Healthy Living Newsletter
Mercy Hospital Main Entrance is... Now Open
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| Expanded seating area, a cozy fire
place and soothing atmosphere is what awaits patients
and guests in the newly renovated Mercy Hospital Main
Entrance and Front Lobby. To see the exciting changes
first-hand, join Mercy Hospital for a “Sweet Heart”
of a Celebration and Open House, Wednesday, February
15, from 4 to 6 p.m. |
An open-air environment, a new welcoming station, pleasant
and inviting surroundings; that’s what patients and
guests can expect from Mercy Hospital’s new Front
Lobby and Main Entrance.
Beginning today, Monday, February 13, renovations to Mercy’s
main lobby are complete and the lobby is open.
“We have been looking forward to this addition to
our already expansive customer service programming,”
explains Peter Karadjoff, Mercy Hospital President and CEO.
“These plans have been underway for some time, and
are a continuation of our customer service initiatives that
include the 20-minute Emergency Room treatment guarantee.
“We are continually looking at the environment in
which we provide patient care,” says Karadjoff. “More
and more patients and their families are looking for outstanding
medical care in an atmosphere that promotes healing of the
body, mind and spirit. Our goal is to continue to meet those
needs through these renovations.”
In response to information obtained through local focus
groups, Mercy Hospital has also remodeled its third and
fourth floor patient care levels, offering carpeted hallways,
and enhanced access to private rooms.
“Our physicians and patients have remarked about
these exciting remodeling efforts and have responded positively
to these changes,” concludes Karadjoff. “We’re
committed to continue to do everything we can to meet the
needs of our patients and guests.”
Mercy Hospital Foundation Assists in South Side Renaissance
Mercy Hospital Foundation and Acheson Foundation are teaming
up to help in revitalizing the neighborhoods around the
Mercy Hospital campus.
Mercy Hospital Foundation has established a fund of $20,000
for down payment and home improvement assistance. As part
of the Revitalizing Port Huron Project, Acheson Foundation
has awarded Mercy a grant of $20,000 to bring the combined
total fund available to $40,000.
Down payment and home improvement grants of up to $7,500
are available to Mercy Hospital employees with a total combined
annual income below $69,800. Although currently only available
to Mercy employees, Mercy Hospital administration is piloting
the program and envisions offering its structure to other
businesses in its neighborhoods.
Mercy employees who wish to participate must plan to purchase
an owner-occupied home within an established neighborhood
around Mercy Hospital and must meet lender requirement.
A number of banks that participate with the Michigan State
Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) program are working
with Mercy to offer the home-ownership lending opportunities.
For Mercy employees who select Citizens First as their
bank for mortgage lending, additional matching money will
be available through a grant of $10,000 from the Citizens
First Foundation.
Citizens First Foundation is making these grants available
as a continuation of their involvement in partnering with
the community for the development of home ownership.
“We are excited about the opportunity to partner
with Mercy Hospital Foundation to provide affordable housing
options to Mercy employees; and work together for the betterment
of Port Huron’s south side,” comments Donna
Niester of the Acheson Foundation.
“We are grateful to the Acheson Foundation and the
Citizens First Foundation for agreeing to team up to offer
home ownership grants for the continued revitalization of
the neighborhoods around Mercy Hospital,” comments
Peter Karadjoff, Mercy Hospital President & CEO.
“We’ve got great employees who will make outstanding
neighbors. We’re excited about this project for both
our employees and for our community. Working with community
partners to provide outstanding programs and services is
simply a part of the Mercy Hospital Mission.”
Fund Raising Effort: A success for Peoples’ Clinic
Local physicians, residents and friends of the Peoples’
Clinic for Better Health provided overwhelming support for
its programs and services during a recently held directed
fund raising campaign.
The Mercy Hospital Foundation is pleased to report that
more than $23,000 was raised to benefit clinic patients.
“We are fortunate to have such a high commitment
to our work on behalf of the uninsured and underinsured
throughout the community,” comments Sondra Briese,
Manager of the Mercy Hospital Foundation.
Peoples’ Clinic for Better Health is the centerpiece
of Mercy Hospital’s Mission. It is a collaborative
project including Mercy Hospital and the St. Clair County
Medical Society. The clinic is also funded in part by the
United Way of St. Clair County.
The free medical services the clinic provides are available
to those in St. Clair County who lack the resources to pay
for their care. One-half of its patients are the working
poor, who lack benefits or who have insufficient medical
coverage.
Volunteers, including office staff, nurses, social workers
and physicians (members of the St. Clair County Medical
Society), staff the clinic which is open three days each
week, and is located in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission
on Port Huron’s south side.
“The success of this campaign is a testament to the
level of dedication our community has to provide care for
those in need,” concludes Briese. “The Mercy
Hospital Foundation wishes to extend its gratitude to everyone
who participated in this fund raising effort.”
To request a copy of the Peoples’ Clinic for Better
Health 2004-05 Annual Report, or to make a contribution,
please contact the Mercy Hospital Foundation at (810)
987-1047.
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