Community Benefit Report for 2013

Strong partnerships build healthy communities

Brightmoor, a four-square mile area in northwest Detroit, is one of the city’s poorest neighborhoods, but thanks to the efforts of many organizations working together to revitalize the area, life in Brightmoor is improving.

Just ask mother and daughter, Eloyce and Melissa Hayes. Mom, Eloyce, has diabetes and five children. Melissa, an adult daugh-ter, has congestive heart failure. Eloyce and Melissa do not see physicians on a regular basis, and Melissa does not have health insurance. Both recently attended the Brightmoor Health Outreach Collaborative where they were seen by a physician, received prescriptions and learned how to manage their illness.

The Brightmoor Health Outreach Collaborative, launched in August 2013, has a four-day health fair at the City Covenant Church and Mission in Detroit in cooperation with the Bright-

moor Alliance. The fairs offer free health, dental, legal and financial services to Brightmoor residents.

According to the 2010 U.S. Cen-sus, 50 percent of Brightmoor’s 12,836 residents have incomes below $25,000 annually and one-third live below $15,000. Brightmoor has Detroit’s highest child poverty rate. More than half of the residents are children, and the neighborhood children have the highest number of emergency room visits for asthma-related complications in the Detroit metropolitan area. For residents of Brightmoor, access to health

services can be limited, and the Brightmoor Health Outreach Collaborative helps fill the void.

“The Collaborative is making a change in people’s lives,” says Pastor Semmeal Thomas of City Covenant Church. “We are all trying to make Brightmoor more bright, and it’s really a labor of love,” he adds.

Michelle Meschini, a certified child-life specialist at Beaumont, educates the children at the Brightmoor Health Fair about how hospitals, physicians and nurses help people. She and Ashay Strong, age 5, use a doll to talk about medical procedures, like casting an arm or a leg. Ashay draws a happy face on the Hadas-sah doll, a medical play doll made for educational purposes donated by the Greater Detroit Chapter of Hadassah, a Jewish women’s organization. “We are here to create a positive image about hospitals, and make children feel comfortable,” says Michelle.

This is a unique partnership where physicians, medical students, dentists, lawyers, nurses, social workers and financial represen-tatives all join to provide free routine screenings, health educa-tion and health insurance enrollment information. The Bright-moor Health Outreach Collaborative project partners includes the following organizations: Beaumont Health System, Cov-enant Community Care, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Legal Aid for Children and Families, Legal Aid and Defender Association, and Cooley Law School. More than 800 volunteer hours have been provided to date.

“Beaumont’s mission as a not-for-profit organization includes providing health care for people regardless of where they live or their financial circumstances,” says David Wood, M.D., execu-tive vice president and chief medical officer, Beaumont Health

Beaumont partners with a team of wellness experts to benefit a Detroit neighborhood

Brightmoor Health Outreach

Collaborative Resourcesn Beaumont Health Systemn Covenant Community Caren Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicinen Legal Aid for Children and Families/Legal Aid and Defender Associationn Cooley Law Schooln Comerican Southwest Solutionsn Gospel Against AIDSn Institute for Population Healthn City Covenant Church

Short-term outcomes:n Increase community access to health and dental caren Increase resolution of legal issuesn Increase food assistance informationn Increase knowledge of health and wellnessn Increase health insurance enrollment

System. “This project fits with our mission and also with our com-mitment to support revitalization of the city of Detroit.”

There will be an ongo-ing assessment of health needs so that the programs offered at future events will address specific health concerns of the Brightmoor community. “Every time we do this, we are learning more about the community,” says Beaumont pediatrician Mary E. Smyth, M.D. “We are developing relation-ships; we are filling the gaps.”

The $268,000 project is supported by a three-year grant from the Jewish Fund and corporate donations from Comerica Charitable Foundation and Epic Corporation.

“Frankly, I did not think diabetes was serious,” says Eloyce. “I’m now going to follow through on what the doctor says and I’m going to do what I need to do to live longer. I have five children and 25 grandchildren. I never took it seriously until now.”

She looks at her daughter and with a large smile and says to the staff, “You have saved two lives today.”

Impact:n Reduce health costsn Improve quality of lifen Increase life expectancyn 290 dental exams as of February, 2014n 145 medical exams as of February, 2014

Opposite page: (Lower left) Beaumont clinicians discuss the plans. (Upper right) A patient weighs in.

This page: (Top left) Michelle Mischini, a certified life specialist, uses a doll to demonstrate medi-cal procedures to Ashay Strong, age 5. Pastor Semmeal Thomas of City Covenent Church and his wife Patricia attended the Brightmoor Health Outreach Collaborative.

