Slate of Nominees for 2022-23

Following is the Slate of Nominees for 2022-23 approved by the SCMS Board of Directors on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. The Slate will be voted on by the membership at the Annual Membership Meeting on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

President Tiffany K. Kim MD

President-Elect Mark G. Greenwell MD

Past President Anthony M. Zacharek MD

Secretary Caroline G.M. Scott MD

Treasurer Miriam T. Schteingart MD

Board of Directors

(Three year in line for presidency) Christopher J. Allen MD Furhut R. Janssen DO Mary J. McKuen MD

Board of Directors

(One year) Kai Anderson MD Jennifer M. Romeu MD Elizabeth M. Marshall MD

MSMS Delegates Elvira M. Dawis MD Anthony M. Zacharek MD Christopher J. Allen MD Miriam T. Schteingart MD Kala K. Ramasamy MD Jennifer M. Romeu MD Karensa L. Franklin MD Judy V. Blebea MD Elizabeth M. Marshall MD

MSMS Alternate Delegates Caroline G.M. Scott MD Waheed Akbar MD Mohammad Yahya Khan MD Nicholas E. Haddad MD Mary J. McKuen MD Kai Anderson MD Claudia C. Zacharek MD Cecilia E. Kraus-Horbal DO

Peer Review Ethics Committee Waheed Akbar MD, Chair Caroline G.M. Scott MD (re-election) James R. Hines MD

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Note: I just became aware that Pat died in late 2020 during the pandemic. She was an active member and supporter of the SCMS Alliance for many years. Joan Cramer

Patricia “Pat” Ann Koenig

Patricia “Pat” Ann Koenig, age 79, passed away at Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Centre on November 14, 2020. The daughter of Salih Kalel and Nazetta Farrah, Pat was born on April 22, 1941, in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Dr. Nick Koenig on June 12, 1965, and they shared 44 years of marriage. He preceded her in death in 2009.

Over the years, Pat had two careers. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from DePaul Hospital Nursing School in 1961. Pat was a pediatric nurse at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. It was in St. Louis she met and married the love of her life, Nick. They moved to Saginaw, Nick’s hometown, where she met and made many lifelong friends. She began her second career as a Real Estate Broker/Owner and retired after 25 years in the business. Pat loved her granddaughters, shopping, and socializing with her many friends. Over the years, Pat was active in the Saginaw County Medical Society Alliance, Boys and Girls Club, Saginaw Board of Realtors and St. Raymond Maronite Church in her hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. Pat is survived by her loving children, Joseph “Joe” (Jean) Koenig, Mimi (Matt) Shier, and Mike (Amy) Koenig; beloved grandchildren, Jordyn Koenig, Kaitlyn Koenig, Heather Shier, and Ruby Koenig. She leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews. She appreciated and adored her nephew, Jeff Koenig, who always loved and protected her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Nick Koenig, her parents, and her 12 siblings. Cremation has taken place. Due to the ongoing pandemic, Pat’s family plans to hold a memorial mass at a future date when it is safe to gather again.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Shriners Hospital for Children, Post Office Box 863765, Orlando, Florida 32886, or at www.

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The following Memorial for Sean Hoban, MD was written by Drs. Lou Constan and Louis Byrne. Sean Hoban, MD

Sean Hoban, MD was born in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland on August 22, 1932, and died in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on March 25, 2022. Dr. Hoban was educated, pre-med and Medical School, at University College Dublin, graduating in 1959. He came to Saginaw for his Internship, setting up a Family Practice on Michigan Avenue. He married Carmel Cassidy in 1962; she predeceased him in 2011. They had two children, Michelle and Dermot, who survive them. Dr. Hoban believed that Saginaw was a great place to practice medicine, and convinced over 100 Irish medical students to take Externships here; over 60 Irish doctors to take Internships here; and 14 doctors to practice here. He left a large footprint in Saginaw. He was also a citizen of the world, doing medical missionary work in Africa, and practicing medicine in Saudi Arabia, California, as well as, other states in the U.S. Other interests, from his first day in medical school, included theology (he actually studied to be a Cistercian Monk), political advocacy for the poor and promoting musical artists.

All statements or comments in The Bulletin are those of the writer, and not necessarily the opinion of the Saginaw County Medical Society (SCMS). The Bulletin is made available electronically for members as an informational service. Reliance on any such information is at the user's own judgment. The SCMS, its officers and employees, cannot guarantee the accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness of any information, and may not be held liable for any individual’s reliance on our web or print publications. For questions or the latest information, please contact Joan Cramer of the SCMS at (989) 284-8884 or jmcramer@sbcglobal.net.

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