Healthy Giving, Winter 2022

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INSPIRING PHILANTHROPY IN THE COMMUNITY

ISHBIA GIFT SUPPORTS

CARDIOLOGY AT BEAUMONT, ROYAL OAK

Mat Ishbia

Dear Friends of Beaumont Health Foundation, A

s I look back at all that has happened over the past year, I’m filled with a sense of pride for all we have accomplished. Back in February, Beaumont Health and Spectrum Health officially joined together in partnership, creating a health system that is For Michigan, By Michigan. In March, our new mission, vision and values were shared, an important step in building the foundation of our new health system. In July, we welcomed Dr. Benjamin Schwartz, the new president and CEO of Beaumont Health, and in October, the new, permanent name of our health system was announced: Corewell Health.

It’s truly been a transformative year for our health system as we continue evolving to best meet the needs of our patients and their families. And throughout everything, our donors have continued to show just how dedicated they are to the communities we serve.

But through this time of exciting change, we know one thing will remain the same: your commitment to our community will continue making a life-changing difference for the tens of thousands of people we serve.

Our cover story in this issue of Healthy Giving highlights one of those generous donors, Mat Ishbia, who has made a gift that will help ensure continued excellence in cardiac critical care at our Royal Oak hospital. This issue also highlights how our donors — including state funders and foundations — have supported our teen health centers, along with our geriatric care programs, demonstrating the impact that philanthropy has throughout the continuum of care. You’ll see stories, too, about the expansion and renovations being done at Beaumont, Farmington Hills, about the impact of the Michigan Health Endowment Fund’s gift to treat and manage opioid use disorder in pregnant and postpartum women, and much more.

In 2023, you will begin seeing signs and materials with our updated names: Beaumont Health will transition to Corewell Health East, and the Beaumont Health Foundation will transition to the Corewell Health Foundation, Southeast Michigan. But through this time of exciting change, we know one thing will remain the same: your commitment to our community will continue making a life-changing difference for the tens of thousands of people we serve.

I wish you and your loved ones a safe and healthy holiday season, and I look forward to all that the coming year will bring.

With warmest regards,

Margaret Cooney Casey Chief Development Officer, Beaumont Health President, Beaumont Health Foundation

Dear Friends of Beaumont Health,

II am so pleased to be writing my first official letter for Healthy Giving. Over the past few months, I’ve had the opportunity to tour Beaumont Health’s eight hospitals, attend many medical staff and leadership meetings, and participate in numerous meet and greet sessions.

While I still have much to learn, it’s quickly become clear to me that Beaumont is a special place — and no small part of that is due to the philanthropic community that supports it. We all operate under a meaningful mission and vision, and live the values of compassion, collaboration, clarity, curiosity and courage. Not only do our team members embody these values each and every day, but our donors do as well.

I have been fortunate to have met many of you already and to take part in discussions about philanthropic goals and the future of our health system. I look forward to getting to know the friends and supporters of Beaumont — soon to be known as Corewell Health East — even more in the months and years ahead.

In the meantime, I want you to know how much I appreciate all that you do for our health system, our caregivers and our patients. We could not do what we do without you. And as we move forward, I know that together we will improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope for the many communities we serve.

I wish you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season.

Sincerely,

Benjamin Schwartz, MD Beaumont Health President and CEO

And as we move forward, I know that together we will improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope for the many communities we serve.

GIFT FROM GRAMER FAMILY ENHANCES CARDIAC REHABILITATION AT TROY

A generous gift from Liz and Tony Gramer to the Roncelli Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center at Beaumont, Troy is helping improve health outcomes and enhance the quality of life for recovering heart patients.

Their gift supported the significant expansion of the rehabilitation space — an expansion that was critical to help meet the dramatic increase in the number of patients requiring these types of services. Over the last six years, the number of cardiac patients requiring rehabilitation services has risen by 43 percent.

“There is a great need for this expansion, and the support of Tony and Liz Gramer is helping enhance and expand our ability to provide our patients with life-changing and potentially life-saving cardiac care and education,” said Amy Maloney, vice president of clinical operations at Beaumont, Troy.

After undergoing cardiovascular surgery or recovering from an emergent cardiac event, patients are referred to the program to continue their road to wellness. Key components of the program include stress testing, exercise training, education, coronary risk reduction counseling, stress management techniques, medical surveillance and psychosocial counseling.

The goal is to increase functional capacity, positively influence cardiovascular risk factors and improve quality of life. However, due to high demand, before the expansion, patients often had to wait up to one month to get an appointment with the cardiac rehabilitation program.

The new cardiac rehabilitation unit nearly doubles the size of the old unit and significantly increases the number and type of equipment available for use by patients, helping to reduce wait times and to improve safety and enhance operational flow. The waiting area has been redesigned and a classroom space has also been added to provide education space for patients and their families.

TOTAL HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PHARMACY-LED NAVIGATION PROGRAM

Total Health Care Foundation recently awarded a significant grant to support a pharmacy-led navigation program at Beaumont, Dearborn.

This pilot program seeks to ensure that underserved populations receive proper and effective medication management during and after their hospital stays. Underserved patients often do not receive sufficient guidance from medical staff to reduce errors in pharmaceutical

prescriptions and to avoid nonadherence to medication treatment plans. By educating and empowering them to self-manage their chronic conditions after discharge, this program aims to enhance patient outcomes and reduce re-admissions. Research has shown that the utilization of a pharmacy-led navigation program can lead to a decrease in the number of significant medicine reconciliation errors for patients and

to improved adherence to medication plans, leading to better outcomes.

“This important gift is allowing us to continue exploring novel ways to approach the difficult issue of chronic pain and medication management while supporting our number one priority: patient safety,” said David Claeys, president of Beaumont, Dearborn.

NAFTALYS’ GIFT HELPS BEAUMONT MEET MOST PRESSING NEEDS

A recent gift from Robert and Anita Naftaly will help ensure that Beaumont, Royal Oak will continue to best meet the needs of all its patients and their families for many years to come.

The Naftalys made a generous gift to Beaumont, Royal Oak’s Greatest Needs Fund, an important fund that helps address a wide range of costs, from medical equipment to new technology to employee training.

In today’s continually evolving health care landscape, resources are increasingly stretched to meet the many needs involved in providing

exceptional patient care. In order to continue providing the highest quality care, Beaumont Health — and all health systems — must contend with increasing costs for technology, equipment, pharmaceuticals and more while also meeting the escalating needs for facility renovations and upgrades, the most advanced technologies and the latest care options available.

Beaumont, Royal Oak’s Greatest Needs Fund is a vitally important resource in helping clinicians fill the financial gaps and ensure that needs — including unexpected needs — are

met, making it possible to maintain and expand upon the hospital’s commitment to excellence.

“Philanthropy is critical to the success of so many of our clinical programs, and gifts like the Naftalys’ to the Greatest Needs Fund truly help to ensure that our most pressing needs are addressed quickly, helping us to best fulfill our mission to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope,” said Debra Guido-Allen, interim president of Beaumont, Royal Oak. “We are so thankful for their support and all they will help accomplish.”

