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2016–2017 INSIDE REPORT
PRESIDENT & CEO
Hurley Medical Center is constantly transforming care to meet the needs of the rapidly changing and evolving healthcare landscape. To that end, we are often asked why we are here. The simple answer is that the patient is the reason we are here. Since 1908, we have been providing exceptional care for families in Genesee County and beyond. This was the great vision of James J. Hurley, who had a dream to build a hospital for anyone to receive care that needed it, regardless of ability to pay. That mission remains intact today, 109 years later. Our façade may have changed a bit on the outside, but the feeling and the comprehensive care, compassion, and experience our Hurley family provides remains unchanged. We are always here for you. We are grateful to the community who supports us and provides us with the privilege of caring for them. We return this appreciation through our ongoing efforts to meet the needs in this ever changing healthcare landscape, and maintaining our availability as a community resource. Whether you are visiting one of Hurley’s outpatient centers or you are in need of highly specialized inpatient care, or any type of care in between, we strive to be here for all of your healthcare needs. Because of you, and your generous donations, Hurley has been able to continue moving forward, increasing our breadth of services. Together, we are making a difference in people’s lives and healthcare. It is our privilege to always be here for you.
Yours in good health, Melany Gavulic, RN, MBA
President and Chief Executive Officer Hurley Medical Center
FOUNDATION PRESIDENT
It is my privilege to thank you, our donors, volunteers, and staff, for all of your efforts. The doctors, nurses, volunteers, and staff at Hurley Medical Center are part of our community because they care. Collectively, we are motivated to fulfill our mission of “Clinical Excellence. Service to People.” by enhancing the experience and quality of services that we provide.
For us, this commitment is
personal and can be seen every day. This year, we share with you stories of courage and determination by those who have chosen Hurley for their healthcare needs. These experiences speak to both the marvels of our medical technology as well as the respect, dignity, care, and compassion received by everyone who walks through our doors. The patient is, and must remain, the reason we exist as an organization. Hurley is a 109-year story that began when James J. Hurley established a gift of property and funds for a local hospital that would serve everyone – a gift made out of compassion for others.
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story continues as we have developed into the area’s only, and the State’s northern most, Level I Trauma Center (highest level), Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (highest level), Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, and Burn Unit. These are but a few of the crucial healthcare services that make Hurley an essential regional resource. Join us in celebrating our accomplishments and enjoy this annual introduction to the Hurley Family of doctors, staff, volunteers, patients, and donors. The Hurley Family works hard with the goal of making a difference in the lives of others. They do this with their smiles and warm demeanor as well as with their follow through and commitment. Lastly,
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gratitude to Dr. Richard Warmbold who served us with pride and excellence as President of the Foundation over the last 25 years. He remains a part of the Hurley Family, even in his retirement, and we thank him for bringing us so far and making a difference. Sincerely, Michael Burnett
Vice President for Service Line Development President, Hurley Foundation
CONT People have many different reasons for giving to the Hurley Foundation. They give because of a firsthand experience at Hurley Medical Center or Hurley Children’s Hospital, to honor or memorialize a loved one or simply because of the interest in the well-being of our community. We are grateful for each donation, gift in kind, and volunteer hour given by the many generous individuals and organizations who make miracles happen for our patients and their families.
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RIBUTION “I volunteer because I believe in these words from Albert Schweitzer, ’You must give time to your fellow man - even if it’s a little thing, do something for others - something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it.’ Hurley Medical Center provides me this opportunity. I have come full circle. I started volunteering at Hurley when I was in high school with the Future Nurses Club. I graduated from HMC School of Nursing and worked as an RN in Critical Care for over 40 years. After 2 years of retirement, I decided I needed to come back to Hurley in some capacity.
Hurley Medical Center has always been a leader in serving the needs of the Flint community and beyond and I’m proud to be associated with that legacy. I wish to continue to serve the patients, their families, the staff and my fellow volunteers of Hurley as we move into a promising future.”
LENORE CALVERT, VOLUNTEER
TRIP
After 8 years of trying to have a baby, Sean and
When Genevieve, Stella, and brother Honour were born,
Nicole Gifford from Linden were thrilled to find out
they each weighed over four pounds, which is considered
their wish had come true. Hurley’s own Reproductive
a great birth weight when it comes to multiples. They
Endocrinology expert, Dr. Mostafa Abuzeid performed
spent a short time in Hurley’s NICU, but left happy and
a successful In Vitro fertilization procedure and the
healthy.
Giffords were now expecting! What they didn’t expect a miracle times three!
