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CONTENTS

2 Message from the President

3 Grosfeld Gift Continued

4 Beaumont’s Sharing & Caring Program

5 Celebration for John and Marlene Boll

6 Stars Guitars

8 Jack Mayes – Planned Gift

9 Celebration for Florine and J. Peter Ministrelli

10 / 11 Henrietta and Alvin Weisberg Celebration

12 Beaumont Art of Healing

13 CMN Anniversary / Annual Fund

14 Five Patients – One Surgery

15 Dr. Kavitha Chinnaiyan and CT Angiography Study

16 Suzanne and Herbert Tyner Celebration

17 Harry Herkowitz, MD Tribute

18 Wilson Cancer Resource Center

19 News in Brief

20 Giving News

CHANGING THE FUTURE

James & Nancy Grosfeld

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NANCY AND JAMES GROSFELD KNEW THEY WANTED TO MAKE

A GIFT TO BEAUMONT THAT WOULD BRING ABOUT CHANGE.

“OVER THE YEARS, WE’VE HAD THE BENEFIT OF VERY GOOD

CARE AT BEAUMONT. WE WANTED TO HELP THE COMMUNITY,”

SAID NANCY.

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e wanted our gift to also make a meaningful impact on the future of research,” said James Grosfeld.

Established in December 2004, the Beaumont Cancer Genetics Program provides patients with a broad range of services, including genetic testing, family history evaluations, risk assessments, genetic education, and prevention and risk reduction strategies. It offers evaluation and counseling on a broad range of hereditary predisposition

syndromes, including those related to breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, leukemia, gastric cancer, melanoma, brain, spinal cord, retinal and myriad others.

Under the medical direction of renowned cancer geneticist Dana Zakalik, MD, medical director, Beaumont Cancer Genetics Program, Beaumont Health System, the cancer genetics program gives patients the information they need to ensure early detection, individualized treatment options and improved outcomes.

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A  NEWSLETTER  FOR  DONORS  AND  FRIENDS  OF  BEAUMONT  HEALTH  SYSTEM

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Dear FriendsOF BEAUMONT HEALTH SYSTEM,

It has been such a busy year and now winter is fast approaching.

I hope this issue of Healthy Giving finds you well and enjoying

preparations for the coming holiday season.

In the following pages, we have a story about the very generous gift

from Nancy and James Grosfeld that will establish the Nancy and James

Grosfeld Cancer Genetics Center. Because of their generosity, the

world-renowned geneticist Dana Zakalik, MD and her staff will be able

to evaluate even more high-risk patients as well as those who have been

diagnosed with cancer and wish to review treatment options. We are

very grateful to Nancy and Jim for their continued loyalty and support.

So far this year, we’ve had several fundraising events, physician

retirements and recognition events. The following pages will share

with you some of the highlights from these events.

Several celebrations were held and we have included photos and stories

in this issue. These events are special because it gives us an opportunity

to thank our donors who have invested so generously in Beaumont.

Although we are still in the planning stages for the next comprehensive

campaign, we are continuing to raise funds. Beaumont has many outstanding

programs and services that can benefit from your generosity.

On behalf of the Foundation and Beaumont Health System, I extend

my deepest gratitude for your continued support.

With warmest regards,

Margaret Cooney-Casey

President, Beaumont Foundation

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o support the lifesaving work being done by Dr. Zakalik and because of personal experience, Nancy and James Grosfeld chose to make their extraordinary gift to Beaumont Health

System to name the Nancy and James Grosfeld Cancer Genetics Center.

In 2009, Nancy had a routine mammogram that revealed a suspicious area. “I had a needle biopsy at Beaumont right away and it was malignant,” Nancy said. “In preparing to meet with Dr. Zakalik, I decided to do a family cancer tree.”

Nancy’s research revealed interesting links. “I have had breast cancer and there is a lot of cancer on both sides of my family. My mom is one of 13 children and nine of them have had cancer. There is also a lot of cancer on my father’s side. There were four kids in my father’s family and three died of cancer including my father. My family has been deeply touched by so many types of cancer,” Nancy said.

“I think it’s fascinating that Nancy and Jim took a scientific approach to their own family medical histories. With this very generous gift, genetic research results and treatments will be accessible to so many of our patients,” said Margaret Cooney-Casey, president, Beaumont Foundation.

Family history is known to be an important risk factor for the development of some cancers. Approximately one-third of patients with newly diagnosed breast cancer, for example, have a family history of the disease. It is estimated that 5 to 10 percent of all breast cancers are caused by a mutation in a breast cancer susceptibility gene.

“We are hoping that they will find a gene to identify many forms of cancer so cancer can be detected early.

We hope to see a greater survival rate for other people,” said Nancy.

“We are so grateful to the Grosfelds. Their generosity allows us to bring vital, high-risk genetic assessments to so many more patents. Their gift will lead to improved cancer interventions and help us with prevention. We will be able to expand our program and increase follow-up for individuals with cancer causing mutations — those who currently do not have access to the latest developments and research. It will help the patients who are particularly scared about their cancer risks, not only for themselves, but their families as well,” said Dr. Zakalik.

