloomfield Hills, Pam and Mark Rosenblum, M.D., of West Bloomfield, and Nancy Schlichting of Bloomfield Township. Event co-chairs are Zelly and Tom Mikkelsen, M.D., of West Bloomfield and Rosalie and Joe Vicari of Clinton Township.

The event begins at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 1 at Art Van Furniture, 6500 E. 14 Mile Road, Warren.

Tickets range from $100 to $1,000 per person; for more information call (313) 874-6448 or visit www.henryford.com/giving to purchase tickets online.

The Gala Event of 2009

Feb. 4, 2009
Dwight Angell
(313) 876-8709
dangell1@hfhs.org

WEST BLOOMFIELD - The Grand Opening Gala for Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital will showcase the new state-of-the-art facility Saturday, March 7.

The new hospital, opening March 15, combines the highest levels of clinical excellence with a determined focus on wellness and an exceptional service experience like none other in the country. The staff is committed to providing safe, compassionate care and memorable experiences for patients, their families and members of the community.

This gala, to raise funds for the hospital's Physician Village (an office suite for community physicians) and the Emergency Department, will feature exclusive tours of the new facility, a delectable strolling dinner, entertainment and dancing, the opportunity to mingle with Henry Ford leadership and physicians, as well as individuals and corporate leaders from throughout Southeast Michigan and much, much more.

The VIP Reception begins at 6 p.m., followed by a Strolling Dinner at 7 p.m. and dancing from 9-11 p.m.

Individual Tickets are $150 (35 and under only), $250, $500 and $1,000 and Premier Couples Ticket, $2,500.

For additional information, please contact Machele Spencer, Director of Philanthropy Special Events. Phone: (313) 874-6448, Fax: (313) 876-1031, E-mail: MSpence2@hfhs.org

Open House for Newly Expanded Plastic Surgery Facility

CONTACT: Dwight Angell Oct. 24, 2008 (313) 876-8709 Dangell1@hfhs.org MEDIA ADVISORY Who: Henry Ford Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Lakeside will open its doors to the community for an open house celebration that will include tours, special remarks, educational information and refreshments. What: The new state-of-the-art plastic and reconstructive surgery facility has been fully remodeled and expanded to include two new procedural rooms for cosmetic surgery. The center boasts a team of three board-certified, award-winning plastic surgeons and represents one of the largest providers of plastic and reconstructive surgery throughout Metro Detroit. Led by Division Head, Aamir Siddiqui, M.D., the scope of the practice includes facial and cosmetic surgery, soft tissue and complex reconstruction, breast surgery and skin cancer. Senior staff plastic surgeon Kenneth Moquin, M.D. specializes in hand injuries and surgery. Plastic surgeon Donna Tepper, M.D. offers facial rejuvenation and nonsurgical skin care options for patients. Botox, restylane and the obagi skin care line are non-surgical skin treatments which can soften fine lines and wrinkles, as well as provide volume and fullness to the skin. Henry Ford's board-certified plastic surgeons customize treatment packages to improve the look and feel of the skin. Special remarks will be provided by Nancy M. Schlichting, President and CEO of Henry Ford Health System as well as Anthony A. Armada, President and CEO of Henry Ford Hospital and Health Network. When: 6 p.m., Thursday, October 30. Where: Henry Ford Medical Center - Lakeside 14500 Hall Road Sterling Heights, MI RSVP: The public is welcome. Please call 586.566.4282

