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Serra Family Donates $6 Million to Transform Cardiac Care

10/21/2025

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Joe Serra and Julie Serra donated $6 million to McLaren Flint Hospital in Flint, Michigan, to enhance cardiac care.
The gift funds an ECMO program, catheterization lab renovations, a high cholesterol clinic, and improved cardiac rehabilitation.
Dr. Sanjay Batra, medical director of Cardiothoracic Services, noted the gift will complete essential care improvements.
McLaren Flint's CEO, Chris Candela, said the Serra's generosity and their story will positively influence future patients.

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Story summary

Joe Serra and Julie Serra donated $6 million to McLaren Flint Hospital in Flint, Michigan, to enhance cardiac care.
The gift funds an ECMO program, catheterization lab renovations, a high cholesterol clinic, and improved cardiac rehabilitation.
Dr. Sanjay Batra, medical director of Cardiothoracic Services, noted the gift will complete essential care improvements.
McLaren Flint's CEO, Chris Candela, said the Serra's generosity and their story will positively influence future patients.