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Two SJPHS hospitals among first in world to get
cutting-edge BodyTom CT scanner
Providence Hospital
Providence Park
Hospital
St. John Hospital &
Medical Center
St. John MacombOakland Hospital
St. John River District
Hospital
Brighton Center for
Recovery
Thanks to gifts by generous
donors, Providence Hospital and
St. John Hospital and Medical
Center (SJH&MC) will be
among the world’s first hospitals
to acquire the BodyTom™ CT
scanner, a portable, intra-operative,
multi-slice CT body scanner for
surgical treatment of patients
with neurological and spinal
disorders.
The BodyTom is the first scanner
of its kind, allowing imaging to
be performed in the operating
room, reducing the need to
transport patients to and from
Radiology. Images of bone, soft
tissue and pathologies (i.e., tumors)
are acquired in the exact
operative position and are used
The BodyTom is portable if necessary.
for critical decision making
during surgery. The 32-slice
portable CT scanner, developed
by NeuroLogica of Massachusetts,
provides high-quality imaging,
featuring an 85cm opening, one
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Loyal friend leaves $1 million to SJH&MC
Alexander Nick was a larger than life type of man who served in the
U.S. Army during World War II, was a big game hunter and a wine
connoisseur who once owned a wine company. Starting with nothing,
he worked his way up as an entrepreneur owning numerous companies
throughout his life to become a millionaire. Proud of his first paycheck
for $13, Al still had it when he died last year at age 87.
Al Nick
Residents of Grosse Pointe Shores, Al and his wife Ellen, who died in
2004, turned to St. John Hospital and Medical Center (SJH&MC) for
their health care and for social and philanthropic activities. The hospital
became a big part of their life, and when Al died last year, he left a
generous $1 million estate gift to SJH&MC to show his gratitude for
the care he and Ellen received over the years.
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Two SJPHS hospitals among first in world to get cutting-edge BodyTom
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of the largest commercially available
on CT scanners. The groundbreaking
technology will be used primarily in one
operating room at each hospital but is
portable if necessary.
“This is the latest, greatest scanner there is
with the combination of rapid scan time,
flexible settings and immediate image
viewing – all in the OR,” said Carrie
Stover, MSN, NP-C, Director of
Neurosciences, St. John Providence
Health System. “It provides real-time
updates during surgery, allowing the
surgeon to assess the patient while on
the operating table.”
“We are proud to be among the first to
acquire the BodyTom, thanks to our
donors,” said Teck-Mun Soo, MD,
Neurological Surgeon, Chief of
Neurosurgery, Providence Hospital.
“This is an exciting addition to the Van
Elslander Neuroscience Center of
Excellence. The cutting-edge technology
will assist us in providing the highest
quality care by enhancing imaging
capabilities, improving surgical outcomes.”
Advanced visualization software provides
the option for two-dimensional, threedimensional and multi-planar reconstructed
(MPR) viewing. “We are stepping
generations ahead in imaging technology
to the most advanced scanner available,”
said Richard Fessler, MD, Neurological
Surgeon, Chief of Surgery, SJH&MC.
“Because it allows advanced intra-operative
imaging of the brain and spine, we will
have capabilities to perform more complex,
precise image-guided surgical procedures.”
“The ability to do scans on a patient
during surgery or prior to closing is a great
benefit,” Carrie said. “It will save valuable
time, provide greater patient safety and
more accuracy for physicians. BodyTom
images can verify placement of hardware,
especially in neck and spine surgery, and
help assess complications like bleeding
prior to taking the patient off the
operating table. For tumors, it allows
physicians to see beyond what they can
view with their eyes.”
The BodyTom will arrive at Providence
and SJH&MC later this year. Purchase of
the technology for SJH&MC was made
possible by Al Nick (see related story),
and philanthropic support also helped
acquire the BodyTom for Providence.
Donations are still being sought for the
Providence BodyTom; to help, please call
248-849-5744.
“The sky is the limit for how we can use
the BodyTom,” said Carrie. “It provides
great opportunities for cranial and spine
surgeries, but it’s multi-faceted, offering
potential for vascular, urological and other
types of procedures. Thank you so much
to our generous supporters.”
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“Al felt very strongly about St. John Hospital and only used
St. John doctors and services for his health issues, as did his wife,”
said Beth Carter, Donor Relations Coordinator. “He loved the
staff and thought it couldn’t get any better than the people who
worked here.”
