Dr. Barbara Wolf, who served as the McLaren Health Care Director of Behavioral Health Education and Physician Well-Being, was posthumously recognized in Crain’s Detroit Business’ list of Health Care Heroes for 2025.
Recognized as a Corporate Achievements Hero, she spent nearly 30 years at McLaren Flint and McLaren Health Care serving the behavioral health needs of her patients and as well as employees. Among her lasting legacy is Mindful Medicine, a course she designed that develops meditation and mindfulness skills, largely practiced by McLaren providers, especially residents and fellows, to aid in their coping with the natural stresses associated with a career as a health care professional.
The program was later expanded to include leaders across the system, developing it into a digital wellness platform, McLaren Thrive, while also providing significant support for colleagues during the COVID-19 pandemic.
For her career and selfless accomplishments, Dr. Wolf truly possessed the qualities of a hero.