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September 2015
 
Our biggest event of the year is coming up in one week! Learn how you can still get involved in the Bronson Children's Hospital 5k Run & Walk. Plus, find out about presenting sponsor Diekema Hamann.
Also in this edition, we introduce our new Alzheimer's and Dementia Treatment Fund and show you the new murals being created in Battle Creek. And don't miss the story highlighting the generosity of our friends at Lakeland Health Foundations.

Enjoy!

- Bronson Health Foundation staff
There is still time to register for the 
Bronson Children's Hospital Run & Walk
 
Register today for the 2015 Bronson Children's Hospital Run & Walk - 
Sunday, September 27 to benefit the only children's hospital in southwest Michigan. We are on pace to have our biggest year yet!

Register online until Wednesday, September 23 at 4:00 p.m. You may register in person the day of the event from 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. or during early packet and shirt pick up at Bronson's Gilmore Center, Downtown Kalamazoo on FridaySeptember 25 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. or SaturdaySeptember 26 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.


You may visit www.bronsonhealth.com/runwalk for more information! 

New Alzheimer's and Dementia Treatment Fund

Nadeem Mirza, M.D.
Thanks to the generosity of community members Lucy Matthews and Randy Seber we have launched the newly created Bronson Alzheimer's and Dementia Treatment FundThis new fund supports neurobehavioral health in order to create the best possible experience for patients and families as part of a comprehensive care plan.

Dr. Nadeem Mirza, geriatric psychiatrist and medical director of neurobehavioral health, is "excited about the announcement of this fund.  It will help to support patients and families in our community. With this disease, one person is identified as a patient, but the whole family suffers from the disease."


5K Presenting Sponsor supports children's health
This will mark year two for Diekema Hamann Architecture & Engineering as the Presenting Sponsor for the Bronson Children's Hospital Run & Walk. Norman Hamann, Jr., president of Diekema Hamann, has expressed his continued enthusiasm and support for Bronson Children's Hospital and its annual 5k event. "This event not only ensures that children in southwest Michigan can receive excellent pediatric care and services right in their own backyard, it promotes a healthy lifestyle for those participating and for our community to witness. With our continued partnership with Bronson, I know how important it is for philanthropy to provide and sustain important program's that a children hospital offers and we are proud to play a role in that."

Thank you, Diekema Hamann, for your continued support! Visit www.bronsonhealth.com/runwalk for more information! 
 
New murals for Bronson Battle Creek Behavioral Health

Floor to ceiling murals are popping up at the Fieldstone Center in Battle Creek as a way to enhance the environment for both adult and geriatric behavioral health patients. 

Local artist Lynda Marnon is creating calming and peaceful images with valuable input from patients and staff alike with hopes of improving the quality of stay for the patients. 
 
 

Lakeland Health supports pediatric transport vehicles
 

L-R: Terry Morrow, vice president of development, Bronson Healthcare; Dr. Aaron Lane-Davies, chief of staff, Bronson Methodist Hospital and medical director, Bronson Children's Hospital; Katie Harrelson, Sr. VP & COO, Bronson Methodist Hospital; Ken Taft, executive vice president & COO, Bronson Healthcare; and David Burghart, president of Lakeland Health Foundations

We are grateful to Lakeland Health Foundations for supporting Bronson Children's Hospital's need for a new pediatric and a new neonatal transport vehicle. 

David Burghart, president of Lakeland Health Foundations, understands the importance of these transport vehicles for southwest Michigan. "These vehicles benefit pediatric patients throughout southwest Michigan and we knew it was important for us to be involved so we can ensure excellent care for the children in our community."

 

To learn more about the transport vehicles, please click here.

 



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