In his last few years, Al had multiple health issues, many which
were neurological, and he had several surgeries at SJH&MC.
When he named the hospital as a beneficiary, it was as a friend
close to his heart and one he needed greatly at the end. The
majority of his donation was designated to support the purchase
of the high-tech BodyTom CT scanner coming soon to SJH&MC
(see related story).
“While Al was treated with the highest quality care and
technology available at the time, if this equipment would’ve
been available sooner, perhaps his outcome would’ve been
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different,” Beth said. “He’d be pleased to know his donation
will help patients receive the best care.”
Throughout the years, Al became an active supporter of
SJH&MC. He joined the St. John Guild in 1971, becoming a
lifetime member in 1973, when he chaired the Annual Dinner.
Over time, he served as treasurer, secretary, vice president and
president. Al was also a hospital trustee for 12 years and sat on
its Finance Committee. In addition, his wife was a lifetime
Fontbonne member.
Because the Nicks were avid supporters of The Suites at St. John,
luxurious hospital rooms available at an extra cost, part of Al’s
estate gift was allocated to refurbish these rooms. A portion of
the $1 million donation to SJH&MC remains; it is still being
determined how to designate the remainder of the gift to best
suit Al’s wishes and hospital needs.
Message from the President
Our health system’s recently
announced new organizational
structure is propelling us into
the future of health care
delivery, using our size and
scope to full advantage for
growth and efficiency. We are
becoming more unified as a
system, further integrating
services to provide higher
quality, more efficient care.
Physicians are integral to
helping us transform health
care. Partners in Care, the new
partnership between SJPHS
and The Physician Alliance,
allows us to take a huge step
forward in delivering
coordinated, high quality care
to patients through a lifetime
of health management and is
crucial in this era of health
care reform. This alignment
made it possible for us to
become the first health system
to partner with Blue Cross
Blue Shield of Michigan on
a new performance-based
payment model.
Physicians are also vital to the
fundraising efforts of St. John
Providence Health System
Foundations, as we work to
gain support for new
technology, top medical
professionals and first-rate
facilities. Some of our doctors
were recently instrumental in
gaining exciting new technology for SJPHS. Dr. Lakshmi
Gavini’s relationship with the
Vattikutis and her networking
helped bring the new da Vinci
Si to fruition at Providence
Hospital. Drs. Teck-Mun Soo
and Richard Fessler played an
important role in determining
how major gifts from grateful
patients could be utilized for
the progressive BodyTom CT
scanner coming to two of our
hospitals.
As National Doctor’s Day is
celebrated this month, we
recognize our physicians for
their passion for healing.
Thank you for all you do!
Susan Burns
Gretchen Valade supports Bone & Joint Gym
Gretchen C. Valade has donated
$500,000 to St. John Hospital and
Medical Center (SJH&MC) to support
the Bone & Joint Gym, Education
Center, and Day Spa for physical
rehabilitation patients. The gift was
Gretchen Valade
made in memory of her dear friend
Michael C. Burke, who passed away
last year.
The chair of Carhartt, CEO of Mack
Avenue Records and owner of the
Dirty Dog Jazz Café is a long-time
generous supporter of SJH&MC.
Within the past two years, she made
a $3 million contribution for the
Cardiovascular Hybrid Operating
Room and a $2 million gift for a
da Vinci Si Surgical System.
The Bone & Joint Gym will provide an
optimum rehabilitation environment for
those who have had joint replacement
or spinal surgery to assist them with
physical therapy prior to discharge.
The gym will have state-of-the-art
equipment for therapy clinics and a car
simulator to teach patients the proper
body mechanics of entering/exiting a
vehicle post-surgery.
The Education Center is an essential
component of the pre-operative
process where joint replacement and
spinal surgery patients and their
at-home “coaches” will learn what to
expect about their procedure at classes
taught by patient care staff, pharmacy,
social work, therapy and home care
personnel. Patients will see postsurgical rooms and treatment areas
prior to surgery.
In addition, the Day Spa will provide
an atmosphere of renewal, holistic
healing and wellness for patients, who
can take advantage of amenities such
as massage therapies, manicures and
hairstyling.
