2025 Medallion Gala to benefit

Henry Ford Macomb Hospital’s campus transformation

New award named for Barbara Rossmann to be presented at this year’s event

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (Feb. 6, 2025) – The Medallion  - Macomb’s Gala Event, a black-tie fundraiser for Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, is set to take place from 6 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, March 8 at the Palazzo Grande in Shelby Township. Proceeds will benefit the hospital’s continued campus transformation.

This year’s event chairs are Dr. Mohammed Rehman, D.O., medical director of the hospital’s Neurosciences Critical Care and Neuroendovascular Surgery and his wife Faseeha Hashmi. Serving as co-chairs are Mark and Lisa Jansen. This year's theme is “A Night in Paris," where you'll feel as if you've stepped onto the streets of Paris.

“The Medallion event is a night filled with dinner, live-music, awards, a spectacular grand package raffle and, most importantly, celebration of our staff. We look forward to honoring our hard-working doctors, nurses and team members who are the cornerstone of our hospital,” said Dr. Mohammed Rehman. “Thanks to our generous ticket holders and sponsors, we can make meaningful improvements to our hospital, like the newly built Janet & Jim Riehl North Tower.”

The Medallion awards honor those who have worked to significantly enhance the hospital during the past year. The 2025 Medallion honorees are:

• Physician: Raed Alnajjar, M.D, medical director, cardiothoracic surgery

• Nurse: Kristin Sladkin, R.N., emergency department director of nursing

• Team member: Angela Van Hazenbrouck, cardiovascular interventional technologist

   

Barbara Rossmann Community Leadership Award
Newly introduced this year is the Barbara Rossmann Community Leadership Award. Barbara, who retired in 2023, helped to lead Henry Ford Macomb Hospital for 24 years, with 19 years as president and CEO. The award honors an individual who exemplifies her dedication, compassion and leadership. Barbara is the first recipient of this award and will attend this year's event.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.HenryFord.com/Medallion or call Tina Lavinio-Mattinen, senior director of development at 586-263-2968.