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3/3/2023 - McLaren Bay Region Vascular Surgeon Performs 200TH TCAR Stroke-Prevention Procedure
BAY CITY, Mich.—McLaren Bay Region, the 415-bed acute care, Bay City-based hospital, celebrated as vascular surgeon Dr. Nicolas J. Mouawad performed his 200th TCAR, a specialized minimally...

3/3/2023 - The Heartlands Marlette Senior Living Receives Funding for iN2L
Marlette, MI – United Healthcare Partners (UHP) is pleased to announce a new resident engagement system, IN2L (It’s never too late) program purchased with funding from the Michigan...

3/3/2023 - Hills & Dales Healthcare Recognized as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital
Hills & Dales Healthcare has been recognized as a 2023 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital and was the ONLY critical access hospital nominated in Michigan. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural...

3/3/2023 - Scheurer Health Closing Long Term Care Unit
After many years of discussion, analysis and consultation, our Board of Trustees have made the extremely tough decision to close our Long Term Care unit at Scheurer Health. As you can imagine, this...

3/3/2023 - Infusion (IV) Therapy Treatments Available at McKenzie Health System
Sanilac County, Mich. - McKenzie Health System Outpatient Services offers a wide array of medically prescribed infusion (IV) therapy treatments for various medical conditions to meet the needs of the...

2/24/2023 - Area Hospital Administrator Makes List of “Rural Hospital CEOs to Know”
TAWAS CITY, MI - Rose Goick Saddler, RN, BS, MSN, NHA, has been named by Becker’s Hospital Review to its 2023 list of “Rural Hospital CEOs to Know.” She currently serves as...

2/14/2023 - Covenant Regional Thumb Network (CRTN) announces a new name and Covenant's new cancer care center in the Thumb
Huron, Saginaw, Sanilac & Tuscola Counties, MI The Covenant Regional Thumb Network (CRTN), a collaborative of five independent Thumb hospitals and Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw have announced a...

2/13/2023 - United Healthcare Partners Welcomes New Chief Nursing Officer
United Healthcare Partners (UHP) is pleased to announce that William (Bill) McArdle MSN, RN has joined the hospital’s Leadership Team as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). William will begin his new...

2/6/2023 - 5 Heart-Healthy Habits to Start This Year
Peter Fattal, MD, Interventional Cardiology February is American Heart Month. According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, but many cardiac events are...

2/3/2023 - McLaren Bay Region Family Medicine Residents take Top Honors at MAOFP Winter 2023
A pair of McLaren Bay Region family medicine residents, Dr. Margaux Zanetti and Dr. Peter Huynh, were each awarded first place for their respective presentations at the Winter 2023 retreat of the...

2/3/2023 - Combatting Veteran Homelessness Point-in-Time (PIT) Count of Homeless Persons
Exceeding National Challenge to House 38,000 Homeless Veterans In April 2022, the Aleda E. Lutz, VAMC was given a target goal of permanently housing 137 Veterans by the end of calendar year 2022, as...

2/3/2023 - UHP Urgent Care, Marlette Opening Summer of 2023
MARLETTE, MI - United Healthcare Partners is pleased to announce “UHP Urgent Care, Marlette” opening summer of 2023. UHP Urgent Care, Marlette will open as an expansion to United...

2/3/2023 - McKenzie ENT in Sandusky Welcomes Dr. Keith Scharf and Dr. Angela Lasecki
Sanilac County, Mich. – McKenzie Health System is pleased to announce that Dr. Keith Scharf, a board-certified otolaryngologist, and audiologist Dr. Angela Lasecki have joined McKenzie ENT to...

2/3/2023 - Hills & Dales Healthcare Adds Infusion & Oncology Center to its Outpatient Services
Cass City, MI – January 3, 2022, Hills & Dales Healthcare is pleased to announce the opening of Hills & Dales Infusion & Oncology Center, a new outpatient service that will allow...

2/3/2023 - McKenzie Health System Recognizes American Heart Health with Low and No-Cost Screenings in February
Sanilac County, Mich. – Cardiovascular disease is responsible for 1 in every 3 deaths in the United States, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. To support heart health...

2/3/2023 - Avoid Health Risks in Winter Weather
TAWAS CITY, MI - January may have been somewhat mild, but there is still plenty of winter weather ahead. When the snow starts falling and temperatures drop, many people stay indoors and are less...

2/3/2023 - The Heartlands Marlette Senior Living Installs Exercise Equipment Tailored to the Senior Population
The Heartlands Marlette Senior Living is pleased to share senior fitness equipment has been purchased and installed with funding assistance from the Sanilac County Community Foundation (SCCF). The...

2/3/2023 - Emily Quandt Named Director of Human Services for McKenzie Health System
Sanilac County, Mich.— Lifelong Sanilac County resident Emily Quandt has been named as the new Director of Human Services for McKenzie Health System. She succeeds Louise Blasius, who recently...

1/11/2023 - POSTPONED: Ribbon-cutting for new Covenant cancer care center in the Thumb to be rescheduled
The ribbon-cutting for the new CRTN Cancer Care Center originally scheduled for Monday, January 16, 2023, is being postponed. Original media invitation went out on 12/20/22. Huron, Saginaw, Sanilac...

1/6/2023 - Healthy Living Events Encourage Year-Round Health and Wellness
Sanilac County, Mich. – Inspiring healthy living throughout the year, the 2023 Healthy Living series will kick off on January 18! The 2023 series, which is brought to the community by McKenzie...

1/4/2023 - United Healthcare Partners Board of Directors Announces New CEO
After a fulfilling career, Daniel Babcock, United Healthcare Partners CEO will be retiring on January 1, 2023. United Healthcare Partners (UHP) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Angie...

1/4/2023 - Ascension St. Joseph Hospital Recognizes Extraordinary Nurse
TAWAS CITY, MI – Ascension St. Joseph Hospital recently honored Brandi Hurlburt, RN, with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. The award recognizes the extraordinary, compassionate...

1/4/2023 - Harbor Beach Community Hospital Expansion Update
Harbor Beach Community Hospital (HBCH) made an announcement in early spring of 2022 of a $2.9 Million-Dollar Expansion Project. Phase one of this project includes 4,521 sq. ft addition that will...

1/4/2023 - Why Veterans Choose VA for Health Care Needs
Health care is a very important component to leading and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Whether Veterans are transitioning from the military to civilian life or have been out of the military for...

12/27/2022 - Marlette Regional Hospital Foundation Thanks Supporters of 34th Annual Tree of Shining Love Campaign
The Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) Foundation would like to sincerely thank supporters of the 34th Annual Tree of Shining Love campaign. Thanks to the support and generosity of 130 donors and 66...

12/27/2022 - Heart-healthy Habits for a Happy Holiday
TAWAS CITY, MI - It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but with many to-do lists, stress, cold weather and straying from good health habits in terms of eating, sleeping and drinking, the...

12/27/2022 - Louise Blasius Retires after 46 Years at McKenzie Health System
Sanilac County, Mich. – McKenzie Health System (MHS) would like to congratulate Louise Blasius on her retirement from the organization after 46 years of employment. Louise enjoyed a storied...

12/20/2022 - Wound Healing Services of Marlette Regional Hospital Receives Clinical Distinction Award
Marlette Regional Hospital is pleased to announce Marlette Wound Healing Services is a recipient of RestorixHealth’s Clinical Distinction Award. This biannual award acknowledges exceptional...

12/20/2022 - Covenant Regional Thumb Network (CRTN) Announces a New Name and Covenant's New Cancer Care Center in the Thumb
Huron, Saginaw, Sanilac & Tuscola Counties, MI – December 19, 2022 – The Covenant Regional Thumb Network (CRTN), a collaborative of five independent Thumb hospitals and Covenant...

12/20/2022 - Michael MacDonald, MD Urologist, Joins United Healthcare Partners
United Healthcare Partners welcomes Michael MacDonald, MD to its medical staff to provide urology services in Deckerville and Marlette. Dr. MacDonald is a graduate of Wayne State University, where he...

12/9/2022 - McKenzie Providers Receive Patient-Centered Medical Home Designation from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Sanilac County, Mich. – McKenzie Health System is proud to announce that three local providers have been named as Patient-Centered Medical Home Practices for 2022 by Blue Cross Blue Shield of...

12/9/2022 - Local Businesses Unite to Help Cancer Patients
TAWAS CITY, MI – Route 23 BBQ and Charlie Horse Electric Bikes presented a check for $2,000 on Nov. 1, to Ascension St. Joseph Foundation. The funds will benefit the cancer fund to help...

12/5/2022 - Covenant Earns 9th Straight 'A' for Patient Safety!
Covenant HealthCare has once again received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2022 — its NINTH consecutive "A". This national distinction recognizes the Covenant...

12/5/2022 - McKenzie Family Healthcare Welcomes Dr. Helda Souresho, MD
Sanilac County, Mich. – Board-certified family physician Helda Souresho, MD has joined McKenzie Health System, and will care for patients alongside Dr. Mark English and the McKenzie Family...

12/5/2022 - Covenant Takes It Up a Notch in Re-Accreditation as A Senior-Friendly ED
In 2019 Covenant received the Level III Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) from the American College of Emergency Physicians. In fall of 2022, the Covenant Emergency Care Center...

11/22/2022 - National Recognitions Announced for Ascension St. Joseph Hospital
Receives an ‘A’ for the Fall 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade and excellence awards in quality and outcomes from Chartis Center for Rural Health TAWAS CITY, MI – Ascension St....

11/22/2022 - VA Telehealth Services – Veterans Get Access to Care Where and When They Need It
Telehealth Services are health-related services which allow long-distance patient and clinician contact, provide medical advice, reminders and interventions, patient education, monitoring, and remote...

11/22/2022 - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC - GivingTuesday Challenge
On this GivingTuesday, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) encourages community members, businesses, and organizations to help support Veterans throughout the country by doing what they can....

11/18/2022 - Administrator named for Ascension St. Joseph Hospital
TAWAS CITY, MI - Ascension Michigan is pleased to announce Rose Goick Saddler, RN, BS, MSN, NHA, as administrator of Ascension St. Joseph Hospital in Tawas City. In addition, she will continue to...

11/18/2022 - Marlette Regional Hospital Family Practices Earn PCMH Designation from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Marlette Regional Hospital is pleased to share that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has designated Brown City Family HealthCare, Kingston Family HealthCare, Marlette Family HealthCare, and North...

11/18/2022 - Marlette Regional Hospital Receives Grant for Early Mobility: Move Early and Often Project
Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) extends a sincere thanks and appreciation to The Coverys Community Healthcare Foundation (“CCHF”) for awarding MRH $65,000 to fund the Early Mobility:...

11/16/2022 - Aleda E. Lutz Exceeds VA Secretary’s 38,000 Housing Challenge
In April 2022, the Aleda E. Lutz, VAMC was given a target goal of permanently housing 137 Veterans as part of the VA Secretary’s 38,000 Veteran housing challenge. By the end of September 2022,...

11/16/2022 - VA’s New Electronic Health Record System Update
The Department of Veterans Affairs is adopting a new electronic health record (EHR) system to replace the nearly 40-year-old software that stores information and tracks patient care. The new Oracle...

11/4/2022 - Scheurer Board Selects Ross Ramsey, MD As Its Next Leader
The Scheurer Board of Trustees is proud to announce the selection of Ross Ramsey, MD as the next President & CEO of Scheurer Health. Dr. Ramsey has been a practicing physician with Scheurer...

11/2/2022 - Hills & Dales Healthcare Welcomes Dr. Manawar, Pulmonologist
Cass City, MI – October 21, 2022, Hills & Dales Healthcare is pleased to welcome Dr. Shahzad Manawar, Pulmonologist, to Hills & Dales Pulmonology Clinic. He will be seeing patients both...

10/28/2022 - Do you have Health Insurance? McKenzie Health System is ready to help you!
Sanilac County, Mich. – McKenzie Health System is happy to announce trained Navigators are ready to help you find a health insurance plan that meets your needs AND you can afford! Open...

10/21/2022 - MRH Foundation Celebrates Tree of Shining Love 34th Anniversary
The Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) Foundation will be celebrating the 34th anniversary of the Tree of Shining Love event this Christmas season and invites the public to participate. This popular...

10/21/2022 - MRH’s B.C.U.P.S. Program Offers Support for Area Women
Are you a woman over the age of 40, or do you have a family history of breast cancer, but don’t meet the age criteria for screening? If you answered “yes” to either one of those...

10/19/2022 - United Hospice Service Celebrates Recertification & 5-star Rating
On Tuesday, September 27th United Hospice Service (UHS) of Marlette Regional Hospital celebrated a successful federal recertification and 5-star rating! Hospice Manager, Shelli Greschaw says,...

10/19/2022 - McKenzie Health System Auxiliary Announces Annual “Bakeless Bake Sale” and Holiday Gift Shop Sale
Sanilac County, Mich. – A healthier version of the traditional bake sale, McKenzie Health System Auxiliary is hosting its annual “Bakeless Bake Sale” with all proceeds going toward...

10/19/2022 - Our Scheurer Auxiliary Superheroes
75+ Years Later, the Scheurer Auxiliary is Still Driven By Its Intended Purpose: Support Scheurer in Any Way Possible Winston Churchill. Madeleine Albright. Henry Kissinger. The Scheurer Auxiliary....