With this gift, Dr. Zakalik will be able to expand clinical and translational research opportunities by utilizing the significant amount of data amassed by the program since 2004, and collaborate with other Beaumont oncology specialists and the Beaumont BioBank to improve outcomes. Dr. Zakalik’s vision includes expanding the Beaumont Cancer Genetics Program services to the Grosse Pointe and West Bloomfield campuses.

Regarding the vision for the cancer genetics center, Jim said, “I would like to see them identify the genetic proclivities for cancer and other diseases. We want people to live longer and more productive lives. The future is today. As people become fearless about genetic testing, this area will grow. We hope our gift will inspire others to give as well.”

If you would like to make a gift to support Cancer Genetics, please call Julie Lichtenberg Stern at 248.551.5330 to discuss your gift today or give online at foundation.beaumont.edu.

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“ We are so grateful to the Grosfelds. Their

generosity allows us to bring vital, high-risk

genetic assessments to so many more

patents. Their gift will lead to improved cancer

interventions and help us with prevention.”

– Dana Zakalik, MD

Dana Zakalik, MD

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n collaboration with their own doctors and the Sharing and Caring team, patients are given valuable information that helps them better understand their care, therapeutic options and different types of procedures. Women receive a nearly 100-page binder with details

on breast anatomy and general information. “The binder includes the basics of what breast surgery is, such as lumpectomy vs a mastectomy; what radiation is and how it’s done; chemotherapy, what it is and its side effects; and then numerous resources for psychosocial support,” said Program Supervisor Lorelei DiGuglielmo.

The classes, meetings and other events offered are instructional and social at the same time, such as a field trip to the mall. Lorelei said, “We go to Nordstrom to do bra fittings because some women who have had mastectomies have different needs with bras. We’re seeing people there who are trained to work with

prosthetics. We go as a group because then it’s more fun, it’s like getting together with a bunch of girlfriends, and less clinical.” These experiences add to the strong sense of community that exists among these women.

Approximately 1,500 Sharing and Caring binders are sent out each year and between 300 to 400 women join the program. A number of women are also paired with other patients with a similar diagnosis and of a similar age who can serve as a mentor through phone calls, emails or one-on-one meetings.

“The program is amazing. It’s the best job in the world. You get to help someone through a really rough time and let them know they’re not alone. You give them the resources and the educational tools to be ready to handle their cancer diagnosis. Most people don’t get hugs at work. I do,” said Lorelei.

Funding for the support groups comes from a yearly educational symposium where physicians come in to speak about topics and treatments for breast cancer. This alone does not cover the cost of the program and additional donations are critically needed to support this program.

If you would like to help support Sharing and Caring, please visit foundation.beaumont.edu to donate online or call 248. 551.5330.

BEAUMONT BREAST CANCER PATIENTS FIND SUPPORT THROUGH SHARING AND CARING

“ The program is amazing. It’s the best job in

the world. You get to help someone through

a really rough time and let them know they’re

not alone…” – Lorelei DiGuglielmo

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WITH A GENEROUS GIFT FROM JOANNE AND DONALD PETERSON, BEAUMONT’S SHARING AND CARING

PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1999, BY DR. JOHN INGOLD. THE PROGRAM WORKS WITH CANCER PATIENTS

AT ROYAL OAK AND TROY AT ALL STAGES OF TREATMENT BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND EMOTIONAL

SUPPORT. CLASSES WILL BE STARTING SOON AT GROSSE POINTE.

Members of the Sharing & Caring Group

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CELEBRATION FOR JOHN AND MARLENE BOLL

or the past 100 years, the Neighborhood Club has provided recreational and social opportunities for generations of Grosse Pointers. The Boll gift has added another dimension to the children’s

programs, not only at the Neighborhood Club, but in Grosse Pointe as well.

“Four years ago, the Neighborhood Club Board issued requests for proposals from the three health systems in the area to determine who would make the best partner for the creation of a wellness center for all ages and all stages. Beaumont was chosen. Key to this was the creation of children’s services on the second floor, which would not have been possible if it were not for the generosity of the Boll family,” said Donna Hoban, senior vice president, physician-in-chief, Medical Services, Beaumont, Grosse Pointe.

The funding for the John A. and Marlene L. Boll Center for Human Development created a space where the renowned pediatric physical and occupational therapy and speech and language services can all be together.

It is unique to southeast Michigan to have all these services exist in the same location enabling families and their young patients to have the proximity of access, which is so important in the spectrum of care.

The Boll family gift is the result of past treatment of their grandson J.T. Mestdagh and given in appreciation for the outstanding care he received. Kristine Boll Mestdagh, J.T.’s mother and Beaumont trustee said “we are pleased to bring this level of care to the Grosse Pointes. The Beaumont Center was just the thing J.T. needed to overcome his challenges and for this we are very grateful.”

“ Key to this was the creation of children’s services

on the second floor, which would not have been

possible if it were not for the generosity of the

Boll family.” – Donna Hoban

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NEARLY 125 FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS

GATHERED THIS PAST MAY TO HONOR JOHN

AND MARLENE BOLL FOR THEIR SIGNIFICANT

LEADERSHIP GIFT TO THE CENTER FOR HUMAN

DEVELOPMENT AT THE GROSSE POINTE

NEIGHBORHOOD CLUB.