“The relationships we built with the Hurley staff will last a lifetime and we know they will be here for us as our
Nicole was pregnant with triplets and, while it was a
children grow,“ said Sean. The Giffords, including the
shock, the Giffords were so excited. Under the care of
babies, enjoy camping and sailing in their free time.
Dr. Federico Rocha, an expert in high risk Maternal Fetal
The triplets recently celebrated their first birthday and
Medicine, Nicole was able to carry the triplets to full term
are doing great!
and deliver them vaginally, which is a rare occurrence. “I had the perfect pregnancy, and Dr. Rocha and his staff at Hurley made all the difference,” said Nicole.
LETS Pictured left to right: Stella, Honour and Genevieve
“THE RELATIONSHIPS WE BUILT WITH THE HURLEY STAFF WILL LAST A LIFETIME AND WE KNOW THEY WILL BE HERE FOR US AS OUR CHILDREN GROW.”
STRE “THROUGH THIS JOURNEY, YOU HAVE SHOWN ME WHAT STRENGTH IS AND TAUGHT ME HOW TO BE STRONG WHEN I DIDN’T THINK IT WAS POSSIBLE. I CAN NEVER THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR ALL YOU’VE DONE FOR ME.”
Chris and Danielle Deines from Durand took their two-year-
treated. The diagnosis was shocking to hear - especially for
old daughter Hadlee to the pediatrician in March, 2016.
Danielle who was pregnant with the couple’s second child.
Lab work was ordered because she looked pale. The results showed a very low hemoglobin level. Hadlee was
Hadlee began chemotherapy immediately. The Deines are
sent to another area hospital for a blood transfusion. What
now part of the Hurley “family.” Danielle’s message to the
happened next was surreal. After hours of more tests and
Hurley staff: “Through this journey, you have shown me what
waiting, the Emergency Room doctors told Hadlee’s parents,
strength is and taught me how to be strong when I didn’t
“We think your daughter might have cancer but we’re not
think it was possible. I can never thank you enough for all
sure.” When given a choice of three hospitals, the Deines
you’ve done for me.” Today, Hadlee is in remission!
chose Hurley Children’s Hospital because it was closest. On March 16, they received the diagnosis. Hadlee had Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (A.L.L.), which is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow that can get worse quickly if not
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Hadlee and Brodie Deines with their mom, Danielle
Archer amd Beckett Jarema // 8 //
TWINS “WE JUST CAN’T THANK HIM, THE LABOR AND DELIVERY STAFF, AND THE NICU STAFF ENOUGH FOR THE CARE THAT THEY GAVE US.”
Beth Jarema was born at Hurley Medical Center. She was
Beth reflected, “When we found out that we were expecting
six weeks early and Dr. Raymond Chan took care of her in
twins, we knew that our babies were going to be born right
Hurley’s Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the
here at Hurley. There was never a doubt that we would all
only one in Genesee, Lapeer and Shiawassee counties.
receive the best possible care from the Hurley staff. To find out that Dr. Chan was the same doctor that took care of me when
Now, 36 years later, Beth delivered twins at Hurley - five
I was in the NICU was just the icing on the cake. We knew that
weeks early! They were taken to Hurley’s NICU…and
they were in great hands. We just can’t thank him, the Labor
guess who took care of them? Dr. Chan!
and Delivery staff, and the NICU staff enough for the care that they gave us.”
Archer weighed 5 lbs. 4 oz. and was put on oxygen and a feeding tube right away. Beckett weighed 4 lbs. 10 oz. Both
The twins improved rapidly and went home after just one
babies had trouble eating.
week. Beth knows that, when it comes to babies, Hurley is the best place to come.
FAM “GOD PREPARED ME FOR THAT MOMENT... I WANT WILL TRANSFERRED TO HURLEY. HURLEY IS MY HOME.”
Ebony Marshall said her co-workers at Hurley were like
Will got his port and Ebony insisted,“I want Will transferred
“family” but now, more than ever, she feels deeply
to Hurley. Hurley is my home.” Fast forward to today and Will
connected to the special people who are part of the
is in the maintenance phase of treatment and visits Hurley’s
hospital’s Pediatric Oncology Team.
Chemo Clinic every six weeks. He takes a chemo pill every night and has scheduled spinal taps.
In April, 2014, when he was just three years old, her son Will developed leg pain and a fever. He was in and out of Hurley
Both Will and his mom love the Child Life team! Cancer has
Children’s Hospital for three months where doctors believed
not gotten this little boy down! He is happy, active, and a
they were treating a hairline fracture in his left leg where
wonderful student at a local elementary.
pain persisted for two months. In the third month, when the pain shifted to his right leg, doctors knew something else was happening. Will was transferred to Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit. Once there, Ebony looked up her son’s symptoms and, on August 21, 2014, Will was diagnosed with A.L.L. --- leukemia. “God prepared me for that moment,” said Ebony.
