Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Henry Ford board members voted against the multi-billion-dollar deal Tuesday afternoon.
The Beaumont and Henry Ford health systems merger has been called off after "different perspectives" emerged about the $6.4-billion deal. Henry Ford board of trustees' decision Tuesday followed six months of due diligence discussions involving hundreds of Beaumont and Henry Ford team members, according to Beaumont. “We have benefited greatly from our merger discussions and have great respect for our colleagues at Henry Ford,” said Gene Michalski, president and CEO, Beaumont Health System. “However, we found through our discussions that we are not aligned on how to achieve our vision for a model health system due to differences in our structures and business models.” In a letter to employees, Henry Ford CEO Nancy Schlichting wrote the …
Henry Ford ends discussions with Beaumont.
Beaumont Health System and Henry Ford Health System have ended discussions of a proposed merger to combine their operations into a new health system. “We have benefitted greatly from our merger discussions and have great respect for our colleagues at Henry Ford,” says Gene Michalski, president and CEO, Beaumont Health System. “However, we found through our discussions that we are not aligned on how to achieve our vision for a model health system due to differences in our structures and business models.” Today’s announcement followed six months of due diligence discussions involving hundreds of Beaumont and Henry Ford team members. “We are very grateful to our board members, physicians, nurses, leaders and other professionals who worked …
The following information is gathered by the Departments of Public Safety of the Grosse Pointes. Arrests do not indicate conviction.
Grosse Pointe Shores police arrested a 53-year-old Birmingham man May 12 for drunken driving after he was spotted crossing the center line repeatedly. The man did not pass the field sobriety tests and had a 0.17 percent blood alcohol content. He was arrested in the 700 block of Lake Shore Road shortly after 1 a.m., according to a report. Grilling Lambchops Ends in Grease Fire Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety officers were called to a home in the 60 block of Hawthorne for a small indoor grill fire May 11. The responding officers found the resident had been cooking lambchops on the indoor grill when a grease fire ignited. The woman extinguished it but asked officers to check the cooktop to make sure it hadn't spread. They removed lava …
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American Red Cross of Southeastern Michigan shares ways local residents can support those affected by the disaster.
Dozens of people – including children – were killed when a massive tornado Monday afternoon ripped through the town of Moore, Okla., a suburb of Oklahoma City, according to the Associated Press. As search-and-rescue crews continue to dig through the rubble, many people are wondering what they can do to help those affected by the disaster. John Mozena, spokesperson for the American Red Cross of Southeastern Michigan, said the organization should know more later today about exactly how much help is needed. "We're still in the assessment phase of what's going on in Oklahoma with our disaster assessment professionals," he said. "You see the photos of the devastation and it's just horrific, and the people in the town have lost everything." …
Sean Gunnery is nearly finished with his field training in Grosse Pointe Shores. He started with the public safety department in April after retiring from Harper Woods in March.
The former Harper Woods Fire Chief recently joined the public safety department of Grosse Pointe Shores. Sean Gunnery, 47, of Richmond, retired from Harper Woods Fire Department in March after eight years as the chief. He worked for the department for 21 years, slowly working his way up to chief, he said. Several changes in the past few years changed Gunnery's job in Harper Woods significantly. Just about a year ago, the city laid off several firefighters in a department that was already dwindling. The city had wanted to switch to a public safety model rather than maintain separate police and fire departments. The union fought it and gained a court injunction to stop the transition. Gunnery completed the police academy in 2010 in …
A fundraiser to help pay for the funeral expenses for Sabrina Gianino is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday May 21, 2013, at Marge's Bar. Those who donate $25 will receive hotdogs, pop and beer.
In one week, Grosse Pointe Patch will have a brand new design and a whole new way to connect.
By Frank Johnson Hi, everyone! I have some exciting news to share about Patch – we’re getting a whole new look. It’s coming in next week and it’s going to make Chesterfield Patch easier to use, and a better place to connect and share. The best part? You’ll be able to see it all on your mobile phone! Here’s what you need to know: Our site is being rebuilt from the ground up. The news will look better and be easier to comment on. And, you’ll find more local voices to keep you in the loop with the latest know-how and opinion. We’re adding Boards to make it easier for you to connect with each other, debate an issue, or announce your garage sale, graduation, or find a lost pet. More to say? It will be easier to start your own blog, too. You’…
The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office will not be filing charges in a domestic case involving Grosse Pointe Shores Mayor Pro-Tem Dan Schulte.
After reviewing the case sent by Grosse Pointe Shores Department of Public Safety, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office will not be filing charges against Mayor Pro-Tem Dan Schulte, spokeswoman Maria Miller said Monday. Schulte was arrested by Grosse Pointe Shores police Thursday, May 16, 2013, in connection with a domestic situation. Details surrounding his arrest have not been released by Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety. The case was reviewed by prosecutors Friday, Miller said. "The warrant request was denied on Friday because there was insufficient evidence to proceed," Miller said Monday via email. Dan Schulte has been on the council since April 2009. He has served as the Mayor Pro-Tem since Novmeber 2011. He recently ran for the …
See a sampling of local job listings in town.
Looking for work in Grosse Pointe? Here's a sample of some local places that are hiring, according to sites, including CareerBuilder.com and Indeed.com. Find more job listings here.
Emily Kreger, a Wyandotte native, is always looking for her next big challenge. But, why? Sponsored by Post Grape-Nuts.
About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains. Emily Kreger, a Grosse Pointe Park resident and Wyandotte native, says she's never been good at doing just one thing. For instance, just to name a few, Kreger has trained with the U.S. National Rowing team, ran the Boston marathon, practiced medicine in South Africa, graduated from Yale University and notably, swam the last leg of the English Channel on a relay team to raise money for Lou Gehrig's Disease. Here, Kreger shares her zest and motivation for life, and her advice for approaching goals, no matter how …
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10:32 pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
I am glad they are not merging. Beaumont evolved from a great community hospital to a world-class health care facility. Henry Ford has great facilites and doctors also; but a merger of the two would prove too large and unweildy a governance structure in my opinion. more ›