Henry Ford News - Announcements

Cooking to Lower Cholesterol and More

2013-05-20 00:00:00.0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 20, 2013

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital is offering healthy cooking classes for those looking to improve or maintain their health.

Mediterranean Cooking
Tuesday, June 4, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
$19 per person
Mediterranean food is a visual delight, as well as tasty and good for you. Discover techniques and ingredients to create classic Mediterranean dishes.

Basic Knife Skills
Friday, June 7, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
$15 per person Limited to 25 guests.
Learn basic techniques from a chef on how to slice, dice, julienne and chiffonade fruits and vegetables. Bring your knives, a cutting board and an apron. Find out how to garnish dishes for a beautiful presentation, and how to keep your knives sharp.

Cholesterol: the Best 5 Ingredients to Lower Your Numbers
Tuesday, June 11, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
$19 per person
Food selection can play an important role in lowering your cholesterol. Join guest Chef Luciano DelSignore of Bacco Ristorante, and a Henry Ford dietician, to discover five ingredients that can help decrease your cholesterol level and protect your heart. The discussion will include high-fiber foods, fish and omega-3 fatty acids, nuts, olive oil and more.

Grill Like a Pro: Make it Tasty, Filling, Healthy, and Fast
Wednesday, June 12, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
$19 per person
Learn trade secrets to grill any kind of food from Isabella Nicoletti, personal chef to Florine Mark, president and CEO of Weight Watchers Group.

Senior Healthy Living
Thursday, June 13, 11:30 a.m – 1 p.m.
$19 per person
Come enjoy an afternoon filled with food, fun and community. Discover healthy twists to traditional favorite recipes with a cooking demo, food sampling and a tour of award-winning Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital.

Food and Your Mood
Wednesday, June 26, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
$19 per person
Some food can alter mood by influencing the level of chemicals in the brain. Some food can increase concentration and enhance memory. Others can be calming or reduce anxiety. Join us to prepare and taste good-mood food, and laugh along with radio personality Lisa Barry.

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital is located at 6777 W. Maple Road, in West Bloomfield. The Demonstration Kitchen is off the main lobby.

Space is limited and classes fill quickly. Registration is required and closes 72 hours before the start of class.

For further information, or to register, please call (248) 325-3890, or email dk@hfhs.org.

www.henryfordwestbloomfield.com/demonstrationkitchen

Boost Your Sports Conditioning for Upcoming Season

2013-05-15 00:00:00.0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 15, 2013

DETROIT – To prepare local athletes for the upcoming sports season, Henry Ford Hospital is hosting a sports conditioning program June 17-Aug. 19 that focuses on improving strength, speed, agility and flexibility.

Participants will train two days a week and can choose from two conditioning tracks – Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. Workouts are two hours and can be isolated to the upper or lower body. It is geared for athletes ages 12 to 24.

The program is led by nationally certified and state licensed athletic trainers from Henry Ford’s Sports Medicine division.

“This program is a great way to stay in shape over the summer, refine your skills or return from injury,” says Henry Ford athletic trainer Kelly Weir. “Right now, during the offseason, is the best time to work on their weaknesses and improve their overall fitness.”

Cost is $175 per participant and includes an individualized evaluation and 15 customized workout sessions.

The program is being held at these locations:

Monday & Wednesday track
Henry Ford William Clay Ford Center for Athletic Medicine, 6525 Second Ave, Detroit
Tuesday & Thursday track
Henry Ford Medical Center – Columbus, 29450 12 Mile Rd, Novi

To register or for more information, call (313) 972-4167. Deadline for registration is June 1.

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Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital Names Director of Retail and Wellness

2013-05-06 00:00:00.0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 6, 2013

WEST BLOOMFIELD – Ignazio Tatulli has been appointed director of Retail and Wellness at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital.

With a background of more than 20 years in the luxury cruise ship industry as a ship’s captain, Tatulli brings extensive experience in service excellence to the hospital.

His focus will be on creating an exceptional experience for patients, their families, the medical staff and employees, as well as members of the community.

His responsibilities encompass food and nutrition services; retail; Vita, the wellness center and hair salon; and the greenhouse.

Tatulli will lead in continual process improvement and adaptive innovation, in response to the needs of Henry Ford’s customers.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Ignazio Tatulli is a resident of Novi.

Registration Opens for Stroke Retreat Camp in July

2013-05-03 00:00:00.0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 3, 2013

DETROIT – Stroke survivors, family members and caregivers are invited to register for the 19th annual Henry Ford Health System Stroke Retreat. The retreat will be held the weekend of July 26 - 28 at Camp Cavell, a YWCA camp located on the beautiful shores of Lake Huron in Lexington, Michigan.

Activities are planned for a variety of activity levels to involve all participants. Weekend activities include crafts, a bonfire, a hayride, a talent show, canoe rides, beach access via a ramp, exercise, relaxation and friendship.

Trained and experienced volunteers will be present to assist with activities and physical needs of stroke survivors, providing some respite for caregivers. A family caregiver must attend with each stroke survivor, unless the survivor is able to function independently.

The retreat cost is $75 per person, ages 14 and over, with discounts for younger children. Cost includes lodging, meals and activities from Friday evening to Sunday brunch. Lodging is in six- to eight-person cabins, with one bathroom per cabin.

There is also a discounted day rate for Saturday-only attendance. A limited number of scholarships are available, based on financial need.

For further information, or to obtain registration forms, please visit www.henryford.com/strokeretreat or contact Sheila Daley at (313) 575-4373 or sdaley1@hfhs.org.

Henry Ford Physician Appointed Medical Director of Region 2 North Healthcare Coalition

2013-04-30 00:00:00.0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30, 2013 DETROIT – Michael Feld, M.D., a senior staff physician in the Emergency Department at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, was appointed medical director of the Region 2 North Healthcare Coalition. In this role, Dr. Feld leads R2N’s medical surge planning and response efforts for emergency preparedness. The R2N Healthcare Coalition was one of eight coalitions in Michigan created in 2002 in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks to ensure statewide readiness and inter-agency collaboration to respond to public health emergencies. The coalitions are geographically based within the jurisdictional lines of the state’s Emergency Management Regions. R2N comprises Oakland, Macomb and St. Clair counties. Dr. Feld joined Henry Ford as a senior staff physician in 2009. He is board certified in Emergency Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Wayne State University and completed his residency in the Emergency Department at Henry Ford Hospital. He is a member of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine, American College of Emergency Physicians and American Medical Association. ### EDITOR’S NOTE: Dr. Feld is a resident of West Bloomfield.

Medical Geneticist Elected to ACMG Board of Directors

2013-04-19 00:00:00.0

April 19, 2013
DETROIT – Henry Ford Hospital medical geneticist Kristin G. Monaghan, Ph.D., has been elected to the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) Board of Directors.

In her newly elected position, Dr. Monaghan, who is the director of the DNA Diagnostic Laboratory at Henry Ford, will serve as a Molecular Genetics Director from April 2013 to March 2019. She is among six new directors elected to the ACMG Board.

The board members are active in serving as advocates for the ACMG and for advancing its policies and programs.

Founded in 1991, the ACMG advances the practice of medical genetics and genomics by providing education, resources and a voice for more than 1,600 biochemical, clinical, cytogenetic, medical and molecular geneticists, genetic counselors and other health care professionals committed to the practice of medical genetics and genomics.

ACMG’s activities include the development of laboratory and practice standards and guidelines, advocating for quality genetic services in healthcare and in public health, and promoting the development of methods to diagnose, treat and prevent genetic disease.

Active in the ACMG, Dr. Monaghan has served as chair of the ACMG Laboratory Quality Assurance Committee. Additionally, she has served on the ACMG Membership Committee and several ACMG Ad hoc committees.

Dr. Monaghan also served for six years on the Board of Directors of the American Board of Medical Genetics and currently is a member of the American Board of Pathology’s Molecular Genetic Pathology Test Development and Advisory Committee.

Dr. Monaghan, a medical geneticist in the Cancer Genetics and General Genetics Clinics in the Department of Medical Genetics at Henry Ford, also is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics at the Wayne State University School of Medicine.

Dr. Monaghan received her B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Michigan and Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Genetics from Wayne State University School of Medicine. She completed her Fellowship in Clinical Molecular Genetics and her Ph.D. in Medical Genetics at the Department of Medical Genetics at Henry Ford.

She has published more than 40 scholarly articles primarily focused on clinical molecular genetic testing.

To learn more about the ACMG, visit www.acmg.net.

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Offers Health Programs

2013-04-11 00:00:00.0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 11, 2013

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital is offering a variety of free health programs for the community in the Demonstration Kitchen.

Although there is no cost to attend, registration is required.

Menopause and Health - Monday, May 6, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
A discussion of major health concerns and how to prevent complications and feel better.

Staying Young Through the Ages - Monday, May 13, 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Learn strategies to maintain and refresh a youthful look.

Strategies for the “Sandwich Generation” Tuesday, May 14, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
How to cope when you are juggling care for children, spouse/partner and parents.

Tips on Bladder Health - Thursday, May 16, Noon – 1 p.m.
Prevention of common problems from a urogynecologist.

The Tobacco-Free Makeover – Thursday, May 23, 4 – 5:30 p.m.
Maximize your well-being, physically and mentally.

Resources for Breastfeeding Support – Wednesday, May 29, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Learn about breast pumps, returning to work, and the law regarding breastfeeding. Open to mothers-to-be and new mothers.

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital is located at 6777 W. Maple Road, in West Bloomfield.

