Henry Ford Health

"I felt like she treated me as if I was her own mother. Her care was so exemplary that she should be a role model for other nurses to strive for." Our DAISY award honorees utilize their learned skills and natural empathy to comfort and care for our patients in challenging times - embodying true nursing excellence. Congratulations to Delaney Patrus, Christa Turturice, Cailynn Kotzke, Nicolette Wright, Sihame “Sue” Fardani, Monica Parga, Renee Richards, Dyan Bullard, Sam Waun, Jillian Wedzel, Shannon Dinsdale, Joan Van Heck, Cabre Ikeda and Heather Vredenburg - they put their heart into everything they do. 🌼 If you're interested in joining our nursing team, email IAmHenryTalent@hfhs.org.

Our sports medicine physician Dr. Anthony Tam and our residents Dr. Azaz Umar and Dr. Nikki are credited with helping save runner Patrick Vanderbush at the Detroit Free Press Marathon. On the morning of Patrick’s 60th birthday, he was just 2 miles from completing his 13th marathon when he collapsed from a heart attack. Dr. Tam was working in our medical tent and sprinted over to Patrick, who had gone into cardiac arrest and had no pulse. Dr. Tam started CPR while Dr. Umar and Dr. Taylor helped run the code. Their quick and effective life-saving measures restored Patrick's pulse before he was transported to a nearby hospital for surgery. Drs. Tam, Umar and Taylor visited Patrick before he was discharged. Sharing his plans to renew his CPR certification, Patrick said: “I'm hopefully walking and talking evidence of the importance of CPR.” “It's stuff like this that really pulls on your heartstrings,” shared Dr. Tam. “This is why I went into medicine. I want to help people.”

Our President & CEO Bob Riney, Detroit Lions legend Lomas Brown, Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff and Detroit Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde have one message for you: VOTE! 🗳️

The White Coat Tour at our Jackson hospital recently gave local students, educators, chamber members and community members an inside look at what it's like to be a trauma patient. Providers from critical care surgery, anesthesia, blood bank and emergency medicine demonstrated how the Jackson hospital's Level II trauma center delivers advanced technology - as well as collaborative patient care for the best possible outcome. Plus, team members from hospice, bereavement support, and our Advanced Illness Management (AIM) program joined to educate attendees about care and community resources.

We are thrilled to announce that our vascular surgeon Dr. Sachinder Hans is a recipient of the Society for Vascular Surgery's 2024 Excellence in Community Practice Award! Dr. Hans is 1 of only 3 vascular surgeons nationwide to receive this prestigious honor, recognizing his dedicated service, unwavering commitment to patients and exceptional contributions at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. Congratulations, Dr. Hans!

Calling all nurses, case managers and radiologic technologists in the Windsor area! Join us on Nov. 14 for our Canadian hiring event for on-the-spot interviews, networking opportunities and information from our immigration attorneys on the TN visa process. Register at the link in our event details below.

Our incredible neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurses have once again shared the whimsical spirit of Halloween with our tiniest patients. With a touch of Disney-themed magic pixy dust, they lovingly dressed our patients in beautifully handmade costumes! A huge thank you to our dedicated NICU team at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit for going above and beyond - year after year - to make this special tradition come to life. Your creativity, compassion and commitment are a true testament to the extraordinary care you provide every day! 🏰✨

This award brings us pure JOY! We are among 62 health systems nationally to be recognized as a Joy in Medicine™ health organization by the American Medical Association (AMA). We join a total of 130 health organizations that currently carry the prestigious AMA distinction granted by the Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program. The designation is given in acknowledgment of our demonstrated commitment to enhance physician well-being, as well as to foster professional well-being and support quality care. Launched in 2019, organizations that earn recognition from the program are designated with an achievement level based on their documented investment in prioritizing physician well-being. Each level—bronze, silver, and gold—is comprised of 6 demonstrated competencies in commitment, assessment, leadership, efficiency of practice environment, teamwork and support.

We're proud to have 4 of our leaders named Crain's Detroit Business Notable Leaders in Healthcare 2024 for dedicating their lives to improving patient care, advancing medical research, enhancing quality of care and - ultimately - shaping the future of healthcare. Meet our honorees: 🔹 Adnan Munkarah, MD, our President, Clinical Enterprise & Chief Physician Executive. He played a leading role in our $3 billion Future of Health project and partnership with Michigan State University, the Detroit Pistons and the Gilbert Family Foundation. The project includes a new 20-story hospital tower and a 325,000-square-foot research center in Detroit. 🔹 Michael A. Genord, M.D., MBA, President & CEO, Health Alliance Plan and Executive Vice President. He led HAP’s collaboration with CareSource to expand their Medicaid line and grow its products and services to more than 1.85 million Medicaid-eligible people in Michigan. HAP CareSource was awarded a Michigan Comprehensive Health Care Program contract, allowing it to expand its reach. 🔹 Dr. John Mitchell, our Vice Chair of Academic Affairs, Department of Anesthesiology; Vice Chair of Anesthesiology Henry Ford Health; Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. He established our Education Research and Leadership Development Lab, which published 24 papers in 24 months, driving the development of motion tracking and virtual reality technologies for skills training. 🔹 Jerry Darby, our Vice President of Planning, Development, Design and Facilities. He is part of the team driving our $3 billion Future of Health development in Detroit’s New Center and Midtown neighborhoods. Jerry led our organization and key stakeholders through the design and planning efforts for our 1.2 million sq. ft. hospital expansion project and 350,000 sq. ft. of research space with Michigan State University and our Central Energy Hub. Read more about their impactful work in Crain's Detroit Business. 👏

We are incredibly proud to be expanding our services - from Detroit to Grand Blanc, Jackson to Novi and everywhere in between - to redefine healthcare. We go for it, because it's who we are!