FAMILY OF RUTH STRILER PLEDGES TO SUPPORT INPATIENT REHABILITATION UNIT

A recent pledge from the family of Ruth Striler is helping to expand Beaumont, Troy’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, which will have a meaningful impact on patients recovering from traumatic injury or illness.

This unit provides therapy for patients who may have suffered traumatic injury, stroke, spinal disorders or brain disorders, as well as those recovering from surgery or cancer treatment. It includes 25 private rooms, a fully equipped rehabilitation gym, a full-size car, a complete apartment setting and state-of-the-art equipment to get patients up and running as soon and as safely as possible. The unit is staffed by specially trained therapists and clinicians who provide physical as well as occupational therapy to help patients gain strength and regain skills for day-to-day living.

Patients typically spend eight to 12 days in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, receiving three hours of intensive rehabilitation each day. The treatment is organized around each patient’s specific needs and goals, and family members or other caregivers are closely involved so that patients have a smooth transition back home. For patients who require additional care once they leave the unit, the team organizes appropriate post-acute therapy.

This family’s generous gift will play a crucial role in helping ensure the unit is equipped with the most up-to-date equipment and technology, including the

Bioness BITS, a multi-disciplinary therapy solution designed to motivate patients and improve clinician efficiency.

“Because of this gift, our rehab patients will be able to move forward following a devastating illness or injury, knowing that our treatment team has access to the best equipment available and are being trained in the most advanced therapy techniques,” said Dr. John Maltese, chief of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Beaumont, Troy. “We are so thankful.”

Ruth Striler celebrates her discharge from the Troy Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, surrounded by her clinical team, including Dr. John Maltese.

IT’S IN YOUR JEANS PROVIDES FUNDING FOR IMPORTANT SCREENING EQUIPMENT

It’s In Your Jeans, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping men receive early diagnosis and treatment of cancer – especially colorectal, prostate and testicular cancers — recently gave a gift to Beaumont, Trenton to help enhance the hospital’s screening and treatment abilities.

The gift allowed for the purchase of continuous flow urology instrument sets with scopes. These important tools help surgeons see small areas of concern within an organ so that they can biopsy and catch disease early. Because the excellent visualization also helps to reduce the time it takes to perform procedures and allows for pinpoint accuracy, patient outcomes are improved with quicker recovery and reduced pain and discomfort.

“Early diagnosis and precise treatment make such a huge difference for patients, and tools that allow us

to do just that are so crucial to our patients and team,” said Kristine Donahue, president of Beaumont, Trenton. “This is such an important gift, and we are so grateful to It’s In Your Jeans for their support of Beaumont, Trenton and our patients.”

PHYSICIAN GIVES GIFT TO SUPPORT RADIATION ONCOLOGY CARE AT BEAUMONT, ROYAL OAK

Along with the high level of care that Dr. Peter Chen provides each of his patients at Beaumont, Royal Oak, the radiation oncologist recently supported his patients and team in a new and meaningful way.

Dr. Chen made a gift, which builds upon his previous generous philanthropic support, that will allow the radiation oncology department to purchase Limbus A.I. software, technology that offers fully automated and accurate contouring of scans. Contouring — defining the border of the tumor and organs at risk — is one of the most critical and time-consuming steps in the treatment planning process for oncology patients, in order to

ensure that the tumor receives a high dose of radiation while nearby organs are protected.

With Limbus A.I., a patient’s CT and MRI scans are captured and analyzed and contours are generated automatically, helping to improve efficiency and clinical workflows and to reduce potential errors. At the same time, the software helps clinicians create a treatment plan tailored to the individual while compiling the scan results into a database for future reference.

“Dr. Chen’s gift to Radiation Oncology allowed us to rapidly purchase important software upgrades. His continued philanthropic support, like all of his work at Beaumont,

demonstrates his commitment to his patients and our team,” said Dr. Craig Stevens, health system chair of radiation oncology.

Dr. Peter Chen

Ishbia Gift Supports Renovation of Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at Beaumont, Royal Oak

Mat Ishbia is a household name throughout southeast Michigan — and for good reason.

The 42-year-old chief executive officer of Pontiac-based United Wholesale Mortgage, the largest overall mortgage lender in the country, has spent years committing himself to his community and its people.

Despite having more than 7,000 employees, he is known for the level of personal care and interest he takes in those who work for him as well as the clients they work with each day. There is nothing more important to him than people.

Recently, Ishbia made this commitment to his community even more clear with an extraordinary gift to Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. This investment will support the renovation of the hospital’s cardiovascular intensive care unit.

“Beaumont is one of those institutions that we are so lucky to have right in our backyard here in southeast Michigan,” Ishbia said. “The physicians and clinical teams who provide our care are tremendously talented. Everyone knows someone who has received life-changing care at Beaumont, and I am proud to help support them in their work and care for our community.”

The renovation to the cardiovascular intensive care unit will be the first for this vital unit in more than three decades and will make a significant difference for patients receiving care. Additionally, it will be a significant morale booster for the physicians, nurses and other frontline caregivers who have worked tirelessly throughout the past three years during the pandemic. It has been determined that COVID-19 can cause serious trauma to the heart, meaning this unit has treated some of the most challenging and difficult cases at the Royal Oak hospital. This project will include:

• Renovating and redesigning all 20 patient rooms

• Redesigning the unit entrance and family waiting areas, creating a more welcoming space

• Redesigning charting and staff areas

• New, state-of-the-art charting equipment that will continuously track each patient’s clinical status

Ishbia’s gift builds on what is already an exceptional program: for 27 consecutive years, the Heart and Vascular program at Beaumont, Royal Oak has been ranked among the top one percent of programs in the country, and currently, it is the #1 heart program in Michigan, as determined by U.S. News and World Report’s annual listing of “Best Hospitals.”

“This project will create an environment that supports extraordinary care now and in the years to come,” said Simon Dixon, chief of the department of cardiovascular medicine at Beaumont, Royal Oak. “So many patients and team members will benefit from Mat’s generosity, and we are so thankful.”

The cardiovascular intensive care unit is home to outstanding, 24/7 patient-centered care, and treats some of the region’s most complex and severe heart and vascular cases. This includes patients who have experienced an acute myocardial infarction, cardiogenic shock, heart failure, valve disorders, pulmonary embolism, arrhythmias and issues related to COVID -19.

Dr. Simon Dixon with patient

The average patient stay in the unit is four to five days, which underscores the importance of having a calming, high quality environment for care. Some patients may remain in the unit longer before being transferred to a progressive care unit and then home. There are a broad variety of needs met within the unit, and every patient situation is different. The renovation to this unit is an important part of Royal Oak’s ongoing plan to invest in its cardiovascular program and ensure patients have access to the most advanced care in the most state-of-the-art environments possible in order to recover and thrive.

“The investment from Mat Ishbia means so much to our health system, the Royal Oak hospital and the people who work here,” said Debbie Guido-Allen, interim president of Beaumont, Royal Oak. “It’s a vote of a confidence from a community leader and a sign of how much the Royal Oak hospital means to the region.”

Over the past decade, philanthropy has played a vital role in helping Beaumont’s Heart and Vascular team provide patients with some of the newest and most innovative facilities, and Ishbia’s gift will allow Beaumont to continue expanding on this tradition of excellence.

