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Dr. James E. Wilks, MD

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(James E. Wilks, MD)

(549 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease)

University of Michigan Medical School (1991)

Professional interests include: heart problems

1600 S Canton Center Road Suite 345
Canton, MI 48188

(734) 398-7515

Dr. James E. Wilks, MD is a cardiologist in Ypsilanti, MI specializing in cardiology (heart disease). He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. James E. Wilks, MD is affiliated with Trinity Health, IHA HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION and Trinity Health Michigan Heart - Ann Arbor Campus.

Office Locations

5325 Elliott Drive 2nd Floor
Ypsilanti, MI 48197

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Trinity Health

1600 S Canton Center Road Suite 345
Canton, MI 48188

(734) 398-7515

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Some issues Dr. James E. Wilks, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

transthoracic echocardiography

In 2023, Dr. James E. Wilks, MD had a list price for transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Michigan. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

color Doppler echocardiography

Doppler echocardiography

spectral Doppler echocardiography

In 2023, Dr. James E. Wilks, MD had a list price for color Doppler echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, and spectral Doppler echocardiography that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Michigan. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

cardiac procedures

Doppler echocardiography

echocardiogram

stress EKG

By Affordability:

echocardiogram

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Michigan, Dr. James E. Wilks, MD performed more cardiac procedures, Doppler echocardiography, echocardiogram (echo), and stress EKG procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for echocardiogram (echo) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James E. Wilks, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ypsilanti, MI during 2012 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	687
catheterization	25
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	745
hospital care	340
inpatient care	340
minimally invasive procedures	25
stress testing	112
ultrasound (sonogram)	620
vascular procedures	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James E. Wilks, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ypsilanti, MI during 2013 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	553
catheterization	24
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	679
hospital care	357
inpatient care	357
minimally invasive procedures	24
stress testing	110
ultrasound (sonogram)	494
vascular procedures	24

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1204
Female	1429

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2209
Black	337
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	809
From 75 to 84	854
85 and over	574
Less than 65	396

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	42
Dementia	20
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James E. Wilks, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ypsilanti, MI during 2014 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	509
catheterization	32
diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	577
hospital care	365
inpatient care	365
minimally invasive procedures	32
stress testing	110
ultrasound (sonogram)	429
vascular procedures	32

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1028
Female	1330

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1992
Black	292
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	770
From 75 to 84	706
85 and over	525
Less than 65	357

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	42
Dementia	20
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James E. Wilks, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ypsilanti, MI during 2015 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	629
catheterization	20
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	634
hospital care	229
inpatient care	229
minimally invasive procedures	20
stress testing	116
ultrasound (sonogram)	553
vascular procedures	20

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2262
Female	2976

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4384
Black	652
Hispanic	60
Asian	0
Other	76
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1632
From 75 to 84	1560
85 and over	1232
Less than 65	814

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	42
Dementia	22
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James E. Wilks, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ypsilanti, MI during 2016 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	706
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	546
hospital care	242
inpatient care	242
minimally invasive procedures	13
stress testing	123
ultrasound (sonogram)	630
vascular procedures	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1366
Female	1748

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2545
Black	439
Hispanic	47
Asian	0
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1036
From 75 to 84	916
85 and over	683
Less than 65	479

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	41
Dementia	26
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James E. Wilks, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ypsilanti, MI during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	141
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	675
hospital care	183
inpatient care	183
minimally invasive procedures	15
stress testing	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	79
vascular procedures	28

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	749
Female	808

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1263
Black	219
Hispanic	0
Asian	24
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	552
From 75 to 84	452
85 and over	320
Less than 65	233

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	43
Dementia	24
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James E. Wilks, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ypsilanti, MI during 2018 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	550
catheterization	28
diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	645
hospital care	99
inpatient care	99
minimally invasive procedures	28
stress testing	104
ultrasound (sonogram)	472
vascular procedures	28

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	999
Female	1220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1828
Black	267
Hispanic	30
Asian	34
Other	60
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	819
From 75 to 84	678
85 and over	415
Less than 65	307

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	39
Dementia	24
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James E. Wilks, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ypsilanti, MI during 2019 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	702
catheterization	19
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	668
hospital care	111
inpatient care	111
minimally invasive procedures	19
stress testing	129
ultrasound (sonogram)	640
vascular procedures	19

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1244
Female	1450

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2277
Black	280
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	64
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	974
From 75 to 84	859
85 and over	511
Less than 65	350

