(CBS Detroit) – Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health System, said the Detroit-based healthcare company is celebrating its 109th anniversary this year and preparing for growth with new projects. He talked about system news.
Riney spoke about the radical regional development the hospital system is planning, along with Tom Gores, the Detroit Pistons and Michigan State University. Approximately $3 billion will be invested in Detroit's new center region to provide more health care, medical research, and housing facilities. retail.
The development, dubbed “The Future of Health,” includes a major expansion of Henry Ford Hospital, including a 21-story hospital tower, 662 new mixed-income apartments, a new medical research center, and a parking deck. Masu.
During his 46-year career at Henry Ford Health, Riney was named one of the 100 Most Influential People in Modern Healthcare. Asked about this, Riney praised the leadership team and HFH's 33,000 employees for supporting healthcare providers.
“This is a thrilling time to lead this great organization as we transform what it means to provide health care to improve the health and wellness of our entire community,” he said.
He also discussed health care as a driver of economic development and the effects of population aging.
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This was followed by a roundtable discussion about Michigan and the presidential election with Susie Avery, former chair of the Michigan Republican Party, Ed Sarpolous, executive director of Target Insight, and Ron Johnson, former chair of the Michigan Democratic Party. Ta.
President Joe Biden visited Saginaw on Thursday and shared his thoughts on the prospects for continuing his job this November at a roundtable discussion.
They also weighed in on former President Donald Trump, who was visiting Michigan a few weeks ago. Recent polls show Trump leading Biden in Michigan, a key battleground state in the race for the White House.
They talked about the impact of President Trump's endorsement of Republican Sen. Mike Rogers in another election, leaving the seat vacated by Debbie Stabenow's decision not to seek re-election in 2024. It attracted national attention.
In recent months, there has been conversation about the current state of Michigan's Republican Party, which has seen turmoil at the top.
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(Carol Kane is a 13-time Emmy Award-winning senior producer and host of Michigan Matters)