The Speed of Life - Inside Detroit’s Top ER

Oct. 13, 2008 CONTACT:Dwight Angell (313) 876-2882 dangell1@hfhs.org Each year the doctors and nurses of the Henry Ford Hospital Emergency Department see nearly 100,000 patients. With diseases and disorders that range from trauma, strokes, severe infection to heart attacks, the people who become patients here can have some of the most complicated and life-threatening problems. It’s the reason why Henry Ford is one of only a handful of level-one trauma centers in the state. It’s also why residents, interns and fellows come from all over the world to this place – to learn from the very best, in a setting unlike any other. The program, Minds of Medicine, follows researchers through this unique approach. Minds of Medicine: The Speed of Life - Inside Detroit’s Top ER airs 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct.18, on WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 and repeated 12:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20. It is the latest in a series of medical shows locally produced in cooperation with WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 and Henry Ford Health System. Hosted by Paul W. Smith, morning radio personality for WJR AM 760, the program provides an inside look at the doctors and nurses at one of the nation’s top-rated hospitals. Some examples: • Dr. Emanuel Rivers has been in the emergency department and intensive care for more than 25 years. He is board certified in critical care, internal medicine and emergency medicine. He is also the first doctor in the storied history of Henry Ford Hospital to be elected to the Institute of Medicine, National Academies of Sciences – an honor given to the likes of Albert Einstein and Madame Curie. He was given this honor because he is at the forefront of research for one of the ER’s most dangerous visitors – sepsis. Simply put, sepsis is a serious bacterial infection of the body’s tissues. It can occur through a wound, insect or animal bite or another infection like pneumonia. With few symptoms, it can quickly shut down organs and cause permanent, even fatal results. In fact, every year over 200,000 patients die because of sepsis. As a leader in research, Henry Ford have created a standard of care for this killer – published in the New England Journal of Medicine and adopted around the world. • Henry Ford Medical Group doctors have helped create the national standard for delivering angioplasty – 60 minutes or less after the arrival of a heart attack. Because of their network of physicians and facilities, any of Henry Ford’s Medical Center ERs can deliver this standard – making them one of the best in the country. • Being one of the country’s busiest and most experienced emergency rooms means having doctors and nurses trained to handle any type of case. In addition to heart attacks and accidents of all types, Henry Ford has been recognized with the joint commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for their ability to deliver critical treatment for stroke at 4 local emergency departments. They are the only health system in the country given this distinction. Additionally, because of research done here, they can offer patients new options to stop and minimize a stroke’s long-term effects.

Shoot For a Cure Event Slated for Nov. 13

Oct. 10 2008 CONTACT: Dwight Angell (313) 876-8709 dangell1@hfhs.org Shoot For a Cure, the 16th anniversary celebration benefiting research and treatment of neurological diseases at Henry Ford Hospital, will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Andiamo Warren. This year’s celebration will honor Mary Lou Anderson, granddaughter of Harry J. Hoenselaar, the founder of The HoneyBaked Ham Company, who died from ALS (or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) in 1974. Also honored will be Mary and Louis Schmidt, daughter and son-in-law of Hoenselaar. The evening will include an auction, dinner and a performance by Ronan Tynan, a member of the Irish Tenors, an international singer known for his unique voice and irresistible appeal. Shoot For A Cure benefits the Neuroscience Institute, including the Hermelin Brain Tumor Center, the Will Robinson Neurosurgery Fund and the Harry J. Hoenselaar ALS clinic at Henry Ford Hospital. Over the past 15 years, money raised from the event has been used to support research and treatment for neurological diseases including brain tumors, stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, spine disorders and trauma to the brain or spinal cord. Honorary co-chairs are Gail and Mark Kelley, M.D., of Bloomfield Hills, Pam and Mark Rosenblum, M.D., of West Bloomfield and Nancy Schlichting of Bloomfield Township. Event co-chairs are Zelly and Tom Mikkelsen, M.D., of West Bloomfield and Rosalie and Joe Vicari of Clinton Township. Patron tickets for the event are $175 a person; Benefactor tickets are $250 a person; Gold tickets are $500 and Diamond tickets are $1,000 per person. For more information or to make reservations call (313) 874-6448 or log on to www.henryford.com/giving.

RARE!