“St. John Hospital is a cause close to
my heart, and I am happy to make a
gift that will benefit many patients,”
Gretchen said.
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Providence receives donation from Vattikuti Foundation for
new robotic equipment
A $1 million donation from the Vattikuti Foundation made it
possible for Providence Hospital to obtain a new da Vinci® Si
Surgical System and establish the Providence-Vattikuti Women’s
Robotic Surgery Institute.
Providence’s new partnership with the Vattikuti Foundation
allows the hospital to build on its reputation as a leader in
gynecological robotic surgery. The Providence-Vattikuti Women’s
Robotic Surgery Institute, led by Lakshmi Gavini, MD,
Providence Chief of Gynecology, Gynecological Robotics and
Minimally Invasive Surgery, will become an integral part of the
worldwide Vattikuti Foundation’s Robotic Surgery Institute.
The Institute is a group of centers of excellence dedicated
to state-of-the-art robotic surgery and innovation through
collaboration with its global network of multispecialty institutes,
which promote advancements in research and training and share
best practices. The Vattikuti Institute also includes Henry Ford
Hospital, four centers in India and one in Belgium.
“Acquiring the new da Vinci and becoming part of the Vattikuti
Foundation’s Robotic Surgery Institute sets Providence Hospital
and St. John Providence Health apart from any health system in
the region for gynecological robotic surgery,” Dr. Gavini said. “We
are very grateful to the Vattikuti Foundation for its generosity
and the opportunity to become a partner in such an elite group
of robotic surgery centers.”
Dr. Gavini’s dedication to women’s health and her personal
affiliation with Raj and Padma Vattikuti were instrumental in
receiving the Vattikuti Foundation’s contribution for this most
advanced robotic gynecology technology.
Raj Vattikuti, Dr. Lakshmi Gavini and Padma Vattikuti
“We are grateful to the Vattikutis and the Vattikuti Foundation
for their generous donation. Through their support, Providence
was able to attain the da Vinci Si for $1 million less than retail
cost,” said Susan Burns, President, St. John Providence Health
System Foundations. “This gift and our new partnership present
a unique opportunity and ensure St. John Providence remains a
leader in gynecological robotic surgery.”
Since acquiring the hospital’s first da Vinci system in 2007,
Providence has become the regional market leader in gynecologic
robotic procedures. Use of this technology is becoming the
standard of care for patients needing gynecologic surgery and has
resulted in enhanced patient outcomes. Each year the number of
surgeries at Providence has grown; the da Vinci Si will help
Providence meet the ongoing increase in demand.
In addition, the da Vinci Si has a dual console used for training
and collaboration. Two surgeons can use individual consoles
during a procedure and see the same high definition images of
the anatomy from the 3D endoscope (flexible tube with a
camera and light at the tip). This innovation provides more
opportunities to train physicians, enhancing Providence’s
teaching hospital status.
“We have a bold vision for significantly growing robotic surgery
at Providence Hospital, Southfield and expanding it to
Providence Park Hospital, Novi. Our partnership with the
Vattikuti Foundation is the first step toward making this a
reality,” said Dr. Gavini.
Dr. Gavini at the da Vinci Si console before a patient’s procedure; the second console is in the
background.
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Sr. Verenice McQuade fondly remembered
“The aim of my life is perfection; the end of my life is God.” Sister Verenice
McQuade, CSJ, who retired in 2007 after 35 years of service to St. John
Hospital and Medical Center (SJH&MC), died on Feb. 11 at age 95, after living
this motto she often quoted.
Born in Detroit, she entered the Congregration of the Sisters of St. Joseph in
1937. Sr. Verenice earned a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree
in hospital administration. After teaching for awhile, she entered health care,
serving in administrative roles at St. Joseph Hospital, Flint. Sr. Verenice was
elected to the Sisters of St. Joseph Congregational Administration in 1960 and
served as Superior General for many years.
Sr. Verenice returned to health care administration as a Vice President at
SJH&MC in 1971. She served in various roles, including Director of
Community/Patient Services, providing comfort to patients and families. Well
known for her compassion, ready smile and personal notes, Sr. Verenice’s legacy
lives on through the SJH&MC McQuade Society, an organization for loyal
hospital donors named in her honor.