“Philanthropic leadership gifts, like this gift from Mat, allow Beaumont to invest in the future of care while ensuring excellence in the here and now,” said Margaret Cooney Casey, president of the Beaumont Health Foundation. “We are so grateful to Mat for his support and leadership.”

This sort of philanthropic leadership, and desire to support organizations that hold meaning for him and his family, is something that Ishbia is well known for. In addition to his gift to Beaumont, Ishbia also has invested deeply in Pontiac, Michigan, where United Wholesale Mortgage now is located. He also has invested in a youth sports community center that is open for free to community members, along with donations to Michigan State University.

“Mat’s generous spirit will impact so many individuals, and we are so appreciative of his gift,” said Nancy Susick, chief operating officer for acute and postacute care at Beaumont. “Philanthropic partnerships help us to prepare for and meet our community’s needs, and Mat is helping to address these needs in an incredibly meaningful way. He is truly making a difference for a great many patients and their families.”

Leadership Update

DERK PRONGER APPOINTED PRESIDENT FOR BEAUMONT, FARMINGTON HILLS

Derk Pronger has been named president for Beaumont, Farmington Hills, in addition to his role as chief operating officer for the hospital campus. Since the beginning of this year, when he assumed the COO position, Pronger has been focused on strategic planning and alignment; administrative leadership in achieving Magnet designation; and administrative oversight. Before this role, Pronger most recently served as chief operating officer at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, where he oversaw clinically integrated inpatient programs and associated ambulatory campuses. He also served as interim president and chief executive officer. Prior to his time at Munson, Pronger held multiple positions at Beaumont Hospital, Troy, including vice president of surgical and ancillary services.

NANCY SUSICK ACCEPTS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER POSITION

Nancy Susick has accepted the role of chief operating officer for acute and post-acute services for Beaumont Health. In her new position, she will oversee Beaumont’s six hospital presidents. Susick has excelled in a number of leadership roles over the course

of her four-decade tenure at Beaumont, earning the admiration of her colleagues as well as a number of leadership awards and recognitions, including a Regents Award from the American College of Healthcare Executives, Corp! Most Valuable Professional, Becker’s Hospital Review’s 130 Women to Know in Health Care, the University of Detroit Mercy Spirit Award and Crain’s Detroit Business 100 Most Influential Women in Michigan. Most recently, she served as interim president and co-chief operating of Beaumont Health and president of Beaumont, Royal Oak.

DR. TIMOTHY LYONS IS NAMED PRESIDENT OF BEAUMONT, GROSSE POINTE

Dr. Timothy Lyons will assume the role of president of Beaumont, Grosse Pointe, beginning in January 2023. Dr. Lyons comes to Beaumont Health from Adventist Health St. Helena, a 151-bed regional hospital in northern California, where he served as chief medical officer since 2017. Prior to this role, he was chief of staff at St. Helena, and also served as medical director of anesthesia for 20 years. During his time at St. Helena, he successfully designed, implemented and grew several service lines and led St. Helena to Medicare 5 Star and Leapfrog A ratings.

Q&A with Dr. Benjamin Schwartz

In our last issue of Healthy Giving, we introduced you to Dr. Benjamin Schwartz, the new president and CEO of Beaumont Health. Here, we share a more in-depth question and answer session with Dr. Schwartz.

WHAT DO YOU FEEL ARE BEAUMONT’S GREATEST STRENGTHS?

We all operate under a meaningful mission and vision, and live the values of compassion, collaboration, clarity, curiosity and courage. Our team members embody these values each and every day. Since my arrival on July 5, I have toured all eight hospitals, attended many medical staff and leadership meetings, and enjoyed participating in numerous meet-and-greet sessions. In addition, I have attended several Community Advisory Board meetings, have hosted a Beaumont town hall and participated in a BHSH System town hall. During these meetings I have enjoyed hearing passion from everyone I meet.

WHAT EXCITES YOU MOST ABOUT THE FUTURE OF BEAUMONT?

My number one job is to empower and support our team. I’m here to help facilitate change, but I don’t have all the answers. That’s why I rely on our outstanding

team here at Beaumont to help me understand what to prioritize. I firmly believe in the importance of local leadership. I ask our leaders to share potential solutions with me whenever they identify a problem. We have so much knowledge and expertise across our organization. I am excited to see what we can all accomplish.

WHAT DREW YOU TO BEAUMONT?

Beaumont has a national reputation for excellence. When I told my colleagues in New York that I was going to lead Beaumont, they immediately recognized the name. The people here in Michigan are incredibly kind and generous. The team is innovative and deeply cares about the community. I’m amazed how many people were born at a Beaumont hospital and then have spent their life working for Beaumont. I also saw a great opportunity to help this team succeed and thrive during a time of tremendous change.

HOW DO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION INFLUENCE YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE?

Diversity is critically important in all aspects of leadership. We need to hear perspectives and input from all different kinds of people. The more input, the better. When we embrace diversity and are inclusive, we make better decisions, and we serve our patients better. I want Beaumont to be a place where people feel comfortable speaking up and sharing their ideas and thoughts.

WHY IS PHILANTHROPY IMPORTANT IN HEALTH CARE AND FOR SYSTEMS LIKE BEAUMONT?

Philanthropy is critically important to our success and future. I know Beaumont Health has a long history of working with donors to continue to advance the medical care we provide. I have already had the opportunity to meet some of our generous donors and I’m looking forward to meeting as many donors as possible. It’s inspiring to hear all of the wonderful stories about how philanthropy has transformed our organization and our campuses. We are so grateful for the support that truly does enrich the lives of the patients and communities we serve.

Beaumont Hospitals Once Again Receive National Recognition

• Beaumont hospitals have once more earned national recognition by U.S. News and World Report in the 2022 “America’s Best Hospitals” rankings.

• Beaumont, Royal Oak was ranked number 2 statewide, marking the 28th consecutive year the hospital campus has been included in this ranking. Beaumont, Troy and Beaumont, Grosse Pointe were both ranked number 3 in Michigan, with Beaumont, Dearborn ranking number 17. Overall, Beaumont has the most nationally ranked hospitals in Michigan.

• All eight Beaumont Health hospitals also received “high performing” national ratings for Common Adult Procedures and Conditions.

• Additionally, Beaumont’s Farmington Hills, Grosse Pointe, Royal Oak, Taylor, Trenton and Troy hospitals are all Magnet designated, the highest honor for nursing excellence awarded through the Nurses Credentialing Center, a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association. Beaumont Hospital, Dearborn and Beaumont Hospital, Wayne are in the process of acquiring Magnet designation.

“Our physicians, nurses and health care heroes are exceptional, and I am so proud of them and everyone else at Beaumont Health who received this tremendous recognition. It is so wonderful to see our team recognized again on the national stage.”

— Dr. Ben Schwartz

BHSH System Announces New Name: Corewell Health

In October, what has been known as the BHSH Health System — the partnership between Beaumont Health and Spectrum Health — officially announced its new system name: Corewell Health.

