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ABOUT US

As the largest not-for-profit hospice provider in Michigan, we offer comfort and peace for patients and their loved ones.

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Our Purpose. Our Culture. Our Commitment.

HISTORY

A Legacy of Caring

At Hospice of Michigan, we believe no one should face the end of life alone. Everyone has the right to spend their final months free of physical, emotional and spiritual pain in an environment where they are most secure. By providing exceptional medical care to patients and expert caregiver support – delivered by capable, dedicated, compassionate professionals – we help families focus on what’s most important to them.

Founded more than 40 years ago by a diverse group of community volunteers, Hospice of Michigan is the state’s pioneer not-for-profit hospice organization. Today, Hospice of Michigan serves more than 4,000 patients annually in 50 counties across the lower peninsula. As the most experienced provider of hospice care in Michigan, Hospice of Michigan is also the largest not-for-profit hospice in the state, and among the largest recognized 501c3 not-for-profit advanced illness management organizations in the nation.

Hospice of Michigan provides care for all—regardless of age, diagnosis, or financial circumstances. Last year, our commitment extended $4 million beyond what was reimbursed by insurance. Because we welcome those who are uninsured, or whose treatment is more expensive than what other hospices can provide, we depend on the financial support of donors for the treatments, medications, services, grief support, and spiritual care of patients and families in need.

HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATION

The Hospice of Michigan Foundation generates financial support to ensure that every person who seeks our care is able to receive it. Philanthropic giving also funds the research, education and innovation initiatives at the NorthStar Institute that focus on improving quality of life for patients and families facing serious illness. We continue to rely on gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fulfill the Hospice of Michigan mission. Learn more about the many ways you can help Hospice of Michigan.
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NORTHSTAR INSTITUTE

The first of its kind in Michigan, the NorthStar Institute is the research and innovation arm of Hospice of Michigan and all members of the NorthStar Care Community. Focused on improving quality of life for patients and families facing serious illness care at the local, state and national levels, the NorthStar Institute is a source of groundbreaking research, education, and community outreach initiatives. The Institute also serves as a forum where healthcare experts can exchange ideas, collaborate, and explore new ways to improve care.

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LEADERSHIP

Meet the people who guide and govern Hospice of Michigan, Arbor Hospice, and all the members of the NorthStar Care Community, including our executive leadership, Board of Trustees and Foundation Board.

Kurt Ludlow, Chair

Nancy Philippart, Vice Chair

Jane McNamara, Immediate Past Chair & Treasurer

Brad Killaly, Ph.D

Brian Connolly

Gerald Fitzgerald

John Evangelista

John Maurer, MD

Mary Sanders

Michael Damstra

Michael Jones

Molly Petersen

Steven Wade

Steven Wade, Chair

Greg Zelski, Vice Chair

Sean Guitar, Immediate Past Chair

June Hamersma*, Founding Chair

Betsy Kellman

Cheryl Dickson

Christopher M. Prisby, CFA®

David Morrison

Deb (Bratkovich) Thompson

Derek Damstra

Eric Canvasser, CPA, MST

James B. Fahner, M.D.

Jerry Potratz

Jordan Carson

Kyra Simms

Marc Rosenthal

Matt Burnell

Melissa Jagst, CPA

Patricia Adanti-Joy

Ryan Duffy

Patrick Miller

Marcie Hillary

Lee Ann Myers

* In Memory Of

Nearly a century’s worth of commitment.

Collectively, Hospice of Michigan’s Executive Leadership team has almost 100 years of service to the organization.

This unparalleled combination of commitment, stability, and expertise sets a standard in the rapidly-changing hospice landscape, focused on preserving and protecting the not-for-profit mission in Michigan—and across the country.

Executive Team

Patrick Miller, RN, MBA, MHSA, FACHE | President, Chief Executive Officer

“We will care for all who need our care because it is the right thing to do.”

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Lee Ann Myers | Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer

“High quality care delivery is essential to our not-for-profit mission. I am committed to providing effective tools, resources, and training to ensure our clinicians at the bedside and on the phone are confident and prepared to deliver five star care to our patients and families every time.”

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Marcie Hillary | Executive Vice President, Chief Experience Officer

“Having served this organization for over 25 years, my goal remains persistent and urgent: to ensure that everyone receives the compassionate end-of-life care they deserve.”

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Krista Newman, MBA I Vice President, Chief Operating Officer

“We are in the business of making everlasting and heartfelt memories at end-of-life. I truly believe my responsibility is to ensure those creating those memories are supported and equipped with the tools and education needed to provide the best quality of care to those that need us most.”

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Kelly McCormick, MBA, RN I Vice President, Chief Clinical Excellence Officer

“It’s a privilege to be invited into the lives of patients and families as a trusted partner when every moment and every interaction matters.”   

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Paul Gray | Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer

“We use compassion as our guide, ensuring that our agency brings dignity and comfort to every step of life’s final journey.”

 

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Jamie Cockerel, BBA, MSA | Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

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Eric Kaplan I Vice President, Chief Information Officer

“In my role as Chief Information Officer, I am dedicated to integrating technology solutions that improve patient care, optimize our processes, and enable our team to focus on what matters most: providing compassionate end-of-life care.”

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Tom O’Neil, MD FAAHPM I Associate Vice President, Chief Medical Officer

“It’s a privilege to be invited into the lives of “I am proud to be part of the NorthStar Care Community; a not-for-profit health care agency which seeks to serve our patients, their families, and our communities in providing high quality hospice and palliative care. It is truly an honor to lead such a dedicated, thoughtful group of clinicians on The NorthStar Team.”

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Brad Killaly, Chair & Secretary

Lee Ann Myers, CPA, CGMA, Treasurer

Jason Hover

Gayla Jewell, PhD, RNC, NP

Patrick Miller, RN, MBA, MHSA, FACHE

Kenneth Pituch, MD, FAAP

Mary Jo Smith

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