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Trinity Health Donates $100,000 to Hurricane Relief, Pledges Additional $100,000 Employee Match Fund

Novi, Michigan – Trinity Health announced today that it will contribute $100,000 to the relief effort surrounding Hurricane Katrina. The health system also will match employee donations, up to an additional $100,000.

Working in partnership with the Catholic Health Association, Trinity Health will direct its initial donation to the American Red Cross and plans to donate the employee match to programs that are involved in long-term recovery efforts.

“As the magnitude of the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina becomes more evident, we want to work with other like-minded organizations to focus resources on those most in need,” said Joseph Swedish, President and CEO, Trinity Health. “This is a terrible tragedy, and our thoughts are with the victims and their families.”

Additionally, staff members at various Trinity Health-owned or -managed hospitals are coordinating initiatives to assist hurricane victims with access to basic health services. Efforts are currently underway at several Southeast Michigan hospitals such as St. Joseph Mercy Health System in Ann Arbor, St. Joseph Mercy Oakland in Pontiac, St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia, and Mercy Hospital in Port Huron.