ILY
Will Morgan
When Rebekah Sassack became critically ill last fall, she was admitted to another local hospital with what was thought to be pneumonia. Although being treated, her condition continued to worsen. Rebekah was finally transferred to Hurley Children’s Hospital by ambulance, lights flashing all the way. Her dad, Scott, followed by car, not knowing what to think. He prayed the entire way.
“Coming off of what was probably the worst 24 hours of our lives, we drove towards Hurley, not knowing what our future held. Within 10 minutes of arriving, we knew we were in the right place. The Hurley team wrapped their arms around us immediately, taking control. Dr. Sachwani, Dr. Sharman and our rock Kari, our nurse, were there for us every step of the way. They took the time to talk to us, Rebekah included, and explain what was going on. We now knew her lung was partially collapsed, her white blood cell count was through the roof, and she would need surgery. But the crazy part is we both felt certain she was exactly where she needed to be and, even at that moment, we had hope,” adds Rebekah’s mom Tanya.
Rebekah was immediately admitted to the Hurley Pediatric ICU. A team gathered around her, led by: Dr. Sachwani, trauma surgeon; Dr. Sharman, Pediatric Intensivist; and Dr. Raffe, Infectious Disease Specialist. Rebekah’s right lung was 45% collapsed and she was diagnosed with a potentially fatal case of sepsis. She was miserable and scared. So were her parents.
The team at Hurley was able to save Rebekah’s life. Two surgeries and eight days later this miracle girl was home for Thanksgiving with her parents and her twin sister. Says Tanya and Scott Sassack, “God brought us to Hurley Children’s Hospital and the staff saved our daughter’s life. What a precious gift we were given, one we will never forget.” REBEKAH SASSACK (2 ND FROM THE LEFT) GABRIELLE (SISTER), TANYA & SCOTT (PARENTS)
HOPE
+R. Roderic Abbott, M.D.* & Margaret Setter-Abbott, M.D. Mostafa & Antonietta Abuzeid +Suresh Anne, M.D. & Aruna Anne, M.D. Edward B. Aribisala +Dr. Amitabha & Meena Banerjee +Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Barnett Carl & Karen Bekofske Elizabeth A. Benson Barry B. Boike Susan Steiner Bolhouse James R. * & Dorothea W.* Bolton +Herbert J.* & Mrs. Nancy Booth Dr. Michael C. Boucree Philip J.* & Sally J.* Braun Dr. & Mrs. Wayne J. Breece +Leonard & Pamela Calderone Rick Carter +David & Angie Christenson Frank E. & Beverly A. Clark John Clark +Mr. Daniel J. Coffield +Dr. & Mrs. Samuel R. Dismond
Mr.* & Mrs.* David T. Dort +Thomas M. Dreyer +Verdell Duncan +Doris L. Dutcher* +Mr. & Mrs. Phillip C. Dutcher +Emily Edwards Dolores C. Ennis +Mark A. Folts Mr. & Mrs. Glenn A. Fosdick Dean & Debra Frick Paul & Anne Fuhs Ms. Melany Gavulic +Daniel M. George +James E. Graham, Jr., M.D. +Drs. Michael Lechner & Melissa Hamp Carol L. Hartley Dr. Samantha R. Hauff Dr. & Mrs. John Hebert, III Agnes Henige-Taylor +Susumu Inoue, M.D. Dr. & Mrs. Michael Jaggi +Rita MacGregor Jeric & David MacGregor Johnston +Robert V. Jewell
Tonya Ketzler Mr.* & Mrs. Peter D. Kleinpell Mr. & Mrs. Albert J. Koegel Mr. & Mrs. Ron D. Lammy II +Tom* & Renee Landaal +Dr. Billie* & Mrs. Nina M. Lewis +Dr. Vivian M. Lewis* Karen M. Lopez +Alice Lorenz +William Copeland* & Pamela Y. Loving Colleen Conroy Mansour Ardis Hunter Martin*, R.N. Carl E. Mason* Dr. Berton & Mary Lou Mathias Richard C.* & Gerri M.* McCormick Bill & Linda McGregor Patrick J. McGuire Thomas* & Nancy McWhirter Matt & Kelley Miller Patrick H. Milostan Mr. & Mrs. William H. Moeller Raymond* & Betty* Morris Xavier Mousset, M.D.
