150: Trinity Health

Keeping local care local! Brighton’s healthcare is getting a major upgrade! Cameron Harris sits down with John O'Malley and Douglas Ferrick to talk about the brand-new Trinity Health hospital opening in March 2026. This state-of-the-art facility will feature 56 acute care beds (expandable to 96), advanced operating rooms, cardiac rehab, and expanded specialty services—all designed to keep high-quality care close to home. They also discuss the challenges of building a hospital as a nonprofit and how the community can help through the “Forging Our Future” campaign. Better healthcare for Livingston County is on the way—get the inside scoop!   00:36 Building the Future: New Hospital Construction 02:29 Innovations in Medical Care 05:05 Keeping Care Local: A Community Focus 08:32 Addressing Community Needs 10:25 Fundraising for the Future 14:10 The Role of Philanthropy in Healthcare 15:15 Commitment to Community Care   Show Links Learn more about the Brighton Chamber by visiting our website. Website: https://www.brightoncoc.org/   Guest Info and Links -John O'Malley: President of Trinity Health Livingston, and Trinity Health Medical Center - Brighton -Douglas Ferrick: Regional Vice President of Philanthropy for Trinity Health – Southeast Michigan   Want to know more? Follow the links below: Forging Our Future: https://www.trinityhealthmichigan.org/location/trinity-health-livingston-hospital/forging-our-future   Donation page: https://giving.trinityhealthmichigan.org/new-livingston-hospital-donation-page