Elyoce Hayes (left) and Melissa Hayes (right) consulted with Hala Karnib, M.D.

Unfunded Cost of Research and Medical Education: $47,068,224Beaumont invests in a healthier tomorrow with a strong commit-ment to medical research and education. Since the Beaumont Research Institute was estab-lished more than 30 years ago, Beaumont researchers have been improving patients’ lives through clinical research, including drug and device development and test-

ing, and studies to determine best medical practices and laboratory research. As a major teaching facility that includes accredited training for residents, physicians, nurses and other health profes-sionals, Beaumont is also the exclusive clinical partner for the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. By educating medical profession-als, we will help ensure future access to health care.

Unfunded Costs of Government Health Plans and Programs: $134,284,418While government insurance programs (Medicare/Medicaid) help offset the cost of care, not all costs are covered. Beaumont provided more than $134 million in direct patient care to recipi-ents of Medicare, Medicaid or other federal, state and local government health programs in 2013 for which we were not compensated.

Charity and Other Unpaid Care: $42,118,629Beaumont believes high quality care should be accessible to everyone, so we provide a safety net for those who are uninsured and cannot afford health care. In 2013 Beaumont provided more than $42 million in care to patients for which we received no payment. Our mission is to provide the highest quality health care services to all of our patients efficiently, effectively and compassionately, regardless of where they live or their finan-cial circumstances.

In 2013, Beaumont Health System delivered more than $274 million in community benefit

Programs for the Community, Sponsorships and Donations: $51,159,124Each year, Beaumont provides financial sponsorships and donations to organizations that share our mission of promoting health and wellness. Beaumont Health System’s outreach programs help people in our communities live healthier lives, and many of our programs serve populations with limited resources. Our staff and physi-cians donated thousands of hours in service to our com-munity in 2013. Whether it’s conducting health screenings in the Brightmoor neighborhood in Detroit, a student heart check in Pontiac or a breast cancer awareness event in West Bloomfield, we address essential community needs. Our commu-nity collaborations and partner-ships make a difference and are a long-standing tradition at Beaumont.

A student at Rutherford Winans Academy in Detroit is all smiles when Beaumont visits. The Heart & Vascular program at Royal Oak is ranked among the top 25 in the nation and the top hospital in Michigan, according to U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals.”

About Beaumont Health System

Beaumont opened on Jan. 24, 1955, as a 238-bed community hospital in Royal Oak, Mich. Today, the hospital is a 1,070-bed major academic and referral center with Level I trauma status. It was Michigan’s first Magnet-designated hospital for nursing excellence, and it is a member of the Children’s Hospital Association.

A second Beaumont hospital opened in Troy in 1977 as a 200-bed acute care community teaching hospital. It is now among the nation’s busiest community hospitals with 458 beds.

In 2009, Troy earned Magnet nursing designation. In October 2007, Beaumont became a regional health provider when it acquired a third community hospital with 250 beds in Grosse Pointe. Ninety-one medi-cal and surgical specialties are represented on the Beaumont’s medical staff of more than 3,100 physicians. The Joint Commission has accred-ited Beaumont.

A major teaching facility, Beaumont has 40 accredited residency and fellowship programs with more than 450 residents and fellows. Beau-mont is also the exclusive clinical partner for the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, with nearly 1,500 Beaumont doctors on faculty. For undergraduate training, Beaumont also has a nursing affiliation with area schools, including a top-ranked certified registered nurse anesthesia school.

Beaumont Health System is not-for-profit.

Beaumont Health System: Quality Care, High ValueThe health care team at Beaumont Health System, through in-novations and daily improvement, strives to provide a patient experience that is a national model for exceptional outcomes, high consumer value and caring service, supported by progres-sive teaching and medical research.

To fulfill this vision, Beaumont is part of the pioneering efforts of the Michigan Health and Hospital Association’s Keystone Center. Through the Keystone initiatives, we work collaboratively with other Michigan hospitals to identify best care practices that advance patient safety, promote efficiency, enhance quality and outcomes and improve care coordination for patients, families and providers.

Beaumont is a national leader in setting high standards for practices designed to reduce hospital-associated infections. The infection control program at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak has been recognized among the top 5 percent in the country.

Beaumont has also received national recognition for its imple-mentation of a bedside medication barcoding system to prevent medication errors. A patient’s bracelet and medication are scanned before a medication is given. The system alerts the nurse if the medication order is expired, discontinued, or if it’s the wrong medication or the wrong patient. This is just one example of a safeguard Beaumont has implemented to deliver the safest, highest quality care.