Sr. Verenice McQuade
A memorial service for Sr. Verenice will be held on Thursday, May 3, at 5 p.m.,
in the SJH&MC chapel, followed by a reception on the 2nd floor of the
Van Elslander Pavilion.
Cancer research fund established in memory of Dr. Basmaji
Members of the Providence family gathered Dec. 15 to celebrate
the life of Neil A. Basmaji, MD, longtime physician, teacher and
administrator, and to recognize the establishment of a cancer
research fund in his memory.
Dr. Basmaji established a private practice and joined the
Providence Hospital Medical Staff in 1969. He served on
numerous committees and boards including the Caduceus
Society and PIMREF, which provide philanthropic support for
hospital programs. He also served in several leadership roles
throughout his tenure. Dr. Basmaji was Medical Staff President
in 1989 and Program Director for the Internal Medicine
Residency Program for 17 years, during which he brought the
board pass rate to 100 percent for many years. He received the
Teacher of the Year award four times and the Physician of the
Year award once. In 2010, the Providence Medical Education
department and Medical Staff dedicated the Fisher Center’s 4th
Floor as the “Neil A. Basmaji, MD, Medical Education Center.”
Dr. Basmaji loved teaching. He would say, “There is no more
effective way of learning your field than to teach it. I’ve been
blessed with wonderful teachers. I feel I owe it to them and my
profession to pass the knowledge and skills I have learned to
those who follow after me.”
Dr. Neil Basmaji
Upon Dr. Basmaji’s passing last year, his wife Dorothy and their
children requested that gifts be directed to Providence Health
Foundation to help establish the Neil A. Basmaji, MD, Fund for
Cancer Research within Providence Cancer Center. More than
$20,000 has been raised in Dr. Basmaji’s memory.
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SJH&MC honors lead supporters of new Endoscopy department
A celebration honoring the lead donors
supporting a $2.5 million campaign for a
new Endoscopy department at St. John
Hospital and Medical Center (SJH&MC)
was held Nov. 22. When the $4 million
project is completed later this year, the
new area will better accommodate the
high patient volume and advanced
technology now available for screenings,
evaluations and treatments of gastrointestinal diseases.
Tribute was paid to the Blatt Family
Foundation for its $1 million gift and to
Anthony L. Soave and family for their
$500,000 donation. The new area will be
named the Elaine E. Blatt Endoscopy
Department in honor of the Blatt Family’s
matriarch who, with her husband L. F.
Blatt, generously supported SJH&MC.
The new waiting area will be named
The Anthony L. Soave Waiting Room.
SJH&MC has received generous support
from the Blatts for several projects
including the expansion and renovation
campaign and research. Doug Blatt and
his wife Tracy were recognized at the
event, along with Doug’s sister Cheryl
Blatt and her sons Todd and Bill Raven.
Charles and Patricia Stumb, Todd Raven, Tracy and Doug Blatt
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Anthony Soave; Patricia Maryland, Dr.PH, President and CEO, St. John Providence Health System; Doug Blatt; Susan Burns,
President, St. John Providence Health System Foundations; and Mohammed Barawi, MD, Medical Director of Endoscopy and
Section Chief for Gastroenterology
Doug, chairman of IBIS Investments Inc.,
has long been dedicated to SJH&MC and
St. John Providence Health System
through his volunteerism. He is currently
chair of the St. John Providence Health
System East Region Board.
Anthony L. Soave and his daughter
Angelique were also honored. Tony is a
well-known Detroit area entrepreneur,
CEO and founder of Soave Enterprises
LLC, and a generous philanthropist. Over
the years, the Soaves have supported the
Van Elslander Cancer Center, expansion
and renovation campaign, Holley Institute
and Fontbonne’s White Christmas Ball.
Scott Smith and Huong Reilly
Other generous Endoscopy donors
include: Ralph and Mary Wilson, Jeffrey
and Cynthia Littmann, Paul and Judy
Chauvin, Scott and Huong Reilly, and
The Guild of SJH&MC, which made a
$150,000 commitment.
So far, $3.43 million has been raised for
the Endoscopy project; approximately
$565,000 in philanthropic support is still
needed. For information, please call
Donna Broderick at 313-343-4658.
