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Dear Dr. West:It has come to my attention that you are a very special doctor, who cares so much for your patients that you routinely treat indigent patients at no charge, both on your own and through the Physicians Who Care program with Providence Hospital. What especially touched my heart, however, was the surgery you performed on a young man with burns to his foot that occurred when he was five years old. Through your persistence in arranging for the surgery and your skills as a surgeon, you made possible for that young man an improved quality of life that he would otherwise been able to achieve.
I am very proud that a doctor of your caliber has chosen to practice in the City of Southfield. We are very fortunate to have you here. Thank you for your wonderful example of love and service to others!
Sincerely,
Brenda L. Lawrence
Mayor
Congratulations Dr. West on your award from Providence Hospital as one of the top 2009 podiatric surgical residency educators. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to our program.Dr. Channa Williams and Dr. Dan Pero
Dear Drs. Mozen and West:
The numbers tell the story. In 2003, when the Physicians Who Care program was in its infancy, 96 physicians signed on to provide specialty care for the working poor and uninsured. Just four years later, this number has more than quadrupled. Today more than 450 St. John Health Physicians are part of this dynamic group.At the same time our physician numbers have increased, so have the needs of our communities. In 2003, Physicians Who Care touched the lives of about 30 patients. In fiscal year 2007, that number grew to nearly 1300.
And yet when all is said and done, the most important number here is “one”, and that one is you. Because that is all it takes to make the difference in the lives of people who have lost all hope for a healthy future. It is the power of one person to deliver the highest quality patient care experience every day, everywhere, for everyone. It is the power of one physician with generosity of spirit for those most in need and it is the power of one physician to give generosity of his/her time and talent with great reverence for the dignity and diversity of life.
What difference can one physician make? As part of the Physicians Who Care, your participation this year has meant that a young man with cataracts has had his sight restored, got his diabetes under control, and is now enrolled in Medicaid. For another man, an immigrant from Western Africa, the Physicians Who Care program helped him to get a much-needed hip replacement. Not only did this patient get expert medical care, his PWC doctor also happened to speak fluent French, the mother tongue of the patient. It is stories like these that so vividly demonstrate the importance of Physicians Who Care.
On behalf of our Board Members and all the patient’s whose lives you have touched, it is an honor and privilege to express my deepest gratitude for your service in this vital program. Thank you for helping to make St. John Health a mainstay of compassionate care and advocacy for all who need health care. We couldn’t do this work without you.
Wishing you continued success in all that you do.
Sincerely,
Elliot Joseph
President and Chief Executive Officer St. John Health Detroit, MI
Dear Foot Healthcare Associates Doctors and Staff:
Thank you for your pledge to the campaign for St. John Providence Park Hospital. Such generous charitable support is helping provide important resources to plan and build this new hospital for the Novi area community. I look forward to continuing to work together o help make the physician's campaign a success.
You will be pleased to know that construction is right on schedule for the July 2008 opening. The six floors of steel are fully erected and the exterior is in the process of being enclosed, which will enable interior work to continue trough the winter. The building is rapidly taking shape, giving us a glimpse of how spectacular the new hospital will be.
Again, thank you for this support and for all your efforts on behalf of establishing St. John Providence Park Hospital.
Sincerely
Ida L. Warshay
Senior Development Officer Providence Health Foundation
Dear Foot Healthcare Associates Doctors and Staff:
The article in the June 25, 2002 "Oakland Press" about the surgery you performed on Huzefa Kapuswala of India touched my heart and I am sure the hearts of everyone who read about the wonderful gift you and Dr. Ariswala gave to that young boy.
I was proud that a physician with offices in the City of Southfield had reached out with such loving concern to a child in need of very special surgery to save his foot from amputation. You made it possible for Huzefa an improved quality of life that he would otherwise been unable to achieve.
Thank you for your example of love and service to others!