As part of the new naming structure, Beaumont Health is being renamed as Corewell Health East. Spectrum Health West Michigan is Corewell Health West, and Spectrum Health Lakeland is now Corewell Health South. Priority Health’s name will not change. The new names will go into effect in early 2023.

In announcing the new name, Corewell Health President and CEO Tina Freese Decker said, “At our core, we are here to help people be well so they can live their healthiest life possible. We recognize the amazing outcomes and history from Beaumont Health and Spectrum Health. Now together, known as Corewell Health, we move forward unified, focused on health and wellness for all.”

The Corewell Health name is reflective of the system striving toward an ambitious vision: a future where health is simple, affordable, equitable and exceptional. Patients, families and health plan members can expect to receive high-quality care, services and outcomes with a wider breadth of services now available across the state, Freese Decker said.

“A name is important. It’s an identity. Names give us a sense of who we are and the communities where we belong,” said Dr. Benjamin Schwartz, president of Beaumont Health. “I am confident our new name will bring us all closer as we improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope, together.”

Corewell Health’s logo, two interlocking “C’s,” represents two complementary elements in motion, demonstrating the relationship between health care and health coverage, and the idea that we are continuously innovating and progressing for our communities because we believe that getting better never stops.

A planned rollout of the new name will begin soon and be phased over the next two years. While the Corewell Health names are primarily being used by internal team members currently, in early 2023, marketing and communications activities will begin to transition to the Corewell Health brand. The hospitals will receive updated signage and digital materials throughout the rollout process.

THE BEAUMONT HEALTH FOUNDATION WILL BECOME THE COREWELL HEALTH FOUNDATION, SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN. THE NEW NAMES OF THE BEAUMONT HEALTH HOSPITALS ARE SHARED IN THE BOX BELOW:

NEW NAME

FORMER NAME

Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe

Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital Beaumont Hospital, Troy

Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital Beaumont Hospital, Dearborn

Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital

Corewell Health Taylor Hospital

Corewell Health Trenton Hospital

Corewell Health Wayne Hospital

Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital

Beaumont Hospital, Farmington Hills

Beaumont Hospital, Taylor

Beaumont Hospital, Trenton

Beaumont Hospital, Wayne

Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak

Completion of Beaumont, Farmington Hills Expansion Enhances Care for Community

As the only hospital located within the limits of its home city, Beaumont Hospital, Farmington Hills plays an important role in providing the community’s residents with the highest level of compassionate care.

In order to continue ensuring excellence for its patients, now and into the future, Beaumont, Farmington Hills has undergone a thorough expansion and renovation over the past several years. This renovation provides patients and staff with access to modernized facilities, leading-edge equipment and convenient amenities. The massive project was accomplished due in part to the support of philanthropic partners, such as Cis Maisel, the Maibach family, Farmington Emergency Medicine Associates, PLC, and other community members.

In total, the Beaumont, Farmington Hills Capital Campaign Project encompassed 193,000 square feet of new construction and more than 61,500 square feet of renovated space. The project included:

• A 20-bed critical care unit with large, private patient rooms

• An updated surgical services department with nine state-of-the-art operating rooms

• A new pre- and post-operating space with private rooms and upgraded equipment

• An expanded Level II trauma center with three trauma bays, located closer to the ambulance entrance and connected by an open walkway for more convenient access

• 40 private patient rooms

• An enhanced emergency center with 58 walled, private treatment bays, which nearly tripled the size of the unit and increased annual patient capacity from 65,000 to 88,000.

These improvements have dramatically reduced wait times, enhanced patient comfort and privacy, and provided our dedicated caregivers with a more effective and efficient treatment environment.

“I am so grateful for the support we have received over the past few years,” said Derk Pronger, president of Beaumont, Farmington Hills. “These upgrades are significantly improving our ability to provide the best possible care to our community.”

Beaumont, Farmington Hills is indeed known for the level of care it provides. In 2022, it was listed as a high performing hospital by U.S. News and World Report, and it is also a Magnet-designated hospital, which is the highest honor for nursing excellence awarded through the Nurses Credentialing Center, a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association.

With the help of additional philanthropic support, more enhancements are on the way. Soon, the Farmington Hills campus will undergo a $13 million effort to modernize the mother and baby area, which has not been substantially renovated in more than 50 years. This new and improved unit will feature:

• Eight labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum rooms

• Four postpartum rooms for mothers who have undergone a caesarian delivery

• Two brand new caesarian delivery rooms (roughly twice the size of the existing rooms)

• A new nursery

Hospital leadership also hopes to raise funding for a modernized inpatient rehabilitation center and a new waiting room for surgical services. All of these expansion and renovation efforts represent an important partnership between Beaumont, Farmington Hills and the community, and promise a bright future for top-tier care for thousands of patients in and around the community.

Grants Provide Accessible Health Care for Michigan’s Youth

For young people, adolescence is often a time of insecurities, growing fears and some confusion about what is happening to their body. For too many young people, this is also a time when access to quality health care can be difficult or impossible to obtain.

For more than 30 years, Beaumont has partnered with state and private funders to address these disparities through school-based teen health centers. These centers provide primary health care, health education and mental health services to youths ages 10 to 21 and their families, with the goal of ensuring that teens get the care they need to get healthy and stay healthy.

This year, the program’s primary funder, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), awarded four grants totaling $710,000 to Beaumont to open four additional sites in Brownstown Charter Township, Dearborn Heights, Grosse Pointe and Westland. These centers are in addition to the seven already located in Inkster, Redford, River Rouge, Romulus, Taylor and Westland.

Two facilities will be full clinical teen centers and two others will be dedicated to mental health services. This funding will provide services to over 1,700 high-risk and underserved students per year.

In addition, MDHHS awarded the centers an additional $300,000 in annual funding to support mental health services across all locations. Teens and young adults will be able to seek counseling services for numerous life challenges such as addiction, grief, depression and abuse.

These grants help to ensure that all who seek care are guaranteed to receive it. Insurance is not required; however, the centers help students and families sign-up for Medicaid as well as provide referrals when outside or longer-term medical care is needed beyond what the clinic can provide.

“Having reliable, accessible health care is something people often take for granted,” said Jeff Cook, program director. “But, when you see kids happy and grateful just to know there’s a place they can depend on and go to for help when needed, it puts things in perspective for you, and we are so thankful to our partners for making these centers possible.”

All Beaumont Teen Centers are fully functioning health care facilities with entrances independent of the school, a waiting room and private exam rooms — all to maintain safety and privacy.

Services provided at these centers help young people navigate the multifaceted experience of health care as well as help educate them on how to maintain their own health. Each center is fully capable of conducting physicals for school, sports and work, caring for injuries and illnesses, providing on-site testing for STIs, pregnancy and HIV, administering immunizations, treating chronic conditions such as asthma and diabetes, and more.

Given the numerous services they provide and the families they support, Beaumont Teen Centers have become staples of the respective communities they serve, and with continued philanthropic support, will continue evolving to further meet the needs of this important population for many years to come.

The Future of Geriatric Care at Beaumont

As a whole, the United States’ population is aging. The U.S. Census Bureau projects that by 2034, people aged 65 and older will outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history. By 2060, nearly one in four Americans will be over 65 years old.