If you would like to make a gift to support the John A. and Marlene L. Boll Center for Human Development, please call 248.551.5330 or give online at foundation.beaumont.edu.

Donna Hoban, MD, Marlene & John Boll

The Boll family

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STARS GUITARSIT WAS A BITTERSWEET CELEBRATION AS MORE THAN 1,000 PEOPLE GATHERED AT THE DEARBORN

FORD COMMUNITY & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ON APRIL 20 FOR THE 2013 STARS GUITARS EVENT.

aving announced his plans to retire in 2013, the focus this year was on Charles Main, MD, former chief of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Beaumont Children’s Hospital and promoter

of Stars Guitars. Since 1992, the Stars Guitars auction has benefitted

the Charles A. Main, MD Pediatric Cancer Survivor Scholarship Fund at Beaumont Children’s Hospital. It was Dr. Main’s vision to create a fund that would help ensure the opportunity for a college education and a brighter future for his patients. The fund also provides treatment scholarships for patients who may not otherwise be able to afford long-term follow-up care.

After taking the stage, Dr. Main was surprised to see a long line of former and current scholarship recipients on stage in a very emotional display of appreciation. Each recipient presented Dr. Main with a rose, as well as a personal note, hug or handshake.

“It was overwhelming,” Dr. Main said. “There were people I hadn’t seen in years. I just saw this long line of smiling faces and roses,” he continued, “I had to remember to breathe.”

The event was co-chaired by health system trustees Debbie and Richard Astrein, trustee Sam Yamin, and Dr. Main and his wife, Rhonda. The evening featured a gourmet strolling dinner, live and silent auctions, and a dazzling performance by the Little River Band.

The auditorium was filled with energy and the audience stood and applauded as Dr. Charles Main began to speak. “When I first started working in pediatric hematology and oncology,” he said, “the cure rate for the most common

type of childhood cancer, acute lymphocytic leukemia, was only two percent…it is now 90 percent.”

Dr. Main explained that expensive treatments over long periods of time often exhaust a family’s financial resources, leaving little opportunity for the children to attend college. “The opportunity to give them a full life is the whole reason we do this,” he said.

This year’s event raised $190,000 to support the scholarship fund. Stars Guitars is not only a fundraiser, it raises awareness and sends a message of hope and courage.

Although Dr. Main has retired, the Charles A. Main, MD Pediatric Cancer Survivor Scholarship Fund remains an important part of Beaumont Children’s Hospital.

Rhonda Main said, “We’d like to continue some type of event to keep funding the scholarship program.”

If you would like to support the Charles A. Main, MD Pediatric Cancer Survivor Scholarship Fund at Beaumont Children’s Hospital, please visit foundation.beaumont.edu or call 248.551.5330.

“ When I first started working in pediatric

hematology and oncology, the cure rate for the

most common type of childhood cancer, acute

lymphocytic leukemia, was only two percent…

it is now 90 percent.”– Charles Main, MD

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Richard & Debbie Astrein

Rhonda & Dr. Charles Main

Former Patients of Dr. Main

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Stars Guitars 2013

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JACK MAYES

m enjoying getting the congratulatory phone calls,” Jack said. “Some are from people at other charities like yours. That’s one of the benefits of making gifts — people from places

I support take time to keep in touch.”With his sense of humor intact, Jack went on to explain

that he supported many charities in the community in many different ways.

“Yes, maybe as many as 20 organizations in all. Now Beaumont, for example, got a charitable gift annuity way back and that works out all right for me, being retired for so long. And I put something in my will for medical

research at Beaumont, too. I know they take good care of their patients and their doctors are smart about research. That’s why I gave,” Jack said.

Jack’s gifts were arranged under the guidance of the staff in Planned Giving at Beaumont.

“It was easy. I just called the Beaumont Foundation and the people there handled the gift annuity paperwork and gave me wording to pass on to my attorney for my will. You know, I’m the oldest member of the Beaumont Society and I can say the benefits are good, including home delivery of Dutch apple pie on my birthday,” Jack said.

Jack Mayes passed away peacefully at his Bloomfield Hills home on February 16, 2012. Jack had planned his own funeral service at St. Regis Church where they played his two favorite hymns, Amazing Grace and America the Beautiful. Jack will be forever remembered for his generous spirit and love of life. He will be missed by all who knew him.

AT THE AGE OF 90, JACK MAYES MADE A LEGACY GIFT TO BEAUMONT HEALTH SYSTEM.

YEARS LATER, MEMBERS OF THE BEAUMONT PLANNED GIVING TEAM VISITED JACK TO

WISH HIM A HAPPY 105TH BIRTHDAY.

If you would like more information about including Beaumont in your estate planning, please call 248.551.5330 to discuss your gift today.

“ It was easy. I just called the Beaumont

Foundation and the people there handled

the gift annuity paperwork and gave me

wording to pass on to my attorney for

my will.” – Jack Mayes

Jack Mayes

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CELEBRATION FOR FLORINE AND PETER MINISTRELLI

am so excited about this special occasion. More people should know the joy of giving,” said Florine Ministrelli.

More than 120 friends and family members were present to pay tribute to this most generous couple. When the center opened, it was the first in Michigan dedicated to the detection, prevention and treatment of heart disease in women.

