Women’s Health Care Classic

Registration is now open to participate in the June 16 Women’s Health Care Classic. Karen Wilson Smithbauer and Drs. Harris, Birkhill, Wang, Songe & Assoc., PC will host the fundraising event at the Dearborn Country Club with proceeds benefitting women’s health care services at Corewell Health hospitals in Dearborn, Taylor, Trenton and Wayne.

The format for this year’s outing has changed and will be hosted at one course only, with 18-hole mixed tournament play in the morning and 9-hole women-only play in the afternoon. In addition, golf is complemented by food and refreshments, a pro shop shopping experience, and awards ceremony.

“I am excited to introduce the new format to our supporters,” said Novi resident Donald Conn, M.D., event co-chair, Corewell Health physician, and past president of title sponsor Drs. Harris, Birkhill, Wang, Songe & Associates, PC. “All participants will now be able to network and enjoy each other at the same location. We are also happy to be attracting new guests by offering the 9-hole play. The support of all who attend is greatly appreciated as we raise funds for many important programs and technologies.”

In 2024, this event raised over $270,000 to help finance more than 80 women’s services - from advanced medical equipment to scholarships for uninsured and underinsured women in need of breast care services. Specific support is given for transportation to and from appointments, wigs and head coverings, educational materials, facility renovations and updates, endowments for continuing care giver education and a nurse navigator program.

“I am a breast cancer survivor and understand the difficult journey this disease presents,” said Grosse Ile resident Karen Wilson Smithbauer, event co-chair and title sponsor. “I continue to sponsor this event and other women’s health care initiatives so enhancements to diagnostic equipment, treatments, and patient support programs keep moving forward. Doing so allows us to experience the best possible outcomes when faced with difficult situations. We all benefit when health care in our community has the latest tools and programs possible to support our needs.”

A fundraising committee of community leaders helps to make this event a success. In addition to co-chairs Dr. Donald Conn and Karen Wilson Smithbauer, the 2025 committee includes: Rob Bovitz, Kristine Donahue, RN, Jan Fitzgerald, Chris Flores, Nancy Gray, Debbie Guido-Allen, Donna Inch, Mary Kosch, Bethany Parish, and Robert Rosowski.

Women’s Health Care Classic

Monday, June 16, 2025

7 a.m. 18-hole morning registration (mixed pairings)

1 p.m. 9-hole afternoon registration (women only)

Dearborn Country Club, 800 N Military St, Dearborn, MI 48124

Registration/Sponsorships: CorewellHealth.org/WomensHealthCareClassic

For more information about women’s health care services at Corewell Health visit: beaumont.org/services/womens-services