Media Contacts

Henry Ford Health has some incredible stories to tell, and our Public & Media Relations Team is here to help tell them.

Welcome to Henry Ford Health! We are a leading academic medical center and among the largest and most diverse employers in Michigan, serving customers across five hospitals and more than 250 locations statewide. We have renowned doctors, researchers and experts available to provide insight on topics across the healthcare landscape, and our public & media relations team helps members of the news media connect with them.

We respect the role of the news media and understand the importance of meeting deadlines. At the same time, it’s also our job to protect the privacy and confidentiality of our patients and team members.

FOR THE QUICKEST RESPONSE, EMAIL: mediarelations@hfhs.org

Our Team

Lauren Zakalik – Director, Public & Media Relations Strategy

Dana Jay – Manager, Public and Media Relations
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Erika Erickson – Senior Public Relations Specialist
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Dominic Adams – Senior Public Relations Specialist
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Shamir Owens – Public Relations Specialist
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Sharisse Walden – Senior Public Relations Specialist
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