10/18/2022 - MRH Welcomes New Nurse Practitioner to Kingston Family HealthCare
Marlette Regional Hospital is pleased to share that Kimberley James, MSN, FNP-BC, board-certified family nurse practitioner, DOT certification, has joined our medical team and will be working in...

10/12/2022 - Breast Cancer: Facts for Women to Know
TAWAS CITY, MI - About 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer at some point during their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society . The good news is that most women...

10/12/2022 - Tubbs Brothers’ Generosity Spans Generations
For Tubbs Brothers dealership, generosity has always been part of their business plan. The dealership, which was started in 1948 by Clarence King, was the local Chrysler Plymouth dealer in town....

10/12/2022 - Ascension St. Joseph Hospital Recognizes Extraordinary Nurse
TAWAS CITY, MI – Ascension St. Joseph Hospital recently honored Samantha Travis, RN, BSN, OCN, with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. The award recognizes the extraordinary,...

10/4/2022 - Covenant HealthCare Nationally Recognized for Commitment to Providing High Quality Stroke Care
The American Heart Association presents Covenant HealthCare with the Get With The Guidelines - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award...

10/4/2022 - MRH Foundation Celebrates Successful Golf Fundraiser
The Marlette Regional Hospital Foundation’s fourteenth annual Driving for Health golf event on September 8th was another extraordinary event. The golfers were able to enjoy one of the last warm...

10/4/2022 - Covenant HealthCare VNA has earned the 2021 SHP Best™ “Superior Performer” Caregiver Satisfaction Award for Hospice Care
Saginaw, Michigan, September 27, 2022 – Covenant HealthCare Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Superior Performer” in...

10/4/2022 - 3D Mammograms encouraged during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Sanilac County, Mich. – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and McKenzie Health System encourages all women to schedule their annual mammograms as recommended and continue to perform...

10/4/2022 - Hog Town Inc. Donations to Local Hospice Exceed $204K
Following the 17th annual Hog Town —a major fundraising event sponsored by Hog Town Inc. of Melvin, Michigan—members of Hog Town Inc. presented United Hospice Service (UHS) of Marlette...

9/29/2022 - Ascension St. Joseph Recognized for Excellence in Maternity Care
TAWAS CITY, MI – The Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM) has recognized Ascension St. Joseph Hospital as a recipient of the 2022 Hospital Maternity Care Excellence Award. The award is part of...

9/29/2022 - Deckerville Community Hospital Elects New Medical Director
Brian Tweddle, DO was recently elected by the Medical Staff as the new Medical Director of Deckerville Community Hospital. He will provide administrative leadership and clinical direction for the...

9/16/2022 - McKenzie Health System Earns Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Recertification
Sanilac County, Mich. – McKenzie Health System recently earned their recertification as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department from the American College of Emergency Physicians. The Geriatric...

9/16/2022 - This Suicide Prevention Month, Aleda E. Lutz VAMC is attending Community Events and Offering Resources to Support Veterans
Suicide is preventable and there is hope. This September, throughout Suicide Prevention Month, Aleda E. Lutz VAMC is attending community events and offering resources to help Veterans who are...

9/15/2022 - Covenant Kids Gala to Bring Elegance on October 7, Raising Money for Hospital Equipment
Covenant HealthCare Foundation will host the second Gala for Covenant Kids on Friday, October 7, 2022. This elegant black-tie affair will feature the showband, Persuasion and the Backstreet Horns,...

9/15/2022 - MRH Welcomes New Doctor to Marlette Family HealthCare
Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) welcomes the addition of board-certified family medicine physician, Mark Boules, MD to the medical staff. Dr. Boules has joined family nurse practitioner Shannon...

9/2/2022 - VA sends local Veterans to the 36th Annual National Veterans Golden Age Games
The Aleda E. Lutz VAMC’s Blind Rehabilitation Team accompanied Veterans, who are active in our Blind Rehab Program, to the 36th Annual National Veterans Golden Age Games (NVGAG) in Sioux Falls,...

9/2/2022 - Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Helps Community Members Regain Control of Their Health
Sanilac County, Mich. – Cardiac rehabilitation is a program geared to individuals recovering from a heart attack, heart surgery or other forms of heart disease. It is designed to improve...

9/2/2022 - TORC Receives $2 Million Grant to Continue to Combat Substance Use Disorder and Behavioral Health Care Services in the Thumb
The Thumb Opioid Response Consortium (TORC) is one of only two programs in Michigan to be awarded funding for The Rural Communities Opioid Response Program - Behavioral Health Care Support...

9/2/2022 - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC Hosting a Telehealth (Virtual Care) Fair
The Aleda E. Lutz VAMC is hosting a Telehealth (Virtual Care) Fair on Friday, September 16, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the pavilion, located in the north parking lot at 1500 Weiss...

9/2/2022 - “Early Detection is Music to Our Ears” Digital Campaign in September to Raise Awareness and Funds for Life-Saving Equipment
Sanilac County, Mich. – Along with the annual Autumn Benefit, the McKenzie Health System Foundation is hosting an “Early Detection is Music to Our Ears” digital fundraising campaign...

8/18/2022 - Let’s Make It a Healthy School Year: Thoughts from a Pediatrician
TAWAS CITY, MI - It won't be long before our children head back to the classroom to kick off another school year. While parents need to make sure their child has all the school supplies they need to...

8/18/2022 - McKenzie Health System Receives Mission: Lifeline STEMI Certification
Sanilac County, Mich. – McKenzie Health System continues to grow its national healthcare certifications and awards, recently receiving the Mission: Lifeline STEMI Referring Center Bronze Award...

8/18/2022 - Essexville’s Helen M. Nickless Volunteer Clinic Receives Prestigious 2022 MHA Ludwig Community Benefit Award
ESSEXVILLE, MICH – The Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) has named the Helen M. Nickless Volunteer Clinic as a recipient of the 2022 MHA Ludwig Community Benefit Award during its...

8/17/2022 - Navy Corpsman Steve Andrews Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Clinic Dedication Ceremony
The Aleda E. Lutz VAMC held a dedication ceremony at the Gaylord VA outpatient clinic on Thursday, August 4, 2022, naming it after the late Navy Corpsman Steve Andrews. The clinic is located at 2782...

8/17/2022 - McKenzie Health System Offering Free Men’s Screenings in September
Sanilac County, Mich. – In recognition of Prostate Health Month, McKenzie Health System will provide free PSA, cholesterol, and glucose screenings for men throughout the month. Coupons for the...

8/17/2022 - New provider joins Ascension St. Joseph Hospital Huron Family Medicine
TAWAS CITY, MI - Ascension Medical Group (AMG) is pleased to introduce Annie Campbell, physician assistant (PA), to the care team at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital Huron Family Medicine. She joins...

8/17/2022 - RetinaVue Diabetic Eye Exams Now Available at McKenzie After-Hours Clinic
Sanilac County, Mich. – Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of vision loss in adults in the United States and it’s something everyone with diabetes is at risk for, however, yearly...

8/5/2022 - Terry Lerash Extends Tenure at Scheurer Health
The Scheurer Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the return of Terry Lerash as Interim President & CEO, following the resignation of Mike Nanzer on Wednesday, July 06, 2022. We wish Mike the...

8/4/2022 - Knights of Columbus Donation to United Hospice Service of MRH
United Hospice Service (UHS) expresses their sincere thanks to the Knights of Columbus in North Branch for the donation of $1,500. UHS is grateful for organizations like Knights of Columbus who...

8/1/2022 - McKenzie Health System Auxiliary Donates Over $30,000
Sanilac County, Mich. – It’s another hole in one for the McKenzie Health System Auxiliary: Thanks to the successful 16h Annual McKenzie Auxiliary Golf Scramble in June, the Auxiliary was...

8/1/2022 - Covenant Invests in Ventilator Technology that Works with the Body, Enhancing Lung Protection for Neonates and Children
The Covenant HealthCare Respiratory Therapy Team recently received a shipment of 10 brand new, highly sophisticated ventilators for the region’s smallest patients. These ventilators are the...

8/1/2022 - United Hospice Service Celebrates Record-Breaking Walk Fundraiser
United Hospice Service (UHS) of Marlette Regional Hospital celebrated a record-breaking event raising $15,268.42. The Hospice Walk fundraiser took place on Saturday, June 4, 2022. Over 175 walkers...

8/1/2022 - Long-Time Sanilac Resident Brandon Guibord Joins McKenzie Health System Board of Directors
Sanilac County, Mich. - The McKenzie Health System Board of Directors recently welcomed new member Brandon Guibord. A 23-year-veteran of the banking industry, Guibord currently serves as Senior Vice...

7/29/2022 - Covenant HealthCare’s Efforts to Reduce Trauma in Our Communities
The Covenant Trauma Department Injury Prevention Program believes they have a responsibility to reduce unnecessary trauma in our communities. According to the CDC, drownings were at an all-time high...

7/22/2022 - McKenzie Health System Welcomes Central Michigan University Medical Student Melanie Mrozek
Sanilac County, Mich. - As part of its ongoing partnership with Central Michigan University’s (CMU) Comprehensive Community Clerkship program, a part of the CMU Medical School, McKenzie Health...

7/22/2022 - Marlette Regional Hospital Receives 100 Google Reviews
Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) recently received its 100th Google Review! At MRH it is our mission to continuously improve the quality of health in the communities we serve. With that being said,...

7/21/2022 - McKenzie Health System Earns ACR Accreditation
Sanilac County, Mich. — McKenzie Health System has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR)....

7/21/2022 - Indian River VA Clinic Groundbreaking Ceremony
On June 30, 2022, Aleda E. Lutz VAMC hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Indian River VA clinic, located at 5739 Highway M-68, Indian River, MI 49749. The Mackinaw City clinic will be...

7/21/2022 - Covenant Red Carpet Events | August 11-12
This year's Red Carpet events will be held at Apple Mountain Resort in Freeland. Proceeds will benefit the Covenant Breast Health Center, Covenant Hospice and Covenant Medical Surgical Program. 18...

7/21/2022 - Covenant Cancer Care Regional Support Groups Available
Support groups are provided as a FREE service to our community. Support groups listed below meet at the Covenant Cancer Care Center (5400 Mackinaw, Saginaw, Michigan, Third Floor Conference Room A)....

7/6/2022 - The Heartlands Marlette Senior Living Receives Grant from the Sanilac County Community Foundation (SCCF) for Exercise Equipment
The Heartlands Marlette Senior Living extends sincere thanks and appreciation to the Sanilac County Community Foundation (SCCF) for their generous grant gift of $5,000 to go towards fitness equipment...

7/2/2022 - Harbor Beach Community Hospital – $2.9 Million Dollar Expansion Project and Parking Update
Harbor Beach Community Hospital is excited to announce that our facility will be undergoing an expansion project that will increase access to health care services in our local community and improve...

7/2/2022 - Executive Leadership Changes Announced
TAWAS CITY, MI - Shane Hunt, RN, BBA, MSA, has been selected to serve as Vice President of Nursing for Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw. Hunt had been serving as interim VP of Nursing...

7/2/2022 - 16th Annual McKenzie Golf Scramble Reaches New Record
Sanilac County, Mich. – The McKenzie Auxiliary Golf Scramble, which took place on Thursday, June 9, saw an increased involvement by sponsors and teams alike. When everything was tallied, the...

7/2/2022 - Harbor Beach Community Hospital – Free Sports Physical
Harbor Beach Community Hospital’s medical clinics are offering a free sports physical with a wellness visit through August. If your child needs a sports physical to participate in summer or...

6/28/2022 - McLaren Bay Region is Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
BAY CITY, MICH – McLaren Bay Region has received the American Heart Association’s GOLD PLUS Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring...

6/28/2022 - Avoid Tragedy on the Fourth of July: Firework Safety
TAWAS CITY, MI - From barbecues and cooling off by the pool, to scenic firework shows, the Fourth of July often means a fun-filled day for families across the United States. However, patriotic fun...

6/28/2022 - McKenzie Medical Staff Merit Scholarship Awarded to 2 Local Students
Sanilac County, Mich. – Supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals, McKenzie Medical Staff Merit Scholarships were awarded to local students interested in pursuing healthcare...

6/27/2022 - Marlette Regional Hospital offers $10 Sports Physicals Throughout the Summer 2022
Marlette Regional Hospital’s family healthcare offices will begin offering reduced-price sports physicals to area athletes for a cost of ten dollars, and half of the proceeds will be donated...

6/17/2022 - Extreme Heat Can Cause Heat-related Illness - Tips to Stay Safe
TAWAS CITY, MI - Summer weather is upon us with higher temperatures and increased humidity. According to the CDC, every year, more than 600 people in the U.S. die of heat-related illness and many...

6/17/2022 - McLaren Bay Region Wound Care Center Aims to Educate the Community During Wound Care Awareness Week
BAY CITY, MICH – The McLaren Bay Region Wound Care Center, a member of the Healogics network, is helping raise awareness of the risks of chronic wounds during the ninth annual Wound Care...

6/17/2022 - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC Hosts Farmers Market, Healthy Teaching Kitchen, Whole Health for Veterans and Community Partners
The Aleda E. Lutz VAMC is pleased to announce we are hosting a Farmers Market on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., starting June 21, 2022, and running through September 27, 2022, located on the...

