Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Henry Ford board members voted against the multi-billion-dollar deal Tuesday afternoon.
The Beaumont and Henry Ford health systems merger has been called off after "different perspectives" emerged about the $6.4-billion deal. Henry Ford board of trustees' decision Tuesday followed six months of due diligence discussions involving hundreds of Beaumont and Henry Ford team members, according to Beaumont. “We have benefited greatly from our merger discussions and have great respect for our colleagues at Henry Ford,” said Gene Michalski, president and CEO, Beaumont Health System. “However, we found through our discussions that we are not aligned on how to achieve our vision for a model health system due to differences in our structures and business models.” In a letter to employees, Henry Ford CEO Nancy Schlichting wrote the …
Henry Ford ends discussions with Beaumont.
Beaumont Health System and Henry Ford Health System have ended discussions of a proposed merger to combine their operations into a new health system. “We have benefitted greatly from our merger discussions and have great respect for our colleagues at Henry Ford,” says Gene Michalski, president and CEO, Beaumont Health System. “However, we found through our discussions that we are not aligned on how to achieve our vision for a model health system due to differences in our structures and business models.” Today’s announcement followed six months of due diligence discussions involving hundreds of Beaumont and Henry Ford team members. “We are very grateful to our board members, physicians, nurses, leaders and other professionals who worked …
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Sunday, May 19, 2013
Take a closer look at one of the homes currently on the market in Fenton.
This Victorian house at 213 W. Rockwell Street in the historical section of Fenton has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and is listed for sale at $189,900. It was built in 1860 and features new windows and siding, original hardwood floors, and brick patios in the back. Information and photos courtesy of Zillow.com.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Check out these local homes being shown this weekend.
Are you interested in buying a home in Fenton? Or maybe you just want to know what's out there? Here's a look at this weekend's open houses. 13318 Enid Boulevard 1315 Butcher Road 14099 Landings Way Information courtesy of AOL Real Estate.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013
As part of our new Smart Spending series, Patch wants to uncover the true going rate for various goods and services in town, so you'll know exactly how much you should pay for what you need. Help us out by replying in the comments.
This week: How much do lawn services cost? How much do you pay for your lawn service? And what does that cover - just mowing, or does it cover weeding, pruning, planting? Please share in the comments below - we promise we won't judge you! And if you've got a lawn service you love, tell us that too. Check out a list of lawn services in Fenton in our directory. If you use one of the services, be sure to rate it for your neighbors! This is the first of an ongoing series, "What's the Going Rate for..." where Patch seeks to uncover how much things cost so you never have to ask again.
Restaurant expected to open July 1 in former Blockbuster location.
Fenton will soon be home to a new Leo's Coney Island in the location of the former Blockbuster store at 15010 Silver Lake Parkway. The restaurant, which is expected to open July 1, will employ 30-35 people and feature a special Coca-Cola machine that lets customers mix and match 100 different flavors, according to an article at mlive.com. Leo's Coney Island has nearly 50 locations across Michigan and offers a full menu including Greek specialties, breakfast and a kids menu. The Fenton location is listed on the restaurant chain's web site as "coming soon." Find more details on the new location at mlive.com here. What do you think about having a Leo's Coney Island in Fenton? Tell us in the comments section below!
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Sunday, May 12, 2013
Here's a closer look at one of the houses currently on the market in Fenton.
Address: 714 Plumtree Lane, Fenton Price: $199,900 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Square Feet: 2,301 Year Built: 1995 Description: This house for sale at 714 Plumtree Lane in Fenton has a finished lower level with a wet bar and bedroom, a gourmet kitchen, a master suite with bath and walk-in closet and more. The home backs up to an open field. Source: Zillow.com
edward
10:32 pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
I am glad they are not merging. Beaumont evolved from a great community hospital to a world-class health care facility. Henry Ford has great facilites and doctors also; but a merger of the two would prove too large and unweildy a governance structure in my opinion. more ›