Rx For Michigan: Healthcare the Prescription for What Ails Michigan’s Economy?

Primetime Special Airs Saturday, February 7 at 9pm
Following “Cold Case” on WWJ-TV, CBS in Detroit
 

"The health care industry can be one of the engines for growth in Michigan. More importantly, it can carry us into a future of promise and opportunity."  -- A. Alfred Taubman, Chair and Founder of the A. Alfred Taubman Medical Research Institute

Southfield, MI, January 23, 2009 ---  Lost your job?  Are you wondering where you will find good-paying jobs now and down the road?  These are questions more and more people in Michigan are facing every day, but the answers may surprise them and provide some solutions as well. 

“Rx for Michigan,” the latest installment in WWJ-TV’s breakthrough “Eye on the Future” series, will air during prime time on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 9 pm and features exclusive interviews with major leaders and decision-makers who unveil answers. The program also includes industry insiders telling viewers how these new lifelines can help them and their families as well as offering behind-the-scenes looks at healthcare facilities in action.
 
“With so many people out of work and looking for new careers, ‘Rx’ is timely and will capture a lot of attention,” said Trey Fabacher, WWJ-TV vice-president and general manager.
 
Healthcare is the largest creator of jobs in the state.  Its impact will grow as more leaders look to life sciences, medical device manufacturing, medical care, biotech, and medical tourism to lead Michigan out of its economic pain.

“Rx for Michigan” is hosted by Carol Cain, WWJ-TV editorial director, who traveled the state with chief videographer Paul Pytlowany to give viewers a front row seat on how their personal health and collective economic health are joined.

For a partial list of guests, please see the attached page.  For more information and a preview of “Rx for Michigan,” go to www.wwjtv.com.

Contact for additional info or interview with Ms. Cain:  
Kris Kelly, 248.355.7044.

WWJ-TV is part of the CBS Television Station Division, a division of CBS Corporation.
 
WWJ-TV’s “Eye On the Future” Community Initiative:
 
“Rx for Michigan” is the third TV special from WWJ-TV’s “Eye on the Future” initiative that puts a spotlight on issues impacting our future.
 
The inaugural "Eye on the Future" special was the Emmy Award-winning “Building Bridges: From the Great Lakes to the Great Wall” which brought viewers a powerful look at global challenges impacting our state in business, education and communities. 

“Powering Michigan’s Future” focused on how alternative energy efforts could create new opportunities.

 
Partial list of Guests in “Rx for Michigan:”
Gov. Jennifer Granholm
Robert Ficano -- Wayne County Executive
L. Brooks Patterson – Oakland County Executive
Rich DeVos
Richard Blouse – Detroit Regional Chamber
Doug Rothwell – Renaissance Detroit
Edith Killins – Director, Wayne County Health & Human Services
David Van Andel – Van Andel Institute
Peter Karmanos -- Compuware
A. Alfred Taubman 
Dr. Frank Sottile – Crittenton Hospital Medical Center
Dr. Eva Feldman – University of Michigan Health System
Lou Anna K. Simon – Michigan State University
Mary Sue Coleman – University of Michigan
Ambassador Pete Secchia
Brian Peters – Michigan Health & Hospital Assn
R.C. Ryder -- Terumo
Dr. Robert Kelch – UM Health System
Jim Dehem- Community Living Services
Stephen Rapundalo -- MichBio
Al Hoffmann- Delphi Medical 
Ken Matzick – Beaumont
Patrick Anderson – Anderson Economic
Nancy Schlichting – Henry Ford Health System
Phillip Incarnati – McLaren
Carlos Guiterrez – (former) U.S. Commerce Secretary