6/17/2022 - Walk Challenge Raises Over $3K for American Cancer Society Research
In May, 225 individuals from near and far registered for the 2022 MRH 40 Mile Walk Challenge fundraiser benefiting the American Cancer Society Research fund. They each purchased a special...

6/17/2022 - Ascension St. Joseph Recognizes Extraordinary Nurses and Caregivers
TAWAS CITY, MI – May was National Nurses Month and Ascension St. Joseph Hospital presented multiple awards to nurses for the extraordinary, compassionate care they provide patients and families...

6/1/2022 - Covenant Earns 8th Straight 'A' for Patient Safety
Covenant HealthCare has once again received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022 — its EIGHTH consecutive "A"! This national distinction recognizes the Covenant...

6/1/2022 - Speech Therapist Greg Mason Joins McKenzie Health System
Sanilac County, Mich. – McKenzie Health System is pleased to announce that Speech Language Pathologist Greg Mason has joined their rehabilitation team. Greg brings a wealth of knowledge in both...

6/1/2022 - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC Reduction of Urgent Care Hours Second Reminder

6/1/2022 - McKenzie After-Hours Clinic Adds Self-Scheduling Options for Patients
Sanilac County, Mich. – Making it easier for patients to schedule visits, the McKenzie After-Hours Clinic now offers a self-scheduling option for appointments. The clinic, which offers both...

6/1/2022 - Hills & Dales General Hospital is Pleased to Welcome Dr. Long Nguyen
Cass City, MI – May 16, 2022, Hills & Dales Healthcare is pleased to welcome Dr. Long Nguyen to their medical staff. Dr. Nguyen will be joining Caro Family Practice alongside the current...

6/1/2022 - MHS Nurse Practitioner Nicole Krosnicki Offering Cosmetic Services
Sanilac County, Mich. – We are excited to announce that Nicole Krosnicki, DNP, FNP-C, Nurse Practitioner at McKenzie Health and Wellness Center in Sandusky, is now offering dermal fillers and...

5/24/2022 - VHA Transitions to COVID-19 Health Protection Levels to Enhance Safety of Veterans, Visitors and Employees
Today, May 24, 2022, the Aleda E. Lutz VAMC is implementing COVID-19 Health Protection Levels as part of VA’s consistent, nationwide approach for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities...

5/23/2022 - Extraordinary Nurse Recognized at Marlette Regional Hospital
Marlette, Michigan – Rebecca Cox, RN (Becky) of Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY...

5/23/2022 - Saginaw North VA Clinic Opening May 24, 2022
Aleda E. Lutz VAMC is pleased to announce the opening of the new Saginaw North VA Clinic, located at 2830 McCarty Rd., Saginaw, MI 48603, on May 24, 2022. The new 18,000 square foot building will...

5/23/2022 - Marlette Wound Healing Services of Marlette Regional Hospital Receives Clinical Distinction Award
Marlette Regional Hospital is pleased to announce Marlette Wound Healing Services is a recipient of RestorixHealth’s Clinical Distinction Award. This biannual award acknowledges exceptional...

5/17/2022 - B.E. F.A.S.T. - Understand the Signs and Symptoms of Stroke
May is American Stroke Awareness Month TAWAS CITY, MI - According to the American Stroke Association , stroke is the fifth cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. One...

5/16/2022 - Ascension St. Joseph Hospital Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ for the Spring 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
TAWAS CITY, MI: Ascension St. Joseph Hospital received an “A” grade in the Spring 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade , a national distinction recognizing Ascension St. Joseph...

5/12/2022 - Introducing Mike Nanzer, President & CEO of Scheurer Health
Mike Nanzer's first day as part of the Scheurer team was April 11, 2022 and is jumping right in to learn the culture of the Thumb's largest healthcare organization. Hailing from Clarkston, Michigan,...

5/4/2022 - Marlette Regional Hospital Installs New Med Cabinets
Marlette Regional Hospital Pharmacy is pleased to announce a new Pyxis MedStation system has been installed by BD (Becton, Dickson and Company) to enhance medication availability while increasing...

5/3/2022 - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC Reduction of Urgent Care Hours Reminder Announcement
The Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, located 1500 Weiss Street, Saginaw, MI, will be changing their Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) hours effective June 6, 2022. “This reduction in Urgent Care hours...

5/3/2022 - McKenzie Health System awarded Acute Heart Attack Ready Re-Certification from The Joint Commission
Sanilac County, Mich. – McKenzie Health System has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check mark for Heart Attack...

5/3/2022 - New VA Medical Network Director Named for Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky
The Department of Veterans Affairs has named Laura E. Ruzick as the new Network Director for Veterans Integrated Network (VISN) 10, overseeing VA Medical Centers across Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and...

4/29/2022 - Terry Lerash Announces His Retirement as CEO
After leading Scheurer Health through a period of unparalleled growth and success for six years, Terrance E. Lerash has announced his retirement as President & CEO of Scheurer Health. Since July...

4/29/2022 - Covenant HealthCare Surpasses 10,000 Robotic-Assisted Surgeries
Just over 12 years after the first da Vinci® Surgical System arrived at Covenant HealthCare, the surgical team has now completed more than 10,000 robotic-assisted surgeries. The da Vinci®...

4/29/2022 - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC Celebrates Veteran Irene Hosking on her 104th Birthday
The Women’s Veteran Health Care Program realized Irene Hosking, one of their oldest female Veteran patients, was nearing another birthday this April. Irene turned 104 on April 20, 2022. On...

4/29/2022 - Stuffed Bunnies were delivered to MRH just in time for Easter
Members of the Lapeer HOG Chapter and the Easter Bunny, made a special visit to Marlette Regional Hospital on Saturday, April 17th to deliver over 30 hand-crocheted stuffed bunnies to pediatric...

4/28/2022 - McKenzie Health System Providing Sports Physicals for Students
Sanilac County, Mich. – Supporting students and making it easy for them to receive required sports physicals, McKenzie Health System will be offering $15 sports physicals for all local...

4/28/2022 - Louise Blasius Receives Federal Certification as Marketplace Navigator
Sanilac County, Mich. – If you don’t have health insurance, you could be missing out. There are many low cost or free health insurance options for people of various incomes. For many,...

4/28/2022 - Ascension St. Joseph Hospital Donates Medical Equipment to Haiti
TAWAS CITY - Ascension St. Joseph Hospital has donated some used, but completely functional anesthesia equipment to a hospital in Haiti. Recently, Megan Schreiber, the United States Director of...

4/27/2022 - Suicide Rates Increase in the Spring – Gunlocks Available for Veterans
The Spring season, for most, is a time we start feeling better after the long, cold winter months of hibernation. Enjoying the sunny warmth and seeing the blossoming buds improves our moods with a...

4/27/2022 - McLaren Bay Region Celebrates National Donate Life Month
All are encouraged to sign up to be a donor BAY CITY, MICH – April is National Donate Life Month, designed to raise awareness of the importance of registering as an organ, cornea, and tissue...

4/8/2022 - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC Provides Free Support to Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma
As part of its annual campaign during Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April, Aleda E. Lutz VAMC is working to increase awareness about the impact of military sexual trauma (MST) and VA’s free...

4/8/2022 - Marlette Regional Hospital Laboratory Receives CAP Accreditation
Marlette Regional Hospital’s (MRH) Laboratory and Cardiopulmonary Blood Gas Lab has been awarded accreditation by the Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP),...

4/4/2022 - The Hospital Council of East Central Michigan (HCECM) hosted its’ “Spring Legislative Roundtable” on March 11 in Bay City
“Our Spring 2022 Legislative Roundtable was a great success,” stated Janet Herbert, HCECM President. “We are thankful for the number of state and federal legislative branches, from...

4/1/2022 - McKenzie Health System’s “Healthy Living…Together” Shines Spotlight on Mental Wellbeing on April 20
Sanilac County, Mich. - With a focus on the critical topic of “Your Mental Wellbeing in 2022,” McKenzie Health System’s virtual “Healthy Living…Together” seminar...

4/1/2022 - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC Now Offering 2nd COVID-19 Booster Shots
The safety and care of Veterans and our workforce continue to be top priorities for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Effective Monday, April 4, 2022, Aleda E. Lutz VAMC is offering the COVID-19...

4/1/2022 - Award-Winning Employer, Thanks to the Best Employees!
Covenant HealthCare was named one of America’s Best Midsize Employers for 2022 by Forbes Magazine, ranking in the top 500 midsize employers overall — and the only hospital system in...

4/1/2022 - VA to Award $525,000 in Grants to Improve Transitional Housing Facilities in Gaylord, Michigan
Gaylord, MI — The National Homeless Program Office will award one grant to a Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan, totaling approximately $525,000 under the Grant and Per Diem (GPD) program...

4/1/2022 - Ascension St. Joseph Recognizes Extraordinary Nurse with Award
TAWAS, MI - Throughout the year, nurses at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital are honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. The award is part of The DAISY Foundation's mission to...

4/1/2022 - Covenant Cardiology Earns PCI Re-Accreditation
The Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) program at Covenant HealthCare has once again earned accreditation by Corazon, a national leader in services for the cardiovascular specialty based in...

3/31/2022 - Sanilac Pharmacy in Sandusky Changing Ownership
Sanilac County, Mich. – Sanilac Pharmacy, a long-time member of the community, will soon be under new ownership. This business, which is located at 78 S. Elk Street in Sandusky, has been under...

3/31/2022 - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC Announces Reduction of Urgent Care Hours
The Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, located 1500 Weiss Street, Saginaw, MI, will be changing their Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) hours effective June 6, 2022. “This reduction in Urgent Care hours...

3/18/2022 - Preventive Health Checklist for Women of All Ages
TAWAS, MI - While exercise, proper nutrition and mental health are important at every age, women’s health clinicians at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital have shared some high-priority items and...

3/18/2022 - Marlette Regional Hospital Employee Appreciation Week
In recognition of 440+ MRH employees, we are pleased to announce that Employee Appreciation week took place February 28th – March 4th. Throughout the week gratitude and thanks were extended to...

3/15/2022 - Visitor Policy Returns to Pre-pandemic Guidelines for McLaren Bay Region and McLaren Bay Special Care
For the First Time Since the Beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Visitor Restrictions have Returned to Normal Guidelines BAY CITY, MICH – Effective immediately, due to a significant decline in...

3/15/2022 - McKenzie Health System Laboratory Receives Accreditation from College of American Pathologists
The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to the McKenzie Health System Laboratory Services Department based on results of a recent on-site...

3/15/2022 - McLaren Offers Free Colorectal Cancer Screenings Throughout March
BAY CITY, MICH – March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. In recognition, McLaren is hosting multiple events throughout the region for participants to pick up free at-home...

3/15/2022 - McKenzie Health System’s “Healthy Living…Together” to Share the Joy of Reading on March 16
Sanilac County, Mich. – In honor of National Reading Month (and Dr. Seuss’ birthday!), McKenzie Health System’s virtual “Healthy Living…Together” seminar on March...

3/1/2022 - Ascension St. Joseph Hospital Designated a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital for Seventh Consecutive Year
TAWAS CITY, MI - Ascension St. Joseph Hospital has been recognized as a 2022 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital in the United States. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this annual...

3/1/2022 - Marlette Regional Hospital Partners with VeeOne Health
Marlette Regional Hospital is pleased to announce a partnership with VeeOne Health to add telemedicine consults to our robust services available to patients. Based in Roseville, CA, VeeOne Health is...

3/1/2022 - Wait in Comfort of Home with New Online ER Check-In
Online Check-In Comes to McLaren Bay Region's Emergency Department BAY CITY, MICH – The McLaren Bay Region Emergency Department is proud to offer a new online ER check-in system available at...

2/28/2022 - OB-Gyn office opens at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital Oscoda Health Park
TAWAS CITY, MI - Ascension Medical Group (AMG) announces the opening of a satellite office for Chrisopher Landrey, DO at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital Oscoda Health Park in Oscoda. “Women are...

2/25/2022 - McKenzie Health Services Celebrates National Reading Month with Coloring Contest
Celebrating the legacy of Dr. Seuss and National Reading Month, McKenzie Health System is hosting a coloring contest designed to inspire creativity among the earliest readers. Each March is...

2/24/2022 - United Hospice Service Receives Generous Spare Change Donation
United Hospice Service of Marlette Regional Hospital is appreciative of all of the donations we receive. So far this year, donations have been down -- but recently we received a different kind of...

2/21/2022 - Make Your Heart Health a Year-Round Focus
TAWAS CITY, MI - February is celebrated as American Heart Month, but the truth is a happy, healthy heart is something that should take priority 365 days of the year. “Heart disease continues to...

2/17/2022 - McKenzie Health System Achieves Outstanding Patient Safety Score in National Survey
Sanilac County, Mich. – Patient safety and wellness is at the heart of McKenzie Health System (MHS)—and it shows! In a recent national survey, providers and staff at MHS were asked to...

2/17/2022 - Marlette Regional Hospital Congratulates New Patient Activity Director in LTC
Marlette Regional Hospital is pleased to congratulate Melanie Cowger on her new role at MRH, serving as the Patient Activity Director for Long-Term Care. Melanie has been working in collaboration...

2/16/2022 - McKenzie Health System Launches Community Paramedic Program
Sanilac County, Mich. – From winter conditions to health issues to lack of access to primary care, it can be challenging to schedule in-person healthcare visits. That’s where the McKenzie...