Sincerely,
Brenda L. Lawrence
Mayor
Dear Foot Healthcare Associates Doctors and Staff:
On behalf of the St. John Health Foundation Board of Trustees, I want to commend you for your inclusion in the 2004 Hour Detroit magazine “Top Docs” listing. It is truly an honor to have been identified by your colleagues as one of the best. Congratulations on the professional recognition that you have achieved. Patients select hospitals and health care systems based on their physician affiliation and his/her recommendation. We are poud to have you as a member of the medical staff at Providence and are appreciative of the top quality care that you provide. We thank you for your loyalty and commitment to our mission.
Mary Stahl
Vice President,
Stewardship and Donor Relations
Dear Foot Healthcare Associates Doctors and Staff:
The Sisters of Mercy Regional Community of Detroit would like to thank you again for helping to make their July 2003 10th annual Side-By-Side Golf Outing a great success. Because of your support, over $101,000 was raised to benefit Our Lady of Guadalupe Middle School for Girls in southwest Detroit. These proceeds will be used to underwrite a portion of the school’s annual instructional expenses including teachers’ salaries, books and teaching materials. Planning has begun for the 11th Annual Side-By-Side Golf Outing which will be held on Monday, July 19, 2004 at Bay Point Golf Club in West Bloomfield. It will once again benefit Out Lady of Guadalupe Middle School. We sincerely hope that you will once again support this event. Thank you for your consideration of this request for support of the 2004 Side-by-Side Golf Outing. If you have any questions, please call.
Patricia A. Suggs
Development Coordinator
Dear Foot Healthcare Associates Doctors and Staff:
I want to take this moment to thank both of you for assisting us at the finish line of the Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon. It is good that we can count on you two podiatrists to help the runners who have completed running 26.2 miles. Taking care of their sore and, sometimes, bloody feet insure that they get the medical treatment they need. I thank both of you for taking time out, particularly on a Sunday in helping make our marathon a success. I look forward to working with both of you on next year’s race. Again, thanks for the help on this year’s race. Until I speak with you, take care, enjoy the moment, and the coming holiday season.
Dewey J. Ames
Project Manager
Dear Foot Healthcare Associates Doctors and Staff:
Please accept this certificate as an expression of appreciation for volunteering time and effort teaching our family practice residents at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center Family Practice Residency Program. We wish to recognize your contribution as a community preceptor who has given at least 75 hours of time teaching our family practice residents in your specialty areas of medicine on a voluntary basis. Thank you very much. We look forward to your continuing participation in the education of our residents.
Tsveti Markova, MD
Residency Director and Assistant Professor
Wayne State University
Department of Family Medicine
Dear Foot Healthcare Associates Doctors and Staff:
I wanted to take a moment to thank the both of you for assisting us at this year’s marathon. Your presence and skills helped those runners who needed your assistance after running 26.2 miles. Your talents as podiatrists help make our marathon a success. As part of the medical services provided to the race, I thank you for being part of this event. Enclosed you will find two issues of the Detroit Free Press; the Marathon Special Section and the Thank you ad both showing that Michigan Podiatrists are part of a successful event. Also, I enclosed two finisher’s medals in appreciation for the service that both of you give to our marathon. I look forward to working with the both of you on next year’s marathon. Until then, enjoy the coming holidays.
Respectfully,
Dewey Ames
Finish Line Operations Manager
Dear Foot Healthcare Associates Doctors and Staff:
On behalf of the “Polish-American’s for Poland,” the St. Nicholas sticker project organized in Warsaw, Poland by Mr. Robert Strybel, and the American Polish Assistance Association in Eastpointe, Michigan, I would like to thank you for your most generous donation for the orphans and less fortunate children of Poland. In the middle of January, after our holiday parcels have been sent and received, we will send you a report of what has been achieved by this year’s project. This will include packages sent to the Polish communities in Belarus, Ukraine and Lithuania. May God bless you and those close to your heart during this Holiday Season and into the New Year of 2003.
Dr. Mozen and Staff,
Thank you all for your extra gentle touch. It really helped me through my surgery and healing process. Thanks again. Words can't express how much your kindness meant. Thanks so much!
Loretta