Beaumont addresses quality, safety, efficiency, value and cost through its Centers of Excellence and Clinical Integration Coun-cils. These physician-led, nurse-partnered, administratively supported teams constantly monitor performance metrics to gauge how well we are doing and to make improvements that benefit our patients.

At Beaumont, ensuring patient safety and advancing care quality are daily efforts that are as important as medical innovations.

First Lady for her support in educating families so they do not experience what far too many Michigan families must live with every day–the loss of their precious babies.”

Deaths due to unsafe sleep environments may previously have been categorized as SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) and believed to be unpreventable. However, advancements in investigations and a greater understanding of infant physiology make it clear that many of these deaths are due to suffocation as a result of unsafe sleep environments and are fully preventable.

“Beaumont Children’s Hospital educates parents, caregivers and the community about safe sleep for infants,” says Patricia Fross, administrative manager, Mother Baby Care. “During the month of September, which is infant safe sleep awareness month, we set up a crib in the lobby to bring attention to this issue,” she adds.

“If we are able to eliminate these preventable tragedies, we could bring Michigan’s infant mortality rate below the na-tional average,” says Nick Lyon. “This is a critical goal, but more importantly, we are striving to save the lives of these babies and also to spare the families a lifetime of grief and regret.”

Special thanks to buy buy BABY who donated a crib for Beaumont’s safe sleep month-long initiative. Beaumont in turn donated it to Grace Centers of Hope in Pontiac.

Visit beaumontchildrenshospital.com/infant-safe-sleep

Michigan’s First Lady Sue Snyder and Beaumont Children’s Hospital pledge to keep babies safe“Back to Sleep” is a slogan for saving lives. Michigan’s First Lady Sue Snyder and Beaumont are champions in educating the community about safe sleep practices. The First Lady announced her support of the state’s safe sleep initiatives for babies at a news conference held at Beaumont Children’s Hospital in Royal Oak in 2013. Programs launched by the Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS) and Community Health (DCH) will combat the nearly 150 fully preventable accidental suffocation infant deaths annually due to unsafe sleep environments.

The First Lady was joined by Beaumont Health System President and CEO Gene Michalski, DHS Director Maura Corrigan and DCH Chief Deputy Nick Lyon. “As both a mother and the first lady of Michigan, I find the loss of 150 babies each year in Michi-gan due to unsafe sleep environments tragic–particularly since these deaths are preventable,” said Mrs. Snyder.

Educational efforts surrounding safe sleep include distribution of a video where families who have experienced this tragedy share their stories. Beau-mont Hospital, Royal Oak was the first in the state to partner with DHS and DCH by airing this video through the hospital television system.

“Our departments are committed to making safe sleep education a priority,” says Maura Corrigan. “We thank the

Beaumont Children’s HospitalBeaumont Children’s Hospital pro-vides comprehensive health services for more than 100,000 infants, children and adolescents each year. Part of Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Beaumont Children’s Hospital features a team of more than 80 pediatric subspecialists and more than 200 board-certified pediatri-cians in addition to pediatric nurses and support staff. Facilities include dedicated pediatric units in Royal Oak and at Beaumont Hospital, Troy, as well as outpatient locations throughout Metro Detroit. Beaumont Children’s Hospital is a member of the Children’s Hospital Association and is the only Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals affiliate in South-east Michigan.n 100,000 infants, children and

teens cared for each yearn 64,000 pediatric emergency and

after hours clinic visits each yearn 141 inpatient and NICU bedsbeaumontchildrenshospital.com

Beaumont’s Parenting ProgramOur award-winning Parenting Program offers individual family support and groups for new parents, single mothers, families of multiple births and neonatal intensive care families. Through the program, we have offered postpartum depression support, follow-up breastfeeding support and a variety of parenting classes to more than 85,000 parents since 1980.beaumontchildrenshospital.com/parenting-program

Ted Lindsay Foundation HOPE CenterIn conjunction with World Autism Day, the Ted Lindsay Foundation donated $1 million to expand and create a new facility for the HOPE Center, which provides Hands-On Parent Education (HOPE) to families of children with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disorders. Research demonstrates that intensive behavioral interven-tion can dramatically change the lives of children with autism and other developmental disorders. Techniques from the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA) effectively teach children to communicate, play appropriately and interact with oth-ers. The center uses a family-focused approach, stressing partnerships be-tween Beaumont Children’s Hospital behavioral intervention specialists and parents. beaumontchildrenshospital.com/hope

Tips for keeping babies safe

n Never put the baby to sleep with adults or other children as this practice greatly increases the chance of a tragedy occurring.

n Put babies in cribs of their own, never on adult beds, pillows or couches.

n Ensure that the crib does not con-tain items, such as pillows, crib bumpers and stuffed animals.

n Place the baby to sleep on his/her back, not on the stomach or side.

n Check room temperature.

n Use a sleep sack not a blanket.Opposite page: Fozia Saleem Rasheed. M.D., a pediatrician, explains safe sleep practices. This page: (Top left) Michigan’s First Lady Sue Snyder announced her support about safe sleep practices at a news conference at Beaumont. (Right) Beau-mont nurses demonstrate safe sleep practices.