For further information, or to register, please call (248) 325-3890, or email dk@hfhs.org.

www.henryfordwestbloomfield.com/demonstrationkitchen

Healthy Spring Cooking Classes

2013-04-11 00:00:00.0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 11, 2013

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital is offering healthy cooking classes for cooking, seasonings, and dressing your spring table.

Seasoning Without Salt
Thursday, May 2, Noon – 1:30 p.m. $19 per person
The research is in: high-sodium diets are linked to cardiovascular disease. Learn how to flavor your food without extra salt.

Preparation and Serving Techniques
Tuesday, May 7, 5:30 – 7 p.m. $10 per person
In this interactive class, learn how to dress up and decorate your table, as well as how to serve with style.

Mushroom Season in Michigan
Tuesday, May 21, 6:30 – 8 p.m. $19 per person
Mushrooms are not only healthy, they are delicious. Join our chefs as they share some of their favorite mushroom-inspired recipes.

Super Greens for Super Heroes
Thursday, May 30, 1 – 3:30 p.m. $19 per adult (Call for family price.)
Bring the kids! Families learn together how to use local greens in their meals and make their own smoothies.

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital is located at 6777 W. Maple Road, in West Bloomfield. The Demonstration Kitchen is off the main lobby.

Classes fill quickly, and registration closes 72 hours before the start of class.

For further information, or to register, please call (248) 325-3890, or email dk@hfhs.org.

www.henryfordwestbloomfield.com/demonstrationkitchen

Henry Ford Hospital Neurologist Honored for Patient Safety Award

2013-03-26 00:00:00.0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 26, 2013

DETROIT – Henry Ford Hospital neurologist Marianna Spanaki-Varelas, M.D., Ph.D., has received the American Academy of Neurology Patient Safety Award for developing an initiative that dramatically reduced patient falls in the hospital’s epilepsy monitoring unit.

Dr. Spanaki-Varelas was presented with the award March 17 at the 2013 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting in San Diego.

The honor recognizes patient care improvement projects that meet national patient safety goals of the Joint Commission, which accredits more than 20,000 health care organizations in the country.

In response to a falls committee report that showed the epilepsy monitoring unit had a high rate of patient falls due to seizures, Dr. Spanaki-Varelas led a safety initiative that implemented a series of clinical and process improvements. The changes reduced patient falls 15 percent from 2009-2011.

Dr. Spanaki-Varelas is now spreading the safety improvements to other units in the hospital where patients with seizures may be admitted.

Dr. Spanaki-Varelas is board certified in neurology and specializes in treating epilepsy. She earned her medical degree at the University of Patras in Greece, and completed post-graduate training at Eginition Hospital in Greece, Yale University School of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital Certified Primary Stroke Center

2013-03-06 00:00:00.0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mar. 6, 2013

West Bloomfield, Mich. – Stroke patients in western Oakland County can be assured of receiving the latest and fastest treatment at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, certified as a Primary Stroke Center.

All patients showing symptoms of an acute stroke are evaluated rapidly and treated as a “stroke code”. It’s critical to determine whether or not a patient can receive such therapies as intravenous tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) within one hour of arrival, in compliance with American Heart Association guidelines.

If blood flow to the brain is stopped for longer than a few seconds, the brain cannot get oxygen. When brain cells die, permanent damage can occur.

“During a stroke, the brain loses seven million neurons a minute, so there is no time to lose in seeking medical treatment,” says Panos Mitsias, M.D., stroke neurologist and medical director of the Stroke Center at the West Bloomfield hospital. “At the first sign of a stroke, call 911.”

Many people seeking emergency care for a stroke do not receive optimal treatment, in spite of medical advances in the U.S.

“Approximately five percent of stroke patients in the U.S. receive tPA”, says Dr. Mitsias. “Of these, only 25 - 30 percent are treated within the ‘golden hour,’ the first 60 minutes after arriving at the emergency department. This can be due to delays in diagnosis, testing and treatment, poor coordination of care, or a facility’s inability to deliver appropriate treatment.

Another factor is that t-PA is the only treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for ischemic stroke. Blood clots are the cause of more than 80 percent of all strokes. To be effective, the clot-dissolving drug must be administered in most cases within three hours of initial stroke symptoms.

With timing of treatment so critical, it is important for those who know the patient to be aware of when the first symptoms were noticed.

Appropriate patients who receive the drug within three hours of initial stroke symptoms are at least 30 percent more likely to recover with little or no disability after three months than patients who do not receive t-PA.

The stroke team at the West Bloomfield hospital includes five stroke neurologists, three neurointerventionalists and three neurointensivists, as well as neurosurgeons available for emergency surgeries.

The hospital has a six-bed acute stroke unit, and a 12-bed neuro intensive care unit.

“Patients with moderate to severe strokes who arrive within the first six hours, and do not qualify for intravenous tPA, will receive appropriate treatment,” says Horia Marin, M.D., an interventional neuroradiologist.

Dr. Marin explains that interventional management for stroke patients includes cerebral angiogram, a diagnostic procedure that provides images of the blood vessels in and around the brain. Acute treatment could include injecting small doses of tPA directly into the clot via a catheter and mechanical clot removal by the use of clot-retriever devices. Angioplasty, where a balloon is delivered to a blocked blood vessel through a catheter, which opens the blockage and a metal mesh tube, called a stent, placed to hold the vessel open, is also used to prevent another stroke.

An outpatient stroke clinic aids in the follow-up of patients, to optimize treatments for second stroke prevention and organize long-term rehabilitation with physical and occupational therapists, as well as speech pathologists.

According to the American Heart Association, stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. Each year, nearly 700,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke. On average, someone suffers a stroke every 45 seconds and someone dies of a stroke every three minutes. Stroke is the leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States, with about 4.7 million stroke survivors alive today.

When someone may be having a stroke, remember the symptoms and be FAST:

Face drooping
Arm weakness
Speech difficulty
Time to call 911

The Primary Stoke Center certification was given by DNV Healthcare, a leading health care accrediting agency. The hospital is located at 6777 W. Maple in West Bloomfield.

$12.4 Million NIH Grant Funds Hypertension Research

2013-02-25 00:00:00.0

Feb. 25, 2013

DETROIT – A senior staff scientist and his team at Henry Ford Hospital have been awarded a five-year, $12.4 million grant by the National Institutes of Health for their research into the damaging effects of high blood pressure on various organs in the body.

Hypertension is a major public health issue in the United States with an estimated 75 million Americans with the disease, which can also contribute to other major health problems such as heart attack and stroke.

Oscar A. Carretero, M.D., of Henry Ford’s Hypertension and Vascular Research Division, is investigating how autacoids, which are small molecules and hormones produced by various cells in the body, regulate kidney function and blood pressure, leading to hypertension and tissue and organ damage.

Although these biological substances and hormones generally affect cells next to or near where they are secreted, they can be transported through the bloodstream. Carretero’s research is investigating how, when this happens, they can damage distant tissue and organs. In particular, the various projects are examining the mechanisms by which various autacoids either exacerbate or reduce the pro-hypertensive effects of the hormone angiotensin II.

“I am very proud and grateful to my research team,” Carretero said when he learned of the award. “This project took a lot of teamwork and all of the members deserve credit. They worked very hard under a lot of pressure to make this grant possible.”

The NIH grant will provide $2,472,318 each year for five years to fund four related projects. Carretero, who is the principal investigator, also heads two of the projects.

Besides Carretero, key among the 18 people involved in the scientific and administrative functions of the grant are Henry Ford’s Pamela Harding, Ph.D.; Jeff Garvin, Ph.D.; Xiao-Ping Yang, M.D.; Ed Shesely, Ph.D.; and Ed Peterson, Ph.D.

This research proposal began in 1982 and will now continue through the end of January 2018, continuing NIH funding for 35 years.

Classes to Offer Insight for Controlling Joint Pain

2013-02-22 00:00:00.0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Amy Lafnear
Feb. 22, 2013 alafnea1@hfhs.org 313.874.6283

Classes to Offer Insight for Controlling Joint Pain

DETROIT ─ When joint pain begins to affect a patient’s life, negative feelings can surface. Fear of losing independence or apprehension about having surgery are two of the most common factors observed. Patients can counteract many of their worries by learning to manage their joint pain and maintain their active lifestyle.

Henry Ford Health System’s Joint Preservation Program aims to educate patients living with joint pain. A series of upcoming classes in 2013 will familiarize attendees with ways to slow down the progression of joint pain, focusing primarily on the knee and hip joints, without surgery. Information provided at the classes includes: how the joints work, self-management of pain, medical treatments, physical therapy, how and exercises to strength joints.

A schedule of classes follows:

1:30 – 3:30 p.m. March 5, William Clay Ford Center for Athletic Medicine, 6525 Second Avenue, Detroit
10 a.m. – noon March 14, Henry Ford Medical Center - Fairlane, 19401 Hubbard Drive, Dearborn
3:30 – 5:30 p.m. March 20, Henry Ford Medical Center - Cottage, 159 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. March 27, Henry Ford Medical Center - Lakeside, 14500 Hall Road, Sterling Heights
4 – 6 p.m. April 2, Henry Ford Medical Center - Detroit Northwest, 7800 W. Outer Drive, Detroit
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. April 9, William Clay Ford Center for Athletic Medicine, 6525 Second Avenue, Detroit
10 a.m. – noon April 11, Henry Ford Medical Center - Fairlane, 19401 Hubbard Drive, Dearborn
1 – 3 p.m. April 18, Henry Ford Medical Center - Columbus, 39450 W. 12 Mile Road, Novi

To register, contact Rebecca Bartek at 313.972.4196 or visit www.HenryFord.com/joints.

