ANN ARBOR, Mich. – An anonymous donor gave $10 million to Trinity Health in Ann Arbor for a neurosciences institute on the hospital campus.
“The transformative contribution will fund the expansion of neurosciences services, introduce innovative technologies, and support significant renovations to the sixth floor of the hospital’s Reichert Building,” a release says.
The expansion will include new and expanded outpatient dementia and Alzheimer’s care.
Construction is scheduled to start later in 2025, with a goal of opening in the spring of 2026.
“This gift is not only significant in terms of facilities, programs, and services it will support, but it will also serve as a catalyst for continued growth and progress in the years to come,” said Tamer Abdelhak, M.D., medical director of Neuroscience for Trinity Health, Southeast Michigan. “Future generations will directly benefit from this generosity, experiencing improved coordination of care, and greater access to specialists, all of which will contribute to enhanced outcomes and a higher quality of life for our patients.”
Trinity Health outlined three areas of focus for the development: ambulatory clinic space expansion, program development, and elevation of care.
- Ambulatory clinic space expansion: The sixth floor of the Reichert Building will house neurology subspecialists, geriatric medicine, neuropsychology, neurodiagnostic testing, and infusion services.
- Program development: The institute will initially focus on dementia and Alzheimer’s care and will recruit additional specialists and clinical support staff to enhance patient services. Additionally, an endowment fund will be established to support physician time dedicated to research and teaching. Future plans include programs addressing Parkinson’s disease and headache management.
- Elevation of care: The institute aims to become one of the leading centers in Michigan for the treatment of complex neurological conditions, particularly in stroke and Alzheimer’s care.
“This gift exemplifies how our dedicated donors can improve care in our community,” said Alonzo Lewis, president of Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Livingston, Livonia, and Oakland. “By providing exceptional care close to home for residents of Washtenaw County and surrounding areas, we ensure that all our patients have convenient access to high-quality neurological services. I commend our Neuroscience team for their unwavering commitment to elevating care standards and transforming the healing experience for our patients.”