The 39,743-square-foot Neighborhood Club features state- of-the-art equipment, a fitness center with machines, special bikes for rehabilitation, free weights, and an indoor pool and gymnasium.

“The Neighborhood Club is a wellness center and when you see others working out, it’s motivating, “ adds Jane.

Beaumont’s physical therapy programs focus on strength building, flexibility, coordination, balance, and endurance. Patients like Don receive education and exercises to maximize their ability to perform daily activities, while reducing or relieving pain.

Don gives his Neighborhood Club experience and physical therapy regimen high marks. “It’s close to home, and the thera-pists were good. The outcome was great. I’m back to playing tennis and water skiing on one ski.”

Local attorney back in and on the court after knee replacementAttorney Don Berschback wears a Superman shirt for his workout at the Neighborhood Club in Grosse Pointe. At age 71, the shirt is the perfect choice because he hardly looks or acts like a senior citizen. After his knee replacement a few months ago with Michael Demers, M.D., orthopedic surgeon and chief of surgery at Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe, he was back to work in two weeks and back to playing tennis in a few months.

Don credits his quick recovery to strengthening his muscles beforehand, working out and having a regimented physical therapy program.

“My flexibility is great now,” says Don as he bends and walks up and down stairs. Don endured pain for several years due to an old basketball injury before deciding to have a knee replace-ment. After the surgery at Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe, he worked with Jane Grambo, P.T., M.S, physical therapy super-visor at the Neighborhood Club.

“At the Neighborhood Club, Beaumont services all ages from children to senior citizens, “says Jane. She explains that physical therapy is needed for post-op-erative care after some surgeries and in children physical therapy is helpful in reaching developmental milestones.

This page: Jane Grambo, a Beaumont physical therapy supervisor at the Neighborhood Club, suggests a work out plan for Don Berschback. Opposite page: Don strengthens his knee on state-of-the-art equipment at the Neighborhood Club in Grosse Pointe.

For older adults, Beaumont is a valuable resourceBeaumont Health System has special geriatric services dedicated to serv-ing older adults and their families with state-of-the-art technology, teams of specialists and a host of programs specially designed for senior citizens.

For more information on programs and services within Beaumont Health System as well as in the community, call the Senior Resource Line at 1-800-328-2241.

Beaumont’s Geriatric Clinic was de-veloped to evaluate older adults who are starting to encounter limitations due to health-related conditions. Beaumont’s staff consists of board-certified physicians who specialize in treating the specific problems related to aging. The staff also includes a clinical nurse specialist in gerontol-ogy and a social worker dedicated to helping older adults. A physician referral is necessary to schedule an appointment. All patients will have an evaluation returned to their primary care physician with recom-mendations for further medical care. For more information, call 248-551-8305

The Neighborhood Club Fitness and Wellness CenterLocated in the heart of Grosse Pointe, the Neighborhood Club is a non-profit health and wellness center that provides activities for families and individuals of all ages. The club offers fitness classes, personal train-ers, swim lessons and water aerobics. The new facility also has special event birthday party packages and conference room rentals.

Beaumont Adult and Sports Physical Therapy at the Neighborhood ClubWithin the Neighborhood Club, adjacent to the Fitness Center, Beau-mont Health System offers a state-of the-art clinic specializing in adult and sports physical therapy. Services are provided to patients from ado-lescents to seniors. The Beaumont clinical staff includes experienced therapists trained in a broad range of specialties including post- joint replacement therapy, sports injury rehabilitation, spine and back pain, balance and gait challenges. Call 313-473-4700 for more information.

John A. and Marlene L. Boll Center for Human DevelopmentOn the second floor of the Neigh-borhood Club, Beaumont Health System provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, social work and behavioral psychological services to children and adolescents. Children’s Rehabilitation Services are under the direction of Edward Dabrowski, M.D., a pediatric physical medicine specialist.

Staff evaluate and treat children who are facing learning and de-velopmental concerns in a facility equipped with the latest technology in cheerful, pediatric therapy rooms. Therapy treatment sessions are conducted individually, or in a group setting based on the need of the child. The center treats children with autism, dyslexia, attention deficit disorder, sensory processing disorder, developmental delay, feed-ing issues, torticollis, cerebral palsy, emotional impairment and social dysfunction. Call 313-473-4700 for more information.

