DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Named to Crain's 40 Under 40

The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital is pleased to announce Karen Fordham, DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has been named to the 2014 Crain’s Detroit Business 40 Under 40 list.

Among Fordham’s many accomplishments at DMC, Crain’s recognized her for her idea to use fourth grade children’s ideas to help design patient rooms in the new 3,800-square-foot pediatric unit at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital.

“We asked them to design a room that made them feel sale, comfortable and nonthreatening; and took their ideas into the design of the unit,” said Fordham. “We went to the schools and asked for their help because the kids in our communities are the patients and they would know best what they would want to see should they have to make a trip to the hospital.”

Over the last six years at DMC, Fordham has paved the way for improved patient care for the Oakland County communities, including her own family’s community, the hospital serves—from building relationships to keep the best physicians and business partners serving Oakland County patients, to bringing in new healthcare services like MAKOplasty, technology improving the patient experience like Vocera and GetWellNetwork 5.0, as well as improved patient care, such as leading the construction of the hospital’s ICU and private room renovations.

Crain’s Detroit Business is 2014 class of 40 under 40 recognizes young achievers based on factors such as financial impact and community leadership. Winners were profiled in the October 6 issue of Crain’s Detroit Business and will be honored at the awards event in November. With more than 640 alumni invited, the annual event brings together the current class with colleagues, clients, family and friends to celebrate this achievement.

Fordham was also selected as part of the 2014 Esteemed Women of Michigan. Nominees are those who have made extraordinary contributions through personal, volunteer and professional avenues, which have improved Michigan communities and inspired others in the state. The nominees were honored at a luncheon and awards presentation Monday, September 29 at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester, Mich.

Those who would like to learn more about DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital should call 1-888-DMC-2500 or visit www.hvsh.org.