“It is completely thrilling for me to drive up every day and see the Ministrelli Women’s Heart Center name on the building,” said Pamela Marcovitz, MD, medical director of

the Ministrelli Women’s Heart Center. “It’s a symbol of what we’re doing for women in the community and a testament to the generosity and vision of the Ministrellis.”

The center is a state-of-the-art facility with on-site diagnostic capabilities for heart disease in women, including stress tests, EKGs and echocardiograms. Exam rooms are comfortable and warm and the staff is committed to helping women get healthy and stay healthy in order to beat the odds of heart disease.

“Peter and Florine are extraordinary friends and we are immensely grateful that they have invested in Beaumont,” said Margaret Cooney-Casey, president, Beaumont Foundation.

Special guest Dan Carlson presented a tribute from the State of Michigan to Peter and Florine for their exceptional support of Beaumont Health System.

Ministrelli Cousins

Cynthia Vickery, Joann Ministrelli, Florine Ministrelli, Bobby Vickery

Simon Dixon, MD, Gene Michalski, Mark Shaevsky

If you would like to make a gift to support the Ministrelli Women’s Heart Center, please call Ryan Daly at 248.551.5330 to discuss your gift today or give online at foundation.beaumont.edu.

A CELEBRATION WAS HELD IN MID-OCTOBER TO HONOR THE PLACEMENT OF THE MINISTRELLI NAME ON

THE NORTH FACE OF BEAUMONT, ROYAL OAK. SUITE 100 WAS TRANSFORMED WITH BLACK AND RED DÉCOR

AND FILLED WITH LIGHTS, FLOWERS AND GOOD CHEER FOR THE GENEROSITY OF PETER AND FLORINE.

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“ It is completely thrilling for me to drive up

every day and see the Ministrelli Women’s

Heart Center name on the building.”

– Pamela Marcovitz, MD

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CELEBRATING THE GENEROSITY OF HENRIETTA AND ALVIN WEISBERGHIGH WINDS AND HEAVY RAIN DID NOT DIMINISH THE SPIRITS OF THE MANY FRIENDS AND FAMILY

MEMBERS WHO ATTENDED AN OUTDOOR CELEBRATION FOR HENRIETTA AND ALVIN WEISBERG.

he sky darkened and rain began to pour in a matter of seconds. Due to quick thinking and swift organization, the party was moved indoors to the South Tower and the joyous

occasion continued without interruption. About the transition from outside to inside, Henrietta

laughed and said, “This is a glorious night. No one will ever forget this evening.”

The end-of-summer event was held in the outdoor garden at the Royal Oak campus to honor the Weisbergs for their generous $1.5 million gift to establish the Henrietta & Alvin Weisberg Center for Acute Care of the Elderly. The 26-bed inpatient center will provide an exceptional healing environment for older patients. More than half of the patients admitted to Beaumont Health System are 65 years of age and older. The

Weisberg Center is designed to address the special needs of these patients to maximize recovery and return them to the lives they had before hospitalization.

“I speak for the patients on the unit when I say that your gift will make a big difference for us. Thanks to you, all of the nurses and aides on the unit will have special geriatric training,” said Michael Maddens, MD, chair of the Department of Medicine at Beaumont, Royal Oak and professor of medicine at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. Alvin’s life had been saved by Dr. Maddens and to show their gratitude, the Weisbergs made their gift so Dr. Maddens’ vision for an acute care of the elderly unit could become a reality.

“Henrietta and I are so blessed. This is a wonderful celebration for many reasons. Having our name linked with Beaumont makes us so proud. We would not be

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Henrietta & Alvin Weisberg, Margaret Cooney-Casey Shane Cerone, Henrietta & Alvin Weisberg, Michael Maddens, MD

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alive without the staff and doctors at Beaumont, Royal Oak,” Alvin said. “Dr. Maddens cares about our feelings as well as our bodies.”

Beaumont Health System Board of Directors Chair Stephen R. Howard said, “The Weisbergs are a tremendous family and their name will live on forever at Beaumont.”

The Weisberg Center will feature a dayroom that offers a home-like atmosphere encouraging family and patient interaction with activities that promote mental and physical function and socialization. Patients will have the option of eating in their own room or with others in the dayroom. There will also be a family conference room equipped with Skype to allow relatives and friends near and far to take part in conversations about the care of their loved ones.

Beaumont, Royal Oak is recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s 2013 – 14 list of “America’s Best Hospitals” for geriatric medicine. Beaumont’s Geriatric Medicine Division is actively researching the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, stroke, osteoporosis and other illnesses affecting the elderly.

“I am overwhelmed with the outpouring of love for what we did for humans who cannot take care of themselves,” said Henrietta. No one could have said it better. We are all grateful for their kindness and generous giving.

Matthew, Lori & Steven Weisberg

Nancy Epstein, Julie Schlafer, Steven Epstein

If you would like to help support Geriatric Medicine at Beaumont, please visit foundation.beaumont.edu to donate online or call 248. 551.5330.

Weisberg Friends and Family Henrietta & Alvin Weisberg

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THE ART OF HEALINGNO ONE REALLY THINKS ABOUT SEEING

FINE ART WHEN THEY VISIT A PATIENT OR

MAKE A TRIP TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM.