Dr. Branka Megler, Anthony Soave and Angelique Soave
Great need for new
Endoscopy area
The new Elaine E. Blatt Endoscopy
Department will be twice as large as
the current area, include additional
procedure rooms, new equipment and
enhanced privacy. Patients come from
all over southeastern Michigan for
endoscopy care at SJH&MC, where
the program is of the utmost caliber,
with top-skilled physicians and nurses
and highly specialized procedures not
offered at other area hospitals. But
with 8,200 endoscopic procedures
performed annually and growth
anticipated, the current Endoscopy
department – which is over 30 years
old – was not designed for this high
volume and today’s advanced
technology. Endoscopy is vital for
patients undergoing screenings,
evaluations and treatments for almost
every gastrointestinal disease state.
Suburban Collection Showplace supports West Region hospitals
The Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi,
selected St. John Providence Health System’s
West Region to support with its 2011 holiday
charitable giving efforts. The $15,000 donation
will purchase furniture and decorations for the
newly remodeled Emergency Department at
Providence Hospital, Southfield, and the Cancer
Center at Providence Park Hospital, Novi.
“The Suburban Collection Showplace could
not think of a more worthy recipient for our
charitable giving effort as St. John Providence,
the area’s leading faith-based health care
provider that consistently delivers to those in
need, regardless of ability to pay,” said Blair M.
Bowman, owner, Suburban Collection Showplace.
“This is truly a generous, helpful benefit,” said
Susan Burns, President, St. John Providence
Health System Foundations. “It’s great to receive
assistance for items that will make our hospitals
more appealing and comfortable for patients and
families.”
Michael C. Wiemann, MD, Executive Vice President, SJPHS West Region, and President, Providence Hospital;
Blair Bowman and Susan Burns.
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Community Corner
The Daughters of Penelope, Thamyris Chapter 272, donated
$7,000 from its 9th annual Festival of Tables Oct. 16 to the
St. John Providence Breast Care program. The organization,
which traditionally supported the Liggett Breast Center,
St. John Hospital and Medical Center (SJH&MC), expanded
its designation to ensure that women throughout the entire
SJPHS service area have access to breast care regardless of
their financial situation.
Since 2007, Jean Boguth, a Liggett Breast Center patient
and breast cancer survivor, and husband, Michael, owner of
Hamilton Chevrolet, Warren, have hosted a fundraiser golf
outing, “Swing for the Cure.” The event has helped Jean
cope through a difficult time and raised funds for her
favorite causes. A $7,500 check was donated to Liggett
Breast Center from the 2011 event, bringing total donations
from “Swing for the Cure” to nearly $30,000.
In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month,
Conner Park Florist donates a carnation to every woman
who receives services at a St. John Hospital Breast Center in
October. John Adamo, who owns the florist with brothers
Mark and Peter, said they have given more than 5,000
carnations over the years. “We enjoy giving to our community
and are happy to hopefully brighten someone’s day,” John
added.
The Daughters of Penelope present a check to the SJP Breast Care program:
(standing) Penny Khorraminia, Elena Kerasiotis, (seated) Dori Daskas, Olga Tecos,
Dr. Cheryl Wesen, Director of SJP Breast Care Program, and LaJuana Fuller, Manager,
Mammography, SJP Breast Care Program.
Andy, Connie and John Adamo
The Michigan State Auctioneers Association (MSAA) recently
donated $8,000 from its annual All Star Auction to Providence and
Providence Park Hospitals’ Pediatric Unit in Novi. The MSAA selected
the Pediatric Unit at the recommendation of David Helmer, MSAA
board member, because of the expertise and lifesaving treatment
his son Caleb received from Providence physicians and medical
professionals when he was a baby. Born with twin brother Luke four
weeks premature, Caleb was diagnosed with metopic carniosynostosis,
a condition in which his growth plates on the forehead fused together
not allowing for appropriate growth and brain development. At nine
months old, Caleb endured intense reconstructive surgery at another
health system; months later, complications arose. A friend referred the
Helmers to Providence, where a life-threatening infection was found
in Caleb, 19 pockets of infection removed and innovative treatment
techniques used. Now age 6, Caleb is doing well. He is pictured here
with Paula Chorazy, MD, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, one of the
doctors who cared for him.
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The Detroit Red Wings and National Hockey League once again chose Liggett Breast Center as beneficiary of Breast Cancer
Awareness Night Oct. 21. A $10,280 check was presented, including a grant from the National Hockey League and proceeds
from fundraising activities throughout the evening.