30-day follow-up visit reported a significant improvement in her symptoms of fatigue and shortness of breath. The hospital stay for surgical mitral valve repair can be up to five days.

Today the MitraClip procedure is available at only three health systems in the Detroit area.

In October 2013, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of the MitraClip to treat patients with degen-erative mitral valve regurgitation who are too high risk for the traditional treatment of mitral valve surgery. It’s a less invasive, catheter-based procedure. A degenerative mitral valve is a pro-gressive, life-threatening disease. A leaky mitral valve causes a backward flow of blood in the heart.

“Surgery is typically not an option for these high-risk patients because of the severity of their condition,” says Dr. Hanzel. Dr. Hanzel still recommends surgery for low-risk patients.

Ninety-year-old George Everest of Boyne City was the first pa-tient to receive the MitraClip at Beaumont after its approval by the FDA. With a diagnosis of mitral regurgitation and a history of congestive heart failure, he was referred to Beaumont by his cardiologist in northern Michigan who trained with Dr. Hanzel.

Dr. Hanzel’s goal is to help George and Marie make it to their 75th wedding anniversary. Soon they will mark their 72nd anniversary. The Everests have two children, six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren – and a town full of others in Boyne City who call them “grandma and grandpa.”

Beaumont research leads to new hope for high risk heart patientsSteve Shammas, age 67, of Scottsdale, Arizona was afraid he would never live to see his grandchildren.

With a history of heart disease that included a diagnosis of mitral valve regurgitation, a heart attack and open-heart surgery, he was starting to fail. Surgeons in Arizona and Michigan were telling him “we cannot touch you.”

But his wife, Karen, a former health care administrator, had con-tacts in Michigan that led him to Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, where he participated in a research trial of a minimally invasive device for patients with debilitating mitral valve disease called MitraClip.

For Steve, a former teacher and grocer in Detroit, he now has his life back. His extreme fatigue and shortness of breath are gone. “Since the procedure, I can now go to the gym, I have no problem walking and I can sleep better.”

“Beaumont was the first hospital in metro Detroit to treat patients in a 2008 clinical study evaluating the MitraClip system,” says George Hanzel, M.D., direc-tor of Valvular and Congenital Heart Disease at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. “And we’re proud of being the first in the area that offered this break-through treatment option for patients.”

Dr. Hanzel led a team of specialists in Beaumont’s first procedure in 2008 on 77-year-old Josephine Herndon of Rochester Hills. She did very well, was released from the hospital less than 48 hours after the procedure and at her

MitraClip Research and ImplementationBegan in 2008

n Beaumont was the first hospital in Metro Detroit to treat patients

n FDA approved in 2013

n Available at only three health systems in Metro Detroit – Beaumont, Henry Ford and University of Michigan

n To date more than 1,500 patients have received the MitraClip at more than 50 sites across the country as part of clinic trials and commercial use

Nationally ranked for cardiology and heart surgeryn Beaumont is a pioneer in the

latest cardiovascular technologies and innovative, minimally- invasive treatments and procedures.

n Our cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and vascular surgeons perform nearly 115,000 procedures and tests annually with mortality rates well below national averages.

n Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak is consistently ranked among the U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” for cardiology and heart surgery. The Heart & Vascular program at Royal Oak is ranked among the top 25 in the nation and the top hospital in Michigan.

Beaumont Research Institute n Established more than 30 years

ago to improve patients’ lives through quality clinical research.

n Currently there are 310 studies with 7,808 registered research participants.

n More than 500 active principal investigators in more than 35 departments

n Innovative Beaumont research includes CT heart scanning that is more accurate, less invasive, faster and less costly than the standard diagnostic testing for emergency room chest pain patients and novel methods to treat painful incontinence with high-tech implanted devices.

n Our investigators are dedicated to scientific discovery. They constantly research the best ways to take medical advances from the laboratory to the patient’s bedside and ultimately into the community.

Opposite page: Steve Shammas, of Arizona, was treated at Beaumont for heart disease. This page: Heart surgeons perform a minimally invasive procedure for high-risk patients with mitral valve disease. George Everest of Boyne City, pictured with his wife, was the first patient to receive the MitraClip at Beaumont after its approval by the FDA.

When her husband needed a costly prescription, social workers called the pharmaceutical company for aid, and they helped.

Edward was readmitted to the hospital several times and was never denied treatment. She admits that sometimes he was a difficult patient.