Certain health conditions are expected to be a challenge to health care systems nationwide as we care for more and more older adults. For example, older individuals are at higher risk for diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease and heart disease. Additionally, one in three older adults falls each year, and falls are a leading cause of injury for this age group. These statistics underscore the importance of having specialized geriatric care in place, now and in the future.

In large part due to the help of philanthropy, Beaumont Health already has established services to best support geriatric patients. With this support, Beaumont has become a national leader in geriatric care with the Grosse Pointe hospital ranked #33 and Royal Oak ranked #39 in U.S. News and World Report’s annual best hospital listings for geriatric care. Troy also has earned a national high-performing status for their care of elderly patients.

Among the donor-funded programs and initiatives that have made the greatest difference for patients are:

• The Henrietta & Alvin Weisberg Center for Acute Care of the Elderly, which was established in 2013 thanks to a $1.5 million gift from the Weisbergs. Located within the Royal Oak hospital, the specialized unit includes non-slip, padded flooring to prevent falls, low beds with easily adjustable heights to ease transfers and increase mobility, special mattresses for pressure ulcer prevention and comfort, elevated toilets and handrails in the bathrooms and large text clocks and pocket audio amplifiers to help those with vision or hearing challenges.

• The Marvin and Betty Danto Family Comprehensive Geriatric Emergency Medicine Program has allowed clinicians to enhance care in the Royal Oak emergency center by creating a geriatric assessment team that is able to improve coordination of care. The goal is to effectively recognize patients who will benefit from specialized inpatient care and implement outpatient care for those who do not require inpatient resources. The Danto Family Foundation’s $1 million gift has also supported research efforts in geriatric medicine, implementation of one of the nation’s only geriatric emergency medicine fellowships, expanded nursing education and more.

• The William & Audrey Farber Family Foundation’s gift of $1 million, which established the William and Audrey Farber Family Geriatric Education Program, has supported geriatric nursing education, including the implementation of the Nurses Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) program. Topics in this training include how disease presents itself in elderly patients, what common issues nurses can expect when caring for elderly patients, and questions about advance care planning. The William and Audrey Farber Family Geriatric Education Program also includes an interdisciplinary geriatrics conference and an annual community education event, both hosted by Beaumont, all to the benefit of our elderly population.

Additional support, such as the continued generosity of Rose Nagy, has helped support geriatric nursing education throughout the health system.

“Our Geriatric Emergency Department would not be the same without our donors’ philanthropic generosity,” said Dr. Lauren Cameron-Comasco, director of geriatric emergency medicine. “I love our program and how it supports the mission of the hospital and positively impacts patient care. Philanthropy has helped my job satisfaction, my team’s satisfaction, and most importantly, our patient’s satisfaction.”

Grant to Address Major Cause of Maternal Complications

Substance use, including opioid use, can have a profound impact on maternal and fetal health, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Research has shown that the use of tobacco, alcohol, illicit drugs or misuse of prescription drugs during pregnancy can double or even triple the risk of stillbirth. It is also one of the leading causes of maternal mortality, up to one year after birth.

increased pain and appointments with an addiction specialist.

• Utilize appropriate, alternative pain control methods during birth and immediately postpartum based on a shared decisionmaking approach to care.

A new initiative from Beaumont Health and Michigan Medicine, supported by a $500,000 grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, aims to address this important issue by improving medicinal therapy and mental health support for pregnant individuals at risk of developing opioid use disorder (OUD) or substance use disorder (SUD) during their prenatal, birth and postpartum stages.

This pilot program will focus on addressing barriers to this population’s obstetric care, such as the comorbidity of pain and behavioral health issues like depression and anxiety.

The program will follow 300 expectant patients who present at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak and Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor,

through all stages of pregnancy and throughout the first year postpartum with the goal of preventing or mitigating the risk of substance misuse or relapse. Using a multidisciplinary approach to care, the new initiative will:

• Strengthen patient care by developing and implementing an educational program for all medical providers working on labor and delivery including anesthesiologists, midwives, labor nurses and obstetricians.

• Optimize access to mental health care prior to birth through regular mental health screenings, interventions, and access to behavioral therapists via telehealth services.

• Provide OUD/SUD management via regular screenings for

Participants will also receive postpartum follow-up care for one year. As most maternal deaths occur during this stage, it is imperative to maintain the health care relationship after pregnancy and birth. For the first two weeks postpartum and at regularly scheduled intervals throughout that entire first year, patients will continue mental health and pain screenings, while also continuing treatment for substance misuse or relapse.

“With this program, Beaumont stands at the forefront of medical innovation and breakthrough interventions as we seek to define best practice for medical management of patients with OUD/SUD throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum,” said Dr. Roy Soto, principal program lead for the initiative. “We are so grateful to Michigan Health Endowment Fund for making this possible and helping improve outcomes for mothers and families.”

Year-End Tax Advantaged Giving Strategies

As the year draws to close, many individuals consider the following tax advantaged giving strategies to make their charitable gifts.

APPRECIATED SECURITIES

You can contribute appreciated securities to Beaumont Health Foundation and avoid capital gains tax. Any charitable contribution tax deduction will be measured by the full fair market value of the transferred securities.

IRA QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS (QCDS)

If you are over age 72 (over age 70 ½ before January 1, 2020), you are required to take required annual minimum distributions (RMDs) from your retirement accounts. Typically, you must pay taxes on all traditional IRA withdrawals, including RMDs. But with a QCD, your entire withdrawal amount can be transferred directly to the Beaumont Health Foundation by your IRA custodian, avoiding income taxes on the withdrawal.

Traditional retirement assets can be a good source for charitable contributions because they are subject to ordinary tax rates even after the death of the owner.

UNSURE OF A PROJECT OR PROGRAM TO SUPPORT?

You may have already decided that you want to support Beaumont but are not certain where you might want to direct the gift. You can contribute to Beaumont Health Foundation before year end, and we will work with you next year to determine best use for your contribution.

Please consult your financial, legal and tax advisors. For more information and help with questions, contact Lawrence Ghannam, JD, senior director of development, at 947-522-0112 or Lawrence.Ghannam@beaumont.org

Thank You to Our Generous Corporate Partners

Throughout 2022, Children’s Miracle Network corporate partners went above and beyond, continuing and expanding their support of the 200,000 children treated annually at Beaumont Children’s.

Several of our partners set exciting records — for instance, Costco Wholesale set a new fundraising record for the second year in a row and surpassed $5 million raised for Beaumont Children’s since the partnership began in 1998. And the 2022 Ace Hardware Bucket Days campaign saw a 10 percent fundraising increase from last year.

Additionally, RE/MAX celebrated its 30-year partnership with CMN in 2022.

“We are grateful for our brokers and agents who continue to step up year after year to ensure local children with speech and language impairments continue receiving the treatment and services they so urgently need,” said Pam Bellante, marketing director for RE/MAX of Southeastern Michigan. “Our agents are passionate about serving the communities in which they help families buy and sell homes. Being a partner of Children’s Miracle Network allows our

agents even further opportunity to serve local families, many of whom give a portion back to Children’s Miracle Network from every closed transaction.”

