Henry Ford Health System
Henry Ford Health System
The Henry Ford Health System (HFHS) is a comprehensive, integrated, non-profit, managed care, health care organization located in Detroit, Michigan, United States. The health system is named after its founder, Henry Ford, a prominent American industrialist, the founder of Ford Motor Company, and a sponsor of the development of the assembly line technique of mass production.
Pronunciation
Henry Ford Health System: /ˈhɛnri fɔːrd hɛlθ ˈsɪstəm/
Etymology
The name "Henry Ford Health System" is derived from its founder, Henry Ford. The term "Health System" signifies its function as a comprehensive, integrated healthcare organization.
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Description
The Henry Ford Health System provides both health insurance and health care delivery, including acute, specialty, primary and preventive care services backed by excellence in research and education. Founded in 1915 by auto pioneer Henry Ford, it is committed to improving the health and well-being of a diverse community.
Services
The Henry Ford Health System offers a wide range of services, including Cardiology, Oncology, Orthopedics, and Neurology. It also provides specialized services such as Transplantation, Precision Medicine, and Robotic Surgery.
Locations
The Henry Ford Health System operates numerous facilities, including the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit and hospitals in Clinton Township, West Bloomfield, and Wyandotte. In addition to these hospitals, the health system operates dozens of medical centers, pharmacies, and other types of health facilities throughout southeastern Michigan.
Affiliations
The Henry Ford Health System is affiliated with the Wayne State University School of Medicine and the University of Michigan Health System.
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