“I can’t tell you how grateful I am to Beaumont. I tell everyone. When you get sick, you want to go to Beaumont.”

Beaumont assists a family in needAs the Hayes family spoke about Beaumont and their care, they gathered around the fireplace, resembling a scene from a Hallmark movie. There were family photos, painted signs with the written word hope, a collection of angels and overstuffed, comfy furniture. All the women wore the same heart necklaces in remembrance of a loving dad and husband.

For Virginia Hayes of Center Line, health issues run in the fam-ily. She has two beautiful daughters. Amber, age 22 and Ashlee, 19. Her youngest daughter needs constant care. Virginia un-derstands the value of preventative care, because her husband, Edward, was diagnosed with advanced stages of throat cancer several years ago.

Like many patients with overwhelming medical and monetary issues, Virginia turned to Beaumont’s financial assistance department, which provides free or discounted care for qualify-ing patients with hardships. “I owe a huge debt of gratitude to Beaumont Health System because they tried everything to save his life and never denied him one treatment while waiting for his disability to be approved,” says Virginia.

She talks glowingly about how the cancer specialists worked together so that her husband could have the best care possible. She credits Beaumont for helping her family through the dark-est hours. She has an entire binder detailing the care he received with names and business cards of all the health care providers who guided her family. It was a collaborative experience, she recalls.

Beaumont provides medical care and assistance for the uninsuredMany families delay or forgo health care due to financial reasons. Beaumont believes that all patients should receive the health care they need, regardless of their financial circumstances.

Beaumont helps patients in need to navigate the health care system and gain access to benefit programs.

Beaumont partners with many non-profit organizations to help provide care for those who need it, such as Covenant Community Care, Inc., a non-profit organization and federally qualified health center, dedicated to providing primary health care to the uninsured and underinsured at locations in southwest Detroit and south Oakland County.

Special help for patients without insuranceBeaumont’s policy provides free or discounted care to patients who demonstrate they qualify including:

n Financial assistance for patients prior to or after receiving care

n Financial resources to patients who do not have insurance or qualify for any other financial assistance programs or do not have sufficient assets to pay for a portion or all of the services or items they receive

n Discounts are provided for patients without insurance

The Hayes family of Center Line talks glowingly about how Beaumont’s cancer specialists helped a loving husband and father.

“I am grateful the kids came out and attendance is up,” says Karen. “I think we went into health care because we care, and to have our feet on the ground out of the hospital is beautiful,” she adds.

Beaumont Health System has a strong connection to Rutherford Winans Academy. More than a decade ago, Beaumont staffed and funded the Newton Health Clinic inside of the school that was once called Newton Elementary. Today the clinic is a Covenant Community Care site. The clinic uses Beaumont’s lab and technology resources. Beaumont employees donate school supplies and clothing every year. The school nurse, Cathy Wenz, is a former Beaumont employee.

“It would be hard to estimate the value of the experience that Horses Heal Hearts of Michigan provided for children who live in the city,” says Cathy. “It was priceless.”

Not just horsing around: healing hearts in many waysGiddyup is not often heard at school, unless it’s count day at Rutherford Winans Academy in northwest Detroit. These students had the opportunity to pet and ride horses on the day the state determines school funding through attendance.

The organization Horses Heal Hearts of Michigan volunteered to come to the Rutherford Winans Academy to boost attendance, garner excitement and give students the opportunity to connect with an animal not common in the city.

School Principal Karen Abbot believes this isn’t just horsing around to get attendance, it is learning.

“Every child is getting the chance to touch horses and learn about them,” she says.

Beaumont nurse Karen Whitefoot is a founder of Horses Heal Hearts of Michigan and coordinated the effort with other Beaumont employees, students from the Oakland University

William Beaumont School of Medicine, students from Madonna University and volunteers.

According to the organization’s Facebook page, “We are a group of volunteers who come together out of love to bring an afternoon of happiness to children and families suffering hardships. We strive to leave hoof prints and smiles on the trails behind us.”

Beaumont nurse Karen Whitefoot coor-dinated a visit from Horses Heal Hearts of Michigan to visit the Rutherford Winans Academy in Detroit. Beaumont employees volunteered at the event where the students had the opportunity to connect with an animal not common in the city. Beaumont employees also donate school supplies and clothing to the children every year.

Building a healthier tomorrowBeaumont invests in health, wellness and prevention programs that add to the quality of life for our patients and promote healthy living.

Educational programming starts at birth with the award-winning Parenting Program at Beaumont Children’s Hospital. Then, physicians and health care providers educate elementary school children, through programs like Tar Wars (tobacco prevention) and our Health Hero Program (obesity education). The Student Heart Check program for high school athletes has tested more than 10,308 students for deadly heart conditions since it began in 2007.