2/16/2022 - McLaren Bay Region Partners with the Bay County Library System
BAY CITY, MICH – In continued efforts to improve patient experience, McLaren Bay Region has partnered with the Bay County Library System to offer Bay County residents free digital resources...

2/11/2022 - New provider joins Ascension St. Joseph Hospital Hale Medical Clinic
TAWAS CITY, MI - Ascension Medical Group (AMG) is proud to welcome Margaret Marth, NP, to the care team at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital Hale Medical Clinic. She joins fellow family nurse...

2/9/2022 - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC Recognizes Hospitalized Veterans during National Salute to Veteran Patients Week
Aleda E. Lutz VAMC will recognize and honor hospitalized Veterans from Feb. 13-19, 2022, during National Salute to Veteran Patients week. Since 1978, VA has used the week of Valentine’s Day to...

2/9/2022 - February 16 Healthy Living Event to focus on Heart Healthy Eating
Sanilac County, Mich. – American Heart Month is the perfect time to focus on eating for a healthy heart, which is the topic of the upcoming “Healthy Living…Together” virtual...

2/2/2022 - Saginaw North VA Clinic Coming Soon
Aleda E. Lutz VAMC is pleased to announce our new offsite location, the Saginaw North VA Clinic, located at 2830 McCarty Rd., Saginaw, MI 48603, will be opening soon. We are projecting to open our...

2/2/2022 - Marlette Regional Hospital Shares Holiday Warmth!
During the month of December, Marlette Regional Hospital’s Employee Experience Team sponsored a Hat, Mitten & Sock Drive at Marlette Regional Hospital. Staff shared in the Holiday Warmth...

2/2/2022 - McKenzie Health System Promotes Heart Health and Screenings during American Heart Month
Sanilac County, Mich. – Heart disease remains the number one cause of death for both women and men, according to the American Heart Association, with one person dying every 36 seconds from...

2/2/2022 - Hospital Employee Receives Lighthouse Award for Going Above and Beyond
TAWAS CITY, MI - Ascension St. Joseph Hospital recognized one of their staff, Charity Anthony, a medical lab phlebotomist, by presenting her with the Lighthouse Award. This award is given quarterly...

2/2/2022 - Louise Blasius Celebrates 45 Years at McKenzie Health System
Sanilac County, Mich. – In 1976, the year Louise Blasius joined McKenzie Memorial Hospital, the Apple Computer Company and Microsoft were incorporated and Jimmy Carter defeated incumbent Gerald...

1/28/2022 - CMU Medical Student Partners with MRH Provider
Marlette Regional Hospital warmly welcomes Bradley Miller, third-year Central Michigan University (CMU) College of Medicine (CMED) student to their facility and our Thumb Area communities. This...

1/21/2022 - VA Continues to Provide Seamless Care Amidst COVID-19 Surge
Aleda E. Lutz VAMC continues to strive on our ongoing High Reliability Organization (HRO) journey, especially during the surges in COVID-19 cases. HRO principles are truly evident in the care we...

1/21/2022 - Catching Cervical Cancer Early - When it's Most Curable
TAWAS CITY, MI - Cervical cancer is one of the most curable cancers if found and treated in its early stages. In fact, the American Cancer Society reports that, over the last 30 years, the cervical...

1/20/2022 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Welcomes President & CEO Andy Daniels
Cass City, MI – January 13, 2022, The Board of Trustees of Hills & Dales General Hospital invites you to welcome Andrew (Andy) J. Daniels, who has been named the new CEO of Hills &...

1/20/2022 - VA Announces New Program Addressing Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)
Over one in 3 women and one in 4 men experience intimate partner abuse or violence, and for Veterans those numbers are even higher. Veterans are more likely to have been exposed to traumatic and...

1/20/2022 - McKenzie Health System to Welcome Central Michigan University Medical Student Michela Manga
Sanilac County, Mich. As part of its ongoing partnership with Central Michigan University’s (CMU) Comprehensive Community Clerkship program, a part of the CMU Medical School, McKenzie Health...

1/20/2022 - Ascension St. Joseph Hospital Welcomes First Baby of 2022
TAWAS CITY, MI - Ascension St. Joseph Hospital welcomed their first baby of 2022 earlier this week. Carina Marie Lutz was born on Tuesday, January 4 at 10:59 p.m. She weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces and...

1/20/2022 - Marlette Regional Hospital Foundation Thanks Supporters of 33rd Annual Tree of Shining Love Campaign
The Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) Foundation would like to sincerely thank supporters of the 33rd Annual Tree of Shining Love campaign. Thanks to the support and generosity of 150 donors and 65...

1/20/2022 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Welcomes Jennifer Jones, Nurse Practitioner
Cass City, MI – January 4, 2022, Hills & Dales General Hospital is pleased to welcome Jennifer Jones, Family Nurse Practitioner, to Cass City Family Practice. Working alongside Dr. Eric...

1/19/2022 - Fitness Classes from McKenzie Health System Offer Healthy Options for Starting New Year on Right Foot
Sanilac County, Mich. – Supporting community health and wellness throughout the new year, McKenzie Health System is again offering a variety of fitness classes at various community locations....

1/4/2022 - Covenant Rectal Cancer Program Earns National Accreditation for Quality Care
Saginaw, MI - Covenant HealthCare has earned a three-year accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons....

1/4/2022 - McLaren Bay Region Welcomes First Baby Born in 2022
Harper Quinn Tibbits born at 12:23 a.m. on January 2nd, 2022 BAY CITY, MICH – McLaren Bay Region is pleased to announce the birth of Harper Quinn Tibbits, the first baby born at McLaren Bay...

1/4/2022 - Ribbon Cut for $41 Million Rehabilitation Hospital Serving Great Lakes Bay Region
Saginaw, MI – In a virtual ceremony, leaders from Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation at Covenant HealthCare dedicated a new hospital today. The three-story building, located on the main Covenant...

12/21/2021 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Welcomes Ashlee Pierce, Nurse Practitioner
Cass City, MI – December 20, 2021, Hills & Dales General Hospital is pleased to welcome Ashlee Pierce, Family Nurse Practitioner, to Kingston Family Practice. Working alongside Dr. Melanie...

12/21/2021 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Welcomes Nikki Glaza, Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Cass City, MI – December 13, 2021, Hills & Dales is pleased to welcome Nikki Glaza, MSN, FNP-BC, as a new hospitalist provider. Nikki joins a team of three Hills & Dales physicians who...

12/16/2021 - United Hospice Service Online Memorial & Auction
In lieu of our Annual Hospice Luncheon, United Hospice Service of Marlette Regional Hospital hosted its second annual virtual Online Memorial & Auction on November 6, 2021. Forgoing the Luncheon...

12/16/2021 - Women Veterans Health – One Woman’s Story of Extraordinary VA Care
Crystal served in the United States Army for eight years as a laboratory chemist. She was stationed at Fort Lee, VA and had multiple deployments around the world serving in Korea, Egypt, Germany,...

12/16/2021 - Anita Schierlinger Receives Board Certification in Psychiatric-Mental Health
Marlette Regional Hospital is pleased to announce and congratulate, Anita Schierlinger, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, on her recent board certification in Psychiatric-Mental Health from Saginaw Valley State...

12/3/2021 - National Rural Health Day Celebrated, Art Contest Winners Announced
Sanilac County, Mich. – To honor the power of rural and get others in the community involved, McKenzie Health System celebrated National Rural Health Day with their annual art contest. The...

12/1/2021 - Hills & Dales Bids Farewell to President & CEO Jean Anthony
Looking back, Jean Anthony could have never known starting out as an LPN at Hills & Dales would some day lead her to a career as the CEO. But starting as an LPN allowed her to humbly move forward...

12/1/2021 - Marlette Regional Hospital Unveils New CT Scanner
Marlette Regional Hospital is excited to share important information about the new recently installed CT Scanner that delivers a perfect balance between confidence and patient comfort. This new...

12/1/2021 - McLaren Bay Region Announces Updated Restrictions to Visitor Policy
At This Time, No Visitors Will be Allowed to Enter the Hospital Unless Deemed Necessary BAY CITY, MICH – As COVID-19 cases continue to rise locally, McLaren Bay Region has made the decision to...

12/1/2021 - Stratis Health Announces National Virtual Quality Improvement Mentors for Critical Access Hospitals
Sanilac County, Mich. - Stratis Health announced twelve critical access hospital (CAH) staff who will serve for two years as national Virtual Quality Improvement Mentors through an initiative that...

11/24/2021 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Earns ACR Accreditation in CT
Cass City, MI – November 24, 2021, Hills & Dales General Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in computed tomography (CT) as the result of a recent review by the...

11/19/2021 - Patient Testimonial - “Marlette Regional Hospital Saved My Life”
It’s no secret that Jon Keys feels passionate about his hometown hospital in Marlette. In time of frustration, confusion and shock, Jon knew no matter what kind of care he needed, he was in...

11/19/2021 - Sweet Impressions Raise Funds for B.C.U.P.S. Program
The Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) Foundation would like to thank and recognize Sweet Impressions Salon in Sandusky, MI for the recent donation of $650 to MRH’s B.C.U.P.S. program. B.C.U.P.S....

11/18/2021 - 2LT Aleda E. Lutz to be Inducted into the Michigan History Museum
On November 19, 2021, our Saginaw VAMC’s namesake, Aleda E. Lutz, will be inducted into the Michigan History Museum, located at 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, Michigan. Mr. Cauley, Medical...

11/16/2021 - MRH Foundation Tree of Shining Love Honors Lotus Schultz
The Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) Foundation will be celebrating the 33rd anniversary of the Tree of Shining Love (TSL) event this Christmas season. We are pleased to announce that this...

11/9/2021 - Local Schools Partner to Support B.C.U.P.S. Program
Representatives of the 2021 Pink Out for Cancer Clash committee recently presented a check for $27,475 to the Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) Breast Cancer Understanding, Prevention and Screenings...

11/4/2021 - McLaren Bay Region Hosts Disaster Preparedness Drill with Local Students
BAY CITY, MICH – McLaren Bay Region hosted a disaster preparedness drill Wednesday, November 3, 2021. This event was made possible through joint planning and cooperation of several local...

11/1/2021 - Ascension St. Joseph Foundation Supports Seton Cancer Institute Infusion Room Project
TAWAS CITY, MI - The Seton Cancer Institute at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital recently opened their newly renovated oncology infusion room as part of their comprehensive program for caring for cancer...

10/28/2021 - Marlette Regional Hospital Awarded HFAP Accreditation
Marlette Regional Hospital was recently awarded accreditation by HFAP, the nation’s original independent, accreditation organization recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services...

10/28/2021 - AELVAMC Announces New Cheboygan County VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Lease Awarded
The Aleda E. Lutz VAMC is excited to announce the Cheboygan County CBOC Lease awarded on September 29, 2021. The new CBOC will be located at 5739 Hwy M-68, Indian River, Michigan. It will be...

10/28/2021 - Ascension St. Joseph Partners with Tawas Point State Park to Support New Life Jacket Loaner Station
TAWAS CITY, MI - Tawas Point State Park announced the opening of a new Life Jacket Loaner Station in partnership with Ascension St. Joseph Hospital, which is available to Lake Huron swimmers...

10/25/2021 - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC Expands Offering of COVID-19 Booster Shots
The safety and care of Veterans and our workforce are top priorities for the Department of Veterans of Affairs. Effective Wednesday, October 27, 2021, Aleda E. Lutz VAMC is now offering Veterans and...

10/22/2021 - MRH Foundation Celebrates Tree of Shining Love 33rd Anniversary
The Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) Foundation will be celebrating the 33rd anniversary of the Tree of Shining Love event this Christmas season and invites the public to participate. This popular...

10/18/2021 - McKenzie Health System Auxiliary Announces New Leadership
Sanilac County, Mich. - For over 5 decades the McKenzie Health System Auxiliary has shown support for the organization and the community through volunteer work on site and raising money through...

10/14/2021 - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC Encourages Veterans to Access Breast Health Services during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Aleda E. Lutz VAMC is encouraging women Veterans to get screened for breast cancer during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women and is...

10/14/2021 - Breast Cancer - Facts for Women to Know
TAWAS CITY, MI - About 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer at some point during their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society . The good news is that most women...

10/14/2021 - McKenzie Health System Welcomes Registered Dietitian Kristina Myers
Sanilac County, Mich. – Registered Dietitian Kristina Myers has joined McKenzie Health System to share her “passion for helping people achieve their health goals.” Through the...

10/14/2021 - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC Earns 2021 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Recognition
The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) is pleased to announce that Aleda E. Lutz VAMC has earned 2021 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition as a certified level 8....

10/4/2021 - McKenzie Health System Encourages 3D Mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Sanilac County, Mich. – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and McKenzie Health System encourages all women to schedule their annual mammograms and continue to perform self-exams. McKenzie...

10/3/2021 - Michigan Acupuncture Clinics Offering Appointments in Sandusky
Sanilac County, Mich. – McKenzie Health System is excited to announce that Michigan Acupuncture Clinics will be offering a clinic in Sandusky at Sanilac Medical Plaza, Suite 4, which is located...

10/3/2021 - Once Again, Covenant Achieves Top American Heart Association Honor for Quality Stroke Care
Saginaw, MI — Covenant HealthCare has received the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Quality Achievement Award for their commitment to ensuring...