HOWEVER, IF YOU FIND YOURSELF AT

BEAUMONT HOSPITAL, ROYAL OAK, YOU

WILL SEE MUSEUM-QUALITY FINE ART WORKS.

or decades, Beaumont has been committed to creating a health care environment that promotes healing and wellness. In 1967, Myron Laban, MD first approached Beaumont administration about

installing works of art around the hospital to aid in the healing process, a very innovative concept at that time. By the mid ‘80s, research had definitive proof that postoperative patients improved more quickly when they had windows or paintings with peaceful landscapes to enjoy after their surgeries.

To promote this idea, in 1992, the Beaumont Foundation Board of Directors established the Beaumont Art Advisory Committee with Dr. Laban and his wife, Joyce, as its chairs. The mission of this committee was to place fine art in and around the hospital to contribute to the healing and well-being of patients, visitors and staff.

Five sites were initially chosen for the art installations at Beaumont. The very first piece purchased and placed on display was the “Michigan Garden” tapestry by Molly Fletcher, which is now located on the first floor of the South Tower. Today, the Art Advisory Committee is a dedicated group of community volunteers, physicians and employees with expertise in art, architecture and design.

“We’ve always looked first at Michigan artists,” said Joyce Laban, who has volunteered countless hours to the Art Committee for more than 20 years.

Today it is a widely accepted belief that cold, empty walls reinforce stress, pain, fear and loneliness that can negatively impact the patient’s progress as well as the

environment for physicians, staff and visitors. Fine art provides a distraction and is conducive to a therapeutic environment; warm landscapes and nature images can help heal the body as well as the soul.

Recognizing the importance of art in hospitals, Joyce said, “The physicians at Beaumont have been most generous. This is their home and where they work and they come forward to fund the art.”

The Art Advisory Committee attempts to identify artists and invite proposals for installations throughout the Beaumont, Royal Oak campus. In order to control the quality of art, the process includes first reviewing a photo of the piece. All art selected for the collection has been commissioned by the committee and underwritten by generous philanthropic gifts.

Now Beaumont’s fine art collection encompasses the entire campus and can be seen in virtually every public space. It provides a welcoming respite for patients and families as well as employees and physicians.

If you would like to make a gift to the Art Commission Fund, which allows the committee to continue to build and expand the Beaumont Art Collection, please contact the Foundation at 248.551.5330 or foundation.beaumont.edu.

Fine art provides a distraction and is conducive

to a therapeutic environment; warm landscapes

and nature images can help heal the body as

well as the soul.

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Their reasons for giving vary, but the predominant motivator is to make our health system a better place for our neighbors, friends, relatives and co-workers who depend on Beaumont for their

medical care. The 2013 campaign broke previous records for

participation and dollars raised. Beaumont employees generously contributed more than $604,000, and designated their donations to more than 115 funds that support programs encompassing all of Beaumont’s Centers of Excellence, OUWB School of Medicine, patient and employee assistance initiatives, employee and patient education and scholarships, and other community services.

The 2014 WE GIVE employee campaign launched on October 1, 2013. Volunteer ambassadors from every

department in the health system attended kick-off rallies in mid-September along with their department leaders to build excitement about the new campaign and each hospital’s local focus. Throughout October, the ambassadors and leaders personally asked each team member to participate.

Team members can choose to contribute through 2014 payroll deduction; one-time payroll deduction; by making a credit card gift at foundation.beaumont.edu or a one-time personal check made out to Beaumont Foundation.

Altogether, more than $2 million has been raised through Team Giving since 2010, and every single gift, regardless of size, is appreciated and is an investment in Beaumont.

2013 BEAUMONT TEAM GIVING CAMPAIGN SUMMARY BEAUMONT TEAM MEMBERS ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT

PATIENT PROGRAMS AND HEALTH SYSTEM NEEDS

EVERY YEAR THROUGH EMPLOYEE GIVING.

CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORKBEAUMONT CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL IS CELEBRATING ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY AS AN AFFILIATE OF CHILDREN’S

MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS (CMN), A PREMIER ALLIANCE OF 170 CHILDREN’S HOSPITALS THROUGHOUT

THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA.

he iconic red and yellow CMN Miracle Balloon has become a symbol of hope and healing for more than 100,000 children treated at Beaumont Children’s Hospital each year. In

the past 25 years, CMN has been responsible for raising more than $43 million for Beaumont Children’s Hospital, predominately through the sale of paper balloons at thousands of local retailers throughout southeast Michigan. These funds, raised mostly one dollar at a time, have helped position Beaumont Children’s Hospital as a national leader in the care of our youngest patients who suffer everything from broken bones to childhood cancers. Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals was founded in 1983, by Marie Osmond and John Schneider during their annual telethon with one founding principle, that 100 percent of the funds stay in their community to help local kids. At Beaumont Children’s Hospital, the funds raised are used to purchase lifesaving medical equipment, fund research, support impactful community programs and ensure that no child is ever turned away from care regardless of their ability to pay.