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Transplant Institute Receives CMS Approval to Extend Coverage to Patients

2013-02-19 00:00:00.0

DETROIT – The Henry Ford Transplant Institute – the only center in Michigan performing transplantation of the intestine – has received approval from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide more coverage to patients who are candidates for intestine transplant.

“CMS approval opens the door for our Medicare and Medicaid patients, who comprise more than 50 percent of individuals in Michigan in need of an intestine transplant,” says Marwan Kazimi, M.D., director of the Henry Ford Transplant Institute’s Small Bowel and Multivisceral Program.

Henry Ford Hospital is among five programs in the country to offer a comprehensive small bowel and multivisceral transplant program.

There were 180 multivsceral transplants performed in the United States last year. Henry Ford Hospital performed the first intestine transplant in Michigan in August 2010.

The Henry Ford program received approval after submitting a Mitigating Factors Application – which is filed by transplant programs that do not meet one or more of CMS’s conditions of participation – because the Henry Ford Transplant Institute had performed eight intestine transplants, two shy of CMS standards for approval.

“We cannot realistically ask our Medicaid patients in need of an intestine transplant to travel out-of-state to another institution so their procedure would be covered,” says Dr. Kazimi. “By submitting the Mitigating Factors Application, we’re able to more immediately expand the scope of care for patients in Michigan and across the country.”

There are three types of intestine transplants including:

Isolated Intestine Transplant for patients with short bowel syndrome and no liver disease.
Combined Liver-Intestine Transplant for patients with short bowel syndrome and irreversible intravenous nutrition-induced liver disease.
Composite Multivisceral Transplant for patients with short bowel syndrome requiring intestine, stomach, pancreas and/or liver transplantation; patients with portomesenteric thrombosis and liver disease; or patients with neuroendocrine tumors metastatic to the liver.

The Henry Ford Transplant Institute is one of the busiest and most well-respected multiorgan transplant centers in the United States. As Michigan’s most comprehensive multiorgan transplant center, it performs transplantation of the liver, kidney, pancreas, small bowel and multivisceral organs, lung, heart and bone marrow stem cell.
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Henry Ford Health System Appoints Director of Corporate Relations

2013-02-15 00:00:00.0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 15, 2013

DETROIT – David Gad-Harf, MSPH, was appointed director of corporate relations in the office of philanthropy at Henry Ford Health System.

In the position, Gad-Harf will secure philanthropic support from the business community, cultivate and deepen relationships with corporations and corporate foundations, and identify opportunities for other partnerships between HFHS and corporations.

Gad-Harf most recently worked at the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey where held the positions of chief operating officer from 2005-2011 and chief development officer in 2012. Previously, Gad-Harf was the executive director at the Detroit Jewish Community Relations Council from 1988-2005.

Gad-Harf holds a master of science degree in Public Health from the University of North Carolina.

Henry Ford Audiologist Elected MAA President

2013-02-12 00:00:00.0

Feb. 12, 2013

DETROIT – Henry Ford Hospital audiologist Adrianne Fazel, Au.D., has been elected president of the Michigan Academy of Audiology, the state’s largest professional group promoting the practice of audiology and advocating to improve the quality of hearing care in Michigan. Her term begins this month.

Dr. Fazel, a senior staff audiologist in the Division of Audiology, Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, has been a member of the Michigan Academy of Audiology for several years, serving as its president-elect in 2012.

The Michigan Academy of Audiology, based in Lansing, is designed to enhance the professional autonomy, stature, development and knowledge of audiologists. Its membership consists of about 120 licensed Michigan audiologists.

With an estimated 1.4 million people in the state with hearing loss, Dr. Fazel will work as president to advocate for the audiology profession and quality care for patients with hearing-related issues. She also will oversee the Michigan Academy of Audiology’s executive board.

Dr. Fazel has been an audiologist with Henry Ford Hospital since 2003. In 2008, she took on the role as the coordinator of clinical services at the hospital and also facilitates the clinical externship experience for fourth year Au.D. students.

She received her Au.D. from the University of Florida. Dr. Fazel is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology.

To learn more about the Michigan Academy of Audiology, visit www.mi-hearing.org. For more information about the Henry Ford Division of Audiology, go to www.henryford.com/ENT.

Henry Ford Recommends Heart Screenings

2013-02-12 00:00:00.0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 8, 2013

DETROIT – For American Heart Month, the Henry Ford Heart & Vascular Institute is offering two types of screenings to monitor cardiac health.

A “Know Your Numbers” screening will be held 8 – 10 a.m., on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at three Henry Ford locations:

• Henry Ford Health Center – Chesterfield, 30795 23 Mile Rd., Chesterfield Township
• Henry Ford Medical Center – Fairlane, 19401 Hubbard Drive, Dearborn
• Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, 2333 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte

The “Know Your Numbers” screening includes total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, glucose, BMI height/weight and blood pressure. An appointment is required, and 8 – 12 hours of fasting is recommended prior to the appointment.

Visit www.henryford.com/heart, or call (800) 532-2411 for an appointment for a “Know Your Numbers” screening. Space is limited.

In addition, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital is offering a comprehensive screening program to give an overview of a person’s heart and vascular health. Screening results will be explained the same day by a Henry Ford cardiologist.

The Heart Smart Screening is limited to people under 65, and offers detailed diagnostic imaging and lab work including:
• Blood Pressure BMI
• Lipid Profile
• Fasting Blood Glucose
• 12-Lead ECG
• Cartoid Intima-Media Thickness Test
• Comprehensive Risk Assessment

The cost for the seven-point comprehensive screening is $99.

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital is located at 6777 W. Maple Road, in West Bloomfield.

To make an appointment for the Heart Smart Screening, call (866) 381-0005.

Home Dialysis Training Facility Opens in Novi

2013-02-06 00:00:00.0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 6, 2013

BINGHAM FARMS, Mich. – Western Regional Home Dialysis, a new home-dialysis facility for patients with kidney failure, has opened in Novi.

Dialysis is the only treatment option available, other than a transplant, for patients with kidney failure. Many patients often prefer to receive dialysis at home because of its improved physical and emotional outcomes.

"Patients on home dialysis treatments typically report feeling healthier, more energetic and happier than patients who receive care at a dialysis center," says Hassan Fehmi, M.D., medical director of Western Regional Home Dialysis.

"Opening this facility makes it possible for even more patients to receive dialysis from the comfort of home," added Dr. Fehmi.

Greenfield Health Systems, a division of Henry Ford Health System, owns and operates the new facility, the company’s second home-only dialysis facility in metro Detroit that trains patients to do their own dialysis at home.

Greenfield has been providing managerial, consulting and dialysis expertise for more than 30 years to institutions and hospitals in metro Detroit and Toledo.

With 16 facilities, Greenfield is consistently ranked among the top renal care providers in patient satisfaction for treating dialysis-related illness.

Western Regional Home Dialysis is located in the Medical Arts Building, 39525 W. 14 Mile Rd. in Novi.

For more information, contact Kim Roman at (248) 723-0025 or kroman1@hfhs.org.

To learn more about Greenfield Health Systems, visit www.ghsrenal.com.

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Henry Ford Hospital Appoints Division Head of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

2013-02-01 00:00:00.0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 1, 2013 DETROIT – Bruno DiGiovine, M.D., M.P.H., was appointed division head of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. DiGiovine returns to Henry Ford after serving the past four years as associate chairman in the Department of Medicine at Wayne State University and the past two years as medical director of the Medicine Intensive Care Unit at Detroit Receiving Hospital. He joined Henry Ford as a senior staff physician in pulmonary and critical care in 1998, and previously served as medical director of Inpatient Pulmonary Service and Medical Critical Care. Dr. DiGiovine is board certified in the specialties of internal medicine, pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. He earned his undergraduate degree at Harvard University and medical degree at the Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. He also earned a master’s degree in public health from the University of Michigan, at which he completed residency and fellowship training. Dr. DiGiovine has published numerous research articles, and is a member of the Society of Critical Care Medicine, American College of Chest Physicians and American Thoracic Society. He is an associate professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at Wayne State University. ### EDITOR’S NOTE: Dr. DiGiovine is a resident of Ann Arbor.

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital Greenhouse Certified Organic

2013-01-31 00:00:00.0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 31, 2013

West Bloomfield, Mich. – The Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital greenhouse has received organic certification from CCOF, the leading organic certification agency and trade association.

“This is the only organic hydroponic hospital greenhouse in the country,” says Michelle Lutz, resident farmer at Henry Ford West Bloomfield. “And our patients are served dishes from the harvest in less than 24 hours, when the produce is the freshest.”

In addition to feeding patients, the produce is used in the hospital’s 90-seat Demonstration Kitchen, where healthy cooking classes are offered to the community, and Henry’s café. They are also sold at Henry Ford West Bloomfield’s weekly farmers’ market, which is open to the public in season.

Hydroponic practices means growing plants in water, instead of soil to maximize diversity, and maintain space for patients, staff and visitors.

Lutz explains that using hydroponics gives her more control over plant health, with recirculating systems using only 10 percent of the water needed in soil-based farming. She delivers organic nutrients to the plants daily, and risks from pests and diseases are reduced. Beneficial insects are released when necessary to control harmful insects. And, with no soil, there are no weeds.

The space is also used for physical, occupational and behavioral therapy, as well as a place of respite for staff and people visiting loved ones in the hospital. Gardening therapy allows patients to take a role in their recovery while learning how they may prevent or manage chronic diseases through healthy growing, and eating practices.

Tours of the greenhouse are available seven days a week, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., with in-
depth tours and workshops by appointment. School field trips are teaching children better nutrition, which can prevent childhood obesity.

