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Page 11 of 27considering participation in research trials with others who have first-hand experience. They will also offer thepatient perspective to research clinicians so that they may continue to provide the best possible care.EducationDuring FY08, SJMHS continued to work with interns as part of the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program,a form of theological education that takes place primarily in clinical settings where ministry is being practiced.CPE credits are often a requirement for ordination within certain churches and can also serve as an avenue inbecoming a pastoral care minister. The student interns act as ministers and learn through the experiences andfacilitated group reporting. SJMHS supported a total of 12 interns in FY08.In 2008, SJMHS held two CPE Professional Advisory Group meetings. The group consists of pastoral careleaders, physicians, managers and nurse leaders who conduct the interns’ exit interviews and are responsible foraddressing any concerns. SJMHS has implemented this process as a requirement to becoming a CPE Center bythe Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. (ACPE) and expects to reach this goal within two to threeyears.Bereavement Guide ProgramThroughout the Health System, as part of this program, chaplains, nurses and nurse supervisors who are trainedin the bereavement care provide compassionate support to families of patients who have died.In FY08, philanthropic support helped to provide families with a packet of materials that included a booklet ongrieving, a list of bereavement support groups, suggested scripture readings from a number of world religions,and answers to frequently asked questions. Families also received a specially created pamphlet, You Are NotAlone. Gifts helped to purchase and produce materials; annually, approximately 2,000 packets are provided tofamilies during a very difficult time in their lives.St. Joseph Mercy Canton Health CenterThe St. Joseph Mercy Canton Health Center was opened in 1998 and offers primary and urgent care, diagnosticimaging and clinical laboratory testing, interactive youth education programs and physical medicine andrehabilitation services. The Center also houses a number of specialty medical practices including cardiology,urology, allergy, ear nose and throat, neurology, and orthopedic and plastic surgery. The Canton Health Centernot only provides patients and families with superior outpatient services, it also allows for seamless access tospecialty and inpatient services at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor.St. Joseph Mercy Health Exploration StationThe Canton Health Center also houses the St. Joseph Mercy Health Exploration Station (completed in 1999),which is the first interactive health education center built in Michigan. Throughout FY08, (2007-2008 schoolyear) more than 305 groups, representing 25 different school districts, dozens of private schools, home schools,pre-schools and scout troops, visited the Health Exploration Station (HES). A visit most often includes a 40 to50 minute classroom presentation, and exploration time in the exhibit gallery. Groups ranged in age from 3-year-old pre-school students to college students studying education. In total, during FY08, over 14,000 studentsand adults benefited from the interactive educational programs – more than 1,200 were able to experience HESfree of charge on open house days provided the fourth Thursday of each month. Since opening, 140,000individuals have participated in programs at HES.
Page 12 of 27Programs offered at HES are designed to support and enhance classroom instruction and meet several statecurriculum objectives including those set by the Michigan Department of Education in its Health EducationContent Standards and Benchmarks and Michigan Curriculum Framework of Science Content Standards andBenchmarks. The most popular programs were:Pre-kindergarten through 2 nd Grade: Inside You - A program that helps to create awareness aboutthe body with a special emphasis on the five senses3 rd through 5 th Grade: How Your Body Works – This program provides an overview of the 10 majorbody systems and ways to keep them safe and maintain one’s healthA philanthropic gift from the SJMH Medical Auxiliary made it possible to offer a program to parents titled,Drugs 101: What Parents Need to Know. Other special programming included a class that guides parents ineducating their children about sex. A condensed version was piloted with a local PTO and was well received.In addition, HES continued to provide camps during the summer months; Amazing Me had 17 participants, andGirls Empowered had 10 participants in each of the two sessions offered.During FY08, outreach and community partnerships remained an important part of the Health ExplorationStation focus. Staff participated in the local Mending the Safety Net and Passport to Safety expos at theDickenson Center in Livonia. There they introduced the Health Exploration Station and Health System todozens of school counselors, social workers, administrators and teachers. In addition, groups including YouthLeadership Canton and Plymouth, the Everest Institute Nursing Tech Program, Ross Medical EducationalCenter, and Mercy Leadership Academy were welcomed to tour HES and learn about the programs offeredthere and the positive impact on children and adults who participate.Last year, the HES classrooms and exhibits underwent some upgrades and repairs. The original projectors werereplaced with new LCD models in each classroom. And, new carpet was laid in the “digestive tunnel.”Maintaining the appearance of the classrooms and exhibits helps to ensure the quality education servicesprovided at HES.Center for Advanced Medicine and SurgeryIn 2006, SJMHS began to develop plans to renovate and expand the Canton Health Center to create the St.Joseph Mercy Canton Center for Advanced Medicine and Surgery. Ground was broken in 2008, andconstruction is on schedule for completion in fall 2009. This project, which has been supported byphilanthropic gifts, will take place in phases and add capabilities at this popular location.Phase IImaging Services ExpansionIn FY08, the Imaging Center was completely renovated including the expansion and update of exam rooms thatpromote patient comfort and privacy. In addition, new technologically advanced imaging equipment waspurchased including digital mammography, a 64-slice CT scanner and a mobile and stationary MRI.
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