By Anne Runkle
The Oakland Press
PONTIAC, Mich. 鈥� Trinity Health Oakland Hospital in Pontiac received a $30 million gift to support future capital needs, primarily the Emergency Department鈥檚 ongoing expansion and future enhancements to women鈥檚 health services.
The gift came from the estate of longtime Oakland County residents Steve and Vivian Stolaruk.
鈥淭he Stolaruks鈥� incredible generosity will allow us to elevate the quality of care we deliver to patients and enhance the experience they have while seeking treatment in the hospital,鈥� said Dr. Fabian Fregoli, chief medical officer and president of Trinity Health Oakland.
鈥淎s a not-for-profit health system, philanthropic support is essential for our growth and our ability to provide advanced care in a modern, healing environment. We are going to make sure that this transformative gift is put to good use, for the benefit of the communities we serve.鈥�
The hospital at 44405 Woodward Ave. recently named a walkway on the south side of the hospital campus the Steve and Vivian Stolaruk Walkway.
鈥淒uring their lifetimes, the Stolaruks were deeply passionate about their community and advancing Catholic health care for future generations,鈥� said Doug Ferrick, regional vice president of philanthropy for Trinity Health-Southeast Michigan.
Construction on Trinity Health Oakland鈥檚 new Emergency Department broke ground in June 2024 and will include the following upgrades:
- The Emergency Department will more than double in size to 50,000 square feet, compared to the existing space, which is about 19,000 square feet.
- A dedicated behavioral health unit that will increase the hospital鈥檚 capacity to provide care in a private setting.
- Dedicated space for pediatric-focused care.
- A newly constructed ambulance entrance designed to streamline the process for EMS vehicles and improve their turnaround time for patient drop-offs and re-deployments.
- An enhanced lobby aimed at creating a more efficient and smooth triage process for patients.
- New and additional trauma bays.
Individuals or organizations wishing to support Trinity can give online at or call 734-712-4040.
Trinity Health Oakland is the former St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital .
It is part of Trinity Health Michigan , an organization that operates nine hospitals statewide.
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