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Ascension St. Mary’s
28th Annual Ascension St. Mary’s Foundation Cornette Ball Was a Huge Success!
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Following a two-year hiatus, nearly 400 people attended the
28th Annual Ascension St. Mary’s Foundation Cornette Ball
and honored neurosurgeon, Joseph Adel, MD, FAANS, as the recipient of the 2022 Spirit of St. Vincent Award. An evening of celebration, friendship, food and entertainment was enjoyed by physicians, community leaders and associates. Stephanie J. Duggan, MD, Regional President & CEO, Mid/North Region, Ascension Michigan, bestowed the award to Dr. Adel at the gala. She also gave special recognition to the 2020 and 2021 Spirit of St. Vincent honorees, Medley A. Larkin, DO, and Steven T. McLean, MD, since an in-person event was not possible due to the pandemic. Following an exquisite cocktail reception and dinner, Dr. Duggan highlighted the legacy of Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital as a center of excellence for stroke and neuroscience care which began under E. Malcolm Field, MD. She recognized Dr. Adel for his steadfast commitment to the ongoing advancement of neurosciences and dedication to continuous quality improvement in patient safety and quality of care. Under his leadership, Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital achieved comprehensive stroke center (CSC) accreditation from The Joint Commission - the highest recognition of its kind which distinguishes hospitals that have specific abilities to receive and treat the most complex stroke cases. Ascension St. Mary’s is the only hospital north of Flint, and one of only 13 hospitals in Michigan, to earn this designation. “Dr. Adel is very deserving of the Spirit of St. Vincent Award. The dedication and compassion he has for people at a time when they are sick, injured and most vulnerable is nothing short of exceptional,” said Duggan. “He focuses on what is best for the patient and achieving the best outcomes. I am so proud to call him a colleague, friend and member of the Ascension St. Mary’s family.” The Ascension St. Mary’s Foundation Cornette Ball has raised more than $3.2 million since its inaugural gala 28 years ago, according to Karen Stiffler, Chief Development Officer, Ascension Michigan Mid/North Foundations. Those funds have supported the purchase of advanced technology and equipment, hospital renovations and the growth of programs and services. To see more photos, check out our Facebook page and be sure to like and share.
Two New Leaders Named
Clark J. Headrick, DO, has been selected to serve as Interim Regional Chief Medical Officer of Ascension Michigan’s Mid/North Region, which includes Ascension Genesys Hospital, Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital, Ascension St. Joseph Hospital and Ascension Standish Hospital. Dr. Headrick began his career with Ascension Michigan in 1995 as a pulmonary care and sleep medicine physician at Genesys Health System (now Ascension Genesys Hospital). He has held various leadership positions over the last 27 years including Medical Director of Reverence Home Health and Hospice Care, Ascension Genesys Hospital Medical Director of Clinical Informatics, Chief Medical Information Officer for Ascension Michigan’s Mid-Michigan Region, and most recently, Chief Medical Officer for Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital, Ascension St. Joseph Hospital and Ascension Standish Hospital.
Steven T. McLean, MD, has been selected to serve as Interim Chief Medical Officer of Ascension Michigan’s Northern Ministries including Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital, Ascension St. Joseph Hospital and Ascension Standish Hospital. Dr. McLean will report to Dr. Headrick. Dr. McLean has been a member of the Ascension Michigan family for 24 years. He began his career at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital as an emergency department physician, and has most recently served as Emergency Medicine Department Chairman, as well as, a member of the hospital’s Medical Executive Committee. Dr. McLean is also a member of the Emergency Medicine Residency Core Faculty at Central Michigan University, a position he has held since 2015.
Ascension Michigan Hosted Lung Cancer Screenings
November was Lung Cancer Awareness Month and several Ascension Michigan health centers held no-cost, low dose CT screening events. Ascension St. Mary’s Towne Centre, Ascension Standish Hospital, Ascension St. Joseph and Ascension Genesys Hospital held events in which 73 screenings were performed at the four locations, with more than 20 follow-up referrals made.
According to the American Lung Association, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among men and women over the age of 55, exceeding colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. Most cases occur with no symptoms. If detected early, over 80% of lung cancer deaths could be prevented. A low-dose CT of the chest is one of the simplest screening exams that helps providers see abnormalities within the lungs before individuals may even notice symptoms, catching the cancer in the early stages when it is treatable.
Ascension Michigan Announces Director of Women’s Heart Program
Nishtha Sareen, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI, has been named Director of the Women’s Heart Program for Ascension Michigan. In her new statewide role, Dr. Sareen will extend her leadership responsibilities to the planning and program development of women’s cardiovascular services across our Michigan health ministries. Dr. Sareen is a practicing interventional cardiologist at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital, is an associate of the Ascension Medical Group Cardiovascular Institute, and currently directs the Women's Heart Clinic at Ascension Providence Hospital, Novi Campus.
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