Nicklas Lidstrom, Detroit Red Wings Captain; Christy Hammond, Detroit Red Wings organization; Dr. A. Christine Watt, Radiologist, Liggett Breast Center; and a representative from Weissman
Cancer Center.
Angel Kisses donated $5,400 to the Perinatal Bereavement
Program at SJH&MC from its first 5K run held Oct. 22 in
conjunction with Ferndale’s Hilton Fall Festival. Proceeds are
providing enhancements for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
bereavement room (artwork, loveseat, bookcase and lamp),
two high-quality cameras and photo printers, resource books
on loss, sympathy cards and educational programs. Angel
Kisses was founded in 2009 by four women who lost babies.
The only organization of its kind in metro Detroit provides
support to women who have experienced pregnancy losses
and honors the lost babies.
Leah Monteith, a member of Angel Kisses and a former patient of Dr. Mason; Owen Monteith,
Dr. Brian Mason, Maternal & Fetal Medicine, SJH&MC, and John Monteith at the Angel Kisses 5K.
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Kudos
St. John Providence Health System (SJPHS) volunteers were honored as “Distinguished Volunteers” by the Greater Detroit Chapter
of the Association of Fundraising Professionals on National Philanthropy Day Nov. 17.
Julie Frost
Julie Frost was recognized for her
contagious enthusiasm and passionate role
in living the SJPHS mission and values as
a committee member for fundraising
events (Friends’ Ball and Golf Classic) for
Providence and Providence Park Hospitals,
assuming the co-chair role in 2009. She
also trains for the SJPHS Climb to Beat
Breast Cancer, of which she participated
in 2010 and 2011.
Patti Koval
Patti Koval, RN, SJPHS community
liaison/spiritual care counselorbereavement, is dedicated to her
profession and those she serves. She was
honored for co-chairing the St. John
Providence Hospice event in 2009 and
2010. Her creative thinking, community
connections and willingness to go above
and beyond helped assure the event’s
success.
Dr. William (Bill) Rice and Dr. Virginia
(Ginnie) Rice have been enthusiastic
supporters of SJPHS’s Holley Institute for
the Deaf, Deaf Blind and Hard of Hearing
for nearly 20 years. Bill is co-founder and
medical director, providing volunteer
leadership and hands-on caring. The Rices
are summer volunteers at the Institute’s
Family Village.
Drs. Virginia & William Rice
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Mary Okray
Mary Okray was recognized for her
extraordinary volunteerism and inspiring
others. Her contributions of time, talent
and compassion make a valuable
difference; her positive attitude, energy
and smile are a joy. Mary has supported
dozens of SJPHS events; in 2010, she
chaired the St. John Macomb-Oakland
Hospital Taste Fest.
Save the Date
April 26
June 13
Fontbonne Girls Night Out “Casino Night,” Thursday,
April 26, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.: At Assumption Greek Orthodox
Church & Cultural Center. A night of charity gambling, food
stations and raffle prizes will benefit the renovation and
relocation of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at SJH&MC.
Co-chaired by Liz Bsharah and Amy Danna, the event will
honor Dr. Alina Witkowski. Tickets are $75. Contact Raegan
Movinski at 313-343-3675 or raegan.movinski@stjohn.org.
Visit www.stjohnfontbonne.org.
52nd Annual Guild Dinner, Wednesday, June 13: At Penna’s
of Sterling, with comedy by Kathleen Madigan. Proceeds will
benefit SJH&MC’s Elaine E. Blatt Endoscopy Department.
Tickets are $250. Call 313-343-3674 or visit
www.stjohnguild.org.
May 5
Providence Friends’ Ball, Saturday, May 5, 2012, 6 p.m.:
At the Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn. The event will benefit
the completion of Providence Hospital’s Emergency Center
expansion and renovation. Tickets are $250.
May 23
June 30
Climb to Beat Breast Cancer – Mt. Katahdin Challenge,
Saturday, June 30: Join a team of climbers in an inspirational
challenge to reach the Mt. Katahdin summit near Millinocket,
Maine, to raise funds for the SJPHS Breast Care Program and
the fight against breast cancer.
August 20
St. John Macomb-Oakland FORE! 13th Annual Golf Benefit,
Monday, Aug. 20: At Plum Hollow Country Club, Southfield.