10/3/2021 - MRH Foundation Celebrates Successful Golf Fundraiser
The Marlette Regional Hospital Foundation’s thirteenth annual Driving for Health golf event on September 9th was another extraordinary record-setting event. The golfers were able to enjoy some...

10/3/2021 - McKenzie Gastroenterology Clinic Opens in Sandusky
Sanilac County, Mich. –McKenzie Health System is pleased to announce the addition of a new gastroenterology clinic. McKenzie Gastroenterology, which opened in Sandusky on September 27, will...

10/3/2021 - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC Offering Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines (Booster)
The Aleda E. Lutz VAMC continues to administer the Moderna COVID-19 two-dose series to all Veterans, their caregivers/spouses, and employees. We are also offering an extra (third) Moderna dose for...

9/24/2021 - McKenzie Health System to Host Next Town Hall on October 6
Continuing to keep the community updated on Covid-19, McKenzie Health System will host its next Town Hall Meeting on October 6 from noon-1 p.m. More information and registration for the free Zoom...

9/23/2021 - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC and Traverse City Outpatient Clinic Host Flu Shot Clinics
The Aleda E. Lutz VAMC is now offering the flu vaccine in addition to COVID-19 vaccines at our medical center and outpatient clinics. Veterans can receive the vaccines at our walk-in clinic, located...

9/20/2021 - Hog Town Inc. Donations to Local Hospice Exceed $196K
Following the 16th annual Hog Town —a major fundraising event sponsored by Hog Town Inc. of Melvin, Michigan—members of Hog Town Inc. presented United Hospice Service (UHS) of Marlette...

9/20/2021 - McKenzie Health System Offering Covid-19 Virus and Antibody Testing /Sanilac Pharmacy Offering Vaccine Clinics
Sanilac County, Mich. – In support of the health of the community, McKenzie Health System continues to offer Covid-19 PCR (virus) testing, antibody testing, and vaccines. With fall approaching,...

9/16/2021 - Knights of Columbus Donation to United Hospice Service of MRH
United Hospice Service (UHS) expresses their sincere thanks to Knights of Columbus in North Branch for the donation of $1,000. UHS is grateful for organizations like Knights of Columbus who continue...

9/13/2021 - Ascension St. Joseph Hospital Physician shares Ovarian Cancer Risk Factors Women Should Know
TAWAS CITY, MI - September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society reports that when diagnosed and treated in its early stages, more than 90% of patients with ovarian...

9/9/2021 - VA Conducts Market Area Health Systems Optimization
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) operates the largest integrated health care system in the country. As the U.S. Veteran population is changing, VA must adapt to continue caring for each of its...

9/8/2021 - McKenzie Health System Auxiliary Donates $24,000
Sanilac County, Mich. – With the overwhelming success of the 15th Annual McKenzie Auxiliary Golf Scramble in June, the McKenzie Health System Auxiliary was in a position to make a very generous...

9/1/2021 - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC encourages Veterans to ‘reach out’ for mental health assistance
In conjunction with Suicide Prevention Month, Aleda E. Lutz VAMC is raising awareness of its mental health resources available for Veterans. “Veterans are driven and resilient, but everyone...

9/1/2021 - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC – Recruiting Healthcare Professionals
The Aleda E. Lutz VAMC is searching for qualified, caring healthcare professionals to serve our nation’s heroes. VA’s Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and...

8/30/2021 - McLaren Bay Region Earns National Recognition for Efforts to Improve Stroke Treatment
Get With The Guidelines-Stroke GoldPlus with Honor Roll Elite and Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Achievement Award is presented for commitment to prioritizing quality care for stroke patients BAY...

8/30/2021 - McKenzie Autumn Benefit to Feature Dueling Pianos on Sept. 25
Sanilac County, Mich. – With music and merriment in store, the McKenzie Health System’s Annual Autumn Benefit will feature dueling pianos on September 25. The special evening will also...

8/27/2021 - McLaren Bay Special Care awarded Laboratory and Point-of-Care Testing Accreditation from The Joint Commission
BAY CITY, MICH – McLaren Bay Special Care has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Laboratory and Point-of-Care Testing Accreditation by demonstrating continuous...

8/26/2021 - Hills & Dales General Hospital hosts 23rd Annual Golf Outing
Cass City, MI – August 23, 2021, Hills & Dales General Hospital hosted their 23rd Annual Golf Outing in early August and enjoyed a great day out on the courses! Ubly Heights had 29 teams...

8/24/2021 - Ascension St. Joseph Nurse Recognized with Award
TAWAS CITY, MI – Nurses at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital are honored throughout the year with a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's mission to...

8/24/2021 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Donates Back to Cass City Schools Athletic Department
Cass City, MI – August 23, 2021, Hills & Dales General Hospital and the Cass City School District have partnered up again. Hills & Dales offered sports physicals at the school and...

8/20/2021 - MRH Welcomes New Hospitalist Provider: Clayton House, RN, DNP, FNP-BC
Marlette Regional Hospital is pleased to share with you that Clayton House, RN, DNP, FNP-BC is re-joining the MRH Family as a role in the hospitalist program working alongside Dr. Golechha in the...

8/18/2021 - McKenzie Health System Launches New Patient Portal
Sanilac County, Mich. – Providing up-to-date and on-the-go access to personal health information, McKenzie Health System is launching a new patient portal, MyCareCorner, for services provided...

8/18/2021 - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC – High Reliability Organization (HRO) Journey
The Aleda E. Lutz VAMC begins implementation of the enterprise-wide High Reliability Organization (HRO) journey. Throughout the last year, staff have been undergoing training to build a strong...

8/16/2021 - McKenzie Health System Offering FREE Screenings for Men in September
Sanilac County, Mich. – To support the health of men in the community, McKenzie Health System is offering FREE cholesterol, glucose, and PSA screenings during the month of September. Coupons...

8/13/2021 - Associate Honored with Award from Ascension St. Joseph Hospital
TAWAS CITY, MI – Ascension St. Joseph Hospital recently recognized one of their staff, Ashley Nelkie, by presenting her with the 2021 Lighthouse Award. This award is presented to an associate...

8/10/2021 - McKenzie After-Hours Clinic offering Virtual Care Appointments
Sanilac County, Mich. – Further enhancing convenient access to health care, the McKenzie After-Hours Clinic now offers virtual care appointments so that patients can connect to a healthcare...

8/2/2021 - Dillinger Ride Supports United Hospice Service
Port Hope, MI- The annual Dillinger Ride held at the Inn Between Saloon in Lewisville and sponsored by Abate Region 7, raised $200 to support United Hospice Service (UHS) of Marlette Regional...

7/29/2021 - Family Nurse Practitioner Melissa E. Shimshock joins McKenzie Family Healthcare in Sandusky
Sanilac County, Mich. – Family Nurse Practitioner Melissa E. Shimshock has joined McKenzie Family Healthcare in Sandusky, where she will care for patients along with Dr. Mark English....

7/27/2021 - CH RED CARPET 2021 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
After pausing briefly for 2020, Covenant HealthCare Red Carpet events, benefitting Covenant Breast Health Center and Covenant Hospice Program, are back and scheduled for Thursday, August 5 and...

7/26/2021 - Babcock Elected to 2021-2022 Michigan Health & Hospital Association Board
Members of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) elected new officers and appointed board members during the association’s virtual Annual Membership Meeting June 24. Dan Babcock,...

7/26/2021 - Emerson Industrial Auto/Numatics Donates $5,000 to McKenzie Health System
Sanilac County, Mich. – A long-time donor and contributor to the local community, Emerson Industrial Automation/ASCO Numatics recently donated an additional $5,000 to support McKenzie Health...

7/26/2021 - Open House for New Family Nurse Practitioner
Marlette Regional Hospital hosted an open house on Wednesday July 14th for Nurse Practitioner Elizabeth Mavis, MSN, FNP-BC to welcome her to the medical staff team at Marlette Regional Hospital. Liz...

7/20/2021 - MRH Welcomes New Physical Therapist
Please help us welcome our new full time Physical Therapist staff member Dr. Shannon Fagan PT/DPT! Dr. Fagan has joined Therapy Services full time and will be working in the Outpatient Therapy...

7/20/2021 - Virtual Video Care at Aleda E. Lutz VAMC Urgent Care Clinic
Veterans have an additional way to receive medical care at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center (VAMC), located on 1500 Weiss Street, Saginaw, MI 48602. The Office of Nursing Service operates Virtual...

7/20/2021 - Rick Theurer PAC, Retires from Marlette Regional Hospital
Marlette Regional Hospital recently celebrated the retirement of Rick Theurer. Rick has been providing healthcare services to our community for the last 30 years in our rural health clinics,...

7/12/2021 - McLaren Bay Region Announces New President & CEO
BAY CITY, MICH – Bay City, MI. McLaren Bay Region has named Darrell Lentz as the organizations new President and CEO. Lentz has been serving as President and CEO of McLaren Central Michigan...

7/12/2021 - Marlette Couples Celebrate 70 Years of Marriage
Marlette Regional Hospital extends a sincere congratulations to couples, Harold and Patricia Joseph and Walt and Delia Rayl as they recently celebrated 70 years of marriage. The longtime friends were...

6/30/2021 - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC’s Nutrition Food Service Success Story During COVID-19
We have all felt the effects of COVID-19 this past year. At the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw, MI, COVID-19 impacted the way Nutrition and Food Service (NFS) interact with their MOVE!...

6/29/2021 - McLaren Bay Region and McLaren Bay Special Care Lift Visitor Restrictions as COVID-19 Infection Rates and Hospitalization Decline
BAY CITY, MICH – Bay City, MI. Due to declining positivity rate in the community and low COVID-19 hospitalizations, McLaren Bay Region and McLaren Bay Special Care will return to pre-COVID...

6/29/2021 - McKenzie Health System Recognized as Age-Friendly Health System
Sanilac County, Mich. - McKenzie Health System announced today that it is part of a movement to improve health care for older adults, contributing to a goal of 20 percent of U.S. hospitals and health...

6/29/2021 - United Hospice Service Receives Generous Donation
Marlette Regional Hospital would like to express a sincere thanks to St. John’s Episcopal Church and individuals from the congregation who donated a total of $5,000 to United Hospice Service in...

6/29/2021 - 15th Annual McKenzie Golf Scramble is a Win!
Sanilac County, Mich. – Even better than a hole in one, the 15th annual McKenzie Golf Scramble raised just over $24,200 in proceeds for the McKenzie Health System Auxiliary at the June 10...

6/26/2021 - McLaren Bay Region Partners with Healogics, the Nation's Leading Provider of Wound Care
BAY CITY, MICH – Bay City, MI. McLaren Bay Region has partnered with Healogics, the nation’s leading provider of advanced, chronic wound care services. The new partnership at the McLaren...

6/25/2021 - Register Today for The Annual Hospice Walk Saturday, July 31, 2021
In an effort to support our local United Hospice Service program and ensure that hospice care is available to those in need, United Hospice Service of Marlette Regional Hospital and its volunteers...

6/25/2021 - McKenzie Health System Receives Donation from Sanilac County CMH Employees during “Casual for a Cause”
Sanilac County, Mich. McKenzie Health System recently received a donation of $839 from Sanilac County Community Mental Health (CMH) employees to go toward the cost of the 3D mammography technology....

6/17/2021 - Online Check-In Comes to West Branch Emergency Department
WEST BRANCH, MICH – The McLaren Bay Region Emergency Department in West Branch is proud to now offer online emergency check-in. “Our new online check-in system allows patients with...

6/17/2021 - MRH Walk Challenge Raises Money for American Cancer Society
In May, 156 individuals registered for the MRH 40 Mile Walk Challenge fundraiser for the American Cancer Society Research. They each received a special cancer awareness t-shirt and began walking and...

6/17/2021 - McKenzie Health System to Host Central Michigan University Medical Student Zachary Smith
Sanilac County, Mich. As part of its ongoing partnership with Central Michigan University’s (CMU) Comprehensive Community Clerkship program, a part of the CMU Medical School, McKenzie Health...

6/16/2021 - Covenant HealthCare Achieves SRC’s Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery Accreditation
Saginaw, MI – Covenant HealthCare has recently achieved accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery, recognized for providing the highest quality of care and patient safety by...

6/14/2021 - McLaren Bay Region CEO Accepts New Position in South Carolina
BAY CITY, MICH – McLaren Bay Region President & CEO, Clarence Sevillian, has accepted the role as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Office at Prisma Health, the largest...

6/14/2021 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Earns ACR Accreditation in Nuclear Medicine
Cass City, MI, June 9, 2021 – Hills & Dales General Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in nuclear medicine as the result of a recent review by the American College...

6/14/2021 - Marlette Regional Hospital Joins Growing Movement of Age Friendly Health Systems
Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) is pleased to announce they have joined a movement to improve health care for older adults, contributing to a goal of 20 percent of the U.S and health systems...

6/14/2021 - Julie Wolschleger Retires after 25 Years at McKenzie Health System
Sanilac County, Mich. - McKenzie Health System (MHS) would like to congratulate Julie Wolschleger on her retirement from the organization after 25 years of employment. For a number of years, Julie...

6/14/2021 - Extreme Heat can Cause Heat-Related Illness
Emergency Medicine Physician Emphasizes Precaution TAWAS CITY, MI - Summer weather is upon us with higher temperatures and increased humidity. According to the CDC, every year, more than 600 people...

