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GrowthCommitting to Dearborn with Fairlane ExpansionWith an $11 million investment, Henry Ford HealthSystem looks forward to the November 2011 openingof a second Medical Center in Dearborn, augmentingthe services currently offered one mile away at theHenry Ford Medical Center – Fairlane.“In July 2010, the former Visteon World Headquartersbuilding, located at Auto Club Drive and Ford Road,became available, and Henry Ford leased 65,000square feet to start,” explains Tom Nantais, chiefoperating officer, Henry Ford Medical Group.After extensive remodeling, the Center will beoutfitted to house an Optimeyes SuperVision Center,Ophthalmology, Dermatology, expanded Women’sHealth services, a large Henry Ford Pharmacy,Laboratory and Radiology services, an Urgent CareCenter, Pediatrics and Physical Therapy.“The current Fairlane Medical Center will remainopen and fully functioning, including the ER. We’llbe remodeling, updating and expanding the buildingto better serve patients,” says Nantais, “includingthe operating rooms, 23-hour observation area, andLaboratory and Radiology.”Remodeling has already brought an influx of workersto the area, and with the opening of the new building,more staff will be needed.“We’ve contracted workers through the remodelingprocess, and will add staff with the Center’s opening,”says Nantais. “When the Henry Ford MedicalCenter – Columbus in Novi opened eight years ago,it resulted in a 20 percent surge in retail sales formerchants in that building alone. With space availablein the former Visteon building, this also createssignificant retail and business opportunities.”Area merchants whose traffic has decreased sincethe closing of the Visteon building, such as gasstations, restaurants and shops, are certain to benefitfrom the expansion, as well.“Fairlane is the busiest ambulatory center in theHenry Ford Health System, with approximately350,000 patient visits and 62,000 EmergencyDepartment visits annually,” concludes Nantais. “Theadditional Center shows a long-term commitment byHenry Ford to patients and the Dearborn community.”Leaders from Henry Ford Medical Group, Henry Ford OptimEyes and Henry Ford Medical Center - Fairlane inspect the new Henry Ford Medical Center - Ford Road location.Featured from left to right: Dr. Richard Dryer, chief medical officer for Primary Care, Henry Ford Medical Group; Cecelia Fydroski, administrator, Henry Ford Medical Center- Fairlane; Nanette Michaels, vice president of Operations, OptimEyes; Tom Nantais, chief operating officer, Henry Ford Medical Group; Joann Quaine, RN, supervisor,Women’s Health Services & Pediatrics, Henry Ford Medical Center - Fairlane; Paul Szilagyi, regional vice president, Primary Care & Medical Centers, Henry Ford MedicalGroup; and Dr. Deloris Berrien-Jones, physician-in-charge, Henry Ford Medical Center - Fairlane.Henry Ford Health System • 2010 - 2011 System Report 7