Dresner Foundation Gift Aids Karrnanos Cancer Services he Barbara Ann Karmanos "My women like to cook and to eat healthy:' she said. Melna Copeland of Romulus, who works at JARe's Tuck Street group home, said she likes to cook and plans to try the recipes with the residents she build to blood-related cancer class, each malignancies research. The grant will create an endowed chair position, help "cheeseburgers:' vegetable was class, she plans to leave out the cayenne pepper, use rice instead of barley and use more broth to give the dish a more soup-like consis­ tency. Other JARC staff suggested add­ ing tomato sauce and using chick­ ground beef instead of the ground turkey, all ideas Chef Brian thought would work well. peas or The fifth class in the series will field trip to a local supermar­ Kristi Davis, JARe's rec­ said ket, reation manager. The students will be cancers. a lish a State School of Medicine, will Joseph Dresner Chair for Hematologic Malignancies. He is a world­ renowned expert in leukemia, myelodys­ plasia and transfusion supportive care as well as other hematologic cancers. The Dresner Foundation was' estab­ purchases. and those dedicated to Cooking program's combination of experi­ entiallearning and nutritional and culinary education is perfect for staff and the folks we serve in our our serve as first endowed Dresner to Matters our help ciplinary team leader of malignant hematology at Karmanos and professor of medicine and oncology at Wayne Joseph support health researchers quality and improving the of life for patients. length Joseph Dresner was diagnosed with Myelodysplastics Syndrome (MDS) in 2002 and was treated by Dr. Schiffer at Karmanos. Dresner's personal struggle with the disease made him acutely aware of the need to support dedicated physi­ cians to advance their work. Lori Dresner, JARC's Lynn Poldosky Culinary Arts Fund covers the cost of grocer­ ies for the program. Cooking Matters, started in 1993, has helped more than 120,000 low­ income families in communities across the country learn how to eat better for less. For more including and a a about a position and the recruit­ Bartholomew, DO, the first in Michigan and authorized to do This new patient using Cooking Matters, free mobile app, visit www.cookingmatters.org. 0 a CT scan created for use top hematology treatment program in the country right here at Karmanos, sup­ ported by cutting-edge research to help improve patient survival rates:' 0 images to match the patient's anatomy custom shoulder a replacement is created for each ball, socket, guide and stem implants more precise alignment of the shoulder, resulting in less bone loss and smaller incisions. "Each person's anatomy is different and it makes perfect piece of their anatomy that Bartholomew. "This match we the existing bone and a a minimally invasive improved results for patients." a greater level of preservation of ligaments. The procedure usually takes 45 minutes, traditional shoulder versus one replacement, and only requires a one-night hospital stay, physical therapy beginning the day after surgery. Most major insurance plans additional costs for our new replacing patient from the minimally invasive Custom Fit surgery include quicker recovery time, greater range of motion and a when . implants to fit their body perfectly," says Dr. shoulder replacement surgery and in turn, noticeably Benefits to the sense precise level of customization allows for quaUty care and in the research that Karmanos is known for continues; it will also be enhanced. The Detroit community is fortunate to have in the nation by Dr. Bartholomew during the surgery. These allow for We strive to remain of specialized only 15 physicians shoulder with 3D reconstructive exactly. From these images, with the best will not only ensure that that level of excellent care and innovative ment of technology is designed to fit the specific anatomy of each patient. The "signature shoulder" used for Custom Fit are one so. scientists who train a collection of recipes link to endowed chair expertly performed by orthopedic surgeon Richard with meals:' hospital in Michigan to offer this revolutionary procedure, "Our family has seen first hand the quality of care that patients receive at Karmanos,' she said. "Supporting the shopping for food and preparing technology is the Signature St. Joe's is the first hour for confident when applications of state­ Custom Fit shoulder replacement procedure. foundation. more care experienced physicians and our newest of-the-art Davis said. "We want to empower her parents' legacy through the high quality provide for our patients. Among president of the Dresner Foundation, them to be skilled and clinicians independent living program with the tools and knowledge to prepare healthy and budget-friendly meals:' continues always looking for the latest medical technologies than $10.4 million since 1998. Charles A. Schiffer, M.D., multidis­ foods and learn how to make wise JARC clients and staff. "We hope this class provides St. Joseph Mercy Oakland is to the Karmanos Cancer Institute to more lished by Vera and the late .., 'Custom-Fit' Shoulder Surgery Benefits St. Joe Patients cancer be able to compare the prices and nutritional information of various She said the � patients. This grant, combined with personal giving from the Dresner family, brings their total giving low-income .. to enhance the safest, Patient Assistance Fund to "'�'_ _. _'_. ...---.-- It will also estab­ She said she didn't for the spiciness of the jamba­ laya. When she makes it before the care next Schiffer ............. .--.---- and establish a patient bank for blood-related .... _.......- recruit Dr. Charles _ .. ...... -- -- ..-_,_,�---,� registry and tissue the start of the class that her favorite 'R"rt ... • _­ gifted scientists and fellowship positions, JARe's Charach group at of its services thanks to The grant will be distributed over week with feedback. home, announced success generous grant of $5.38 million from the Dresner Foundation. LaDonna Counts of Redford, who works at the a participant received a bag with the ingredients needed to make the dish and a homework assign­ ment: Prepare the dish, making any changes you like, and come back next on the next five years and will elevate the Institute's leadership in hematologic serves. At the end of the Cancer Institute will be able cover the Custom Fit shoulder surgery. There are no patients. a leader in providing the highest levels of patient safety and use surgical procedure to of medical technology. We our patients. are proud to be able to offer this