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FIVE WOMEN — ONE SURGERY

A FEW YEARS AGO, WHEN SUSAN E. COOPER DECIDED TO MAKE A VERY GENEROUS $5 MILLION GIFT

TO BEAUMONT, THE WOMEN’S UROLOGY CENTER WAS NOTHING MORE THAN A VISION.

usan heard a talk about women’s urologic issues given by Kenneth Peters, MD, Urology chief at Beaumont, Royal Oak and director of Beaumont’s Women’s Urology Center. She made the decision

to support the Women’s Urology Center because she believed in Dr. Peters and his efforts to offer options to women who had lost hope.

With Susan’s generosity, the center became a reality and was the first of its kind in the Midwest with leading-edge treatments, innovative options and the most advanced procedures for women’s urological conditions, such as incontinence, pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction.

Roughly 30 million women suffer from bladder dysfunction in the U.S. and one in seven women has chronic pelvic pain. Word about this unique center spread quickly, and now four years later, five women from five states, traveling a collective 5,742 miles, arrived on September 24 to undergo a one-hour, minimally invasive outpatient procedure called a pudendal neuromodulation to stop the pain and regain their lives.

“In the past year, we’ve had patients from 26 states and four countries come here for the treatment, but it’s unusual to have five patients from five states here at the same time,” said Dr. Peters.

These five women, Kathryn Lang, Kathy (Kat) Medina Nino, McKenna Fromm, Jon Rivers, and Elyse Hausner came from Nebraska, Wisconsin, Montana, California, and

New York respectively with symptoms of debilitating pelvic pain, urinary frequency and/or urgency. Most of them had tried every medical treatment available and were told by their physicians that they had to learn to live with the pain. They came to Dr. Peters hoping for a miracle.

“My hope is that I can make it an hour without having to use the restroom. My hope is that I can sit and have a conversation and not think about where the bathroom is for 5 minutes,” said Kathryn Lang of Bellevue, Nebraska.

Although not a cure, the procedure is successful about 85 percent of the time in achieving at least a 50 percent improvement in symptoms. Some women get an 80 to 90 percent improvement.

“We think that neuromodulation works by affecting central processing in the brain. The wrong signals are being sent through the nerves to the bladder and bowel, which leads to the underlying problem,” said Dr. Peters. “Many of these patients suffer for years and most feel better within 10 days.”

Dr. Peters has performed this procedure on about 200 patients, more than anyone else in the world. Returning on October 8th for a follow-up visit, all five women reported improvement in their symptoms.

“We are very grateful to Susan Cooper for her vision and philanthropic support of Beaumont through gifts such as the one that created the Women’s Urology Center. It has brought relief from considerable pain to so many women. They have their lives back thanks to Susan,” said Margaret Cooney-Casey, president, Beaumont Foundation.

If you would like to make a gift to support Urology Services, please call Bill Dow at 248.551.5330 to discuss your gift today or give online at foundation.beaumont.edu.

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“ Many of these patients suffer for years and

most feel better within 10 days.” – Dr. Peters

Kathryn Lang, Kathy (Kat) Medina Nino, Dr. Peters, McKenna Fromm, Jon Rivers, Elyse Hausner

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DR. KAVITHA CHINNAIYAN AND CT ANGIOGRAPHY STUDYFOR YEARS, KAVITHA CHINNAIYAN, MD, DIRECTOR OF ADVANCED

CARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING, HAS BEEN CONDUCTING LEADING-EDGE

RESEARCH IN CARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING TECHNIQUES AT BEAUMONT.

er groundbreaking findings have contributed to Beaumont’s world-renowned reputation for research and high quality patient care.

Thanks to the generosity of Florine and J. Peter Ministrelli, there has been a long history of cardiovascular imaging research at Beaumont. These opportunities led Dr. Chinnaiyan and her team to participate in the Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Consortium (ACIC), a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan collaborative project that began in 2007, and is led by Dr. Chinnaiyan. The purpose of the ACIC is to evaluate the use of coronary computed tomography angiography, or CCTA, and how it can be used to change outcomes for patients.

“We are considered leaders in research because of our community involvement with other hospitals and physicians,” Dr. Chinnaiyan said. “Blue Cross came to us to have a continuous quality improvement project for CCTA so we could establish a best practice for its use.”

CCTA is a non-invasive method of imaging that is used to evaluate patients suspected of having coronary artery disease. In 2011, it was one of the fastest growing applications of CT imaging in the United States because of the ability to detect and identify dangerous plaques quickly and easily. The simplicity and widespread use of this resource ultimately led to concerns about appropriate use and radiation exposure.

Recognizing the impact on patients and hospital resources, Dr. Chinnaiyan and her team began working to develop criteria for appropriate use of the test and, at the same time, guidelines for how the test is performed and the amount of radiation that is used.

“An appropriate use for the test,” Dr. Chinnaiyan explained, “would be for a patient presenting with symptoms of coronary artery disease and intermediate risk factors. An inappropriate use would be for a patient who is not showing any symptoms of coronary artery disease and has no risk factors.”

Dr. Chinnaiyan and her team confirmed that the greatest impact was in the prevention of unnecessary radiation exposure for a wide range of patients. Through research and education within the medical community about appropriate use and imaging technique, Dr. Chinnaiyan reported a 60 percent reduction in inappropriate use of the test.

