At Trinity Health System, our mission has always been rooted in serving our community with compassion, excellence, and a deep commitment to the healing ministry. Today, as we celebrate a remarkable milestone, we reflect on what it truly means to dedicate a lifetime to humankindness.

Join us in extending our warmest congratulations and heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Rafael Schmulevich on his well-deserved retirement!

A Legacy of Healing Hands and Caring Hearts

For 35 incredible years, Dr. Schmulevich has been a cornerstone of our cardiology team. Thirty-five years is more than just an impressive span of time—it represents thousands of lives touched, countless hearts healed, and decades of steady, compassionate guidance for patients and families navigating some of their most vulnerable moments.

Dr. Schmulevich’s tenure embodies the true spirit of Trinity Health System and CommonSpirit Health: delivering world-class cardiovascular care with the warmth, empathy, and dignity every person deserves. Whether introducing new treatments or simply taking the extra time to listen to a patient’s story, his dedication to the ministry of care has left an indelible mark on our hospitals and our entire region.

The Next Chapter Begins

While his presence in our hallways will be greatly missed by colleagues, nurses, and patients alike, we are thrilled for the exciting new journey ahead.

In his retirement, Dr. Schmulevich is looking forward to:

• Quality Family Time: Cherishing well-earned, uninterrupted moments with his loved ones.

• New Horizons: Exploring new personal passions, hobbies, and interests that have been waiting on the sidelines.

Thank You, Dr. Schmulevich!

Dr. Schmulevich, thank you for 35 years of unwavering service, visionary leadership, and profound humankindness. You have helped shape the heart of Trinity Health System, and we are forever grateful.

Please take a few minutes to read Dr. Schmulevich’s farewell letter to his patients.

“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” — Matthew 25:40