At Beaumont, we mend what’s broken, support healing and bring new lives into the world. We’re moved by the incredible things that happen here, and inspired by the incredible people who make them happen.
Davis Vandercook was born with Marfan Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects the connective tissue throughout the body, including the aorta and heart valves.
Amanda’s usual OB-GYN was unavailable that night, so she and her husband were introduced to the on-call physician, Dr. Carole Condevaux. Amanda immediately recognized the name. Dr. Condevaux had delivered her 28 years earlier at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak.
It was June 1987 when two new nurses, fresh out of college, found themselves working on the same unit at Beaumont, Royal Oak. What they didn’t know was this was the beginning of an incredible 35-year friendship.
For most expectant parents, those first few contractions are an exciting sign they are about to meet their new baby. When the contractions came more than three months early for Amy and Paul Sikes, that excitement quickly turned into fear.
In early 2021, Paul noticed a lump in his neck. A series of tests revealed throat cancer originating on his tonsils. He was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma.
When nurses Rana Allawnha and Nadia Farhat met at work five years ago, they had no idea their shared passion for caring for others, fun and laughter would develop into a lasting friendship.