Stroke care can’t wait

from SCMS BULLETIN-Winter 2023

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Get advanced care at Ascension St. Mary’s ERs and stroke center

When you experience signs of a stroke, it’s important to call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Ascension St. Mary’s emergency rooms provide early stroke intervention, and all of our ERs are connected to specialists at our Comprehensive Stroke Center, recognized for excellence in the care of stroke patients. Through the latest technology, our team of stroke specialists collaborate on diagnosing your stroke in as little as seconds and deliver the care that’s right for you. We’re beside you from the ER through recovery and rehabilitation.

Find your closest ER location at ascension.org continued from page 24 symptomatic patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation. These patients are at high risk for surgery and are not seeing improvement from medical therapy alone. Tricuspid TEER is currently provided through research in a limited number of hospitals nationally. To refer a patient or for more information, please call (989) 907-4198.

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency or difficulty breathing, go directly to the ER or dial 911.

Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital Reaccredited as Comprehensive Stroke Center

Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital has been re-accredited by The Joint Commission as a Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC), the highest recognition of its kind which distinguishes hospitals that have specific abilities to receive and treat the most complex stroke cases. This two-year designation confirms they have the resources, staff and training to provide the very best in state-of-the-art stroke care.

The Joint Commission recently conducted a rigorous review of more than 130 elements of performance, including quality measurements and guidelines, before recertifying Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital as a CSC, which they first earned in 2020. Ascension St. Mary’s is the only hospital north of Flint, and one of only 13 hospitals in Michigan, to earn this designation. There are currently fewer than 300 hospitals in the United States that have achieved CSC certification.

"Our recertification is an example of our dedication to provide the highest level of stroke care to our community and surrounding areas of northern and the thumb region of Michigan," says Eric Maher, BSN, RN, CNRN, SCRN, Regional Manager, Neuroscience Service Line, Mid/North Region, Ascension Michigan. “Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital has a legacy of being a center of excellence for stroke and neuroscience care. We are proud that we continue to raise the bar for stroke care excellence, and this designation demonstrates we are providing clinical care that meets or surpasses national standards of excellence.”

To earn this certification, hospitals must demonstrate compliance with stroke-related standards expected of primary stroke centers, and meet additional requirements, including volume of complex stroke and cerebrovascular patients, quality of care and outcome, advanced imaging capabilities, 24/7 availability of specialized treatments, and providing staff with the unique education and experience to care for complex stroke patients.

Ascension St. Mary’s is one of three other Ascension Michigan hospitals that have earned comprehensive stroke center certification - Ascension Providence Hospital in Novi, Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit, and Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.

Now accepting referrals! Adult Outpatient Psychiatry

Medicaid welcome!

GLBHC priority is to serve the underserved, uninsured, and underinsured. We offer transportation along with multiple other integrated services to address your patients’ needs like dental, laboratory and on-site pharmacy, and community health workers to address social disparities. This is our priority population and we do well serving them!

Who: Adults with mild to moderate mental health conditions

What: Outpatient psychiatry services

When: Now!

Where: Davenport Location Bay City South Location 3023 Davenport Ave 690 S Trumbull St Saginaw, MI 48602 Bay City, 48708

How: To learn more about our new referral process, please contact Amra Bader, Behavioral Health Supervisor at (989) 9072765 or abader@glbhealth.org

Of Special Note:

GLBHC is not a crisis intervention program. If patient is currently suicidal/homicidal/danger to self or others please seek emergency intervention for them by contacting your local Community Mental Health or sending to the Emergency Room

*Saginaw Community Health Mental Health Authority (800) 233-0022

*Bay Arenac Behavioral Health (800) 327-4693

Patricia Fair (Manning) Perea

March

17, 1942 – February 3, 2023

Wife of Manuel M. Perea, MD

Pat was born in Detroit to Dr. J. Edward and Catherine Foster Manning. Upon the cessation of WWII, the family moved to Saginaw where her father joined the surgical staff at Saginaw General Hospital. Pat graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1960 and attended Ferris State College. On a visit home from college, her dad set her up on a blind date with Dr. Manuel M. Perea. Manny and Pat married on June 20, 1964. After briefly living in Portland, OR and Columbia, MO they returned to Saginaw.

Pat became involved in MANY organizations and groups in Saginaw including the Voluntary Action Center, The Junior League, P.E.O. chapter A.S., Garden Club, Gandy Dancers, the Saginaw Club, First Congregational Church and later Second Presbyterian Church. She also volunteered for many events with the schools. Pat and a dear friend ran a catering service for many years, bringing her excellent cooking to many others. She also was an avid canner, making jams, jellies, soups and other treats. This included picking thousands of pounds of fruit over the years. Pat had a heart for helping others and frequently brought homemade meals and goodies to friends.

In addition to her husband Manny, Pat is survived by two wonderful daughters, Heather (John) Beering, Chesterfield, MO and Julie Perea, Houston, TX and two beloved grandchildren, Andrew Manuel Beering and Catherine Fair Beering. She is also survived by a niece, Catherine (Chris) Craven and two nephews, Richard (Jennifer) Craven and Dr. Edward (Molly) Craven and five great-nieces/nephews. Pat was predeceased by her parents and her sister, Holly Manning Craven.

Pat was unequivocal in her support of sports teams and events close to her family, cheering loudly at dance recitals and many ball games. Very recently Pat and Manny moved to St. Louis, MO where Pat's bright personality continued to shine. Pat was a kidney transplant recipient and had recently overcome several health obstacles, including COVID twice. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in January.

A memorial service will be planned to be held in Saginaw. Memorials could be made in Pat's name to the National Kidney Foundation, or to Second Presbyerian Church 2665 Midland Road, Saginaw, MI 48603.

Reynold J. Baumstark DDS

October 26, 1937 – February 5, 2023

Passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Medilodge of Midland at the age of 85. Reynold Joseph Baumstark was born on October 26, 1937, in Johnstown, PA to the late George Anthony and Mary Honora (Parent) Baumstark. He married Jeanine Druzba on August 27, 1960, in Boston, MA.

Reynold attended Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, NY and continued his education at Holy Cross College in Worchester, MA where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He held the New York State Regents-Scholarship for Dentistry from 1959-1963, thus earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery and his certificate of Oral Surgery from Columbia University in New York, NY. Reynold served as Chief of Oral Surgery at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit for four years and then opened his own practice in Saginaw in 1976, retiring in 2017.

He was a member of the Sierra Club of Saginaw, Exchange Club of Tarrytown, NY, past president Western Westchester Dental Society, charter member of 1852 Society, Columbia University School of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Saginaw Country Club, and the Renaissance Club in Detroit for many years. Dr. Baumstark was an affiliate member of the Saginaw County Medical Society for 25 years.

Reynold loved history, especially military history. He also enjoyed traveling all over the world with his wife, Jeanine. He was a voracious reader and an excellent Bridge player. Reynold was an avid fan of the New York Giants and the New York Jets. He will be remembered as being very knowledgeable, generous, and always wanting to use his medical skills to help others.

Surviving are his three children, Jennifer (Tom) Murphy, James (Patricia) Baumstark and Eric (Heather) Baumstark; one grandchild, Sean Murphy; siblings, George Baron (Martha) Baumstark, Charles (Barbara) Baumstark, and Anthony (Lyn) Baumstark, and many nieces and nephews. Reynold was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanine Baumstark.

Funeral Services took place on February 14, 2023, at St. Dominic Parish – St. Stephens Catholic Church, followed by committal service at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Wounded Warrior Project

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