THE HURLEY FOUNDATION GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE SUPPORT OF THE JAMES J. HURLEY SOCIETY MEMBERS INCLUDING THOSE WHO WISH TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS.
+Dr.* & Mrs. Willys F. Mueller, Jr. +AppaRao Mukkamala, M.D. Janet H. Mulcrone +Reverend Jean T. Munro James & Pam Murdock Patrick Naswell & Kerece Domerese Diane P. Nelson* +James Neubeck, M.D. +Brian M. Nolan, M.D. Dr. Farouck* & Gloria Obeid John & Debra Oberpeul Mr. & Mrs. Miles Owens Kate Pate +Judith Potter Andrea R. Price Helen R. Pritchard* Rev. Lewis Randolph Dr. & Mrs. Conrad Reinhard +Ethel B. Rice* Dr. Theodosia Robertson Dr. & Mrs. Michael Roebuck +Hugh A. Rose* & Bambi L. Rose +Dr. Milton* & Marlene* Rosenbaum
Ms. Linda K. Rutherford +Ramona Sain & William J. Khouri +Judy Y. Samelson & Bob Emerson Dr. Milton & Susan Saunders +Tamara J. Savage Edward C. Schleg +Dr. Paul & Phyllis Schroeder +Joseph Schwartz* +Catherine M. Shaker Phillip Shaker* Philip & Ardele Shaltz +Georgia M. Shaw* +Carolyn Skaff Susan K. Smith Attorney William D. Smith James A. Smock Family Mr. & Mrs. Julius D. Spears, Jr. +Mark J. Spencer Alan J. & Mary A. Storm Mr. David & Dr. Janet Swenson Mr. Jay Richard Taylor & Dr. D. Kay Taylor Troy T.* & Barbara* Terry +Hemant T. Thawani, M.D.
Ann Thibodeau-Ashford, PA-C Dr.* & Mrs. Charles A. Thompson +Gary L. Townsend M. Rao Tummala Allen F. Turcke, M.D. +Dr.* & Mrs.* Arthur L. Tuuri Byrnece Vivian* Tyree R. Walker Patrick R. Wardell +Richard R. Warmbold, Ph.D. Steve & Linda K. Welsh Mr.* & Mrs. James C. Wheeler Mrs. Sharon J. Williams Joe & Jan Wilson Cass & Michelle Wisniewski +Larry J. Young, M.D. +George Y. Zureikat, M.D. * In Remembrance + Founding Member
LEGACY The James J. Hurley Society recognizes the very special people who have made a planned gift to the Hurley Foundation. These gifts let us know that vital resources are forthcoming to help us plan for the future and continue a tradition of healthcare excellence for future generations to come. There are several approaches to planned giving that enable donors to meet their financial goals while achieving their charitable aspirations. By joining others who have taken this step, you can take satisfaction from knowing that you are part of an important legacy and will continue to make miracles happen at Hurley.
JAMES J. HURLEY
DED PLATINUM, GRAND, & MIRACLE PLUS SPONSORS These sponsors show leadership support to Hurley Medical Center and Hurley Children’s Hospital initiatives including Hurley Foundation special events and volunteer programs - enabling us to leverage their contributions to raise more money and build awareness of Hurley’s services and facilities. Please consider joining this growing group of exceptional supporters. For a complete list of contributors, visit: hurleyfoundation.org/about/inside-report/
PLATINUM BRADY’S BUSINESS SYSTEMS HANBA & LAZAR, PC LANDAAL PACKAGING SYSTEMS BINSON’S HOME HEALTH CARE
GRAND ADVOMAS DEE CRAMER, INC. DORT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SODEXO AT HURLEY MEDICAL CENTER WEINSTEIN ELECTRIC CO.