6/14/2021 - McLaren Bay Region Improves Patient Care and Experience with New Electronic Health Record (EHR) System
BAY CITY, MICH – McLaren Bay Region, a leader in providing high-quality patient care, is launching a new electronic health record system (EHR) at 12:01am on Saturday, June 5, 2021 to better...

6/14/2021 - Sanilac County Community Mental Health Supports Local B.C.U.P.S Program
Marlette Regional Hospital’s extends a sincere thanks and appreciation to CEO Wil Morris from Sanilac County Community Mental Health (CMH) as he recently presented a $771.00 donation to...

6/14/2021 - New Behavioral Medicine Program Executive Director Announcement
HealthSource Saginaw is pleased to welcome Tim Davis as the Program Executive for the Behavioral Medicine Programs. Prior to joining the Healthsource Team, Tim worked as the Program Director for...

6/14/2021 - McKenzie Health System Offering $15 Sports Physicals Now Through August
Sanilac County, Mich. – Making it easier for students to receive sports physicals ahead of the next school year, McKenzie Health System is offering $15 sports physicals for all local students....

6/11/2021 - Covenant Nursing Excellence Award Winners Announced (and Surprised)
Every year, Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw celebrates nurses during National Nurses Week. To acknowledge the efforts and contributions of Covenant nurses, each year nurses are nominated by their...

6/10/2021 - Marlette Regional Hospital Offers $10 Sports Physicals in June, July & August
Marlette Regional Hospital’s family healthcare offices will offer reduced price sports physicals to area athletes for a cost of ten dollars in the months of June, July and August, and half of...

6/10/2021 - MRH Foundation to Host 13th Annual Driving for Health Golf Event Sept. 9th
The Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) Foundation’s golf committee is pleased to announce their thirteenth annual Driving for Health Golf Scramble scheduled to take place on Thursday, September...

6/9/2021 - Hills & Dales General Hospital to host Groundbreaking Ceremony for Healing Garden
Cass City, MI, June 9, 2021 – Hills & Dales General Hospital is excited to share they are ready to break ground on their healing garden project. There will be a brief groundbreaking...

6/2/2021 - McLaren Bay Region Awarded Three-Year Hospital Accreditation from The Joint Commission
BAY CITY, MICH – McLaren Bay Region has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance...

6/2/2021 - Marlette Regional Hospital Begins Construction on Senior Living Community “The Heartlands”
MARLETTE, MI - Marlette Regional Hospital is pleased to announce that construction has begun on a new senior living community located across from the hospital campus. The community is designed for an...

6/1/2021 - Aleda E. Lutz, Saginaw VA Medical Center Announces New Director Chris Cauley Brings Proven Track Record and Leadership Experience
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher W. Cauley, as the new director of the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Saginaw, MI, effective...

6/1/2021 - McKenzie Medical Staff Merit Scholarship Awarded to 2 Local Students
Sanilac County, Mich. – Supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals, McKenzie Medical Staff Merit Scholarships were awarded to local students interested in pursuing healthcare...

5/26/2021 - Experienced Orthopedic Surgeon Joins the Medical Staff in West Branch
Orthopedic Surgeon Cynthia Rubert, M.D., recently joined MidMichigan Medical Center – West Branch as the newest member of MidMichigan’s comprehensive musculoskeletal team. Dr. Rubert is...

5/26/2021 - Ascension St. Joseph Lighthouse Award Honors Local Physician
TAWAS CITY, MI - Ascension St. Joseph Hospital recently shined a light on one of their physicians to recognize his selfless act demonstrating the hospital's commitment of compassion and human...

5/26/2021 - McLaren Bay Region Hosts Facebook Live Event
On May 26, 2021 at 5:30 p.m., Dr. Khalil Nasrallah, Neurologist at McLaren Bay Region, will discuss risk factors you can control, treat and improve in order to reduce your risk of a stroke....

5/21/2021 - Marlette Regional Hospital - The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses
Marlette, MI- Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) celebrated National Nurses Week May 6-12. As part of National Nurses week, the DAISY Awardee was announced as part of the DAISY Foundation’s...

5/21/2021 - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC Increases Availability of Telehealth Services Through Launch of Digital Divide Consult, Continued Partnerships
The Aleda E. Lutz VAMC announced it has expanded opportunities for Veterans enrolled in the VA health care system to access their care by telehealth through the launch of its Digital Divide Consult...

5/21/2021 - MRH Foundation Launches Community Center Fund Raising
MARLETTE, MI - Marlette Regional Hospital Foundation (MRH) Development Council is pleased to announce that their annual Friends of MRH Club membership contributions will support the Marlette...

5/20/2021 - Ascension St. Joseph Receives Special Delivery from Oregon to Honor Hospital Staff
TAWAS CITY, MI - A woman from the small town of Umpqua, Oregon, nestled in a valley where the Umpqua River winds through towards the Pacific Ocean, recently sent a special delivery to Ascension St....

5/18/2021 - Rapid Antigen Testing NOW Available at McKenzie After-Hours Clinic
Sanilac County, Mich. – The McKenzie After-Hours Clinic is now offering rapid antigen testing for Covid-19 by appointment. The antigen testing can detect the presence of a specific viral...

5/18/2021 - AELVAMC Provides Exemplary Care and Service During COVID19 Pandemic
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2021 Dear Editor: It’s been more than 15 months since our nation began its fight against COVID-19. We’ve prevented infections, cared for the sick, saved...

5/13/2021 - McKenzie Health System Family Nurse Practitioner Megan Burgess Earns Certification for Department of Transportation Physicals
Sanilac County, Mich. – Enhancing her level and range of care for the local community, McKenzie Health System Family Nurse Practitioner Megan Burgess recently earned a new certification...

5/12/2021 - McLaren Bay Region Hosts a Heart Health & Stroke Screening
On Wednesday, May 12, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Attendees of this event will receive a diabetes screening, a blood pressure and pulse check, sleep disorder risk assessment, risk-reduction...

5/10/2021 - Ascension St. Joseph Recognizes Nurse with DAISY Award on National Nurses Day
TAWAS CITY, MI – National Nurses Week is celebrated May 6-12 as an annual time to recognize the amazing and self-less work of all nurses. Ascension St. Joseph Hospital recently honored one of...

5/10/2021 - Farm Bureau Insurance Donates $1500 to United Hospice Service
MARLETTE, MI - United Hospice Service (UHS) of Marlette Regional Hospital extends sincere thanks and appreciation to Steve Ellis of Farm Bureau Insurance for the generous gift of $1,500 to United...

5/10/2021 - McKenzie Health System Healthy Living Event on May 19 to Focus on Container Gardening
Sanilac County, Mich. – Sharing a perfect topic for spring, the “Healthy Living Together” virtual series will feature tips on Container Gardening with Sanilac County Master Gardener...

5/10/2021 - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC Launches One Step Today Campaign to Promote Mental Wellness
Saginaw, MI — In recognition of Mental Health Month, the Aleda E. Lutz VAMC is promoting the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) One Step Today campaign, a monthlong effort...

5/10/2021 - New Surgeon Joins Ascension St. Joseph Hospital
TAWAS CITY, MI - Ascension St. Joseph Hospital is proud to welcome Steven Branch, MD, PhD., to the medical staff. Dr. Branch is a board-certified general surgeon, affiliated with CMU Health...

5/6/2021 - Dave Tracy Retires after 36 Years at McKenzie Health System
Sanilac County, Mich. - McKenzie Health System (MHS) would like to congratulate Dave Tracy on his retirement from the organization after 36 years of employment. Dave began his MHS career in 1985 as...

5/6/2021 - MRH Auxiliary Donates to Diagnostic Imaging & Nuclear Medicine
Marlette Regional Hospital would like to express a sincere thanks to MRH Auxiliary for their generous donations to the Diagnostic Imaging Department and Nuclear Medicine services at Marlette Regional...

5/3/2021 - McLaren Bay Region Celebrates National Stroke Awareness Month
BAY CITY, MICH – McLaren Bay Region is celebrating National Stroke Awareness Month with a number of free education and health screening events. National Stroke Awareness Month was founded in...

5/3/2021 - Covenant HealthCare Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ for the Spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Saginaw, Mich., April 29, 2021 – Covenant HealthCare received an “A” grade in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade , a national distinction recognizing the Covenant...

5/3/2021 - McLaren Bay Region Announces Recipients of the Carleen K. Moore Nursing Excellence Award
BAY CITY, MICH – McLaren Bay Region is pleased to announce two members of their team as recipients of the Carleen K. Moore Nursing Excellence Award. Joyce Hardy, newly retired Manager of the...

4/28/2021 - Harbor Beach Community Hospital Welcomes New Physician
Harbor Beach Community Hospital is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Laura Parks to our medical team! Dr. Parks earned her Bachelors of Science in 2014 and her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine...

4/28/2021 - VA Resuming use of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine
VA will resume offering the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine to individuals 18 years and older, in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and...

4/28/2021 - Harbor Beach Community Hospital Welcomes New Podiatrist!
Harbor Beach Community Hospital is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Steven Repitor, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine to our Specialty Clinic services. Dr. Repitor owns and operated Repitor Foot...

4/20/2021 - Tubbs Brothers Has Long History of Dedication to the Community
McKenzie Health System is excited and honored to partner with Tubbs Brothers as the Signature Sponsor of the She’s Worth the Best digital campaign. This month-long event was launched to raise...

4/20/2021 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Welcomes OB/GYN Specialist Dr. Joseph Shawi and Dr. Christina Andreozzi
Hills & Dales General Hospital is pleased to welcome Specialist Dr. Joseph Shawi and Dr. Christina Andreozzi to their group of specialist physicians who see patients at Hills & Dales General...

4/19/2021 - Sanilac County Resident Dean Hauersperger Makes Donation to Purchase New Parallel Bars for McKenzie Rehabilitation Department
Sanilac County, Mich. – In memory of his wife, Connie, who passed away last year, Sanilac County resident Dean Hauersperger made a generous donation to McKenzie Health System for the purchase...

4/19/2021 - Newest Citizen Welcomed at MidMichigan Medical Center – West Branch
Ogemaw County welcomed its newest resident at MidMichigan Medical Center – West Branch’s new Maternity Unit. Parents Kaitlyn Leonard and Brennan Kennedy welcomed a baby boy on March 25,...

4/19/2021 - Covenant HealthCare Offers COVID-19 Vaccine
Today, Monday April 19, from 2pm until 7pm, the Covenant HealthCare team will be offering a walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Horizons Conference Center (6200 State Street, Saginaw). No appointment...

4/16/2021 - McLaren Bay Region Celebrates 100,000th Cardiac Catheterization
BAY CITY, MICH – On April 15th, 2021, McLaren Bay Region performed its 100,000th cardiac catheterization procedure. Dr. Japhet Joseph who performed the very first cardiac catheterization in...

4/15/2021 - Aleda E. Lutz VA Celebrates Volunteers During National Volunteer Week – April 18-24, 2021
April 18 – 24, 2021 is National Volunteer Week and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will use this opportunity to thank more than 46,000 American citizens who give back to Veterans every...

4/13/2021 - VA Provides Free Support to Help Veterans Heal from Military Sexual Trauma
As part of its annual campaign in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launches a new campaign to promote military sexual trauma (MST) and...

4/13/2021 - Covenant HealthCare is Offering Online Self-Scheduling of the COVID-19 Vaccine
Covenant HealthCare is excited to announce that they are now offering online self-scheduling of the COVID-19 vaccine to the community. Currently, they have more than 3,000 COVID-19 vaccine...

4/13/2021 - McLaren Bay Region Announces Opening of Neuro/Trauma Stepdown Unit
BAY CITY, MICH – The Stroke and Trauma Programs of McLaren Bay Region are proud to announce the opening of Neuro/Trauma Stepdown Unit, a new specialized nursing floor. The Neuro/Trauma Stepdown...

4/9/2021 - McKenzie Health System Launches New Technology to Securely Share Diagnostic Images with Patients and Providers
Sanilac County, Mich. – McKenzie Health System recently launched new technology designed to simplify the viewing and sharing of diagnostic images with providers and patients. Fast, free and...

4/1/2021 - Covenant HealthCare Updated Visitor Restrictions
Effective: April 1, 2021 To protect our patients, staff, visitors and the community, Covenant HealthCare is reinstating visitor restrictions. Effective April 1, 2021, all routine visitation is being...

4/1/2021 - Ascension St. Joseph Hospital Announce Updated Visitor Guidelines
In an effort to protect patients, physicians, staff and the community as COVID-19 continues to spread within our communities, the Ascension St. Joseph Hospital has instituted a tiered visitation...

4/1/2021 - Vaccine Expanded Availability Through the SAVE LIVES Act
The Aleda E. Lutz VAMC is standing by to implement the expansion of COVID-19 vaccinations to all Veterans, caregivers, spouses and CHAMPVA beneficiaries under the SAVE LIVES Act . We still have a...

4/1/2021 - McKenzie Health System Launches Phase III Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
Sanilac County, Mich. – Expanding its services for both cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation patients, McKenzie Health System has launched its Phase III program to provide an ongoing health...