CCOF supports and promotes organic practices through certification, education, and advocacy.

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital is located at 6777 West Maple, in West Bloomfield.

GolFitness Class Helps Golfers Put Some Swing In Their Step

2013-01-18 00:00:00.0

DETROIT ─ An estimated 80 percent of golfers spend less than 10 minutes warming-up. By learning and implementing proper warm-up techniques, golfers can improve their game with increased flexibility and range of motion.

To help golfers of all levels develop their skills, Henry Ford Hospital’s Division of Sports Medicine offers a GolFitness program that aims to refine their game with a customized program of strength and flexibility exercises based upon a brief biomedical assessment of their golf swing.

A schedule of the two-hour classes that begin at 7 p.m.:
• Feb. 13, Henry Ford Medical Center-Columbus, 39450 W. 12 Mile Road, Novi
• March 6, Henry Ford Wyandotte Physical Rehabilitation, 3323 Biddle
• March 20, Henry Ford Medical Center-Columbus, 39450 W. 12 Mile Road, Novi

Cost is $40. Participants will receive a GolFitness exercise booklet.

To register, contact Christina Eyers by phone at 313.972.4167 or email at ceyers1@hfhs.org

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Minds of Medicine: Beating Cancer with Surgery Airs This Week

2013-01-14 00:00:00.0

Jan. 9, 2013

DETROIT – Since the very beginning of modern medicine, surgery has been used to treat cancer. For years it’s been used remove tumors in hopes of stopping cancer.

Today, thanks to surgical innovations, cancerous tumors that were once impossible to reach now are being removed – preserving lives and improving outcomes.

Many of these advancements begin at the Center for Cancer Surgery at Henry Ford Hospital. This new collaboration focused dozens of the top surgeons from virtually every sub-specialty on finding new, innovative surgical solutions for beating cancer. The Center for Cancer Surgery team treats more adult cancer cases than anywhere else in Michigan.

This week's Minds of Medicine: "Beating Cancer with Surgery," scheduled to air at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9 on WDIV-TV Channel 4, is the latest in a series of medical shows locally produced in cooperation with WDIV and Henry Ford Health System. The show is repeated 12:30 – 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16 on WDIV Local 4.

Hosted by Paul W. Smith, morning radio personality for WJR AM 760, Minds of Medicine provides an inside look at the doctors and nurses at one of the nation's top-rated hospitals.

Frank Hill, of St. Clair Shores, was taken to the Henry Ford Hospital emergency room for a head injury and a cut above his eye. He and his family believed this would be a short visit and a quick recovery. But after a precautionary scan, doctors found there was much more to this story: there was a tumor the size of a tennis ball in his brain.

Now a surgery risking his sight and his life will need to be performed to remove the tumor. And only after its removal will doctors know if the tumor he has is cancer.

To ensure the tumor’s precise removal, the team will use an intraoperative MRI scanner. This is the only high-field adult iMRI in Michigan, and one of only a handful in the U.S. In addition to brain tumor surgeries, it is also used during deep brain stimulation.

With all of these tools, Henry Ford neurosurgeon Dr. Ian Lee will be able to travel to the tumor, remove it and spare Frank’s normal brain tissue – with precision never before available.

But not all cancers are the same.
In another case, Bill MacInnis, of Farmington, arrives at Henry Ford for a robotic surgery to remove a tumor on his kidney. His physician, Dr. Craig Rogers has performed more robotic kidney cancer surgeries than anyone else in the world. Dr. Rogers is the director of Robotic Renal Surgery at Henry Ford.

And in Bill’s case, Dr. Rogers will attempt to remove the tumor and spare Bill’s kidney. It’s a procedure he has done hundreds of times before and just months ago for Bill’s brother, John MacInnis, of Northville, who had successful treatment for his kidney cancer.

Because of his serious cancer risk, Bill has elected to remove the tumor.

Using robotic surgical technology that is also used at Henry Ford to treat prostate, gynecological, bladder, throat, lung and abdominal cancers, Dr. Rogers will travel visually through tiny incisions using three-dimensional imagery and tools designed to cut, grab and suture.

With only a fraction of the blood-loss of traditional surgery, he will be able to spare Bill’s kidney and give him a recovery that lasts days instead of months.

To learn more about the Center for Cancer Surgery, call (888) 777-4167 or visit www.henryford.com/cancer.

Minds of Medicine: New Options in the Fight Against Cancer Airs Jan. 26

2013-01-14 00:00:00.0

Jan. 21, 2013

DETROIT – The latest technologies are giving physicians new weapons to treat more difficult cancer cases and provide patients with better outcomes than ever before.

When patients are faced with a challenging cancer diagnosis, they find new hope with procedures that are improving outcomes and shortening recovery times.

This week's Minds of Medicine: "C-Change, New Options in the Fight Against Cancer," scheduled to air at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 on WDIV-TV Channel 4, is the latest in a series of medical shows locally produced in cooperation with WDIV and Henry Ford Health System. The show will be repeated at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 on WDIV Channel 4.

Minds of Medicine: C-Change is the latest in a series of medical shows locally produced in cooperation with WDIV and Henry Ford Health System. Hosted by Paul W. Smith, morning radio personality for WJR AM 760, Minds of Medicine provides an inside look at the doctors and nurses at one of the nation’s top-rated hospitals.

The show highlights medical specialists who are making headlines nationally, thanks to advances that allow them to take on oral, ovarian and lung cancers with life-changing results.

The first segment follows Tamer A. Ghanem, M.D., Ph.D., director of Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery Division in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Henry Ford Hospital, as he removes a tumor on the back of a patient’s tongue using the very latest in robotic-assisted surgery. Patient Gerald James, from Orion Township, turned to Dr. Ghanem when his options ran out.

Dr. Ghanem is among the first in the country to perform TransOral Robotic Surgery (TORS) using the da Vinci® Surgical System. Unlike traditional surgical approaches for head and neck cancer, TORS patients are able to return to their normal lives only a few days after surgery without significant pain and disfigurement.

With the new incisionless robotic surgical procedure, Dr. Ghanem is offering patients a new option to remove certain head and neck cancer tumors without visible scarring, while preserving speech and the ability to eat.

With TORS, surgeons can access tumors through the mouth using the slender operating arms of the da Vinci, thus not requiring an open skin incision. Although the surgery is more challenging for the surgeon, Dr. Ghanem believes it will give James hope and the best chance at recovery. Follow James through his surgery and recovery and watch as he gets back on the ice for a game of hockey with his family and friends.

Minds of Medicine: C-Change also shows how renowned Gynecology Oncologist Adnan Munkarah, M.D., chairman of Women’s Health Services at Henry Ford Hospital. He performs robotic surgery to help Louisa Forkin of Roseville, who has ovarian cancer, achieve milestones in her life. Dr. Munkarah explains how new treatment options allows for increase success in removing entire tumors, which is critical to the long-term survival of ovarian cancer patients.

Dr. Munkarah explains how all cancer cases are presented to the Henry Ford Hospital Tumor Board, a group of physicians who discuss each case and collectively come to a decision on how to best treat individual patient.

Saturday’s program also takes a look at Henry Ford Hospital’s TrueBeam™, a new technology that provides cancer patients with more accurate radiation treatment in fewer sessions than current technologies. For lung cancer patient Helen Drulliard of Westland, the treatments were cut from 16 to only four.

Benjamin Movsas, M.D., chairman of the Henry Ford Department of Radiation Oncology, part of Josephine Ford Cancer Center, and Munther Ajlouni, M.D., a radiation oncologist, discuss how new technologies like TruBeam™ are allowing physicians to minimize side affects for their patients, getting them back to doing what they love most in life.

“Anything we can do to shorten the treatment and minimize the issue of motion adds to accuracy and the precision of the treatment and thereby allows us to minimize any potential side effects and ultimately improve the outcome for the patient,” says Dr. Movsas.

To learn more about cancer treatment options at Henry Ford, visit www.henryford.com/cancer.

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital Names New COO

2013-01-11 00:00:00.0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 11, 2013

WEST BLOOMFIELD – MaryClaire Dangel-Palmer CRNA, MSN, has been appointed chief operating officer at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital.

She will begin her new duties on Feb 1.

Dangel-Palmer has held various leadership positions at the hospital, most recently as administrator for Surgical, Anesthesia and Cardiac Services. She was the hospital lead for the expansion of surgical services during the current construction project of three additional operating rooms.

One of the original directors hired to plan and implement the 2009 opening of the West Bloomfield hospital, her many contributions included the development of policies and an orientation program, as well as hiring new staff.

As the director of Nurse Anesthesia & Perioperative Services, she developed procedures that reduced the time required to prepare an operating room between cases by more than 25 percent, well beyond the national standard.

Before coming to Henry Ford, Dangel-Palmer served as the clinical coordinator for the Nurse Anesthesia department at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak.

Dangel-Palmer includes the American College of Healthcare Executives and the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists among her professional affiliations.

She earned her Master’s and Bachelor’s of Science degrees in Nursing from Oakland University.

Get Your Heart Racing With a One-of-One 2013 Ford Shelby GT500

2013-01-10 00:00:00.0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 10, 2013

DETROIT – A designer’s labor of love, a "one-of-one" 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 will be offered on Friday, Jan. 18, at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Ariz. The auction will be televised on Speed TV.

The car has been signed by Edsel B. Ford II, William C. Ford, Jr., and Alan Mulally, CEO of Ford Motor Company.