Philanthropy has continued to be a critical component to the success of many research programs like this one at Beaumont. The financial support from community members and leaders allows our physicians to conduct important studies which lead to new findings and, ultimately, better outcomes for patients. This type of collaborative research underscores the fact that philanthropy doesn’t just benefit patients at Beaumont, but has positive repercussions in health care practices throughout the world.

“The gifts from the Ministrellis have made so much of the cardiovascular research at Beaumont possible. We are grateful for their continued loyalty and support,” said Margaret Cooney-Casey, president, Beaumont Foundation.

“ We are changing the practice of CCTA, both

the application of it and the process. We are

focused on who is getting it, how they are

getting it, and what the impact is on their

outcome.” – Kavitha Chinnaiyan, MD

If you would like to help support leading-edge research in cardiovascular imaging techniques at Beaumont, please visit foundation.beaumont.edu to donate online or call 248. 551.5330.

Kavitha Chinnaiyan, MD

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Herbert Tyner

The Tyner Family

FAMILY AND FRIENDS CELEBRATE OPENING OF THE SUZANNE & HERBERT TYNER CENTER FOR CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS

ecorated in black and silver, the center’s observation and classroom areas were filled to capacity with well-wishers eager to recognize and honor the Tyner family and

their exceptional commitment to helping the thousands of cardiovascular patients Beaumont serves each year.

The center already has been the site of numerous highly complex surgeries, including one or two “miracles,” as Beaumont Health System President Gene Michalski said. He described the Tyners’ support as “an investment in the community. That’s something to be proud of. I would call it a lifetime achievement.”

Dr. Marc Sakwa, chief of Cardiovascular Surgery at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak and system physician leader of Beaumont Health System’s Heart and Vascular Center of Excellence, called it “one of the premier

operating suites in the world serving extremely high-risk patients who could not get care without this room. We can now treat these patients and give them better quality of life and better outcomes.”

The entire Tyner family was deeply involved in the planning of the gift, including daughters Karen Rouff and the Honorable Deborah Tyner, who said, “We’re all very proud and thankful to be able to give back to the community in such a meaningful way.”

Rouff added, “It fills us with such great joy to be part of such a wonderful, lifesaving facility.”

For Mrs. Tyner, the experience has been one “we will never, ever forget.” It was a sentiment echoed by her husband, who said, “I’ve enjoyed what we’ve done for all the people who have used the center so far and all of the thousands who will use it in the future. It’s saving lives. I don’t know what better reward you can get for your efforts.”

ON OCTOBER 22, FRIENDS AND FAMILY GATHERED IN THE SUZANNE & HERBERT TYNER CENTER FOR

CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS TO CELEBRATE THE OPENING OF THE STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY

AND THE GENEROUS FAMILY WHO MADE IT POSSIBLE.

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If you would like to make a gift to support the Heart and Vascular Services at Beaumont Health System, please call Ryan Daly at 248.551.5318 to discuss your gift today or give online at foundation.beaumont.edu.

“ It fills us with such great joy to be part of such

a wonderful, lifesaving facility.” – Karen Rouff

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REMEMBERING DR. HARRY HERKOWITZ

s Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Dr. Herkowitz applied his talents and drive to making the program a national leader. Under his direction, Orthopaedic

Surgery at Beaumont, Royal Oak has been ranked 13 times among the top 50 programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and was Michigan’s top-ranked program for orthopaedic care in 2012 – 2013.

Dr. Herkowitz’s dedication to creating the best patient experience possible led to the creation of The Madeline & Sidney Forbes Family Orthopaedics Center at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak as a new standard of exceptional orthopaedic care.

Dr. Herkowitz specialized in the surgical management of spinal disorders, including spinal stenosis, herniated discs, deformity and trauma to the neck and back. Throughout his career, he committed himself to extensive research efforts such as regenerative solutions to aging discs and improving spinal implants. His landmark 1991 study on the treatment of degenerative spondylolisthesis, a spinal condition in which one vertebra slips forward over the vertebra below, continues to influence researchers today and established Beaumont as an important institution for the development of definitive treatments for the condition.

From 1987 to 2008, Dr. Herkowitz led Beaumont’s spine surgery fellowship program, a post that underscored his ongoing support of education. “His legacy will be in his academic and teaching role,” says Jeffrey Fischgrund, MD, Beaumont orthopaedic surgeon and interim system chair for the Beaumont Health System Orthopaedic Center of Excellence. “He started one of the first accredited training programs for spine surgeons, and two generations of spine surgeons are carrying forward his legacy. If you made a tree of spine surgery, all the branches lead to Harry Herkowitz.”

Dr. Herkowitz first came to Beaumont in 1975, for his orthopaedic residency. In 2011, he was honored by Beaumont with the Outstanding Academic Excellence Award. He also was named among the 100 Best Spine Surgeons in America and recognized by Best Doctors in America.

“He had the great goal of ensuring the highest-quality patient care while being committed to the education of residents and encouraging research,” said Jerome Wiater, MD, vice chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Beaumont, Royal Oak. “He was everyone’s mentor and a friend to residents through his career. He also loved being a father and was proud of his family, and he extended that warmth to all of his colleagues. He encouraged all of us to be the best we can.”

