Cardiovascular Health

Cardiovascular Transplants

The heart and vascular systems demand extraordinary care, starting with specialists who expertly monitor every aspect of these vital systems. The Frederik Meijer Heart & Vascular Institute is at the forefront of research and innovation, continually advancing cardiovascular medicine through cutting-edge studies and pioneering new treatments. Thanks to generous philanthropic support, we can provide a true continuum of heart and vascular care, ensuring that our patients receive the most advanced treatments and compassionate care available.

Program Highlights

Excellence in Lung Transplant Outcomes

The Richard DeVos Lung Transplant Program continues to perform at an extremely high level. In July, the Scientific Registry for Transplant Recipients released its outcomes report. Of the 68 active lung transplant programs in the United States, Corewell Health has consistently performed in the top five in 1-year patient survival.

Excellence in Lung Transplant Outcomes

The Richard DeVos Lung Transplant Program continues to perform at an extremely high level. In July, the Scientific Registry for Transplant Recipients released its outcomes report. Of the 68 active lung transplant programs in the United States, Corewell Health has consistently performed in the top five in 1-year patient survival.

The Talent of Tomorrow

The Vascular Future Fellows Program brings together residents who are interested in a vascular surgery career and faculty from Corewell Health Frederik Meijer Heart & Vascular Institute and hospitals around the country to expose residents to a vascular surgery career path. The Jacob and Lois Mol Cardiovascular Simulation Center gave attendees an up-close, hands-on learning experience. 

Philanthropy’s Impact on Transplant Patients

In 2024, 141 heart and lung transplant patients received financial assistance made possible by philanthropy, which includes prescription assistance, gasoline gift cards and meal vouchers. One of these patients was a 40-year-old United States military veteran who unexpectedly needed a heart transplant. Philanthropy made it possible to support his young family through meal vouchers and temporary lodging to help them establish housing locally while he recovered from his transplant.   

Events

The Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center celebrated its 20th birthday this year. On November 28, 2004, the Meijer Heart Center opened its doors with a mission to provide exceptional cardiovascular care to our community.  Over the years, the Meijer Heart Center has become a beacon of hope and healing, thanks to the dedication of the multidisciplinary care teams and the groundbreaking work in various specialties, including the Richard DeVos Heart & Lung Transplant Program. Looking back on 20 years of heartfelt care and generous giving, the team is filled with pride and gratitude…and look forward to many more years of serving our community with the same passion and commitment that has brought the program this far.

Patient Stories

45 heart transplants

heart transplants were performed by the Richard DeVos Heart & Lung Transplant Program team, bringing the program to a total of 254

50 lung transplants

lung transplants were performed by the Richard DeVos Lung Transplant Program team, and over the lifetime of the program, 398 lung transplants have been completed at the Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center

1300 patients

cardiovascular patients are currently registered in clinical trials

16 physicians

physicians have been successfully launched into cardiovascular medicine careers through the Richard McNamara Cardiovascular Fellowship program — including Dr. Eesha Purohit, who chose to continue her career at the Frederik Meijer Heart & Vascular Institute

45 heart transplants

heart transplants were performed by the Richard DeVos Heart & Lung Transplant Program team, bringing the program to a total of 254

50 lung transplants

lung transplants were performed by the Richard DeVos Lung Transplant Program team, and over the lifetime of the program, 398 lung transplants have been completed at the Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center

1300 patients

cardiovascular patients are currently registered in clinical trials

16 physicians

physicians have been successfully launched into cardiovascular medicine careers through the Richard McNamara Cardiovascular Fellowship program — including Dr. Eesha Purohit, who chose to continue her career at the Frederik Meijer Heart & Vascular Institute

45 heart transplants

heart transplants were performed by the Richard DeVos Heart & Lung Transplant Program team, bringing the program to a total of 254

50 lung transplants

lung transplants were performed by the Richard DeVos Lung Transplant Program team, and over the lifetime of the program, 398 lung transplants have been completed at the Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center

1300 patients

cardiovascular patients are currently registered in clinical trials

16 physicians

physicians have been successfully launched into cardiovascular medicine careers through the Richard McNamara Cardiovascular Fellowship program — including Dr. Eesha Purohit, who chose to continue her career at the Frederik Meijer Heart & Vascular Institute

45 heart transplants

heart transplants were performed by the Richard DeVos Heart & Lung Transplant Program team, bringing the program to a total of 254

50 lung transplants

lung transplants were performed by the Richard DeVos Lung Transplant Program team, and over the lifetime of the program, 398 lung transplants have been completed at the Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center

1300 patients

cardiovascular patients are currently registered in clinical trials

16 physicians

physicians have been successfully launched into cardiovascular medicine careers through the Richard McNamara Cardiovascular Fellowship program — including Dr. Eesha Purohit, who chose to continue her career at the Frederik Meijer Heart & Vascular Institute

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