The Community Foundation of Greater Flint (CFGF) announced the hiring of Jaclyn Ermoyan as communications officer. Ermoyan comes to the organization with over five years of public relations and communications experience.
Ermoyan most recently served at Rock Ventures in Detroit where she served as public relations associate. Her work there included media relations, producing the WJR Opportunity Detroit radio show, and creating team processes for over 20 clients. She continues to serve as Student Outreach Coordinator for the Gray Panthers of Metro Detroit where she created and manages a website and assists with planning and hosting monthly social justice meetings.
“Our team is constantly growing,” said Isaiah Oliver, president and CEO. “Culture is incredibly important to us. I am confident Jaclyn will be able to help us tell our story and reach new audiences.”
McLaren Flint has named Ruth Kechnie, MSA, BSN, NE-BC, as its vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer. Kechnie brings more than 25 years of experience to her new role, beginning first as a clinical nurse before earning leadership positions with increasing responsibility. She will provide administrative leadership and support to McLaren Flint nursing staff in driving quality outcomes, maintaining a safe care environment, and creating a positive and collaborative patient-focused atmosphere.
“McLaren Flint is a recognized leader in the community, one providing exceptional health care with quality outcomes,” Kechnie said. “It is an honor to join a team that has this level of commitment to our patients. I look forward to working with hospital and nursing leadership and the dedicated caregivers serving at the bedside.”
Communities First, Inc. was selected for the Building Healthy Places Network (BHPN) 2022 Community Innovations for Racial Equity (CIRE) Initiative peer learning cohort.
“As a Black-founded and led organization, CFI has built all programming with a strong racial equity and social justice framework,” said Essence Wilson, Communities First co-founder and chief strategy officer. “These principles are foundational to our community development work in Flint.”
Communities First was 1 of 10 BIPOC-led nonprofit organizations to be selected for this national program. Funded by The Kresge Foundation and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, each organization will be awarded $40,000 to support staff or a consultant to lead healthcare engagement, $60,000 of in-kind technical support provided by BHPN, and facilitated connections to a national network of peer support.
For Communities First, this learning cohort will support expansions at the Community Enrichment Center (CEC) in north Flint. The facility will include on-site resources and programming that respond to various social determinants of health, which at their core are associated with racial inequalities, and respond to the community’s need for healthcare.
The McLaren Flint Foundation was awarded a $30,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Flint to support community stroke screenings. The Community Foundation’s support is made possible through its Compassionate Living Fund, Arthur L. Tuuri Health Fund, and Healthy Youth/Healthy Seniors Fund. The grant assures the screenings will continue to be offered at no cost to Genesee County residents.
It’s a goal five years in the making for McLaren Flint’s neurosciences stroke coordinator Ashley Yotkois, BSN, RN. McLaren Flint’s stroke center has partnered with other health care providers and the Genesee County Free Medical Clinic to form the Flint Stroke Coalition, which offers the free monthly stroke screenings to the community.
“The stroke screenings not only screen for stroke but help people to identify health concerns that could cause other comorbidities,” said Yotkois. “They also provide the opportunity for participants to ask questions about how they can achieve a healthier lifestyle. This effort is so important to me and that’s why I kept pursuing it. I can’t thank everyone enough for their support. I know these screenings will make a difference in the health of the community and have the potential to save lives.”
Mott Children’s Health Center (MCHC), Children’s Hospital of Michigan and Tenet Healthcare announced an expansion of their collaboration with the launch of a pediatric ear, nose, and throat clinic within the MCHC in Flint to serve the children of Genesee County. MCHC provides medical, dental, behavioral health and rehabilitation services to eligible children in Genesee County. Children’s Hospital of Michigan provides pediatric medicine, surgery, research, and training through a variety of locations throughout Michigan. This collaboration brings pediatric ENT services to the MCHC campus.
“We are excited to expand the services we provide as a pediatric center of excellence in Genesee County with the addition of our new ENT clinic,” said MCHC President and CEO Todd Wiseley. “Children’s Hospital of Michigan and Tenet Healthcare are pleased to collaborate with Mott Children’s Health Center in expanding care for the children of Flint and Genesee County through our new ENT clinic,” said Kathy Donovan.
Ascension Genesys Foundation announced Theoria Medical returns as the presenting sponsor of the 29th Annual Ascension Genesys Foundation Charity Golf Classic on June 13 at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club in Grand Blanc.
“I have been involved with Ascension for all of my medical career, starting with my role as a research volunteer as a college student, to my roles as a resident at Ascension St. John Hospital and then as a hospitalist at Ascension Genesys Hospital,” said Theoria Medical CEO Dr. Justin Di Rezze, MD. “Theoria Medical is proud to be returning as presenting sponsor for this year’s charity golf classic as it is a great opportunity to give back to an organization and community that has given me so much.”
Registration is open to golf in the charity classic. The one-day fundraising event includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, course contests and raffles, lunch, refreshments on the course, prizes for top division foursomes, complimentary gifts, take-out dinner and awards.
“Support of the Ascension Genesys Foundation makes a profound difference in the delivery of healthcare in our community,” said Ascension Genesys Regional President and CEO Christopher Palazzolo. “Since 1993, the Ascension Genesys Foundation Charity Golf Classic has raised more than $2.4 million in support of providing the most advanced healthcare equipment, services and community benefit programs to the communities we are privileged to serve. This year, event proceeds will support clinical medical education.”
There are still openings to participate and golf at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club. To register or for more information, call (989) 284-3773 or go to genesys health foundation.org.