The Mustang is the creation of Ford designer Melvin Betancourt, a former cardiac patient who feels that he owes his life to a dedicated team of heart surgeons at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. To show his appreciation for the care he received many years ago, Betancourt focused his talents on creating the special edition Shelby GT500 to benefit the Edith and Benson Ford Heart & Vascular Institute at the hospital.

Betancourt’s Shelby stays true to the spirit of the original, but with a modern, sophisticated level of performance and appearance. It is finished in a special white exterior paint scheme, with contrasting white graphics and 20” white wheels.

The racing-inspired cockpit features white leather Recaro seats with black stitching.

The Mustang has 662 horsepower, and a top speed of more than 200 mph.

It is estimated that the car will sell between $150,000 and $250,000.

For more information on the auction, registering to bid, or program details on Speed TV, visit www.barrett-jackson.com.

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About the Edith and Benson Ford Heart & Vascular Institute
With a history that spans more than 90 years, the institute has earned international recognition as a leader and innovator in comprehensive cardiovascular care, research and education. Established in 1946, the cardiac training program is one of the longest running in the U.S., and the first in Michigan. The program is one of only three in Michigan for advanced heart failure treatment options and one of the few programs in the U.S. offering robotically assisted laparoscopic aortic surgery.

Henry Ford Hospital Athletic Training Supervisor Reappointed to State Board

2013-01-09 00:00:00.0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 9, 2013 DETROIT – Christina Eyers, Ed.D., ATC, supervisor of athletic training at Henry Ford Hospital, was reappointed to the Michigan Board of Athletic Trainers. The 11-member board assists Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs with overseeing the licensure and practice of more than 1,000 athletic trainers statewide. Eyers was first appointed to the board in 2010. Her current term expires December 2016. Eyers joined the Sports Medicine Division of Henry Ford’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in March 2011. She was named supervisor of athletic training last November. She is also a licensed and certified athletic trainer. Eyers holds a doctor of education degree in educational leadership from Central Michigan University, a master’s degree in health studies from the University of Alabama and a bachelor’s degree in movement science from the University of Michigan. She is also a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Great Lakes Trainers’ Association and Michigan Athletic Trainers’ Society. ### EDITOR’S NOTE: Christina Eyers is a resident of Plymouth.

Henry Ford Hospital Appoints Vice President of Surgical Services

2013-01-04 00:00:00.0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                         CONTACT: Amy Lafnear
Jan. 4, 2013                                                                                                  alafnea1@hfhs.org
                                                                                                                    313.874.4283

DETROIT – Ann Marie Creed, MSA, CMPE, was appointed vice president of surgical services at Henry Ford Hospital and Health Network.

In the position, Creed will manage the operations of surgical services at the hospital and Henry Ford’s outpatient surgical centers.

From 2011-2012, Creed held the position as associate vice president for adult clinical services at Vanguard Health System for Harper University Hospital, Hutzel Women’s Hospital and the Detroit Medical Center. Previously, she served as senior administrator of the departments of Surgery, Otolaryngology and Anesthesiology for 11 years at Henry Ford Hospital and Health Network.

Creed holds a master of science degree in Administration from Central Michigan University and is a certified medical practice executive by Medical Group Management Association.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Ann Marie Creed is a resident of Commerce Township.

Henry Ford Medical Group CEO Appointed

2012-12-21 00:00:00.0

Dec. 21, 2012 DETROIT - William Conway, M.D., has been appointed Henry Ford Health System executive vice president and CEO of the Henry Ford Medical Group. He is currently senior vice president and chief quality officer of Henry Ford Health System. He will assume his new position immediately and will keep his role as chief quality officer for the health system until a new quality leader is appointed. In his new position, Dr. Conway will oversee the 1,200-member physician medical group, one of the nation's largest and oldest group practices, representing more than 40 specialties. The medical group trains more than 700 students and residents each year and conducts nearly $70 million in research. In his new role, Dr. Conway will also serve as a member of the Henry Ford Health System Board of Trustees. "Dr. Conway brings unique skills to this role, merging his deep experience in quality with innovative ideas to grow and strengthen the Henry Ford Medical Group," says Nancy Schlichting, CEO of Henry Ford Health System. Organized by Dr. Conway and his team, Henry Ford has won the “triple crown” in health care quality by being recognized with the: • National Business Group on Health -- Patient Safety Leadership Award, which recognizes health systems who are taking a leadership position by visibly displaying their commitment to patient safety through transparency. • The John Eisenberg Award for the “No Harm” campaign, which has become a national benchmark. He also played a key role in the System being named a recipient of the 2011 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation’s highest recognition for business performance excellence. “Henry Ford is in a transformational time and Dr. Conway brings a unique blend of experience and expertise to this leadership role,” says Schlichting. Dr. Conway is the past chairman of the American Medical Group Association, current chairman of the American Medical Group Foundation and a founder of the Group Practice Improvement Network. Dr. Conway joined the Henry Ford Medical Group in 1977 as a senior staff physician in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. Since then, he has served in numerous leadership roles for both Henry Ford Health System, including serving as the medical group’s interim CEO. He completed a fellowship and his residency – including serving as chief medical resident – at Henry Ford Hospital. ###

Classes to Offer Insight for Controlling Joint Pain

2012-12-14 00:00:00.0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Amy Lafnear

Dec. 14, 2012 alafnea1@hfhs.org

313.874.6283

Henry Ford Health System’s Joint Preservation Program aims to educate patients living with joint pain. A series of upcoming classes in 2013 will familiarize attendees with ways to slow down the progression of joint pain, focusing primarily on the knee joint, without surgery. Information provided at the classes includes: how the joints work, self-management of pain, medical treatments, physical therapy, how and exercises to strength joints.

A schedule of the two-hour classes follow:

1 - 3 p.m. Jan. 8., William Clay Ford Center for Athletic Medicine, 6525 Second Avenue, Detroit
3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Jan. 16, Henry Ford Medical Center-Cottage, 159 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms
10 a.m. - noon Jan. 17, Henry Ford Medical Center-Fairlane, 19401 Hubbard Drive, Dearborn
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Feb. 5, William Clay Ford Center for Athletic Medicine, 6525 Second Avenue, Detroit
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Feb. 12, Henry Ford Medical Center-Detroit Northwest, 7800 W. Outer Drive, Detroit
1 - 3 p.m. Feb. 14, Henry Ford Medical Center-Fairlane, 19401 Hubbard Drive, Dearborn
1 - 3 p.m. Feb. 21, Henry Ford Medical Center-Columbus, 39450 W. 12 Mile Road, Novi

To register, contact Rebecca Bartek at 313.972.4196 or visit www.HenryFord.com/joints.

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Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital Offers Same-Day Mammogram Results

2012-12-14 00:00:00.0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 14, 2012

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital is offering screening mammogram results at the time the exam is performed.

Several appointments are reserved daily for patients who wish to have their digital mammograms and wait for the radiologist to give them the results while they are in the clinic. Patients may also receive screening mammogram results by phone within 24 hours, and usually receive a letter with their results within 48 hours.

“Providing the results of screening mammograms to patients in the same appointment as the exam is a rare service in this region,” says Denise Collins, M.D., service chief for Radiology at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital.

“While we have always given these results at the same appointment for diagnostic mammograms – when we are investigating a suspicious area – most facilities do not offer such quick results for the annual screening mammogram.” says Patricia Miller, M.D., division head of Breast Imaging, Radiology, at Henry Ford Health System.

Additional testing, such as ultrasound or needle biopsy, if needed, may be performed at the same appointment.

“An annual mammogram is recommended for women, beginning at age 40, for early detection of cancer, regardless of family history,” adds Dr. Miller. “Breast self exams also are very important, and women of all ages should perform them monthly.”

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital is located at 6777 W. Maple Road, in West Bloomfield.

Mammogram appointments may be made online at www.henryfordwestbloomfield.com/mamm or by calling (248) 325-3828.

For more information, visit www.henryford.com/cancer.

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CEO Named One of the Most Powerful Figures in Health Care

2012-12-10 00:00:00.0

Dec. 10, 2012

DETROIT – Nancy Schlichting, CEO of Henry Ford Health System, has been selected as one of the 50 Most Powerful People in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, as a person with “considerable sway over health care policy, operations and opinion in 2013.”

The recognition follows Schlichting being recently named one of the 100 most influential people in health care by Modern Healthcare magazine.

Of its selection of Schlichting, Becker’s said: “She is credited with leading the health system through a dramatic financial turnaround and for implementing award-winning patient safety, customer service and diversity initiatives.

“Henry Ford Health System is currently planning a ‘mega-merger’ with Detroit's Beaumont Health System, touting better and more convenient care for metro Detroit residents as a key selling point. The systems would also share electronic medical records to offer a safer and more efficient way to look at patient history.”

Says Sandy Pierce, chair of board of trustees at Henry Ford Health System: “Nancy personifies leadership and vision in health care, turning Henry Ford Health System into a financially successful organization that ranks among the best in the nation and was named a 2011 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient.

“Her influence extends far beyond southeast Michigan and I am so proud to see her tireless work and leadership receive such outstanding recognition.”

Schlichting joined Henry Ford in 1998 as its Senior Vice President and CAO. She was named President and CEO in 2003. Her career in health care administration spans 30 years of experience in senior level executive positions.

Minds of Medicine: Innovating by Heart

2012-11-29 00:00:00.0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 29, 2012

DETROIT - More than cancer, accidents, or diabetes, heart disease remains American’s No. 1 killer.

The TV program “Minds of Medicine: Innovating by Heart” will be shown on WDIV-TV4 at 8 p.m., Wednesday, December 5. It gives a behind-the-scenes view as physicians at four Henry Ford hospitals address challenging heart conditions.