Dr. Harry Herkowitz

The Harry Herkowitz, MD Endowed Chair in Orthopaedics is being established to carry on Dr. Herkowitz’s legacy of research and education. If you would like to make a gift to honor Dr. Herkowitz, please visit foundation.beaumont.edu/herkowitz or call 248.551.5330.

HIS WAS A NAME AND FACE WELL KNOWN TO MANY MEMBERS OF

BEAUMONT’S PHILANTHROPIC FAMILY. WHEN DR. HARRY HERKOWITZ

PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 7, THE WORLD LOST ONE OF ITS FINEST

SPINAL SURGEONS AND BEAUMONT LOST A LEADER, INNOVATOR,

COLLEAGUE AND FRIEND.

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Dr. Herkowitz specialized in the surgical

management of spinal disorders, including

spinal stenosis, herniated discs, deformity

and trauma to the neck and back.

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WILSON CANCER RESOURCE CENTER OFFERS KNOWLEDGE AND COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT

ith three oncology nurse navigators, a dietician, and licensed social worker on staff, the Wilson Cancer Resource Center provides specialized help to all

those diagnosed with cancer, including those currently undergoing treatment and others who are post-treatment.

“I think when they walk in and they are greeted, the patients quickly determine we have the knowledge and capability of helping to make sense of what can be very confusing when you have a cancer diagnosis,” said oncology nurse navigator Kathy Warzybok, RN. “They can trust that the information we give them here is good and valid without having to go on the internet and read things they (may not) understand.”

Social worker Laurel Martinez meets with each patient and helps determine quality of life changes that may have

arisen with a diagnosis of cancer. For those patients with significant stress, Laurel provides professional counseling.

Other programs include cosmetic services to any patient going through chemotherapy or radiation treatment. Staff members also teach women how to wear wigs or turbans and provide donated hair pieces free of charge to women in need.

Registered dietician Betty Boscarino offers classes and information on how to maintain weight, keep up with nutrition, and deal with loss of appetite. Boscarino works with patients to educate and suggest options for diet and exercise.

When patients are referred to the Wilson Cancer Resource Center, they will find a strong team of professionals who are ready to assist and educate every patient seeking guidance and a helping hand.

“It’s highly unusual for a complimentary service line to be available to patients,” said Kathy. “Beaumont really wants to support their cancer patients and their families. That’s the bottom line.”

Registered dietician Betty Boscarino offers

classes and information on how to maintain

weight, keep up with nutrition, and deal with

loss of appetite.

WTHE WILSON CANCER RESOURCE CENTER (WCRC) AT BEAUMONT, TROY OFFERS CANCER PATIENTS

AND THEIR FAMILIES A PLACE FOR INFORMATION AND ANSWERS.

If you would like to help support The Wilson Cancer Resource Center, please visit foundation.beaumont.edu to donate online or call 248 551.5330.

The Wilson Cancer Resource Center

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Through the 96.3 WDVD Cares for Kids Radiothon, the programming and promotion team raised more than $150,000 for Children’s Miracle Network. The 12-hour broadcast on April 26 brought in funds used to help provide lifesaving equipment, community programs and special pediatric services for thousands of children at Beaumont.

The Annual Milton & Dawn Gilman Leukemia & Lymphoma Symposium was held on May 8, at the Beaumont, Royal Oak Administration Building Auditorium. Guest speaker Daniel R. Couriel, MD of the University of Michigan spoke on “Advances in Blood and Marrow Transplantation.”

Located at the Bloomfield Hills Country Club, the 18th Annual Drive to Beat Breast Cancer — The John Ingold Invitational was held on June 10th. Proceeds benefitted the Marilyn & Walter Wolpin Comprehensive Breast Care Center in Royal Oak and the Beaumont Comprehensive Breast Care Centers at Troy and Grosse Pointe.

The Vattikuti Invitational brought friends, coworkers and families out to the Oakland Hills Country Club on June 17th. The outing is an annual joint effort between the Beaumont Vattikuti Digital Breast Diagnostic Center and the Henry Ford Vattikuti Urology Institute to raise funds to support both centers.

Held at the Country Club of Detroit, the Beaumont Grosse Pointe Golf Classic was held on June 24 to benefit the Comprehensive Breast Care Center at Grosse Pointe. The new center will bring centralized services to patients in a relaxed and homelike setting while focusing on rapid turnaround for test results and a wide variety of treatment options.

This year celebrated the 17th annual A Round for Life Golf and Tennis Event, benefiting the Wilson Cancer Resource Center at Beaumont, Troy. Held at Pine Lake Country Club on July 15, the event supports medication assistance programs, financial resource information, nutritional counseling, patient education classes, and numerous other services.

The 15th annual Rite Aid Miracle Classic was held on July 24th at Devil’s Ridge Golf Club in Oxford. This event supported Children’s Miracle Network at Beaumont’s Children’s Hospital.

ConQuest, an event established to “conquer” Crohn’s and colitis, was a success with more than 500 in attendance on September 28th at the Berman Center for the Performing Arts at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield. More than $100,000 was raised. Michigan’s own Lily Tomlin gave a great performance, which she extended because she enjoyed her hometown audience so much.

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