MIRACLE PLUS THE STATE BANK THE YMCA OF GREATER FLINT
ICATION “Hurley is the best place, not just in Genesee County, but in Michigan, for kids - especially those very young or with special needs - whom require very special dental care. All of the Hurley staff are great and work together, which helps make it easy for me to provide dentistry treatment to pediatric patients in a comfortable setting. I’ve enjoyed my 37 years at Hurley and am looking forward to my next 37 years.” DR. ALAN KLEIN ADVISOR TO THE SHEPPY DOG FUND
“The leadership of Hurley has a sincere interest in the wellbeing of older adults. It is because of this mutual desire to ensure the wellbeing of older adults in our community that Valley Area Agency on Aging and Hurley established a great partnership in working together for the good of the community. We love working with Hurley because they love working with older adults!” KATHY BOLES, VALLEY AREA AGENCY ON AGING
“Our whole family supports Hurley in time and treasure to support the mission of clinical excellence for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.” STEVE LANDAAL , LANDAAL PACKAGING SYSTEMS
“It has been an honor for our firm to partner with the Hurley Foundation for the past several years in support of Hurley’s mission to provide our community with access to the very best medical care and services. We are proud of the impact our firm’s donations to the Hurley Foundation have had on improving the health and well-being of citizens throughout Genesee County.” KENDALL WILLIAMS, THE WILLIAMS FIRM
“I’m a Hurley baby so Hurley has always had a special place in my heart. I try to give back because Hurley provides amazing service to people in our community during some of their most difficult moments in life.” KYLE MCCREE
I GIVE THIS IS “My Hurley is important to me personally because it’s the hospital that treated my daughter for seizures when we brought her home from Guatemala. I choose to give my gift of time and money to this hospital because of the generous people there. They are my family and care so much about taking care of others. Nothing takes the place of the personal touch that this hospital provides.” KRISTY CANTLEBERRY
“Hurley has always been my hospital. I was born here at Hurley and my family has always gone to Hurley. The doctors, nurses, and staff treat each and every person with dignity and respect. To give back, I volunteer as a Foster Grandparent three days a week. I provide companionship to the pediatric patients. We talk, play games, color and do crafts, and go for walks down the hall together. This fulfills me as I know I am helping children and families that need it most in a time of need.“ GENEVA LARRISON
BECAUSE HURLEY “Hurley’s NICU saved my son’s life. I’ve raised money for years to give back monetarily but something was still missing. The NICU Cuddler program has given me the gift of giving my time to the most important place on earth where life is just beginning. I couldn’t be happier to be back inside those walls, on the other side. My only intent is to spread love and hope to the little miracles fighting their battles.” LINDSAY CLARK
“When I was told my oncologist would like me to go to Hurley Medical Center for my chemotherapy, I wasn’t sure what to expect. After my experience there, I wouldn’t trade it for the world! I have never felt so much compassion and love from people who didn’t even know me. I now have life-long friends! In the future, I would like to give back by helping others that are going through a similar experience I have by volunteering on the Oncology Unit floor at Hurley.” MALLORY TURCHI
“Simply put, Hurley has always played a significant role in my life. My parents both worked for Hurley when they met. My brother and I were both Hurley NICU babies. More recently, my daughter was born at Hurley, spending a short time in the NICU. Having experienced that terrifying time first-hand, I know how critical it is to have the best possible care. I’m honored to give my time and energy to the Hurley Foundation, an organization that supports Hurley’s commitment to clinical excellence — a commitment that has made a lasting impact on so many families in and around Genesee County, including mine.” KARIMA AMLANI
“I started as a high school Skill Center student and I was placed in the Cath Lab and Burn Unit. It was exciting and gave me a connection to the medical field, which solidified my commitment to continue to work as a volunteer and make a decision to go into Pre-Med. I now have over 1,000 volunteer hours that I have acquired during the past five years in the Outpatient Clinic at Hurley. Hurley has always had a big impact on me because I get to give back by having interaction with the patients and families on a personal level and I know that I’m making a difference in their lives.” ANTHONY NAPOLITANO
PA A BREAST HEALTH DONOR BARBARA DINGMAN This will be our 16th year to have the “Breast
Our committee, Blair Pancheck, Lynne Wells,
Cancer Ladies Classic Golf Outing” held at
and Janet Young, help plan for half the year
Willowbrook Golf Course in Byron. Cancer touches
prior to this outing. We have 36 teams that come
everyone in one way or another and this is a little
out every year and donate to this cause and most
something we can do to make lives easier while
of them have been playing since we started. Our
dealing with this demon. In the beginning, we
husbands and families come out to volunteer
were giving to the American Cancer Society. Then
the money holes, sell hot dogs, put out sponsor
my daughter, Blair, a Hurley Labor & Delivery
signs, decorate carts, and of course, wear pink!
RN, informed me about Hurley’s Breast Cancer
My hat goes off to them because, without their
Patient Navigator fund, which directly impacts
continued support, this donation to Hurley would
local survivors. She introduced me to Marsha
not be possible. They say it takes a village to take
Schmit, the Breast Cancer Navigator at Hurley
care of things, and I could not do this without this
who explained to me that this program provides
group of volunteers and supporters. I have been
financial relief, emotional support, and informative
blessed with my family, my friends and my Durand
resources to patients and families during testing,
community to have the opportunity to give back
treatment and recovery. After talking with Marsha,
to this important program. I encourage everyone
we decided that by donating the money to the
to find their passion and make a difference by
Hurley Foundation and supporting the Breast
giving back in one way or another to the Hurley
Cancer Patient Navigation fund at Hurley, we could
Foundation.
actually help people that already have cancer in so many ways. This was the best move that we made.