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	38
Dementia	22
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James E. Wilks, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ypsilanti, MI during 2020 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	485
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	530
hospital care	83
inpatient care	83
minimally invasive procedures	14
stress testing	131
ultrasound (sonogram)	389
vascular procedures	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	891
Female	932

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1553
Black	183
Hispanic	0
Asian	27
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	657
From 75 to 84	577
85 and over	330
Less than 65	259

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	37
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James E. Wilks, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ypsilanti, MI during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	655
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	614
hospital care	166
inpatient care	166
minimally invasive procedures	12
stress testing	167
ultrasound (sonogram)	526
vascular procedures	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1052
Female	1278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1976
Black	241
Hispanic	0
Asian	31
Other	50
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	849
From 75 to 84	773
85 and over	438
Less than 65	270

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	38
Dementia	20
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James E. Wilks, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ypsilanti, MI during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	668
doctor visit	523
hospital care	135
inpatient care	135
stress testing	197
ultrasound (sonogram)	534

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1029
Female	1298

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1988
Black	213
Hispanic	24
Asian	36
Other	66
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	848
From 75 to 84	802
85 and over	443
Less than 65	234

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	39
Dementia	15
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James E. Wilks, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ypsilanti, MI were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

cardiac procedures	571
catheterization	20
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	621
hospital care	210
inpatient care	210
minimally invasive procedures	20
stress testing	121
ultrasound (sonogram)	487
vascular procedures	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1074
Female	1315

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	283
Asian / Pacific Islander	13
Non-Hispanic White	2001
Hispanic	23
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	43

**Age**
75 to 84	743
85 and over	497
Less than 65	336
65 to 74	813

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James E. Wilks, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	25
Cancer	13
Dementia	19

Education & Training

Dr. James E. Wilks, MD graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1991. He completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (1991)

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James E. Wilks, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Trinity Health

IHA HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION

Trinity Health Michigan Heart - Ann Arbor Campus

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. James E. Wilks, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare Advantage, UHC Community Plan, Medicare, Medicaid, Railroad Medicare, Alliance Medicare PPO, Priority Health Medigap, HAP Senior Plus, Molina Health Plan, BCN MyBlue Medigap, Meridian Health Plan Of Michigan, Medicare Plus Blue And Advantage PFFS, BCN Advantage MyBlue, Aetna Better Health, Blue Cross Complete Of Michigan, Medicare Advantage, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, McLaren Health Plan, Community Care, Colleague Health Plan, BCN of Michigan HMO, Physicians Health Plan (PHP), HAP Alliance Health & Life Commercial, Aetna Commercial ALL PLANS, BCN HMO, Cofinity (Network), Meridian Commercial ALL PLANS, BCN of Michigan M Premier Care HMO, Medicare (Traditional), Physicians Health Plan (PHP) Michigan Cares Network and Veterans Affairs Community Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. James E. Wilks, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna Medicare Advantage

UHC Community Plan

Medicare

Medicaid

Railroad Medicare

Alliance Medicare PPO

Priority Health Medigap

HAP Senior Plus

Molina Health Plan

BCN MyBlue Medigap

Meridian Health Plan Of Michigan

Medicare Plus Blue And Advantage PFFS

BCN Advantage MyBlue

Aetna Better Health

Blue Cross Complete Of Michigan

Medicare Advantage

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

McLaren Health Plan

Community Care

Colleague Health Plan

BCN of Michigan HMO

Physicians Health Plan (PHP)

HAP Alliance Health & Life Commercial

Aetna Commercial ALL PLANS

BCN HMO

Cofinity (Network)

Meridian Commercial ALL PLANS

BCN of Michigan M Premier Care HMO

Medicare (Traditional)

Physicians Health Plan (PHP) Michigan Cares Network

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James E. Wilks, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 549 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James E. Wilks, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Ypsilanti, MI.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James E. Wilks, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$179 THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT $179
Janssen Products, LP	$106 COBICISTAT $106
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.	$80 Assure WCD $80
Boston Scientific Corporation	$74 Tachy System $59	EMBLEM S ICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM $14
The Spectranetics Corporation	$70 SLS IIGLIDELIGHT $70
Other	$37 LifeVest $14	XARELTO $12	ENTRESTO $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$547

Biography

Dr. James Wilks is a cardiology (heart disease) specialist. His clinical interests encompass heart problems. The average patient rating for Dr. Wilks is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He can take several insurance carriers, including McLaren Health Plan, Blue California, and Priority Health. He attended the University of Michigan Medical School and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan for residency. He is professionally affiliated with Trinity Health. Dr. Wilks's practice in Ypsilanti, MI is open to new patients as reported by Trinity Health.