Henry Ford Hospital celebrates 100th anniversary with exhibit at Detroit Historical Museum (video) – CBS Detroit

By Edward Cardenas

DETROIT (CBS Detroit) – Henry Ford Hospital was born 100 years ago and over the years, has improved the well-being of Detroit and the region in several ways.

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The hospital, which was founded by Henry Ford, has been a pioneer in life-saving medical procedures, creating a diverse workforce and investing in the city and region as Michigan’s sixth largest employer.

The Henry Ford Hospital Century of Service is featured in a new exhibit, “Henry Ford Health System: 100 Years Measured in Life,” at the Detroit Historical Museum.

“We have never wavered in our commitment to the city, we have continued to grow dramatically over the years and innovation, which was the hallmark of Henry Ford himself, continues to be in our DNA. today, ”said Nancy Schlichting, CEO of Henry Ford Health. System.

The exhibit in the museum’s Community Gallery tells the story of the hospital in 100 stories ranging from Henry Ford taking control of the 48-bed Detroit General Hospital project – now the Henry Ford Hospital – the latest innovations in healthcare which include modern patient gowns that do not open at the back.

The Henry Ford Hospital, which started on West Grand Blvd., has now grown into the Henry Ford Health System, which serves a five-county area admitting 89,000 patients per year to hospitals with over 3.2 million visits at the clinic.

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“Henry Ford was truly an innovator in everything he did,” said Henry Ford III, the great-great-grandson of the hospital’s founder, who attended the opening of the exhibit. “The level of innovation he has brought to patient care and to the structure of the hospital is really very interesting. The hospital is doing a fantastic job today to carry on this legacy.

The history of the hospital is told through stories, videos, and real life devices, including a wheelchair, EKG, and examination table from the early 1900s.

John Popovich Jr., MD, president and CEO of Henry Ford Hospital, who began his career as an intern at the hospital, said he considered it an honor to run the hospital and to perpetuate the legacy from its predecessors.

“I have seen people who over the years have pursued the values ​​and continued to carry out the mission from the time I was an intern,” said Popovich, who appreciates the continued commitment of the organization towards things such as community, team, research and education. .

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The Detroit Historical Museum is located at 5401 Woodward Ave., and is open 9:30 am to 4 pm Tuesday through Friday; and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The Museum is closed on Mondays. Free entry.

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