Walmart, Sam’s Club and Rite Aid all continued their strong support of CMN, as well. Last year, Rite Aid Healthy Futures granted Beaumont Children’s $150,000 to launch a school pantry program with local communities in need. Thanks to this grant, Beaumont Health has partnered with Taylor School District and Wayne-Westland Community School District and was able to open six school-based food pantries in the districts during the 2022-2023 school year.

Walk for Miracles Raises Over $84,000 to Support Beaumont Children’s

On June 11, approximately 2,500 walkers gathered at the Detroit Zoo for the 2022 Walk for Miracles in support of Children’s Miracle Network at Beaumont Children’s.

Many participants dressed as superheroes or fantasy characters, including 24 Royal Oak High School drama club actors who performed in costume throughout the event. Royal Oak High School pep band members also performed, playing Star Wars, Disney and Marvel themes at the front gate.

The more than $84,000 raised will go to support the 200,000 children treated annually at Beaumont Children’s.

This year’s event shattered previous records, being the most well-attended and raising the most funding in the seven-year history of the event.

More Than $1 Million in Grant Funding Awarded to Support Beaumont Children’s

Each year, thanks to the generosity of our corporate sponsors, community donors and Beaumont Health team members, CMN raises an average of $4 million to support Beaumont Children's.

Most recently, CMN provided $1 million in new grants to support equipment and programs across the hospital system, including:

• Nova Chat AAC device: The Center for Exceptional Families (CEF) pediatric rehabilitation team offers alternative augmentative communication (AAC) evaluations, management, and treatment. Through these processes, children unable to communicate verbally are able to find their voice using alternative means. While AAC systems can be life-changing, many insurance providers require that children trial these devices for a specified amount of time before approving and assisting in a purchase. CMN funding for the Nova Chat AAC Device is providing much-needed patient access to trial devices.

• Engage Grow Thrive program: The Engage Grow Thrive program provides advanced multidisciplinary education on the care of extremely premature infants in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). CMN funding will bring this program to Beaumont, Dearborn, helping to provide the best outcomes for all the babies admitted to the NICU. The goal is to have at least 70 percent of the nursing staff certified in Engage Grow Thrive. This will assist the NICU at Dearborn in providing the best care to infants born 23-32 weeks gestation.

• Panda warmer: CMN funding allowed for the purchase of a Panda warmer for the fourth labor and delivery room at Beaumont, Farmington Hills’ Family Birth Center. The updated Panda warmers allow easy access and interaction with the newborn for caregivers. They also have temperature control, oxygen therapy, suction therapy, pulse oximetry and a built-in bed scale. These warmers allow our staff to provide first-rate care when newborns need assistance in their first moments of life.

• Binders for pediatric patients with diabetes: A diagnosis of diabetes is life-changing for the more than 120 new onset children and their families who

are seen at Beaumont Children’s each year. CMN support is allowing for the production and printing of informational binders to be distributed to families as they begin to manage their child’s care.

• Continuation of the Read to Your Bunny program: This program provides every family who gives birth at a Beaumont hospital with a simple, yet impactful children’s reading book, Read To Your Bunny by Rosemary Wells, and a reusable Beaumont-branded tote bag. The book teaches parents that reading to their baby for 20 minutes each day, starting at birth, is an incredibly important gift that they can give to their child.

• Art therapy supplies: Supplies include paints, paper and other crafting supplies, along with the purchase of safe art supplies that can be used for children and teens who have mental and behavioral health needs.

• Three new recliners for pediatric intensive care unit at Beaumont, Royal Oak: Families often stay for many days and need a comfortable place to rest. CMN funding allowed for the replacement of three recliners.

CEF Family Fun Day Provides Opportunities for Kids to Just Be Kids

Beaumont’s Center for Exceptional Families (CEF)’s Family Fun Day, which was held on Sept. 10 and had approximately 550 participants, provided a safe and fun environment where children with special needs could enjoy just being kids.

This was one of several CEF patient and family events that are held each year and largely supported by philanthropy. Patients and their families are able to attend these events for free and know that CEF staff will be there to provide support to ensure a successful day for everyone.

These events are among the most important aspects of CEF’s far-reaching model of care, which addresses all medical needs for its patients and offers extensive support for families throughout all of life’s stages, from birth to the transition to independent living as young adults. In addition to its events, CEF offers comprehensive medical, rehabilitation, recreational and psychosocial support for its patients. Many children at CEF have conditions such as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities or genetic syndromes while others are dealing with conditions related to illness, accident or traumatic birth.

Women’s Health Care Classic June 13, 2022 | Dearborn Country Club and TPC Michigan

The Women’s Health Care Classic was the first golf event of the 2022 season and was a great success. Golfers came out to the Dearborn Country Club and TPC Michigan to support women’s health and raise important funding for breast cancer programs at Beaumont hospitals in Dearborn, Taylor, Trenton and Wayne.

1. Clockwise from bottom left: Rebecca Kaplar, Stacee Laske, Beth Dixon, Karen Buhl;

2. Gino Albanelli, Ron Meade, Dr. Donald Conn, Tom Lanni; 3. Karen Wilson Smithbauer, Diane Mace, Katie Chambers, Beth Dixon; 4. Jan Fitzgerald, Gerald Fitzgerald, David Claeys; 5. Casey Hamelin; 6. Sarah Burnham, Kristen Schwan; 7. Susan Curran, Amy Kryzania, Deborah Kolacki, Katie Jones; 8. Clockwise from middle: Ang Denier, Sharon Roncelli, Liz Lyon, Linda Wickersham; 9. Karen Buhl, Rebecca Kaplar, Jan Fitzgerald; 10. Russ Chambers, Joe Dixon, John Mace, Patrick Smithbauer

The Drive for Life Invitational

July 11, 2022 | Oakland Hills Country Club

Each year, the Drive for Life Invitational raises funds to support oncology care programs at the Walter & Marilyn Wolpin Comprehensive Breast Care Center at Beaumont, Royal Oak and the Wilson Cancer Resource Center at Beaumont, Troy. The 2022 event featured rounds of golf on both the North and South courses at Oakland Hills, along with breakfast, lunch, a cocktail hour and buffet dinner.

1. Mike Zemmin, Ryan Zemmin, Alex Emde, Bob Emde, Chris Emde; 2. Dr. Allison Hazy, Dr. Jan Stromberg; 3. Andy Cable, Howard Wolpin, Chad Gans, Ron Rechter; 4. Dr. Ben Schwartz, Margaret Cooney Casey, Marilyn Wolpin, Walter Wolpin, Nancy Susick; 5. Madison Kroetsch, Michael Furlong, Karen Luther, Rita Kroetsch; 6. David Claeys; 7. Marissa Putans, Jasmin Allie; 8. Hal Smith, Derick Smith; 9. Doug Headman, Kristen Polzin, Amy Assenmacher, Kelly Fielder

Grosse Pointe Cultivation Event

July 19, 2022 | Home of Christopher and Anne Blake

Hosted at the home of Christopher and Anne Blake in Grosse Pointe Farms, this event brought together more than 60 board leaders and major donors to meet new system leadership, hear updates on the BHSH System and learn about Beaumont, Grosse Pointe priorities.