St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital 11th Annual Taste Fest,
May 23, 4:30 p.m.-8 p.m.: At the American Polish Century
Club, Sterling Heights, features many restaurants, free health
screenings, a raffle and entertainment. Proceeds will enable
room upgrades at the Macomb and Oakland campuses,
enabling a safer and more senior-friendly environment. Tickets
are: adults $30 at door, $25 in advance online; seniors and
children $20.
September 17
June 4
Brighton Center for Recovery Annual Golf Classic, Monday,
Sept. 24: At Lakelands Golf and Country Club, Brighton. Will
benefit the Children’s Addiction Prevention program.
Providence 33rd Annual Golf Classic, Monday, June 4:
At Indianwood Golf & Country Club, Lake Orion. Proceeds
will benefit the Care of the Poor Fund to assist uninsured and
underinsured patients.
June 12
St. John Medical Staff/Guild 7th Annual Golf Outing,
Monday, Sept. 17: At Lochmoor Club, Grosse Pointe Woods.
Call 313-343-3674 or visit www.stjohnguild.org for details.
September 24
October 19
SJPHS Hospice Walk With Me Event, Friday, Oct. 19:
At Detroit Athletic Club. To benefit the pediatric hospice
and palliative care program.
St. John River District Hospital 35th Annual Golf Outing,
Tuesday, June 12: At St. Clair River Country Club. Proceeds
will benefit a remote fetal monitoring system.
For all events except Fontbonne and Guild, call 313-343-4530 or visit www.stjohnprovidence.org/foundation.
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Successful events enhance patient care
“A Night of Charity in the Big
Easy,” Oct. 20: Art Van Furniture,
Warren, was transformed into the
streets of New Orleans for a
glamorous evening to support the
Infant Mortality Program. More
than 600 attendees enjoyed Cajun
cuisine, jazz and entertainment
during the event sponsored by
Art Van Elslander, leading
philanthropist and longtime
supporter of St. John Providence
Health System (SJPHS). As a
beneficiary of the event, SJPHS
raised $90,000 to support services
for at-risk mothers and infants.
Samuel Tekyi-Mensah, Dr. Patricia Maryland, President and CEO, SJPHS; Sarah Cuyler, Art Van Elslander, Susan Burns and Vince Di Battista
St. John Providence Hospice “Walk With
Me Event,” Oct. 21: The 9th annual event
raised nearly $77,000 to support Walk
With ME, the pediatric and palliatitive
care program for children not expected to
reach adulthood due to life-limiting
illnesses. Debra Arnone and Carolanne
McClelland were co-chairs; honorary
chairs were Allen Lengel and Carolanne
and Brian McClelland.
Allan Lengel, Debra Arnone, Carolanne McClelland, Rhonda Walker and Jill Marie Hamilton
Providence Society “Top Docs” Event, Nov. 9: Over 150 guests attended the
inaugural Providence Society event at Townsend Hotel, Birmingham, held to
launch the Providence Society (a donor society established in memory of Thomas
P. Moore II) and engage Providence and Providence Park Hospital physicians in the
mission of the foundation by honoring the West Region Top Docs.
Sue Kolachalam and Dr. Ramachandra Kolachalam were among
attendees.
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Fontbonne Auxiliary’s 58th annual White Christmas Ball, Dec. 10: Held at
Detroit Institute of Arts, the event raised $90,000 for a digital echocardiography
reporting system for the Pediatric and Cardiology departments. Thomas
LaLonde, MD, Chief of Cardiology, SJH&MC, and Mary Jane LaLonde were
honorary chairs; Yvette Bing, Detroit’s first lady, was honorary celebrity chair;
and Peggy Davis was general chair.
See event photos at www.stjohnfontbonne.org/photo-galleries.
Mary Jane and Dr. Tom LaLonde
Tom Frantz, Patricia Manley, Frank Poma, President, St. John River District Hospital; Vicki Lock, 2012 Dinner Dance
Chair; Dr. Hernani and Myrna Tansuche
St. John River District Hospital Dinner Dance, “An Evening
to Share,” Jan. 28: Held at Alexander’s, Marysville, the event
raised $44,000, including a matching gift of $10,000 from an
anonymous donor. Proceeds will support a Vivid E9 ultrasound
system for cardiology imaging. Patricia Manley, CPA, received the
Community Leader of the Year Award, and Hernani Tansuche,
MD, received the Physician of the Year Award.