CONTACT: Dwight Angell (313) 876-2882 dangell1@hfhs.org RARE! A wine masterpiece, takes place 7 – 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at the Coach Insignia in the GM Renaissance Center. Nearly 100 exquisite wines from around the world will be uncorked for sampling in an unparalleled strolling wine tasting and dinner, designed by the Matt Prentice Restaurant Group. Now in its third year, the event benefits Henry Ford Hospital’s Heart & Vascular Institute (HVI). The HVI’s co-director, Dr. W. Douglas Weaver is currently president of the American College of Cardiology and a wine aficionado. Collaborating with RARE! are Michigan’s only three Master Sommeliers Madeline Triffon of Redford, Claudia Tyagi of Roseville, and Ron Edwards of Charlevoix. Event co-chairs are Debbie and Michael Berger of West Bloomfield and Julia and Carl Camden of Bloomfield Hills. Making a special appearance is wine maker and Detroit native Fred Fisher, of the Fisher Body family and proprietor of Fisher Vineyards in Sonoma County, California, maker of the Coach Insignia label wine. Ford Motor Co. and Kelly Services are among the event’s largest corporate sponsors. Tickets are $500 and $1,000 each. A $1,000 ticket includes a private pre-glow wine tasting with one of the wine masters or event chairs and an overnight stay at a downtown hotel. Tickets for this rare wine dinner may be obtained by calling 313.874.6138 or e-mailing Louise Rallis at LRallis1@hfhs.org.

RARE! A Wine Masterpiece

Sep. 22, 2008 CONTACT: Dwight Angell (313) 876-2882 dangell1@hfhs.org RARE! A wine masterpiece, takes place 7 – 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at the Coach Insignia in the GM Renaissance Center. Nearly 100 exquisite wines from around the world will be uncorked for sampling in an unparalleled strolling wine tasting and dinner, designed by the Matt Prentice Restaurant Group. Now in its third year, the event benefits Henry Ford Hospital’s Heart & Vascular Institute (HVI). The HVI’s co-director, Dr. W. Douglas Weaver is currently president of the American College of Cardiology and a wine aficionado. Collaborating with RARE! are Michigan’s only three Master Sommeliers Madeline Triffon of Redford, Claudia Tyagi of Roseville, and Ron Edwards of Charlevoix. Event co-chairs are Debbie and Michael Berger of West Bloomfield and Julia and Carl Camden of Bloomfield Hills. Making a special appearance is wine maker and Detroit native Fred Fisher, of the Fisher Body family and proprietor of Fisher Vineyards in Sonoma County, California, maker of the Coach Insignia label wine. Ford Motor Co. and Kelly Services are among the event’s largest corporate sponsors. Tickets are $500 and $1,000 each. A $1,000 ticket includes a private pre-glow wine tasting with one of the wine masters or event chairs and an overnight stay at a downtown hotel. Tickets for this rare wine dinner may be obtained by calling 313.874.6138 or e-mailing Louise Rallis at LRallis1@hfhs.org.

A Woman’s Guide to Sleep, Mood and Memory

Contact: Dwight Angell
dangell1@hfhs.org
DEARBORN - Women who would like to tap the expertise of other women on sleep, mood and memory should plan to attend a free educational lecture series. The presentations are designed by female neuroscience experts and will take an in-depth look at sleep, mood and memory, including the latest health information and the resources to improve all three aspects of a woman’s life.

The three-part series on Science for a Healthy Brain will be led by experts from the Henry Ford Medical Group.

Sept. 11
Sleep: What happens in the brain when we sleep? How do some medications and diseases impact sleep? Why is lack of sleep bad for us?
Speaker: Dr. Kathleen Yaremchuk, Otolaryngology, Sleep Medicine

Oct. 9
Mood: What happens in the brain that influences our mood? How is mood altered by diseases of the brain?
Speaker: Dr. Doree-Ann Espiritu, Behavioral Health

Oct. 30
Memory: What is normal memory? What happens in the brain that influences our memory? What can we do to save our memory?
Speaker: Dr. Rhonna Shatz, Behavioral Neurology

All sessions will be 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the Henry Ford Medical Center-Fairlane, Conference Room A and B, second floor, 19401 Hubbard Drive, Dearborn. Refreshments that enhance your sleep, mood and memory will be served. Attend any or all the presentations. For more information or to register, call (313) 916-8088.

Space is limited. Henry Ford Hospital’s department of Neurology & Neurosurgery is ranked #1 in Michigan by U.S. News & World Report.