1. Darrene Baer, Brooke Witting, Brett Baer; 2. Dr. Anthony Stallion, Paulette Stallion, Chris Blake, Betty Stevens; 3. Drs. Neelam and Surendra Kumar; 4. Al and Nancy Susick, Dr. Ben Schwartz, Anne and Chris Blake; 5. Daniel Hughes, Libby Candler; 6. John and Betty Stevens; 7. Dr. Ben Schwartz and Keith Crain; 8. Amanda and Joe Backer; 9. Laurie and Tom Cunnington

Stuart Blanck Special Celebration

August 16, 2022 | Birmingham Country Club

A special reception was held at Birmingham Country Club in honor of Stuart H. Blanck’s generous gift to establish the Stuart H. Blanck Emergency

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gift of $21 million is one of the largest philanthropic gifts made to Beaumont and supports the emergency center along with future needs of the health system.

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1. Catherine Suarez, Luis Suarez, Stuart Blanck, Stanford Blanck, Mike Murri, Mary Murri; 2. Danielle and Dan Stinchcombe; 3. Dellen Reid, Reginald Snead; 4. Heather Roy, Mary Jane Worden, Callie Harpe; 5. Dr. James Ziadeh; 6. Dr. Ben Schwartz, Anne Blake, PhD, Christopher Blake, Nancy Susick, Patrick O’Donovan; 7. Heidi and Mark Trombley, Scott and Angel Lefevre; 8. Becky and Jeff Heuer; 9. Adam Blanck, Lauren Blanck, Stanford Blanck, Stuart Blanck, Fred Blanck, Andreé Joyaux; 10. Robert Kraft, Joann Kraft, Lenore Deutch-Singer, Alan Singer; 11. Julie Cotant, Holly McCartney, Andrew McCartney, Susan Shoemaker; 12. Scott Lefevre, Angel Lefevre, Skip Birnberg, Gail Birnberg

Tranquility Garden Dedication at Beaumont, Dearborn August 24, 2022 | Beaumont, Dearborn

The new Tranquility Garden at Beaumont, Dearborn is a place where patients, family members and staff can find comfort and reprieve, and was made possible through a generous gift by Dr. Donald Conn and his family. On August 24, the Tranquility Garden was dedicated in memory of Dr. Sheryl Conn in a special ceremony, which included the release of 200 native butterflies.

1. Front: Alice and Bill Rusu, Back: Amber Rusu, Ellyse Conn, Dr. Donald Conn, Spencer Conn; 2. Ted Souphis, Dr. Viorel Lupu, Dr. Mihaela Lupu; 3. Mariah Heisler, Nick Malzone; 4. Jerry Fitzgerald, Kevin Price, Dr. Samir Dabbous, Patrick Smithbauer, Karen Wilson Smithbauer; 5. Ellyse Conn and Spencer Conn release the butterflies; 6. Dr. Neelam Kumar, Dr. Surendra Kumar, Dr. Ashok Jain, Dr. Parvez Khan, Dr. Shabana Khan; 7. David Claeys, Dr. Donald Conn; 8. Mary and Donald Kosch

Feldman Automotive Children’s Miracle Celebrity Invitational

August 29, 2022 | Detroit Golf Club

For the second year in a row, dozens of golfers and more than 50 celebrities came out for the Feldman Automotive Children’s Miracle Celebrity Invitational at the Detroit Golf Club. The funding raised at this exciting event will benefit Beaumont Children’s, through support for life-saving services, vital pediatric equipment and funds for patient scholarships, and the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation, which strives to improve the quality of life for youth in Detroit, Boston and nationwide by providing financial resources and community support.

1. Tom Celani, Ken Hudson; 2. Ozzie Giglio, John Kosich, Jamal Weathers, Ron Harper, Troy Miranda; 3. Mark Wahlberg address guests before T-off; 4. Abigail Kosch, Raymond Arroyo, Mary Kosch; 5. Maureen Hudson, Ashley Crain, Lisa Cornwell, Vickie Celani, Kathy Brennan; 6. Matthew Hornick, Tina Freese Decker, Calvin Johnson, Dr. Matthew Denenberg, Dr. Anthony Stallion; 7. Braylon Edwards

8. Mark Wahlberg, Tina Freese Decker; 9. Howard Wolpin, Ted Purdy, Nancy Susick, Al Susick; 10. Mark Wahlberg chats virtually with Beaumont Children’s patients; 11. Jeremy Roenick, Stephane Matteau, Mike Keenan, Frank Siller, Rob O’Neill; 12. Event sponsors; 13. Jay Feldman, Sugar Ray Leonard; 14. David Claeys, Dale Wieczorek, Thomas Lanni, Jr.; 15. Mark Wahlberg takes a warmup swing; 16. Todd Webber, Bob Wahlberg, Robert Skandalaris, Bob Crockett, Kevin Kennedy; 17. Ann Feldman celebrates her winning bid during the live auction

Grosse Pointe Golf Classic

September 12, 2022 | Country Club of Detroit

The 2022 golf season came to a close with the Grosse Pointe Golf Classic at the Country Club of Detroit. This year’s event supported the surgical services renovation project at Beaumont, Grosse Pointe, which will have a positive impact on patient care for decades to come.

1. Marshall Vyletel, Jon Ugval, Jeff Maccagnone, and Michael Wujek; 2. Doug Blatt, Mary Wilson, Darrene Baer and Brett Baer; 3. Greg Maring, Meg Richard, Lauren Eaton, Scott Eaton; 4. Attendees listen to the program at the 2022 Beaumont Grosse Pointe Classic; 5. Nick Contesti, Tom Wickersham, James Ciesliga; 6. Mary Wilson; 7. Chris Cousins, Dr. Bernice Sessa, Alan Krano, Steven Celestina; 8. Ray Szpiech, Michele DeLuca, Charlie Mitchell, Ken Septer; 9. Steve Gantz, Kurt Tech, Zach Crisan, Elliot Shafer

Dr. Ben Schwartz Welcome Reception

October 3, 2022 | Detroit Athletic Club

The Beaumont Health Foundation hosted a welcome reception for Dr. Ben Schwartz, new president of Beaumont Health, at the Detroit Athletic Club on Oct. 3. Beaumont leadership, philanthropic partners and community members gathered to hear from and talk with Dr. Schwartz during a strolling dinner.

1. Karen Wilson Smithbauer and Patrick Smithbauer; 2. Tom and Laurie Cunnington; 3. Dr. Ben Schwartz; 4. Faye and Albert Nelson, Jr.; 5. Diana and Steve Howard; 6. Jenya Semenkova, Dr. Ben Schwartz, Christopher Blake, Tina Freese Decker, Warren Rose Front: Anne Blake, PhD, Julie Fream; 7. Donald and Mary Kosch; 8. Hon. Louie Theros, Leslye Rosenbaum, Lewis Rosenbaum; 9. Gilly Anderson, Dr. Abed Ashfour, Megan Schmidt; 10. Debra Guido Allen, Anne Stuart, Dr. Mark Frikker; 11. Dr. Ashok Jain, Marty Bailey, Rob Bovitz, Jason Joseph

In Memoriam

In recent months, we have had to say goodbye to many of Beaumont’s closest friends and benefactors. Through their extraordinary generosity, the individuals recognized in the following pages made an indelible difference for patients, for families, for our caregivers, our researchers and communities around the world. We are forever grateful for their kindness and for the legacies they leave behind.