Infant Mortality Program (IMP) 25th Anniversary Celebration,
Feb. 2: The event celebrated 25 years of committed service
by staff, sponsors and volunteers. Honorary chairs included
Sr. Betty Granger, CSJ, Senior Vice President, Mission
Integration, SJPHS, and Dr. Cynthia Taueg, Vice President,
Ambulatory and Community Health Services, SJPHS. Awards
were presented to program supporters.
Dr. Cherolee Trembath, Chair, Department of Family Health, Providence Hospital, and member of
IMP Steering Committee; Jim Haas, Major Benefactor Awardee; and Karen Gray-Sheffield, MA,
LLPC, Director, IMP
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Holiday Blessings make a difference
to those in need
Thank you to those who honored someone special through the Holiday Blessings gift
giving program. Holiday Blessings gifts totaled $14,820. SJPHS Board of Trustee
members were again honored by Administration via a $10,000 gift split between the
SJPHS Associate Hardship Fund and Community Health’s Open Arms program. The
Associate Hardship Fund offers confidential help to associates facing financial crisis.
Through donations ($250,000 from May 2009-February 2012) more than 392
associates have received help. Open Arms is a grief support program for
children and family members; the free program is sustained through
donations. For more information, call Heidi Crisman at 313-343-7572.
Associates, leaders and physicians
are generous donors
More than $868,000 was received in fiscal year 2011 in
support of SJPHS hospitals and services from those closest
to our organization – physicians, leaders and associates. This
spirit of giving is inspiring. Philanthropic gifts help provide
state-of-the-art health care. Thank you for helping us in our
mission.
This year, the SJPHS Associate and Physician Giving
Campaign runs from April 2-May 13. Information will be
mailed to associate and physician homes the end of March,
and campaign tables will be in hospital cafeterias April 4.
For more information, please contact Heidi Crisman at
313-343-7572 or heidi.crisman@stjohn.org.
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Leadership Circle added for
most generous donors
To acknowledge St. John Providence Health System’s most
generous annual donors, a “Leadership Circle” section has been
added to the annual giving donor walls. For calendar year 2011,
more than 600 donors contributed $2,000 or more (the
qualification for Leadership Circle). These donors will have
honorable mention on the special section of the donor walls.
Annual giving donor walls are located at St. John Hospital and
Medical Center (hall leading to cafeteria), Providence Hospital
(by entrance to cafeteria), Providence Park Hospital (hall
between main lobby and Emergency Center), and St. John
Macomb-Oakland Hospital (Macomb Center - hall adjacent to
Gift Shop). Contact Heidi Crisman at 313-343-7572 or
heidi.crisman@stjohn.org for more information.
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VECC celebrates 10th anniversary
The Van Elslander Cancer Center at St. John Hospital and Medical Center is celebrating 10 years
of caring for patients. Special events for the community and donors will be held the week of
May 6. For information, call Donna Broderick at 313-343-4658.
NFL Alumni visit Providence Park
Former Detroit Lions players and other members of the NFL
Alumni-Detroit Chapter spent time at Providence Park Hospital
in December visiting patients and family members and handing
out “Pillow Pets” for holiday gifts. After meeting with children
and families from the Craniofacial Institute, the players spread
cheer throughout the Emergency Center, Pediatric Unit and
Labor and Delivery floor. Visiting NFL Alumni included Tom
Nowatzke, Ron Rice, Mike Lodish, Pete Chryplewicz, Brett
Petersmark, Damian Gregory and Keith Smith.
NFL Alumni with some patients, family members and staff at Providence Park Hospital
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Donors annually support
pediatric cancer patients
Long-time donors Kenneth and Linda Meade made their annual
holiday visit to the Meade Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
Center at the Van Elslander Cancer Center, SJH&MC. Every
year, the Meades contact Hadi Sawaf, MD, Section Chief,
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, to find out the needs of the
young patients. The latest gift included three Apple iPads with
several games for the patients to play and a generous $50,000
check from the Meades and Detroit Auto Dealers Association
for additional needs. Pictured are: Ken Meade, Dr. Hadi Sawaf,
and Linda Meade.