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Enhancing Safety Within and Beyond our Walls

  • Cardiogenic Shock Initiative
    Henry Ford Health-led collaboration with five Detroit health systems. Developed protocol and raised survival after heart attack from 51 to 76 percent.

  • American Hospital Association 1-2-3 for Equity Pledge
    90+ percent of employees completed online training course.

  • HIMSS Davies Award
    Using Epic to reduce venous thromboembolism by 50 percent.

  • Henry Ford Health Leading Opioid Abuse Prevention
    In partnership with the State of Michigan.

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“This research program is so visionary and large that the promise of learning a lot more, a lot more quickly, is strong,” says Dr. Johnson. “It is organized and comprehensive, with great potential for helping medical researchers and doctors figure out causes and cures for disease.”

 

 

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In 2017, Henry Ford’s Medical Research effort earned the highest amount of external funding awarded in the history of Henry Ford Health. 

We have realized growth every year since 2013 (after some years of flat funding).

  • External grants and contracts for medical research reached exceeded $94 million.
  • Henry Ford ranks 4th among all institutions receiving National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding in Michigan and 175th in the nation (out of more than 2400 institutions) receiving NIH awards.

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Total Research Awards
 2017 2016
 National Institutes of Health
  $28,267,218  $22,175,757
 Other Federal Awards
  $4,501,470  $5,552,550
 Pharmaceutical/Industrial Awards
  $58,140,945  $51,679,941
 State & Local Agency Awards
  $1,013,221  $439,642
 Foundation & Other Awards
  $2,274,646  $2,707,884
 Total  $94,197,500  $82,555,774

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2017 in Numbers

 
  • $35,674,952 in gift commitments
  • $34,583,493 in cash revenue
  • 14,193 total donors
  • 5,306 first-time donors
  • 40 gifts over $100,000
  • 178 grant proposals submitted to foundations, with an acceptance rate of 83%, exceeding the industry standard of 25%
  • For every Henry Ford operational dollar provided, the Development Office hands back $8.27

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William W. O’ Neill, M.D., medical director, Center for Structural Heart Disease, and Adam Greenbaum, M.D., co-director, working together in the Henry Ford Hospital Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.

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Your Cancer Nurse Navigator

The Henry Ford Cancer Institute nurse navigators are registered nurses and compassionate cancer experts who will provide an exceptional experience for you and your family.

Resources to support your cancer treatment and recovery

We provide a range of services and resources to support your physical and emotional well-being during cancer treatment and beyond. With care coordination, integrative medicine options, the opportunity to join cancer support groups and an array of additional services, we’ll make sure you have the best possible support on your journey.

Recognizing the unique needs of cancer patients, the Henry Ford Cancer Institute offers experts in a variety of supportive services.

Your Cancer Social Worker

Cancer social workers provide counseling and other services to reduce stress for you and your loved ones through all phases of your cancer. They can help you:

  • Access information about your diagnosis and treatments to help you better understand them
  • Identify which treatment options may be best for you based on your job, family, and other factors in your life
  • Understand insurance coverage, disability benefits, and social security benefits and how to apply for them
  • Locate and apply for programs that offer financial assistance

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We provide a range of services and resources to support your physical and emotional well-being during cancer treatment and beyond. With care coordination, integrative medicine options, the opportunity to join cancer support groups and an array of additional services, we’ll make sure you have the best possible support on your journey.

What are the types of thoracic cancer?

Thoracic cancer is any cancer of the chest region. These cancers can include:

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Postpartum Heart Program

Giving birth can be one of the most beautiful moments in a women’s life but, for some women with prior pregnancy–related complications, giving birth can present a higher risk for cardiovascular events in the 10-15 years following their pregnancy. Through the Postpartum Heart Program, our team of specialists is committed to addressing these risk factors and providing our clients with the tools to minimize their future cardiovascular risks.

Make an appointment with a Henry Ford cardiologist or use one of the numbers below:

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