Dr. Steven L. Almany

Highly regarded by his peers and beloved by his patients, Dr. Steven Almany trained and practiced cardiology at Beaumont for nearly 40 years, starting as a resident.

Always interested in the latest technologies and techniques, he was a leader in his field, training hundreds of cardiologists, caring for thousands of patients, serving as head of the cardiac catheterization lab and helping found the structural heart lab.

In addition to his achievements as a clinician and educator, Dr. Almany had a keen insight for medical device innovation, which he parlayed into a role as general partner for the highly successful Biostar Ventures. He served with distinction on multiple medical device boards and held numerous patents, which will continue to benefit patients around the world for years to come.

Dr. Almany was a dedicated husband to Amy, his wife of 30 years, and took great pride in his three sons — Matthew, Michael and Brett — whom he coached in sports and mentored during their own successful academic careers. A memorial lecture is being established at Beaumont in honor of Dr. Almany and will be dedicated to medical innovation.

John A. Boll, Sr.

John A. Boll, Sr., along with his wife, Marlene, was an active member of the philanthropic community and an avid supporter of pediatric care at Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe.

Through the John and Marlene Boll Foundation, they established the John A. and Marlene L. Boll Center for Human Development, located at the Neighborhood Club and part of Beaumont Children’s. Opened in 2013, the center provides exceptional diagnostic and therapeutic care for children coping with a broad range of learning and developmental concerns, assisting with everything from speech and language therapy to occupational therapy.

John Boll demonstrated his caring and compassion for families as well through support of the John and Marlene Boll Family YMCA in Detroit and the John and Marlene Boll Athletic Center at Grosse Pointe South High School, among other important initiatives. In 2014, the Detroit News named John and Marlene “Michiganders of the Year” for their generosity and leadership.

In addition to philanthropy, John accomplished a remarkable amount in his 93 years. After serving in the U.S. Army, he returned home to pursue his American dream. With a wheelbarrow and a shovel, he built Lakeview Construction and later Chateau Estates, a real estate development company that constructed more than 100,000 residential homes across 36 states. Throughout his life, he had a well-earned reputation for hard work, honesty, generosity and faith.

John Boll is survived by Marlene, his wife of 68 years; his children, John Jr., Lora and Kristine; his grandchildren, Amanda, Alexandra, Abigail, Anton, Justin, Giacomo, Casey and JT; and his great-grandchildren, Lilly, Lucy and Thea.

REMEMBERING BEAUMONT HEALTH SOCIETY MEMBERS WE LOST IN 2022

Massoudeh Ariani

Barbara D. Berry

Avern L. Cohn

Barbara C. Day

Patricia J. Doyle

Raymond F. Gadowski

Dawn H. Gilman

June H. Gurwin

William P. Hampton

Glenn J. Henry

Marjorie G. Lieberman

Margaret D. Martin

Theresa L. Mazur

Barbara A. Monahan

Ralph E. Muenchausen

Edward T. Pappert

Michael A. Patt

Carl A. Raismas

Robert A. Stewart

Dorothy I. Tarpinian

Barbara M. Voorheis

Gerson I. Cooper

For 30 years, Gerson “Gersh” Cooper enriched Beaumont Health with his service, his leadership and his generosity.

He lent his time and effort to numerous boards and committees throughout the organization, starting with the Botsford Hospital Board of Directors in 1984 and culminating with the Beaumont Health Board of Directors in 2014.

Gerson’s father-in-law, osteopathic physician Dr. Allen Zieger, founded Botsford Hospital (now Beaumont Hospital, Farmington Hills) in 1965. Following Dr. Zieger’s death in 1984, Gerson was selected as president and CEO of Zieger Health Care Corporation, which oversaw Botsford Hospital, the Botsford Foundation, the Botsford Continuing Care Corporation and Community Emergency Medical Services. He retired in 2008 after providing continuous service to the growing organization for so many years.

In addition to his many contributions to Beaumont, Gerson generously supported the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Holocaust Memorial Center. He served on the board of numerous organizations, including the Michigan Health & Hospital Association, Temple Israel, the Farmington Foundation for Families, the American Hospital Association Regional Policy & Youth Advisory Board, the Michigan Council on Graduate Medical Education and the Ecumenical Institute, among others.

Gerson was the beloved husband of Carol; devoted son of Charles and Phyllis; cherished father of Eban, Adam and Eden; and proud grandfather of Hunter, Claudia, Natalie, Elijah and Jonah.

Deborah G. Tyner

Over the past two decades, Deborah “Debbie” Tyner played a vital role in advocating for and supporting Beaumont Health and served as a founding member of the Beaumont Health Foundation Board of Directors.

She was instrumental in guiding her family’s philanthropic efforts to create the Suzanne & Herbert Tyner Center for Cardiovascular Interventions at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. The center remains ahead of its time as a surgical facility and training center for clinicians.

From a young age, Deborah demonstrated the toughness and leadership that would serve her well throughout her remarkable legal career. Sixteen years after proclaiming, as a ninth grader, that she one day would be a judge, Deborah was elected to the Oakland County Circuit Court on the platform “Tough Justice.” She served on the bench for 16 years and was widely respected by her colleagues.

In addition to her judicial accomplishments, Deborah was active throughout the community. In addition to her duties as a Beaumont volunteer leader, she served as a board member of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit and was active within the Zekelman Holocaust Center in Farmington Hills.

Deborah is survived by her husband, Richard Herman; her children, Jacqueline and Brandon; her grandchildren, Herschel, Xander, Michael and Damian; her mother, Suzanne; her parents-in-law, Arlene and Morton; her siblings, Cynthia, Karen and David; her brothers-in-law, Ron, Jim, Gregg and Michael; as well as her nieces, nephews, cousins, colleagues and friends.

Ted D. Wasson

For more than four decades, Ted Wasson was part of the Beaumont community, starting as an administrative resident at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak and rising through the ranks to become president and CEO — a position he held until 2005.

Beaumont meant the world to Ted, and he often remarked that he “never worked a day in his life” because he so enjoyed what he did. Ted spent many years serving Beaumont through philanthropy, too, contributing to causes and programs about which he cared deeply, including neuroscience, COVID-19 response efforts, oncology and cardiology.

Ted also served on the boards of numerous organizations, including Kettering University, the Greater Detroit Health Council, the Economic Club of Detroit, New Detroit, Oakland University School of Business, the Michigan Hospital Association, the Southeast Michigan Hospital Council and the Institute for Health Improvement in Southeast Michigan.

Once retired, Ted split his time between Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and Bonita Springs, Florida, where he enjoyed pickleball and Sunday night dinners with his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Patricia; his children, Julie, Jennifer and Paul; his brother, Don; and his grandchildren, Christopher, Corey, Zachary, Eli, Jesse, Newell, Decker and Samuel, to whom he was affectionately known as “Papa.”

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