Beaumont’s support groups and classes help adults and seniors, and the free Speakers Bureau places more than 125 speakers annually at no cost to schools and organizations.

Our commitment to health education and awareness is paramount, whether it’s a blood pressure screening at a local health fair or training the next genera-tion of doctors and nurses in our Marcia and Eugene Applebaum Simulation Learning Institute.

In 2010, Beaumont and Covenant Community Care teamed up to open a fed-erally-designated community health center in Royal Oak to offer high quality, affordable primary health care for area residents with or without insurance.

Beaumont’s Commitment to Graduate Medical Educationn Beaumont Health System’s dedication

to training future generations of physi-cians is demonstrated by the allocation of $32,184,598 in funding for education in 2013.

n Beaumont trains more than 450 residents and fellows in 40 accredited specialty programs

n About 1,500 Beaumont Health System physicians are faculty members of the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine

Honoring Our VeteransDuring World War II, 89-year old Jack Bossic served in the U.S. Navy aboard a ship that was tor-pedoed. His voice trembles and tears appear when he remembers the war. On Veteran’s Day Beau-mont Health System honored him and all service men and women. Beaumont Hospital, Troy President, Nancy Susick, a retired Captain, U.S. Navy, joined Troy’s Physician-in-Chief, James Lynch, M.D., to recognize this veteran. Together they presented Jack with a red, white and blue afghan, made by Beaumont volunteer, Patricia Idziak.

Inflatable colon promotes colorectal cancer awarenessBeaumont Health System partnered with the American Cancer Society to kick off National Cancer Awareness month in March with a unique display – an inflatable colon.

Harry Wasvary, M.D., director of the Colorectal Multidisciplinary Tumor Clinic at Beaumont, Roy-al Oak, knew this display would be a show stopper to educate and encourage people to be screened for colorectal cancer.

“How often can people walk through a 20-foot-long and

Beaumont partners to provide community service13-foot-wide inflatable colon complete with polyps? These are small growths or tumors within the colon that can enlarge and develop into colon cancers,” he explained.

It was so popular that one of Dr. Wasvary’s patients, Michael Serling, a colorectal cancer survivor and his wife Elaine, gave Beaumont Health System a generous gift to purchase one for ongoing education and events.

Now the colon will be on display frequently throughout the year in the hospital and at other ven-ues educating the public about

colorectal cancer prevention thanks to the generosity of the Serlings.

Almost immediately after his diagnosis, Michael began re-searching surgeons and cancer centers in southeast Michigan. As a lawyer, he did extensive fact-finding. He was impressed with Beaumont’s Multidisciplinary Tumor Clinic.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that each year more than 140,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer. More than 50,000 Americans die annually from this cancer. According to

the American Can-cer Society, colorec-tal cancer is one of only two cancers that can actually be prevented through screening.

Beaumont Hospital, Troy President, Nancy Susick, a retired Captain, U.S. Navy, joined Troy’s Physician-in-Chief, James Lynch, M.D., to recognize this veteran.

Beaumont’s inflatable colon educates the com-munity about colorectal cancer.

Safety on the Slopes“Traumatic head injury is the leading cause of death and seri-ous injury in snow sports. That includes skiing and snowboard-ing,” explains Neal Alpiner, M.D., concussion specialist with Beaumont Children’s Hospital. “In fact, concussions account for about half of U.S. winter sports injuries. There’s plenty of evi-dence that helmets can prevent injuries on the slopes.”

Thanks to funding from Beau-mont Children’s Hospital and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, the Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard Resort in Clarkston received 100 snow sports helmets for use by participants in their School Ski Days program.

“We’re grateful for this gift,”says Patrick Deibel, director of the Pine Knob Ski School and coor-dinator of the School Ski Days program. “All School Ski Days participants will now be pro-vided with a helmet at no cost to use during their ski program at Pine Knob.”

Medical research has shown that helmet use in snow sports can reduce the incidence of head injury by up to 60 percent. Canadian researchers found that skiers’ risk of head injury fell by 35 percent with helmet use.

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Playground at Detroit’s Bennett Elementary School gets a makeoverBeaumont’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery partnered with the non-profit Playworks Detroit to transform the play-ground at Bennett Elementary School into a colorful, safe space for play. Playworks provides coaches to encourage physical activity in Detroit area schools. This community service proj-ect began as a vision of the late Harry N. Herkowitz, M.D., for-mer chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery for Beaumont Health System. Beaumont volunteers came together on a weekend to improve the playground for students. Located in southwest Detroit, Bennett Elementary School now has a colorful circle, a hopscotch course, a four-square court and a playground mural.