The Emmy-winning “Minds of Medicine” is a series of programs produced by WDIV - TV4 and Henry Ford Health System in Detroit. Hosted by Paul W. Smith, morning host on WJR AM 760, Minds of Medicine provides an inside look at the medical staff at one of the nation’s top-rated hospitals.

 Chuck Orozco of Grass Lake drove himself from his downriver business to the Henry Ford Health Center in Brownstown during his heart attack. Once the heart attack was identified, he was transferred by ambulance to Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital and treated by Mustafa Hashem, M.D., medical director, Catheterization Lab, with balloon angioplasty. The team was ready for him, since for many years, Henry Ford hospitals have helped equip first responders with technology to detect heart attacks. These systems send signals from the ambulance to emergency room doctors, who can see the patient’s heart rhythms while the patient is on the way, giving physicians time to prepare.

 It was important for 86-year-old Marta Straksys of Detroit to walk to church. But a condition known as aortic stenosis was weakening her heart valve and threatening her life. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a procedure for patients like Mrs. Straksys who cannot have open-heart surgery. It uses a small catheter to deliver and implant a new valve, replacing the old valve.

“The patient used to be very active, but couldn’t breathe easily anymore. She was a good candidate for TAVR,” says Mayra Guerrero, M.D., director of the Structural Heart Disease Fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, who led the multi-specialty team.

“I expected to be in the hospital a long time, and in two days I was ready to leave,” says Mrs. Straksys. “Today, I have lots more energy.”

 Heart valve problems can occur at any age. Dan Dubeau of Macomb Township developed a cough and weakness while on the golf course. His doctor diagnosed a leak in his heart’s mitral valve, which controls the blood flow into the heart from the lungs. He chose to have robotic heart surgery at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township.

Through five small incisions, the robot gives Steven Harrington, M.D., medical director, Heart and Vascular Institute, a three-dimensional view inside the body. From a console in the operating room, the surgeon repaired the defective mitral valve with the aid of robotic instruments.

“Robotic heart surgery limits the size of the incision, there is less blood loss, less risk of infection, less post-operative pain and patients return to normal quicker,” says Dr. Harrington. “If Mr. Dubeau hadn’t had this procedure, his heart would have continued to weaken and he would have developed congestive heart failure.”

“Ten days after the procedure, I played nine holes of golf,” says Dubeau. “And I was back to work in three weeks. I had this procedure to improve my life, not to put it on hold.”

Many heart problems begin with poor lifestyle choices. Henry Ford has developed the Heart Smart and Livewell programs to give patients tools to improve their cardiovascular health.

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital was recently designated a certified heart attack emergency treatment center, joining Henry Ford hospital emergency rooms in Clinton Township, Detroit and Wyandotte as the leading locations to go for a heart attack.

Medical Oncologist Joins Cancer Team at Henry Ford Medical Center-Cottage

2012-11-29 00:00:00.0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 29, 2012 GROSSE POINTE FARMS – Lynette Sutkowi-Toomajian, D.O., a board-certified medical oncologist, has joined the cancer team at the Henry Ford Medical Center-Cottage, 159 Kercheval. Dr. Sutkowi-Toomajian sees patients on Thursdays in the Center for Medical and Radiation Oncology on the first floor near the valet entrance. A medical oncologist specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer. The cancer team also includes a board-certified radiation oncologist, therapists and nurses, as well as a dosimetrist and physicist, both of whom are involved in designing a treatment plan using chemotherapy and radiation technology equipment. Cottage offers both chemotherapy and radiation services. Dr. Sutkowi-Toomajian received her medical degree from Des Moines University in Iowa, and completed post graduate training at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and Botsford General Hospital. She is also on staff at Henry Ford’s Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township. Cancer care is among a wide-ranging portfolio of outpatient medical services offered at Cottage for patients living in the Grosse Pointes, Harper Woods, St. Clair Shores and on Detroit’s eastside. Services also include 24-hour emergency care, women’s health, ambulatory surgery, lab services, radiology, infusion services, a sleep clinic and physical rehabilitation. Patients can make an appointment with Dr. Sutkowi-Toomajian at Cottage by calling 313.640.2400. ### EDITOR’S NOTE: Dr. Sutkowi-Toomajian is a resident of Troy.

Henry Ford Wins Internet Awards

2012-11-28 00:00:00.0

Nov. 28, 2012

DETROIT – Henry Ford Health System has won three 2012 eHealthcare Leadership awards. The awards are:

BEST OVERALL INTERNET SITE: Gold
www.henryford.com
BEST SITE DESIGN: Gold
www.henryford.com
BEST HEALTH/ HEALTHCARE CONTENT: Distinction
www.henryfordlivewell.com

HenryFord.com has nearly 6,000 pages of content that deal with all aspects of health and medicine at the Henry Ford Health System. In August, the site had 237,941 visits with 508,769 page views.

Henryfordlivewell.com is a new site with dozens of programs, including 300 healthy recipes, calendar of classes and events, chronic condition information, fitness tips, family wellness, healthy eating tips and wellness videos.

The eHealthcare Leadership Awards is a leading awards program that exclusively recognizes the very best Web sites of health care organizations, online health companies, pharmaceutical/medical equipment firms, suppliers and business improvement initiatives.

These awards highlight the Internet’s role in achieving an organization’s business objectives and recognize the hard work that has gone into creating outstanding health Web sites.

Some 240 health care organizations, representing a broad industry spectrum, received recognition for their outstanding websites and digital communications at a special presentation in Las Vegas. Winners were selected from nearly 1,100 entries.

Judges looked at how websites and other digital communications compared with others in their organization’s classification. They also reviewed entries based on a proprietary multi-point standard of Internet excellence. The best overall Internet site category, for example, had to qualify on more than 40 factors.

Dr. Ditmars Receives Distinguished Service Award

2012-11-12 00:00:00.0

Nov. 13, 2012

DETROIT – Donald M. Ditmars, Jr., M.D., long-time plastic surgeon at Henry Ford Hospital, has been awarded the Fred W. Whitehouse Distinguished Service Award by the Henry Ford Medical Group.

To be honored with the award, a physician with the Henry Ford Medical Group:

• must have exemplary clinical practice and/or clinical research;
• contribute significantly to teaching;
• earn a national reputation in his field;
• represent distinguished principles of professionalism, and
• provide service on medical group committees.

The award is named after Dr. Whitehouse, a long-time physician at Henry Ford Hospital, who is nationally recognized for his substantial contributions to the understanding of diabetes.

The award was presented to Dr. Ditmars at the Annual Medical Group Dinner.

Dr. Ditmars is a member of and former Division Head of the Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery at Henry Ford Hospital. He has been with Henry Ford for 50 years.

Dr. Ditmars graduated from Cornell University Medical College in New York City in 1960 and did his residency in general and plastic surgery at Henry Ford Hospital

Henry Ford Hospital Selected As Top Hospital for Wayne County

2012-11-07 00:00:00.0

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Nov. 7, 2012

DETROIT – Henry Ford Hospital has been selected as one of the nation’s most preferred hospitals for overall quality and image.

The 802-bed hospital was named the “Consumer Choice Award” winner for Wayne County by the National Research Corporation (NRC) of Lincoln, Neb., a health care research company.

“Having received his award for the sixth year in a row is not only an honor, but an acknowledgement by consumers of the quality we provide for them each and every day,” says Henry Ford Hospital President and CEO John Popovich Jr., M.D.

Each year, NRC identifies hospitals in more than 300 markets throughout the U.S. that health care consumers have chosen as having the highest quality and image.

“The Consumer Choice Award provides a benchmark for consumers to show how important quality health care is to them and to their families,” says Susan L. Henricks, president at NRC. “The Consumer Choice Award recognizes those facilities that are meeting or exceeding the needs of consumers – their patients.”

Winners are determined by consumer perceptions on multiple quality and image ratings collected by the company. The study surveys more than 250,000 households representing more than 450,000 consumers in the contiguous 48 states and the District of Columbia.

About Henry Ford Hospital
Henry Ford Hospital, the flagship facility for Henry Ford Health System, is an 802-bed tertiary care hospital, education and research complex. The hospital is staffed by the Henry Ford Medical Group, one of the nation's largest and oldest group practices with 1,200 physicians in more than 40 specialties. In 2011, the hospital opened the Innovation Institute, a project aimed at shaping the future of medicine. The hospital and campus is led by CEO John Popovich Jr., M.D.

Minds of Medicine: New Options in the Fight Against Cancer Airs Nov. 10

2012-11-06 00:00:00.0

Nov. 6, 2012

DETROIT – The latest technologies are giving physicians new weapons to treat more difficult cancer cases and provide patients with better outcomes than ever before.

When patients are faced with a challenging cancer diagnosis, they find new hope with procedures that are improving outcomes and shortening recovery times.

This week's Minds of Medicine: "C-Change, New Options in the Fight Against Cancer," scheduled to air at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 on WDIV-TV Channel 4, is the latest in a series of medical shows locally produced in cooperation with WDIV and Henry Ford Health System. The show will be repeated at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 on WDIV Channel 4.

The show highlights medical specialists who are making headlines nationally, thanks to advances that allow them to take on oral, ovarian and lung cancers with life-changing results.

To learn more about all of the cancer treatment options available at Henry Ford, visit www.henryford.com/cancer.

Physician Receives Prestigious ASTRO Honor

2012-10-23 00:00:00.0

Oct. 29, 2012

DETROIT – Benjamin Movsas, M.D., has been selected to be a Fellow of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), a prestigious cancer organization with more than 10,000 members worldwide who specialize in treating patients with radiation therapy.

