{"id":240128,"date":"2025-10-21T03:49:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T03:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/240128\/"},"modified":"2025-10-21T03:49:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T03:49:18","slug":"6-million-gift-advances-cardiac-care-at-mclaren-flint-hospital-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/240128\/","title":{"rendered":"$6 million gift advances cardiac care at McLaren Flint Hospital | Health"},"content":{"rendered":"

FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) – A $6 million donation from Joe and Julie Serra is set to transform cardiac care at McLaren Flint Hospital, inspired by Joe’s personal journey with heart surgery.<\/p>\n

Joe Serra, who survived a heart attack, multiple stents, and quintuple bypass surgery, emphasized the exceptional care he received locally.<\/p>\n

“Most people assume I went out of the area for care, but I didn’t \u2015 and I’m glad I didn’t,” Joe said.<\/p>\n

In 2012, McLaren Flint expanded its cardiac services by adding top-tier cardiothoracic surgeons. Dr. Sanjay Batra, the medical director of the Cardiothoracic Services Program, highlighted the impact of the Serra’s gift.<\/p>\n

“With Joe and Julie’s gift, the few remaining pieces to complete the additional care we want to bring to patients will be possible,” Batra said.<\/p>\n

The donation will support a specialized ECMO program, catherization lab renovations, a high cholesterol clinic, and enhanced cardiac rehabilitation services.<\/p>\n

Chris Candela, president and CEO of McLaren Flint, praised the Serra’s philanthropy.<\/p>\n

“But both Joe and Julie’s philanthropy, and their openness about their experience here, will change and save lives for future patients,” Candela said.<\/p>\n

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