4/1/2021 - The Hospital Council of East Central Michigan (HCECM) hosted its’ “Spring Legislative Roundtable” on March 12, as a Virtual Meeting
“Our second ‘Virtual’ Legislative Roundtable was a great success,” stated Janet Herbert, HCECM President. “We are thankful for the number of state and federal...

3/30/2021 - New Maternity Unit in West Branch Now Open
MidMichigan Medical Center – West Branch Maternity Unit is now open and ready to welcome moms and babies to the beautifully renovated space. The more than $2 million of improvements and...

3/29/2021 - Veterans’ Health Administration (VHA) is Celebrating their 75th Anniversary
Please watch the Aleda E. Lutz VAMC namesake video prepared in honor of this year’s special anniversary. Click here .

3/29/2021 - Ascension St. Joseph Foundation Honors Associates with Spirit of St. Joseph Award
TAWAS CITY, MI - Ascension St. Joseph Foundation is pleased to announce the 2021 Spirit of St. Joseph Award will honor all Ascension St. Joseph hospital associates and providers. During 2020, more...

3/29/2021 - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC Announces Stakeholder Listening Sessions as Part of Ongoing Effort to Guide the Future of VA Health Care
SAGINAW — The Aleda E. Lutz VAMC announced today that it will hold a virtual listening session with stakeholders Friday, April 16, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. to hear from Veterans and the communities VA...

3/29/2021 - “She’s Worth the Best” Community Challenge in April Aims to Raise $50,000 for 3D Mammography Technology
Sanilac County, Mich. – Acknowledging the importance of women in families and communities, the McKenzie Health System Foundation is hosting a “She’s Worth the Best” digital...

3/29/2021 - Aleda E. Lutz VA Schedules Virtual Enrollment Event
Veterans who are not currently enrolled for VA healthcare may join an informational call on April 14, 2021. You may attend the event at noon or 3:00 p.m. to learn more about eligibility for VA care...

3/26/2021 - McLaren Bay Medical Foundation to Host Sixth Annual 5K
Bay City, MI - McLaren Bay Medical Foundation will host its sixth annual 5K Walk/Run at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 1, 2021 in Uptown Bay City. Advanced registrants receive a t-shirt. Snacks and...

3/26/2021 - Ascension St. Joseph Hospital Named a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital for Sixth Consecutive Year
TAWAS, MI - Ascension St. Joseph Hospital was named one of the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. This award honoring rural hospital...

3/26/2021 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Partners with Tuscola County Health Department for COVID-19 Vaccine
Cass City, MI – Hills & Dales General Hospital recently partnered with the Tuscola County Health Department to host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic. Hosted on March 18, 19 and 20th at Hills &...

3/26/2021 - McKenzie Auxiliary Makes Donation
Sanilac County, Mich. –The McKenzie Auxiliary recently made a generous donation of $2,225 to McKenzie Health System (MHS) to go toward the cost of the 3D mammography technology. Funds were...

3/25/2021 - Marlette Regional Hospital Employee Appreciation Week: Thank you!
In recognition of 450+ MRH employees, we are pleased to announce that Employee Appreciation week took place March 1st- 5th. Throughout the week gratitude and thanks were extended to all dedicated...

3/25/2021 - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC Lowers Age for COVID-19 Veteran Vaccinations
Aleda E. Lutz VAMC is now offering Moderna and Janssen (Johnson and Johnson) vaccines to eligible Veterans, age 18 years and older. Veterans who are enrolled and receiving care are eligible to...

3/25/2021 - Sandusky High School “Sweetheart Fundraiser” Supports Purchase of Respiratory Equipment at McKenzie
Sanilac County, Mich. – Erin Carlson and George Lasecki, teachers and NHS advisers at Sandusky Junior/Senior High School, love sharing with students the power of philanthropy and giving back to...

3/25/2021 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Caro Family Practice Welcomes Back Nurse Practitioner Christine Henderson
Hills & Dales General Hospital is excited to announce Christine Henderson, Nurse Practitioner, is seeing patients at Caro Family Practice. Christine Henderson joined Caro Family Practice in 2019....

3/25/2021 - Marlette Regional Hospital Welcomes New Foundation & Marketing Manager
MARLETTE, MI - Marlette Regional Hospital is pleased to share with you that Christina Medici has been selected to join our team as our new Foundation and Marketing Manager. Christina began working...

3/25/2021 - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC begins Janssen COVID-19 Vaccinations
March 4, 2021 - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC will begin COVID-19 vaccination with the Janssen vaccine next week following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Emergency Use Authorization for this...

3/23/2021 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Recognizes Dr. Surendra Raythatha Upon His Retirement
Cass City, MI, February 17, 2021 – Hills & Dales General Hospital is happy to honor Dr. Surendra Raythatha as he moves into retirement. To most, he is known as “Dr. Ray” and he...

3/23/2021 - McKenzie Health System Begins Renovations
Sanilac County, Mich. – McKenzie Health System is happy to announce that renovations are beginning in the main entrance and emergency department area of the hospital. The updates, which are...

3/23/2021 - Local Doctor Returns Home - Malorie McVittie, MD, Pediatrician and Internal Medicine Physician
United Healthcare Partners is proud to have Malorie McVittie, MD on its medical staff, providing pediatric and internal medicine services in Deckerville and Marlette. Dr. McVittie obtained her...

3/15/2021 - Join the Covenant HealthCare Patient & Family Advisory Council, Applications Due April 15
We extend an invitation to our former patients and their family members/caregivers to join the Covenant HealthCare Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC). The focus is to enhance the patient...

3/15/2021 - McKenzie Health System “Healthy Living…Together” Events Offer Free Virtual Learning and Community Connection
Sanilac County, Mich. – Sharing the value of healthy living and learning, McKenzie Health System, along with other community collaborators, is launching a new “Healthy...

3/10/2021 - Ascension St. Joseph recognizes extraordinary nurse with DAISY Award
TAWAS CITY, MI – A nurse at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital was recently honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's mission to...

3/10/2021 - Pursuing Her Passion Brings ER Doctor Home
Caring for others and feeling connected to her community are two things close to Andrea Parker’s heart. So, after earning her Doctor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine,...

3/10/2021 - Dr. Mark English Joins McKenzie Family Healthcare in Sandusky
Sanilac County, Mich. – As Dr. Michael Merkler, who has cared for many patients in the local community over the past decade, transitions to a facility closer to his family in the Detroit area,...

3/4/2021 - Saginaw County Reaches 50,000 Dose Milestone for COVID-19 Vaccine
March 4, 2021 – Today, Ascension St. Mary’s, Covenant HealthCare, Meijer/SVSU, and Saginaw County Health Department are all holding vaccination clinics that, when completed, will put the...

3/1/2021 - McLaren Bay Region Nationally Recognized as a Best Maternity Care Hospital by Newsweek
BAY CITY, MICH – McLaren Bay Region was named to Newsweek’s 2021 list of Best Maternity Care Hospitals . The distinction recognizes facilities that have provided exceptional care to...

3/1/2021 - CMU Medical Education Partners and Covenant HealthCare Announce New Pediatric Residency
Healthcare for children in the Great Lakes Bay Region will soon be more available as Central Michigan University Medical Education Partners establishes a pediatrics residency program that will reduce...

3/1/2021 - Musser Named New Nurse Manager for West Branch Maternity Unit
Jeanette Musser, R.N.C.-O.B., B.S.N., has been named the new nurse manager for the new Maternity Unit at MidMichigan Medical Center – West Branch. Musser has been with MidMichigan Health for...

3/1/2021 - Ascension St. Joseph Lighthouse Award Honors Associate
TAWAS CITY, MI – Ascension St. Joseph Hospital recently shined a light on an associate to recognize her outstanding commitment to the hospital's mission. Shelley Wnuk, who works in the...

3/1/2021 - MidMichigan Medical Center West Branch Continues to Expand Its Heart and Vascular Team
As part of MidMichigan Health’s ongoing commitment to fighting heart disease across northern Michigan, the heart and vascular team at MidMichigan Medical Center – West Branch continues to...

3/1/2021 - New Physician Joins Ascension St. Joseph Hospital Internal Medicine Clinic
TAWAS CITY, MI - Ascension Medical Group (AMG) is proud to welcome Jordan Quilico, DO to the care team at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital Internal Medicine Clinic. Dr. Quilico joins nurse practitioners...

2/23/2021 - HealthSource Saginaw Board Announces New President & Chief Executive Officer
The Board of Trustees of HealthSource Saginaw announced the appointment of Michelle Trevillian as President and Chief Executive Officer effective February 21, 2021. HealthSource Saginaw is the Great...

2/23/2021 - MBR Don't Delay Care: A Message to Our Community
We are looking toward the future of 2021 with a renewed sense of resilience and hope as we bring the final fight to COVID. Vaccines have already been administered to most of our health care heroes,...

2/23/2021 - Ascension St. Joseph Hospital - How Burnout Affects Your Heart
TAWAS CITY, MI - If you’re feeling emotionally, mentally and physically exhausted for long periods of time, also known as ‘burnout,’ a medical study suggests you may be at an...

2/18/2021 - Drumroll for Marlette Regional Hospital Employees Donation to Long Term Care
Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) Patient Financial Services department set their goal for 2020-2021 to collectively give and fulfill a need of an individual or a group each month. Together they...

2/18/2021 - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC Helps VA Reach Milestone Vaccinating Its 1 Millionth Veteran
Saginaw, MI — Today, February 17, 2021, the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Veterans Health Administration vaccinated its 1 millionth Veteran with their first dose of COVID-19...

2/18/2021 - “COVID Did Not Win!”
Therapy Services at Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) would like to congratulate Mark Bilicki on his successful recovery from COVID-19! On December 3rd, 2020 Mark was admitted to Marlette Regional...

2/12/2021 - Marlette Regional Hospital Thanks Team One Credit Union
Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) would like to say thank you to Team One Credit Union for their generous donation of a pizza and willy bread lunch from local restaurant, Beagio’s Pizza of...

2/12/2021 - McKenzie Health System Physical Therapist Jordyn Rasmussen Completes Certification to Support Patients with Lymphedema
Sanilac County, Mich. – Jordyn Rasmussen, a physical therapist in the McKenzie Health System Rehabilitation Department, recently completed a new certification through the Academy of Lymphatic...

2/12/2021 - Marlette Regional Hospital Welcomes New Dietitian
Marlette Regional Hospital is pleased to announce Kris Kreiner, BS, RD, will be serving as a dietitian nutritionist and community educator for the diabetes self-management education program. Kris...

2/10/2021 - VA Urges Communities to Recognize Hospitalized Veterans During ‘National Salute to Veteran Patients’ Week
In a difficult year that brought out the best in our Nation’s Veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) stands resolute to continue to provide the outstanding care and support our...

2/10/2021 - Covenant HealthCare Board Announces President/CEO Ed Bruff Retirement and Successor
After a fulfilling 38-year career, Ed Bruff, Covenant HealthCare President/CEO, has announced his retirement on June 30, 2021. As such, the Covenant HealthCare Board of Directors also shared that...

2/4/2021 - Marlette Regional Hospital Welcomes New Transitions Program Coordinator
Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) is pleased to welcome our new Transitions Coordinator, Mindy VanBergen, LPN. Mindy joins MRH with years of experience as an LPN in the hospice field and is excited to...

2/4/2021 - Hills & Dales General Hospital is Pleased to Welcome Dr. Craig Mizes, General Surgeon
Hills & Dales General Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. Craig Mizes, General Surgeon, to their medical staff. Dr. Mizes is a Board Certified General Surgeon, most recently practicing at St....

2/4/2021 - Long Term Care Residents at MRH Enjoy 50s Day
Activities coordinator, Carol Roberts and the staff at Marlette Regional Hospital Long Term Care unit planned a special 50s day. Residents listened to 50s music on the jukebox, watched LTC staff...

2/1/2021 - McLaren Bay Region Updates Visitation Policy
BAY CITY, MICH – Beginning Monday, February 1, McLaren Bay Region will be allowing one healthy visitor per patient at the hospital in non-COVID areas. Visitors will be screened upon entry and...

2/1/2021 - Covenant HealthCare Updated Visitor Restrictions
Effective: January 20, 2021 To protect our patients, staff, visitors and the community, Covenant HealthCare has the following visitor guidelines in place. Our patient care philosophy depends greatly...

2/1/2021 - McLaren Bay Region Celebrates American Heart Month with Community Education Events
BAY CITY, MICH – February is American Heart Month. Started in 1963, the annual event was officially designated to help educate Americans on heart disease, and to encourage them to join in on...

2/1/2021 - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC Celebrates 70 Years of Academic Partnerships to Improve the Health of Veterans and the Nation
Saginaw, MI - The Aleda E. Lutz VAMC announced today, January 29, 2021, as part of its 75th anniversary commemoration of academic affiliations that it has trained 156 Health Professional Trainees...

1/28/2021 - Covenant HealthCare Earns ACR Lung Cancer Screening Center Designation
Saginaw, MI — Covenant HealthCare has been designated a Lung Cancer Screening Center by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR Lung Cancer Screening Center designation is a voluntary...

1/28/2021 - MidMichigan Health Foundation Supporting Maternity Services
WEST BRANCH, Mich. – The MidMichigan Health Foundation is excited to kick off a fundraising campaign to help support the return of maternity services at MidMichigan Medical Center – West...