Top left: Thanks to funding from Beaumont Children’s Hospital and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, the Pine Knob Ski resort in Clarkston received helmets for their School Ski Days program.Top right: Volunteers from Beaumont’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery painted the Bennett Elementary School playground in Detroit.Above: Patients have easy online access to medical records with myBeaumontChart.

myBeaumontChart offers instant access to medical recordsBeaumont patients now have the ability to check their electronic medical record online with myBeaumontChart.

With myBeaumontChart patients can schedule appointments with a participating physician, refill prescriptions and obtain test results, all from a mobile device.

The online chart allows parents to manage children’s records through proxy access. The best part is that myBeaumontChart is free and secure, so all infor-mation remains protected and confidential.

Beaumont Health System at a glance, 2013:

Total patient care admissions: 98,401Total outpatient visits: 2,270,842Total emergency visits: 238,280

Total surgeries: 76,650Total births: 9,358

Number of employees: 15,659.6 *

*Number of full-time equivalents

Walk this wayBeaumont supports walking for employees, patients and the community. Whether it’s on our campus or a community walk, Beaumont encourages healthy activity. Beaumont’s President and CEO Gene Michalski leads the way on an employee mid-day hike.

It’s easy to shop greenThe Beaumont Farmer’s Market, located on the Royal Oak campus, is just one of the many green initiatives throughout the health care system. During the summer and fall months, local farmers and businesses sell fresh produce and green-friendly products to employees and the community.

Above: Employees and visitors enjoy Beaumont’s Farmer’s Market where local businesses sell fresh produce and goods. Right: Beaumont Health System’s President and CEO Gene Michalski leads a group of employees on a walk.

Beaumont helps the community in countless waysPrograms provided by Beaumont and its employeesBreast Care CentersChild immunization programsCenter for Human DevelopmentCommunity health improvement advocacyCovenant Community CareEmergency and trauma servicesFamily Medicine CenterGreen initiativesHealth Hero (childhood obesity)HospiceInpatient mental health servicesLaryngectomee SpeaksLegal Aid for ChildrenNeonatal Intensive Care UnitNoBLE, support for bullied children and familiesObstetrics/Gynecology ClinicOlder Adult Services DepartmentParenting ProgramParish NursingPediatric and Adult After-Hours ClinicsPhysician Referral ServiceProject Healthy SchoolsRehabilitation servicesSafety City U.S.A.Sharps disposalSpeakers BureauTar Wars (tobacco prevention education)

Community EducationAdvanced directives educationAffordable Care Act assistance

AARP Mature Safe Driving CourseAED classesBereavement supportBreast cancer awarenessBreastfeeding educationBabysitting classesCancer Resource CentersCardiac life supportChildbirth educationCooking classesCPR classesDiabetes educationDomestic violence awarenessEthnic/diversity educationFertility educationFitness/exercise classesGrandparents classesHeart disease: Failure & stroke classesInfant massageIntegrative MedicineLegal document preparationMedicare Part D educationMinority Cancer Prevention Nutrition/weight managementOrthopedic educationOsteoporosis educationParenting classesPrenatal preparationPre-surgical classesSafety/emergency educationSchool-based programsSenior education and outreachSmoking cessationTransplant educationWeight management

Health ScreeningsBlood pressureBreast and cervical cancerConcussion baseline screeningsDepressionSkin cancer screeningsStudent Heart Check programVascular screeningWomen’s heart assessment Community SupportAED donationsAmbulance servicesBlood drivesCommunity health educationEconomic developmentFlu shotsFood and clothing donationsJunior AchievementMedical missionsCommunity group sponsorshipsTransportation sponsorships Support GroupsBariatricBereavementBreathers ClubCancer-breast, ovarian, prostateCardiac rehab and wellnessCaregiversChildbirth and pregnancyCrohn’s Diabetes, adult and youthEating disordersFibromyalgiaFragile X syndrome

Head and neck cancerHeart and strokeInfertilityInterstitial cystitisLaryngectomee rehabilitationLung diseaseNICU parentsOstomy careParkinson’s diseasePelvic painPolycystic kidney diseasePostpartum adjustmentPulmonary hypertension SarciodosisSocial workStroke and traumatic brain injury caregivingStutteringTransplantTrigeminal neuralgiaVision

On the back cover: From left: Paul Propson, Executive Director of Covenant Community Care, U.S. Rep. John Conyers, David Wood, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Beaumont and Pastor Semmeal Thomas of City Covenant Church at the announcement of the establishment of the Brightmoor Health Outreach Collaborative.

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