Dr. Movsas, the chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Henry Ford Health System, will receive his FASTRO designation Oct. 30 at a special ceremony during the ASTRO's 54th Annual Meeting in Boston.

"Being chosen as an ASTRO Fellow is one of the most distinguished honors that the Society offers," says Michael L. Steinberg, M.D., FASTRO, ASTRO president and a professor and chairman of radiation oncology at UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine. "Dr. Movsas is an example of someone who has gone above and beyond in his efforts to help the specialty, the Society and the patients we all work so hard to cure."

Dr. Movsas is among 12 members selected to receive the FASTRO designation this year.

Members of ASTRO are eligible to become a Fellow if they have been a member of the society for at least 15 years, served in a leadership role for the organization and have made a significant contribution to the field of radiation oncology. The primary pathways to becoming a Fellow are research, patient care, education and leadership/service. The society values contributions to all four areas; however, each nominee needed to have a truly outstanding contribution to at least one of the pathways to be named a Fellow.

The nominations were reviewed by a nine member Fellows Selection Committee who made recommendations to the ASTRO Board of Directors to make the final decision.

Dr. Movsas received his medical degree from the Washington University School of Medicine. He is an expert in radiation oncology, stereotactic radiosurgery, lung cancer, prostate cancer, and quality of life issues pertaining to cancer. Dr. Movsas has published extensively on the topic of radiation therapy for cancer in many prestigious medical journals and regularly presents his research findings at some of the nation’s top medical meetings.

Ranked as one of American’s top cancer doctors, Dr. Movsas has been featured in Consumer’s Guide to Top Doctors, HOUR Detroit’s Top Docs, and the Castle Connolly’s America’s Top Doctors for Cancer.

To learn more about ASTRO, visit www.astro.org.

For more information about the Henry Ford Department of Radiation Oncology, visit www.henryford.com.

Henry Ford Health System Appoints Senior Director of Planned Giving

2012-10-22 00:00:00.0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 22, 2012

DETROIT – Henry Ford Health System has appointed Paige Peabody to senior director of planned giving in Philanthropy.

In her role, Peabody will work with prospective donors on philanthropic gifts through insurance, IRAs, annuities and other donation routes.

Prior to joining Henry Ford, Peabody served as chief development officer at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit. She also was chief executive officer of Camp Fire USA, a youth development organization. Peabody is an attorney licensed in Michigan and Arizona, with experience in real estate, wills and trusts, securities and insurance defense.

Peabody is a member of the board of directors at The Children’s Center in Detroit, alumni board at The Grosse Pointe Academy, and board of directors at Henry Ford Medical Center-Cottage.

Peabody received her Juris Doctor at the University of Arizona in Tucson and her bachelor’s degree from University of Michigan.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Peabody is a resident of the City of Grosse Pointe.

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital Holds Heart Smart Screening

2012-10-15 00:00:00.0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 15, 2012

West Bloomfield, Mich. - Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital is offering a new, comprehensive screening program to give an overview of a person’s heart and vascular health.

The Heart Smart Screening offers detailed diagnostic imaging and lab work including:

• Blood Pressure – Is it too high?
• BMI – Are you at a healthy weight?
• Lipid Profile – Is your cholesterol too high?
• Fasting Blood Glucose – What are your blood sugar levels?
• 12-Lead ECG – Measure the electrical activity of your heart.
• Cartoid Intima-Media Thickness Test – Check the two major arteries in your neck for any hardening - an early sign of vascular disease.
• Comprehensive Risk Assessment – Find out if you are at risk for heart disease.

Screening results will be explained the same day by a Henry Ford cardiologist.

The cost for the seven-point comprehensive screening is $99.

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital is located at 6777 W. Maple Road, in West Bloomfield.

To make an appointment, call (866) 381-0005.

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Classes to Promote Fitness for Seniors

2012-10-10 00:00:00.0

DETROIT ─ Research shows that regular exercise can help considerably alleviate concerns, such as joint pain and high blood pressure, that are associated with aging.

Henry Ford Health System’s Fitness over 50 class focuses on educating seniors about a variety of topics, including nutrition and exercise, designed specific to the needs of their age group. A series of upcoming classes will provide attendees with information and implementation of exercise and education.

The classes run 10 – 11 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday beginning on October 23. A Henry Ford athletic trainer will lead the classes that will be held at The Varsity Training Center, 2085 Franklin Road, Bloomfield Hills.

Cost is $120. Participants are asked to attend class in workout attire and bring small hand weights (2-3 lbs) and a swiss exercise ball.

To register, contact Rebecca Bartek at 313.972.4196.

Classes to Offer Insight for Controlling Joint Pain

2012-09-26 00:00:00.0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 26, 2012 DETROIT ─ When joint pain begins to affect a patient’s life, negative feelings can surface. Fear of losing independence or apprehension about having surgery are two of the most common factors observed. Patients can counteract many of their worries by learning to manage their joint pain and maintain their active lifestyle. Henry Ford Health System’s Joint Preservation Program aims to educate and empower patients living with joint pain. A series of upcoming classes will provide attendees with helpful information about how the progression of joint pain can be slowed without surgery. A schedule of the two-hour classes follow: • 1-3 p.m. Nov. 6., William Clay Ford Center for Athletic Medicine, 6525 Second Avenue, Detroit • 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Nov. 14, Henry Ford Medical Center-Cottage, 159 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms • 10 a.m. – noon, Nov. 15, Henry Ford Medical Center-Fairlane, 19401 Hubbard Drive, Dearborn • 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Henry Ford Medical Center-Lakeside, 14500 Hall Road, Sterling Heights • 1-3 p.m. Dec. 4, Henry Ford Medical Center-Columbus, 39450 W. 12 Mile Road, Novi • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Henry Ford Medical Center-Detroit Northwest, 7800 W. Outer Drive, Detroit • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., William Clay Ford Center for Athletic Medicine, 6525 Second Avenue, Detroit • 1-3 p.m. Dec. 20., Henry Ford Medical Center-Fairlane, 19401 Hubbard Drive, Dearborn ###

Minds of Medicine: Beating Cancer with Surgery Airs Sept. 29

2012-09-26 00:00:00.0

DETROIT – Since the very beginning of modern medicine, surgery has been used to treat cancer. For years it’s been used remove tumors in hopes of stopping cancer.

Today, thanks to surgical innovations, cancerous tumors that were once impossible to reach now are being removed – preserving lives and improving outcomes.

This week's Minds of Medicine: "Beating Cancer with Surgery," scheduled to air at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 on WDIV-TV Channel 4, is the latest in a series of medical shows locally produced in cooperation with WDIV and Henry Ford Health System. The show is repeated 12:30 – 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3 on WDIV Local 4.

Hosted by Paul W. Smith, morning radio personality for WJR AM 760, Minds of Medicine provides an inside look at the doctors and nurses at one of the nation's top-rated hospitals.

Now a surgery risking his sight and his life will need to be performed to remove the tumor. And only after its removal will doctors know if the tumor he has is cancer.

With all of these tools, Henry Ford neurosurgeon Dr. Ian Lee will be able to travel to the tumor, remove it and spare Frank’s normal brain tissue – with precision never before available.

But not all cancers are the same.

In another case, Bill MacInnis, of Farmington, arrives at Henry Ford for a robotic surgery to remove a tumor on his kidney. His physician, Dr. Craig Rogers has performed more robotic kidney cancer surgeries than anyone else in the world. Dr. Rogers is the director of Robotic Renal Surgery at Henry Ford.

Because of his serious cancer risk, Bill has elected to remove the tumor.

With only a fraction of the blood-loss of traditional surgery, he will be able to spare Bill’s kidney and give him a recovery that lasts days instead of months.

To learn more about the Center for Cancer Surgery, call (888) 777-4167 or visit www.henryford.com/cancer.

GolFitness Class Helps Golfers Put Some Swing In Their Step

2012-09-21 00:00:00.0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sept. 21, 2012

DETROIT ─ An estimated 80 percent of golfers spend less than 10 minutes warming-up. By warming up, golfers can improve their game with increased flexibility and range of motion.

To help golfers of all levels improve their skills, Henry Ford Hospital’s Division of Sports Medicine offers a GolFitness program that aims to refine their game with a customized program of strength and flexibility exercises based upon a brief biomedical assessment of their golf swing.

The next two-hour class is at 7.p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at Henry Ford Medical Center-Columbus, 39450 12 Mile Road, Novi. Cost is $40.

To register, contact Christina Eyers by phone at 313.972.4167 or email at ceyers1@hfhs.org

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2012 Saks’ Key to the Cure Shopping Weekend to Benefit Henry Ford

2012-09-18 00:00:00.0

Sept. 18, 2012

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, being held Thursday, Oct. 18 – Sunday, Oct. 21.

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

To kick-off the shopping weekend, Saks will host a special event from 5:30 - 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18 at Saks Fifth Avenue, Somerset Collection. This festive “Girls Night Out” of beauty and fun will feature cocktails, sumptuous hors d’oeuvres provided by Detroit’s favorite restaurants and caterers, makeup artists, psychics, a photo booth,
DJ entertainment and more!

Since 1999, Saks has donated more than $31 million to women's cancer charities nationwide.

Tickets for the Oct. 18 kick-off event are $75, and include a special gift, while Friend Tickets are $60. Both tickets include a $50 Saks Fifth Avenue gift card, redeemable Oct. 18 in cosmetics and fragrances at Saks in Troy.

For more information and to order tickets, visit www.henryford.com/key or call
313-876-1031.