SSION
Breast Health Nurse Navigator Marsha Schmit & Barbara Dingman
2016 PINK NIGHT PALOOZA On August 11, 2016, people of all ages had fun helping kick off a pre-event for Pink Night Palooza at Brickstreet Bar & Grill. On Thursday, October 6, Hurley Medical Center and Financial Plus Credit Union teamed up for the firstever Pink Night Palooza main event. Close to 500 community supporters gathered at the Holiday Inn Gateway Centre for a night of pink, fun, and fundraising. Over $120,000 was raised to support Hurley’s Breast Cancer Navigator Fund. This vital yearround Breast Navigator Fund helps fill financial and other gaps for women during their breast cancer journey.
HURLEY FOUNDATION EVENTS 2016 FALL GOLF CLASSIC On September 12, 2016, guests enjoyed a day filled with golf, great food, entertainment, and lots of fun at the 33rd annual Fall Golf Classic. Over $140,000 was raised to benefit Hurley’s Level I Trauma Center and Burn Unit - the only one in the region.
2017 HURLEY BENEFIT BALL The 36th annual black tie gala was held on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at the Holiday Inn Gateway Centre. A sold-out crowd of 425 guests enjoyed a magical Motown evening filled with live entertainment from the Motown Imitators, fine dining, a first-class silent auction, and lots of dancing to the premiere dance & Motown band, Mainstreet Soul. Over $210,000 was raised to benefit Hurley Medical Center’s Senior Services, which allows us to continue to provide the most exceptional clinical and compassionate care for our region’s seniors. Thanks to you, we can continue implementing vital measures that lift the spirits and combat the risk of decline that exists for senior patients.
“Hurley will always have a special place in our hearts because of the way they supported us in the beginning of our journey with our son Ben. Seven years ago, we walked into Hurley’s ER with our 6-week-old baby in our arms. He was very floppy and was turning blue from lack of oxygen. We were scared and completely beside ourselves with worry. The nurses and doctors at Hurley helped ease our fears by listening to us and reassuring us they would do everything in their power to figure out what was going on with our son. They admitted us to the PICU and that was where we started hearing the words Spinal Muscular Atrophy. We had no idea what that meant. As the doctor explained what life would be like for our son, my husband and I were overcome with so much sadness. I will never forget the nurse standing beside us, crying with us and sharing in our grief. Looking back, I think about how wonderful and supportive the staff at Hurley was.
We know, without a doubt, they will do everything they can for him. We give back to this amazing hospital by volunteering as a family at the Hurley Children’s Hospital Radiothons and Telethons. Our daughter, Lily, put together and gave out treat bags for the kids that were in the hospital on Halloween.
“I bought them Halloween bags so they wouldn’t have to miss out on all the fun that everyone else was having,” said Lily. JASON, TJ, LILY & BEN GRINDLE
JOURNEY
TANKED! If you’ve never seen an 850 gallon, four ton aquarium in person, now you can! The lobby of Hurley Children’s Hospital is the site for this gift from Alli Simpson and the team at the Animal Planet Show, Tanked. It was installed at the end of November, 2016, and was the focal point of the show’s one-hour season finale. Typically, in the Animal Planet series Tanked, Las Vegas-based Acrylic Tank Manufacturing (ATM), one of the country’s most successful builders of aquariums, and co-owners Wayde King and Brett Raymer, build enormous and awe-inspiring tanks and aquariums for top celebrities. Alli Simpson decided that she’d like her tank to go to one of the 170 CMN Hospitals and Hurley Children’s Hospital was selected. This Australian singer, model, actress, fashion columnist, and Radio Disney show host is also the Teen Ambassador for CMN Hospitals. She enjoys connecting with hospitalized kids and projects that can bring a smile to people’s faces. The cylindrical design of the tank at Hurley features the recognizable Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals balloons along with the Flint Vehicle Arches and Longway Planetarium. Artists’ palettes in the aquarium represent the Pediatric Art Program at Hurley Children’s Hospital, while a guitar represents Alli Simpson and her music as well as the hospital’s music program.
YOUR CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK
HOSPITAL
THANKS FOR VOTING FOR MIRACLES! Credit Unions for Kids celebrated its 20th anniversary as a CMN Hospitals partner by presenting the “Vote for Miracles” contest last December in cooperation with CO-OP Financial Services. At the end of the three-week contest, Hurley Children’s Hospital won first place with more than 43,000 on-line votes. The $50,000 top prize, along with an additional $10,000 gift from the Sheppy Dog Fund (Dr. Alan Klein advisor), will go towards Hurley’s Private Pediatric Patient Rooms Initiative.
