Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Henry Ford board members voted against the multi-billion-dollar deal Tuesday afternoon.
The Beaumont and Henry Ford health systems merger has been called off after "different perspectives" emerged about the $6.4-billion deal. Henry Ford board of trustees' decision Tuesday followed six months of due diligence discussions involving hundreds of Beaumont and Henry Ford team members, according to Beaumont. “We have benefited greatly from our merger discussions and have great respect for our colleagues at Henry Ford,” said Gene Michalski, president and CEO, Beaumont Health System. “However, we found through our discussions that we are not aligned on how to achieve our vision for a model health system due to differences in our structures and business models.” In a letter to employees, Henry Ford CEO Nancy Schlichting wrote the …
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
New outpatient unit marks completion of Beaumont Hospital, Troy Cancer Center
Beaumont Hospital, Troy has opened a 13,000-square-foot outpatient radiation oncology department that completes the consolidation of the hospital’s outpatient cancer services in an expanded Cancer Center on its Sterling Heights campus. The $14.1 million project features the latest technology for planning and delivering radiation treatment including two new linear accelerators and a CT simulator enhancing treatment precision and reducing treatment time. “This equipment puts us on the forefront of technology for the treatment of cancer so our physicians can provide patients with the highest quality, highest value care with the best possible outcome,” explains Gary Gustafson, M.D., chief of Radiation Oncology at Beaumont, Troy. “In addition …
Friday, December 7, 2012
Thomas Anderson, Ph.D., of Birmingham, will chair Beaumont’s Education, Innovation and Research Committee.
Beaumont Health System has announced the appointment of Thomas Anderson, Ph.D., of Birmingham, to its board of directors. He will chair Beaumont’s Education, Innovation and Research Committee. Anderson is a senior director at Automation Alley, a technology business association, where he is involved in strategic management and budget development and integration. He is also responsible for promotion and operation of all entrepreneurial services and activities. He is a board member at Tech Town Detroit, MIST Innovations, Great Lakes Entrepreneurs Quest, Great Lakes Angels, SpaceForm Inc., Monarch Antenna and Beaumont Research Institute. He also serves as an advisory member at Oakland University School of Engineering and Computer Science and …
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Beaumont shows its heart (and humor) with its response to a Twitter request.
When Beaumont Health System's social media specialists noticed a tweet from Samantha (@itsmayhem) that read—"I want my life narrated by the voice from the Beaumont Hospital commercials"—they decided to have a little fun. We've all seen and heard the commercials with that music—and that voice. The script goes something like this: NARRATOR (seriously) Whether you've come to Beaumont for a simple screening or major surgery, you'll find the most advanced medical care in the world. With the help of the talented William Price, the voice of Beaumont's ads, Samantha got her wish to have her life narrated - sort of. "We called (Price) and asked …
Joyce Boulan
12:59 pm on Friday, May 24, 2013
"Most have a bad attitude when you enter a hospital"???????? In pain? yes. Wanting help? yes; but "bad attitude". Wow, only you could make a comment like that Ron, since you seem to have a continuous bad attitude. more ›