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

Henry Ford Offers Healthy Fall Cooking and Gardening Classes

2012-09-06 00:00:00.0

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital is offering classes for healthy living, from making baby food, to what to eat post-workout, to fall harvest and enjoying special holiday dishes that are better for you.

All classes are held 6:30 – 8 p.m. in the Demonstration Kitchen.

Not So Traditional Rosh Hashanah Cooking
Tuesday, Sept. 11
Transitioning Old World customs to a healthier lifestyle without sacrificing flavor, Bubbe’s traditional recipes will be recreated for a healthy new year.

Gardening – Harvesting for Winter Storage
Tuesday Sept. 18
Get ready for fall with tips and techniques for successful harvesting and storage of produce. Sustainable growing and fall recipes will be discussed.

Homemade Fresh Baby Food
Thursday, Sept. 20
Discover how easy it is to create and store your own baby food. Learn tips and techniques for fresh foods for your little ones.

Workout Nutrition
Thursday, Sept. 27
What are the best foods to eat after a great workout, to achieve maximum results? Learn how to build muscles and stay toned, how different foods affect the body’s metabolism, and what eat when you leave the gym. A Henry Ford dietician will answer questions on nutrition and fitness.

Each class is $19 per person.

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital is located at 6777 W. Maple Road, in West Bloomfield. The Demonstration Kitchen is off the main lobby.

Classes fill quickly, and registration closes 72 hours before the start of class.

For further information, or to register, please call (248) 325-3890, or email dk@hfhs.org.

www.henryfordwestbloomfield.com/demonstrationkitchen

Two Henry Ford Physicians to Receive Service Awards

2012-09-06 00:00:00.0

Sept. 6, 2012

DETROIT – Two Henry Ford Hospital physicians will receive prestigious service awards from the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation during the Sept. 9 opening ceremony for the 2012 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Washington, DC.

Set to be honored from Henry Ford Hospital are:

• Robert Stachler, M.D., division head of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Henry Ford Medical Center-Lakeside. He will be presented with the AAO-HNSF Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes longevity of service and volunteer contributions to the academy and its foundation.

• Tamer Ghanem, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Head and Neck Oncology & Microvascular Surgery Division and division head of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Henry Ford Hospital. He will be given the AAO-HNSF Honor Award, presented to members in recognition of their volunteer contributions to the academy and its foundation.

Both Dr. Stachler and Dr. Ghanem have been regular contributors and presenters at the AAO-HNS Annual Meeting and OTO EXPO, offering expertise and research findings in the field of otolaryngology.

The AAO-HNS is the world's largest organization representing specialists who treat the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. The AAO-HNS Foundation works to advance the art, science, and ethical practice of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery through education, research, and lifelong learning. To learn more, visit http://entnet.org.

For more information about the Henry Ford Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, which specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of the ears, nose, throat and related structures of the head and neck, visit www.HenryFord.com/ENT.

Henry Ford Physician Elected to AAO-HNS Board of Directors

2012-09-05 00:00:00.0

Sept 5, 2012

DETROIT – Henry Ford Hospital physician Kathleen L. Yaremchuk, M.D., has been elected to the Board of Directors for the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS).

Dr. Yaremchuk, who is the Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Henry Ford Hospital, will serve as Director-at Large (academic) for the board.

Her newly elected position will be officially announced Sept. 9 during the opening ceremony for the 2012 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Washington, DC.

Members of the AAO-HNSF Board of Directors work to establish and approve policies that support the academy’s position, recruit future members and leaders, and provide support and guidance to academy staff.

At the 2011 AAO-HNSF annual meeting, Dr. Yaremchuk received the prestigious Jerome C. Goldstein Award for Public Service in recognition of her dedication to promote public awareness for otolaryngology issues, and for being a public advocate and educator on issues spanning the spectrum of medicine in the U.S.

As the Vice President for Clinical Practice Performance at Henry Ford, Dr. Yaremchuk also is recognized as a national expert in quality and managed care.

Dr. Yaremchuk has led the Henry Ford Medical Group in national and regional pay-for-performance initiatives and organized its efforts in HMO contracting and performance management. In addition, she pioneered the HFHS vendor policy, which has been nationally adopted by many organizations.

In her surgical specialty, Dr. Yaremchuk has achieved subspecialty certification in sleep medicine, and has been awarded leadership roles in national professional societies and journal editorial boards. Of note, she one of only four female otolaryngology chairs, out of 103 nationwide.

For more information about Henry Ford’s Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, visit www.HenryFord.com/ENT.

The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is the world's largest organization representing specialists who treat the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. The AAO-HNS Foundation works to advance the art, science, and ethical practice of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery through education, research, and lifelong learning. To learn more, visit http://entnet.org.

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital Appoints Chief Nursing Officer

2012-08-22 00:00:00.0

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 22, 2012

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital Appoints Chief Nursing Officer

WEST BLOOMFIELD – Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital has appointed Karen Harris, R.N., MSN, chief nursing officer.

Harris has been with Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital for four years in various nursing positions, most recently as administrator for Inpatient Nursing. She played a key role in the opening of the hospital in 2009.

Her previous positions include clinical nurse specialist at William Beaumont Hospital, and regional perinatal coordinator at St. John Hospital and Medical Center.

Harris is a board member of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses.

She is the recipient of several awards, including the Top Nurse in Macomb, Michigan, by the International Association of Nurses, and the Nightingale Award in Education and Research by Oakland University.

Harris received her Master of Science in Nursing at Wayne State University.

Learn more about Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital

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Vaughn Gittin, Jr. and Monster Energy to Support HFHS Fundraiser

2012-08-22 00:00:00.0

September 22, 2012 “Get Your Heart Racing” event promises to be the ultimate playground for auto enthusiasts.

DETROIT - Vaughn Gittin Jr. will headline the “Monster Energy’s Pit Party” to be held September 22, 2012 as part of Henry Ford Health System’s “Get Your Heart Racing” fundraiser. Gittin, one of drifting’s most iconic figures, and his machine, the Monster Energy Falken Tire Ford Racing Mustang RTR, one of the sport’s most identifiable cars, will offer a heart-pounding demonstration of his big smoke style of drifting.

“Monster Energy doesn’t do traditional advertising,” said Vaughn Gittin, Jr. “Rather, Monster supports the scene, their athletes, and their fans by being involved in just about everything awesome. I am pumped that the Monster Energy family is so supportive of this charity event; the private track experience, sick cars, and an exclusive day-long itinerary that is essentially a drivers’ paradise is exactly the type of fun we love to have. I can’t wait to get crazy out on the test track and I look forward to doing my part to help support the Henry Ford Health System.”

The Monster Energy Pit Party guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, music, Monster-gear and a slew of automotive themed activities all staged on the legendary and ultra private Ford test track in Dearborn, Mich. One very lucky guest will walk away with the ultimate door prize – a customized 2012 Ford Focus upgraded with a “Euro Series” body kit!

Gittin recently won his second consecutive Formula Drift event before a sold-out crowd at Evergreen Speedway in Washington. With the victory, Gittin is the current Championship Series points leader.

Get Your Heart Racing is more than just Henry Ford’s most successful fundraiser – it’s a car enthusiast’s dream come true – an exclusive opportunity to experience Dearborn’s renown test track and proving ground with an assortment of thrilling driving events and demonstrations. Drive many of Ford’s most exciting products on coned courses or drag races or hop in with pro drivers for drifting hot laps or wet pad demonstrations, to name just a few.

“September 22nd was already one of the most eagerly anticipated days on the automotive calendar,” said Sandy Hudson, chief development officer at Henry Ford Hospital. “The addition of the Monster Energy Pit Party and drifting champion Vaughn Gittin Jr. in attendance has it soaring to new heights. Whether you’re part of the full day activities or plan to come just to the Pit Party, Get Your Heart Racing is a can’t miss experience for the auto enthusiast!”

Get Your Heart Racing offers two ticket opportunities. The full day Shelby driving tickets are $1,000 each or $1,750 for a two person team and offer a one-of-a-kind, day-long driving experience that includes both right-seat and left-seat activities in high-performance Ford vehicles. Monster Energy Pit Party tickets are $250 each and offer participation in all the evening activities including the Vaughn Gittin Jr drifting demonstration. Both tickets include sumptuous food, beverage, music and the drifting demonstration. All guests can participate in a special live auction which will be highlighted by a 1-of-1 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 with massive 662 horsepower V8 engine. The auction will include a variety of other unique opportunities like American Idol final tickets and a suite to a Detroit Lions game. Additionally, all guests are entered to win the customized Ford Focus. With only about 600 tickets to be sold to this exclusive event, odds of winning might never be better.

Event proceeds benefit the important work of the Edith and Benson Ford Heart & Vascular Institute at Henry Ford Health System.

For more information and to see a video from last year’s Get Your Heart Racing, please visit www.getyourheartracing.org .

Henry Ford Early College Receives ‘Reward School’ Award

2012-08-16 00:00:00.0

DETROIT – Henry Ford Early College (HFEC), a partnership among Henry Ford Health System, Henry Ford Community College and Dearborn Public Schools, was honored as a Reward School by the Michigan Department of Education. HFEC was one of more than 280 schools ranked in the top 5 percent recognized for high student achievement or making tremendous progress in student achievement. Launched in 2007 with a state grant, HFEC is a five-year educational program for students in grades 9 – 13 with an integrated curriculum of high school and college. In addition to a high school diploma, HFEC students have the opportunity to simultaneously earn an associate’s degree, up to 2 years of transferable college credits or certificate in a health care field. The HFEC partnership provides students learning experiences at Henry Ford Community College, Henry Ford Early College, and Henry Ford Health System. In May, HFEC graduated its inaugural class of students. ###