RITE AID 2016 CMN HOSPITALS GOLF OUTING Thank you to our friends at Rite Aid who hosted their first annual Golf Outing to benefit the CMN Hospitals program at Hurley Children’s Hospital. Three-year-old Gabby Pittsley (center) and her mom, Ashley (second from left), were special guests.
CMN HOSPITALS TELETHON The 2016 Hurley CMN Hospitals Telethon on ABC12 featured miracle families, Hurley staff, physicians and community supporters. One look at Miracle Christine Mack says it all! Who would believe that she weighed only 14 ounces when she was born?
NASH CURE KIDS CANCER RADIOTHON NASH FM 95.1 Cure Kids Cancer Radiothon at Hurley Children’s Hospital in September, 2016, made a real difference to our youngest cancer warriors!
MIRACLE PICNIC Everyone enjoyed the new venue for the 2016 Miracle Picnic Dinner --- Sloan Museum! All proceeds benefited Hurley Children’s Hospital’s Child Life Program. A special thank you to the Presenting Co-Sponsors --- Flint Area School Employees Credit Union and CO-OP Financial Services.
SPEEDWAY 2016 Speedway has been a proud partner of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals for 25 years! Rowan Neumann (brave cancer warrior) was the Ambassador representing all the kids at Hurley Children’s Hospital. Rowan and his brother Tristan joined Marie Osmond, Team M.E.M. (led by Mark Matczak) and Tony Kenney (Speedway CEO) and his wife on stage during the medal ceremony at the Nutter Center. Thank you, Mark, for being our sponsor!
CARES FOR KIDS RADIOTHON The 2017 102.5 WIOG “Cares for Kids” Radiothon was a wonderful success. This two-day event raised money to help the kids at Hurley Children’s Hospital and the Hurley Children’s Center clinic at the Flint Farmer’s Market. A special thank you to our sponsors, countless volunteers and our amazing miracle families! You have made a world of difference.
BOWLATHON Isaiah Struck from Bay City was three years old when he was hospitalized at Hurley for severe burns on his legs and hand. To watch him at the 2016 Bowlathon, you’d never know that anything had ever happened!
KOHL’S CARES FOR HEALTHY KIDS Thanks to a grant of $89,480 from Kohl’s, local kids have enjoyed all kinds of fun through the “Kohl’s Cares for Healthy Kids” program.
HURLEY CARDIAC & PULMONARY REHAB SERVICES Hurley Cardiac Rehab moved from its former location at Insight Fitness to its new location on Hurley’s Campus, on the ground level. The new space provides cardiac rehab patients a larger and more comfortable environment to receive high-quality care from our nursing and exercise physiology staff. The cardiac rehab program consists of three phases. During phase 1 (inpatient), a gradual progression of activity will be offered to help patients return home quickly, while preparing them for the second phase. Phase 2 (outpatient) consists of an EKG monitored program, up to 36 sessions. This includes blood pressure monitoring, monitored exercise, nutrition counseling, emotional support, and education about lifestyle changes to reduce risks of heart disease while strengthening the cardiovascular system. Phase 3 (maintenance) is a self-pay program for those individuals that complete phase 2 and wish to continue to exercise in the monitored environment to improve their heart health. The Cardiac Rehab facility serves patients who have suffered a heart attack, undergone certain heart procedures, have congestive heart failure and/or other specific heart diseases. Our staff collaborates continuously with the goal of improving quality of life and preventing future hospitalizations.
OUR COMMITMENT TO CARING
COMMUNITY EVENTS AT HURLEY MEDICAL CENTER Hurley Medical Center is dedicated to providing exceptional clinical care and excellence for our Genesee County community and beyond. That dedication includes hosting Hurley Healthy Living events throughout the region, bringing experts and specialists to you, discussing the latest in medical care, treatments and procedures for you and your loved ones. Our commitment to the community includes a Farmers Market vendor selling produce weekly in our West Lobby, and providing care in the First Aid Tent annually as the exclusive medical provider of the Crim Festival of Races. This is Hurley, and we are here for you in so many vital ways, around the clock, and throughout the year.
