Franklin Square ER Dedicated to Top Doc
In an outdoor ceremony attended by more than 200 people, the emergency department was dedicated in honor of Dr. Michael Pipkin.
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Under a white tent outside of Franklin Square Hospital Center, a large crowd gathered to watch as senior hospital officials and staff dedicated the department in honor of one of the medical facility's top doctors.
Dr. Michael Pipkin entered the tent to thunderous standing applause from the more than 200 people gathered there despite the sweltering heat.
On a stage at the front of the tent, Adrienne Kirby, president of Franklin Square Hospital, opened with a brief statement that summed up the sentiments of those in attendance.
"I think they like you," she said.
Pipkin has been the chair of emergency services at Franklin Square for 10 years. Recently, he was forced to take medical leave as a result of an ongoing battle with esophageal cancer.
"Mike [Pipkin] is known to everyone here at Franklin Square," Kirby said. "I can't help but think what a gift, what a great human being ... and how lucky we are to have him."
Kirby turned to address Pipkin, seated in the front row next to his wife Pam: "It's because of your commitment, dedication and loyalty to Franklin Square and to advancing emergency medicine that we honor you today by naming our emergency department the Dr. Michael Pipkin Emergency Department at Franklin Square," she said.
The comment was met by another standing ovation.
"I think they agree with that, too," Kirby said.
Later in the ceremony, Kyrle Preis III, the director of emergency medical services for the Baltimore County Fire Department, made Pipkin an honorary fire surgeon.
"When we found out about the naming, we immediately thought about what we could do to honor the work you've done with us," Preis said. "So on behalf of County Executive Kevin Kamenetz and Fire Chief John Hohman, we'd like you to join our ranks as an honorary fire surgeon."
Preis then presented Pipkin with a certificate of recognition.
"And you get a badge, too," he said.
Several other speakers approached the stage to sing Pipkin's praises. In total, the ceremony lasted about an hour.
"I am just blown away by all this support," Pipkin said to the crowd as the ceremony drew to a close. "I'd like to thank each and every one of you personally."
chrissy
11:33 pm on Thursday, May 26, 2011
Dr. Pipkin is BY FAR THE BEST DOCTOR....he's a great man, a great friend, and a great leader of FSH. We are so lucky to have him and no one deserves this honor more than him. What a wonderful day we had today!!!
Claricer
3:51 am on Friday, May 27, 2011
Dr pipkin is unique and agreat friend. He is strong and willing . I hope god see fit to turn his illness around for all things are possible if you only believe
luv claricer
Tiffany
5:12 am on Friday, May 27, 2011
Dr. Pipkin is the most caring amazing Doctor I have ever met. He is always right there when anyone ever needs him. I was so proud to be at the dedication! There is no one more deserving than Mike Pipkin! BE LIKE MIKE!
Renee Walls
7:00 am on Friday, May 27, 2011
What an awesome ceremony! It was a humbling experience to be in the presence of such a Special Man. He was so appreciative. And I dont know of anyone else more deserving of this show of appreciation.
Kathy Whelan
11:12 am on Friday, May 27, 2011
The ceremony was amazing! Everyone here at Franklin Square (and beyond) loves Dr. Pipkin! He is a great leader and role model. Naming the ED in his honor reminds us all to BE LIKE MIKE.
courtney yoder
11:50 am on Friday, May 27, 2011
The ceremony couldn't have been any better! Dr. Pipkin sure does have a way of making your heart feel better with his smile! He is an amazing person and I am so honored to work in a Emergency Department dedicated in his honor for all of his hard work over many years and making FSH ED what it is today!
Love
Courtney Yoder
jessika hall
2:02 pm on Friday, May 27, 2011
Dr. Pipkin is by far the best doctor, he's always so caring and goes out of his way to help anyone he can. Our emergency room would not be what it is today if it were't for his hard work and dedication. I am so proud to call him my co-worker:). FIGHT LIKE MIKE
Deanna Daniel
2:08 pm on Friday, May 27, 2011
Mike (as he would prefer I call him) is the most humble man I've ever met! He is so friendly and kind to all.
