Wednesday, August 18, 2021
On Monday, July 26, the Grosse Pointe Classic was held at the Country Club of Detroit. Nearly $150,000 was raised at this annual event to benefit the renovation of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe. Golfers enjoyed a fun afternoon golfing the beautiful championship course designed by Harry S. Colt, along with lunch, cocktails, dinner, gifts and auction.
Christopher and Anne Blake of Grosse Pointe Farms were the 2021 event co-chairs. Christopher Blake is the vice chairman, Beaumont Health Board of Directors.
Heart care at Beaumont, Grosse Pointe has grown significantly over the last 15 years. Since 2007, the hospital has focused on expanding the services it offers its patients and the Grosse Pointe community, recruiting cardiovascular specialists to manage and conduct diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations, including angioplasties which restore blood flow through narrow or blocked arteries.
The renovated lab will include advanced imaging equipment in the form of a C-arm x-ray system. The C-arm encircles the patient at different points throughout the catheterization procedure, providing real-time images to the surgical team. The system includes radiation safety measures to ensure the smallest amount of exposure possible for patients, physicians and technicians.
The technology also integrates seamlessly with other equipment in the lab to provide real-time patient data throughout the procedure. In addition, the renovation will include an extensive upgrade and redesign of the control room where clinicians monitor and support all patient care activity in the laboratory procedure area.