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BOARD OF MANAGERS
Susan Borrego, Ph.D. Board Member
Jason Caya Board Member
Jessie L. Collins Board Member
Charlotte P. Edwards Board Member
Christopher J. Flores Chair
Marilyn Fuller, RN Board Member
Francis Gilcreast Board Member
Thomas James Treasurer
Delrico Loyd Board Member
Brian Nolan, M.D. Secretary
Philip Shaltz Board Member
Ronald Stewart, DDS Board Member
Ada Washington Board Member
H U R L E Y
M E D I C A L
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Carl Bekofske Board Member
F O U N D A T I O N H U R L E Y
BOARD OF DIRECTORS BACK (LEFT TO RIGHT)
MIDDLE (LEFT TO RIGHT)
FRONT (LEFT TO RIGHT)
Philip W. Shaltz Board Member
Angela Shook Kendall Board Member
Lynne A. Taft-Draper, Esq. Vice Chair
Michael Burnett President
Cornelius “Kip” Darcy Board Member
Melany Gavulic, RN, MBA Board Member
Carl L. Bekofske Board Member
Gregory G. Viener Board Member
Donna Dodds Hamm Chair
Glenn A. Wilson Board Member
Susan Steiner Bolhouse Board Member
Lindsay Clark Board Member
William H. Moeller Treasurer
Marcus A. Randolph Board Member
Phillip C. Dutcher Founding Member Emeritus
Dr. Victor B. Rabinkov Secretary
Ira A. Rutherford, III Board Member
Richard R. Warmbold, Ph.D. Founding Member Emeritus
Bryn A. Mickle Board Member
Andrew Suski Board Member
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CREDITS & AFFILIATIONS
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Hurley Medical Center is a member of the American Hospital Association, Michigan Health and Hospital Association, National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems, and Children’s Hospital Association. LICENSES
HURLEY FOUNDATION
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Michigan Department of Community Health,
One Hurley Plaza– Flint, MI 48503
Bureau of Health Systems
810.262.9667
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
hurleyfoundation.org
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ACCREDITATIONS •
The Joint Commission (TJC)
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Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical
HURLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Education (ACGME)
One Hurley Plaza– Flint, MI 48503
Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders
hurleymc.com
(NICHE) Accreditation from the Hartsford Institute
facebook.com/HurleyMedicalCenter
of Geriatric Nursing at New York University
twitter.com/HurleyMedical
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AFFILIATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS •
American Diabetes Association
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Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
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Children’s Hospital of Michigan DMC
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Genesee Health Systems
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Henry Ford Health System
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Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
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Mott Children’s Health Center
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University of Michigan-Flint
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University of Michigan Health Systems
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University of Michigan Mott Children’s Hospital
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University of Michigan School of Dentistry
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Valley Area Agency on Aging
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The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists as a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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The American College of Surgeons as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
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Michael Burnett, MSW, MBA President, Hurley Foundation
Hurley Medical Center •
Melany Gavulic, RN, MBA President & Chief Executive Officer
Executive Editors •
Patrick Naswell
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Elizabeth Wenstrom-Williams
Hurley Marketing Department •
Ilene Cantor, MPS - Chief Communications & Marketing Officer
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Laura Jasso - Project Manager
The American College of Surgeons as a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
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Hurley Foundation
The American College of Surgeons as a Level I Trauma Center
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INSIDE REPORT CREDITS
The American College of Surgeons Commission on
Design & Production •
Jeremy Eads
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Steffany Hillis
Contributing Writers •
Ilene Cantor
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Linda Tracy-Stephens
Cancer for the Community Cancer Program • •
Blue Cross Blue Shield Center of Excellence for Hip
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and Knee Replacement
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Aran Kessler
National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers
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Douglas Pike
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National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions as a Children’s Hospital
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The Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center
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Regional Burn Center
COMMITMENT “As a founding member of the James J. Hurley Society, I have been involved with Hurley Medical Center for over two decades. It has been my family’s pleasure to be involved and serve what we believe to be an organization of vast importance in our community. Also, as parents of two premature babies, Hurley and their team were there to care for and provide for them from the minute they were born. Now as preteen boys you would never know the hardships they faced in the early days of their lives. We are grateful how Hurley has served, and continues to serve, our family and the families in and around Genesee County and beyond. The Hospital, Clinics, Sumathi Mukkamala–Hurley Children’s Center, as well as the Children’s Miracle Network, are a testimony to the Hurley Mission; ‘Clinical Excellence. Service to People.’
Thank you, Hurley, for all you have done, and continue to do every day.” RICK BARNETT, BARNETT FINANCIAL & TAX
Non-Profit Org. US Postage PAID Petoskey, MI Permit #110
One Hurley Plaza Flint, MI 48503
HURLEY HURLEY’S SENIOR CENTER OF EXCELLENCE Hurley is the only hospital in the area with specially trained nurses to care for the needs of patients 65 years of age and older.