May God bless Mike and his family now and forever.
Keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. Jud 1:21
Love,
Deanna Daniel
Molly McCaffery
2:13 pm on Friday, May 27, 2011
Dr.Pipkin has positively impacted every staff member, every patient, every person that has had the opportunity to meet him. Words can't describe the amount of respect and admiration that I have for him. I felt so blessed to watch the honoring of Dr.Pipkin and very proud to be his coworker. He has touched my life, and so many others. May we all keep him and his family in our prayers.
Molly McCaffery
Melissa Reddin
2:49 pm on Friday, May 27, 2011
Mike was so comforting and helpful when I lost my husband to the same kind of cancer. I worked with Mike for over 5 years and have never worked with a more caring and amazing doctor. I cannot say that I ever saw him down even when we were faced with an ever increasing patient load. He always had a smile and a "keep on going" attitude. There is no other person that deserves this honor more than Mike. He was so proud of the ER and also of those with whom he worked. I overheard an employee from another area say one day that she wished she worked in the ER because of the way Mike always treated us.
Remember Mike..." I can do ALL things through Christ, which strengthens me" Phil. 4:13
Hershaw Davis, Jr.
5:24 pm on Friday, May 27, 2011
Dr. P (as I would call him),
Thank you for having such a positive impact on my life.....I can never repay you or thank you for all that you have done. Keep fighting the good fight of faith........
Respectfully,
Hershaw Davis, Jr.
Barb Makowiecki
10:51 pm on Friday, May 27, 2011
What a powerful ceremony for an amazing man! Mike deserves every amount of honor and praise. He is humble, honest, compassionate, and kind beyond words. You are so loved, Dr. Pipkin!!!
Margaret Weddle
8:07 pm on Monday, May 30, 2011
There is no one more deserving and loved at Franklin Square than Dr. Pipkin. I am so proud to be able to say I work at the Dr. Michael Pipkin ER. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers .
Love and miss you,
Margaret Weddle
Rebecca Coleman
9:56 am on Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Dr. Michael Pipkin is one of the most unique, caring, intellegent, dedicated, loyal, and multi-tasker you will ever meet. His smile lights up the room. When he comes near he exudues a sense of calmness, understanding, and a feeling of "I can handle anything you throw at me." He faces every challenge with a smile. Not only shoule we FIGHT LIKE MIKE, we need to BE LIKE MIKE!
Thank you Dr. Pipkin for everything you have done for me and my family!
Rebecca Coleman
Nakia
9:34 pm on Thursday, June 2, 2011
I am without words.
Dr. Pipkin is a humble, kind, and caring individual.
He is someone who invests in every life and someone who takes the time to make each person feel special.
I hope, Dr. Pipkin, you know how special you are.
I am a better person for knowing you.
May God bless you and your family with His awesome peace and love!
reina sandoval
6:07 pm on Thursday, July 14, 2011
Words are not enough to say or express what i felt when i knew they dedicated the new ER to DR Pipkin. It is a shame that they had to wait until he had his ilness to honor him with something that he deserved long long time ago.
Dr. Pipkin to me is the most caring, humble, compasionate person you will ever meet in your life. i have so many good memories working with him. my prayers are with him and his family. and yes am so happy that Franklin square ER has his name attached to it because franklin square ER would not be what is now if it wasnt for him. Dr Pipkin thank your for you complete dedication to the patients, and staff. God bless you.
Pat Foster
11:51 am on Thursday, May 31, 2012
Dr Pipkin has now gone to God and I wanted to say how proud and grateful I am to have know him. His dedication to the patients and the staff at FSH is unprecedented! He was the most caring and compassionate physician I have ever known in my 42 years working at Medstar Health. God bless the Pipkin family and the FSH family so that they can carry on Dr Pipkin's mission!