McLaren Health Care, the three-state, 14-hospital health care system and health plan, has appointed Justin F. Klamerus, M.D., M.M.M., as executive vice president and chief medical officer (CMO). Dr. Klamerus was previously president of Karmanos Cancer Hospital & Network, a subsidiary of McLaren Health Care, since January 2017.
As CMO, Dr. Klamerus will recommend, develop and supervise the implementation of medical care aimed toward improving patients’ clinical outcomes while establishing a single standard of care across the McLaren system. His immediate objectives include continuing to build on McLaren’s established success of service excellence, clinical quality and health equity, solidifying the system as the health care provider of choice in the communities it serves.
An oncologist by training, he assumes the position previously held by Dr. Michael McKenna, McLaren’s first CMO, who passed away in May. News release
Stephanie Duggan, MD, FACEP, FAAPL, CPE, has been named regional president and chief executive officer for Ascension Michigan, leading health ministries in Mid and Northern Michigan including Ascension Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc. Dr. Duggan has been serving as president and CEO of Ascension Michigan’s three northernmost hospitals since August 2018 when she returned to her home state of Michigan following the announcement of Ascension’s $50 million investment to grow the health ministry. She will assume leadership of Ascension Genesys on Aug. 7, with the retirement of Christopher Palazzolo, who served as president and CEO of the Grand Blanc hospital for 18 years. Palazzolo’s healthcare career spanned more than 40 years of dedicated service.
Samantha Jacques, PhD, has been awarded the 2022 John D. Hughes Iconoclast Award from the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. Jacques is the vice president of clinical engineering at McLaren Health Care in Grand Blanc. The award recognizes an “individual who pushes the boundaries of the healthcare technology management professional and demonstrates individual excellence, achievement, and leadership,” according to a news release. The award is co-sponsored by health technology service provider TRIMEDX and the AAMI Foundation.
Two Grand Blanc cardiology practices officially came together on July 1 to become Ascension Medical Group (AMG) Genesys Heart Center, creating a highly experienced team of heart specialists in Genesee and neighboring counties. The two medical practices, Regional Cardiology Associates (RCA) and AMG Genesys Heart Institute, will combine 10 physicians and 10 advanced practice providers. They are supported by experienced clinical and office staff who are focused on developing personalized care plans based on an individual’s unique health needs. The 10,000 square-foot AMG Genesys Heart Center provides onsite services including echocardiography, electrocardiography, Holter and event monitoring, nuclear cardiology, peripheral vascular testing, stress echo and treadmill stress testing, and diet and nutrition education to help individuals learn how to prevent disease through healthy lifestyle choices.
Genesee Health System (GHS) has awarded a total of $382,487 to 13 community organizations providing services and programs that address as least one of the Mental Health Millage Focus Areas.
“When we asked the community for millage dollars to support mental health in our community, one of our promises was to give back and support the efforts of community grassroots efforts to reach populations we don’t currently serve, or who don’t normally seek out our services,” said GHS CEO Danis Russell. “We requested mini grant submissions from the community to not only support their efforts, but to help those in the community who need it most and may fall through the cracks in traditional services.”
The mini-grant recipients will collectively serve over 2,500 Genesee County residents in one of seven focus areas of the Mental Health Millage that include: Law Enforcement/First Responders Crisis Intervention Training; Law Enforcement & Mental Health Co-responses and Jail Diversion; Court/Corrections Mental Health Supports and Services; Suicide and Crisis Prevention; (Schools) Prevention and Crisis De-escalation; Crisis Center/Crisis Stabilization; Health and Wellness for Vulnerable Populations
Review the full list of GHS Mini Grant Recipients.
Bishop International Airport will receive $3.5 million in federal funding to replace the existing terminal roof, which has reached the end of its useful life and will be replaced with energy efficient materials, including improved insulation. The new roof will decrease heating and cooling needs and in turn, reduce energy consumption. Over 300,000 passengers use Bishop annually.
The funding is part of the awarded $63 million through U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the awards on July 11. The funds will be appropriated by the Michigan Legislature at a future date and will go through the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Michigan Aeronautics Commission (MAC).