1/28/2021 - 2020 – A Challenging Year in Healthcare
McLaren Bay Region would like to invite you to review 2020 through the eyes of their organization. Click here to review.

1/28/2021 - Marlette Regional Hospital is pleased to be working with Kendra IT
The Marlette Regional Hospital IT Department is pleased to be working with Kendra IT and his staff to assist with Network Technical Operations by streamlining technical efficiencies, with a focus on...

1/28/2021 - McKenzie Health System Supports Community Heart Health with Discounted Cardiac Scoring During American Heart Month
Sanilac County, Mich. – With a continuing dedication to the health of the community, McKenzie Health System will offer cardiac scoring for women for a discounted price of $75 throughout...

1/28/2021 - Hannah Wolfe Senior Residents Encourage Others to Get Vaccinated
Seniors at the Hannah D. Wolfe Retirement Residence (HDWR) in Marlette received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. To mark this hopeful occasion, they were excited to pose for photos to...

1/28/2021 - Covenant HealthCare Hosted the First Large-Scale COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Covenant HealthCare has worked very closely with local health departments to support caring for, testing, and now vaccinating people in the community. As of the end...

1/28/2021 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Welcomes Dr. Melanie Kramer to Caro Family Practice
Caro, Michigan - January 26, 2021, Hills & Dales Caro Family Practice is pleased to have a qualified, caring team headed up by Dr. Melanie Kramer available to care for patients. Dr. Melanie...

1/28/2021 - Dr. McVittie Returns Home to Serve
Deckerville native, Malorie McVittie, MD has returned to the Thumb Area to reside and serve. Dr. McVittie, along with her husband, Seth and their children; Finley, Tessa, and Nolan, are thrilled to...

1/28/2021 - Covenant HealthCare Recognized for Achieving NAPBC Accreditation
Saginaw, MI —The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), has granted Three-Year Accreditation to Covenant...

1/28/2021 - MMMCWB Family Snow and S’mores Event to Benefit Return of Maternity Services
WEST BRANCH, Mich. – Glistening snow, horse-drawn sleigh rides, snowshoeing on 65-acres of trails, a warm fire, s’mores and cocoa are just some of the family outdoor events planned at...

1/28/2021 - Covenant HealthCare COVID-19 Vaccine Update
In the coming weeks, details will be available on how to schedule your vaccine. Covenant HealthCare is excited to actively support the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine for patients and the community...

1/26/2021 - McKenzie Employees Take on February Heart Health Challenge as part of the Journey to Health & Wellness Program
Sanilac County, Mich. – Hearts may be beating a little faster at McKenzie Health System in February as employees participate in “The Beat Goes On” challenge as part of the Journey...

1/26/2021 - All Vaccine Supply Administered at this Time
The Aleda E. Lutz VAMC has worked diligently to offer and administer the COVID -19 Moderna vaccine as quickly as possible to VA employees and Veterans who receive care at VA and who meet current CDC...

1/21/2021 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Partners with Cass City Public Schools for COVID-19 Vaccine
Cass City, MI – January 18, 2021, Hills & Dales General Hospital began the vaccination process of Cass City Public School staff on Friday, January 15. The hospital was able to begin the...

1/18/2021 - On Second Thought - ICU Nurse Shares Why She Got the Vaccine
Barbara Stube, an ICU/PCU nurse at MidMichigan Medical Center - West Branch in Michigan had some reservations about getting the COVID vaccine. She shares the process she went through in her decision...

1/15/2021 - Marlette Regional Hospital’s Chief Radiologist Donates to B.C.U.P.S. Program
The Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) Foundation would like to express our sincere thanks and recognize the hospital’s chief radiologist, Tyre Jones IV, MD of TK Imaging PC, who donated $1,000...

1/15/2021 - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC Participates in VA’s Veterans Health Administration Celebrating 75 Years
This year, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) commemorates 75 years of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Originally established in 1946 as the Department of Medicine & Surgery...

1/15/2021 - Marlette Regional Hospital Foundation Thanks Supporters of 32nd Annual Tree of Shining Love Campaign
The Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) Foundation would like to sincerely thank supporters of the 32nd Annual Tree of Shining Love campaign. Thanks to the support and generosity of 229 donors, 53...

1/15/2021 - MRH Offering FREE COVID-19 Antibody Test Sponsored by Kohler Propane
Marlette Regional Hospital is currently offering 100 FREE COVID-19 antibody tests thanks to our friends at Kohler Propane. Steve Kohler recovered from COVID-19 but is personally aware of others who...

1/13/2021 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Launches Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Cass City, MI – January 6, 2021, Hills & Dales General Hospital is excited to announce the launch of their Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. Led by Exercise Physiologist Jonathan Winkel, the...

1/13/2021 - First 2021 baby born at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital
TAWAS CITY, MI - Ascension St. Joseph welcomed it’s first baby of 2021. While not officially the first in Michigan, Iosco County resident Kaitlin Challenger, welcomed a son, Waylon Conor Irwin...

1/13/2021 - COVID 19 Vaccinations Will Be Scheduled for Veterans
The Aleda E. Lutz VAMC wants Veterans to know they are now starting to provide COVID 19 vaccinations! Veterans will be contacted by the VA within the coming months to schedule an appointment for...

1/5/2021 - McKenzie Health System to Host COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall on January 13
Sharing the latest information on Covid-19 and vaccinations, McKenzie Health System will host its next Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, January 13 from noon-1 p.m. This event issponsored by the...

1/4/2021 - Staff & Resident Moderna COVID-19 Vaccinations Begin at Marlette Regional Hospital
Marlette Regional Hospital joined many hospitals and nursing homes across the State of MI this week by administering our first Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to staff and nursing home residents that had...

1/4/2021 - Marlette Regional Hospital Foundation Receives $290K Estate Gift from Gordon Pabst, Retired Teacher
Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) will be eternally grateful for the generous estate gift of $290,000 left by the late Gordon Pabst to Marlette Regional Hospital. Gordon was raised in Marlette and...

12/28/2020 - Ascension St. Joseph Hospital Vaccinates First Associates
Tawas, MI - The first associates at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital received the Moderna COVID-19 vaccination on Wednesday, December 23. The hospital received 400 doses of the vaccine on Wednesday and...

12/22/2020 - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC begins COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution with Moderna
Aleda E. Lutz VAMC will begin COVID-19 vaccination with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine today, December 12, 2020, following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Emergency Use Authorization for...

12/22/2020 - McLaren Bay Region Begins Administering COVID-19 Vaccine to Health Care Workers
BAY CITY, MICH – McLaren Bay Region began the process of immunizing its health care workers against COVID-19 on Thursday, December 17, 2020. “Since earlier this year, our health care team...

12/22/2020 - MRH Long-Term Care Residents Celebrate Christmas With Santa & Mrs. Claus
Residents of the Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) long-term care unit (LTCU) were visited by Santa and Mrs. Claus during Marlette Regional Hospital’s Christmas Spirit Week. Santa Claus and Mrs....

12/22/2020 - McKenzie Health System Adds Contactless Check-in for Patients
Sanilac County, Mich. – Making it easier and safer for patients to check in for appointments and procedures, McKenzie Health System recently launched a new contactless check-in system provided...

12/22/2020 - MRH Employees Donate Gifts to Local Children in Need
Marlette, MI - This Christmas, the staff of Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) donated five overflowing large boxes of toys to Marlette Toys for Tots. This is the 40th year anniversary MRH employees...

12/17/2020 - AELVAMC COVID-19 Update on Planning for Arrival of Vaccine
The Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center plans to roll out vaccine administration to front-line VA health care workers and Veterans residing in our community living center once the vaccine arrives. Health...

12/11/2020 - Covenant HealthCare Again Named Top Teaching Hospital
Covenant HealthCare is the only Michigan hospital to earn the Fall 2020 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award For the second time in a row, Covenant has been named a Top Teaching Hospital by the Leapfrog...

12/10/2020 - West Branch is Expecting – Maternity Services Coming 2021
MidMichigan Health is excited to announce the return of maternity services to MidMichigan Medical Center – West Branch in 2021. “From the beginning of the affiliation discussions,...

12/7/2020 - Ascension Michigan Expands Online Mental Health and Counseling Services
Ascension Michigan expands access to psychiatric and therapeutic services to support mental health through Ascension Online Care Ascension Michigan is increasing access to essential mental health and...

12/4/2020 - Family Nurse Practitioner Nicole DeMarco Joins McKenzie Health and Wellness Center
Sandusky, Mich. - McKenzie Health System is pleased to announce Family Nurse Practitioner Nicole DeMarco has joined the staff at McKenzie Health and Wellness Center in Sandusky. DeMarco will be...

12/3/2020 - Covenant COVID-19 Testing Center Relocates
As of Monday, November 30, the Covenant COVID-19 Testing Center has relocated to a free-standing building near the Fashion Square Mall. The address of the new center is 4900 Fashion Square Mall,...

12/3/2020 - Ascension St. Joseph Hospital awarded Accreditation from The Joint Commission
TAWAS CITY, MI - Ascension St. Joseph Hospital recently earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for the hospital and sleep lab by demonstrating continuous compliance with...

12/3/2020 - AELVAMC COVID-19 Prevention Clinical Study Looking for Volunteers
As one of the nation’s leaders in health research, the Department of Veterans Affairs is working hard to find ways to prevent and treat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). More than 50 VA...

11/30/2020 - McLaren Bay Region Preparing to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
BAY CITY, MICH – With the surge of COVID-19 patients in the Great Lakes Bay Region, McLaren Bay Region President & CEO, Clarence Sevillian said the hospital is preparing to receive the...

11/30/2020 - McKenzie Health System Hosts CMU Medical Student
McKenzie Health System is pleased to announce a continued partnership with Central Michigan University’s (CMU) Comprehensive Community Clerkship program, part of the CMU Medical School. CMU...

11/30/2020 - Covenant HealthCare & Wellspring Lutheran Services Are Teaming Up
A Partnership to Enhance Skilled Nursing Care in the Community Covenant HealthCare leadership has been actively evaluating the current skilled nursing operation at the Transitional Care Unit (TCU)...

11/24/2020 - Kimberley James and Mackenzie Kelly Awarded MRH Nursing Scholarships
Each year, Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH)’s ∑3 Nursing Team—the Knight ‘n’ Gales—offers a scholarship opportunity to MRH employees pursuing a nursing degree or...

11/23/2020 - Aleda E. Lutz VA and Nine Community Based Outpatient Clinics Ready to Serve, Those Who Have Served!
The Aleda E. Lutz VA in Saginaw and Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Alpena, Bad Axe, Cadillac, Cheboygan County, Clare, Gaylord, Grayling, Oscoda, and Traverse City, are inviting Veterans who...

11/23/2020 - Local Art Students participate in National Rural Health Day
Sanilac County, Mich. – National Rural Health Day was celebrated by McKenzie Health System and other organizations around the country on November 19 this year. Each year on the third Thursday...

11/23/2020 - MRH Welcomes Back Dr. Robbins to Marlette Community
Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) is pleased to welcome the return of board-certified family medicine physician Donald H. Robbins, Jr., DO to the medical staff. Dr. Robbins began his medical career in...

11/18/2020 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Please to Announce New Vice President of Patient Services
Cass City, MI – November 9, 2020, Hills & Dales General Hospital is pleased to announce they have a new Vice President of Patient Services. The current VP, Jennifer TerBush, will be...

11/16/2020 - Covenant HealthCare Opens New COVID-19 Testing Center
As a means to minimize exposure to Coronavirus (COVID-19), Covenant HealthCare has opened a drive thru COVID-19 Testing Center specifically for individuals who have COVID-19 symptoms and an order to...

11/12/2020 - Don't Delay Care
There’s no getting around it: COVID-19 is scary, but skipping your doctor’s visit or emergency care can be even scarier. According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control,...

11/12/2020 - MRH Foundation Goes Virtual with 32nd Annual Tree of Shining Love Event
The Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) Foundation will be keeping with tradition by observing the 32nd anniversary of the Tree of Shining Love this Christmas season. The Tree of Shining Love is a...

11/12/2020 - MBR Emergency Department COVID Screening Tent
As COVID-19 numbers continue to sharply rise throughout our community, we remain committed to ensuring all patient care needs will be met throughout this pandemic. To provide the best possible care,...

11/12/2020 - COVID-19 Cases Increasing at Unprecedented Rate - Bay County, Michigan
The Bay County Health Officer and the President/CEO of McLaren Bay Region (MBR) are urging Bay County residents to come together and take all the actions necessary to crush the current surge in cases...

11/12/2020 - Marlette Wound Healing Services Expands Availability
Marlette Wound Healing Services at Marlette Regional Hospital has recently expanded its hours to offer 2 clinic days per week in Marlette and they are currently accepting new patients. Since the...

11/5/2020 - McKenzie Health System, Partners to Celebrate National Rural Health Day
Sanilac County, Mich. – McKenzie Health System will join the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and other state/national rural stakeholders in celebrating National...

11/5/2020 - Covenant HealthCare Reinstates Visitor Restrictions Amidst Increase in COVID-19 Cases
To protect our patients, staff, visitors and the community during COVID-19 and influenza season, Covenant HealthCare is reinstating visitor restrictions effective Thursday, November 5. All routine...

11/5/2020 - FOLLOW UP TO RECENT COVID-19 STAFF CASES AT MARLETTE REGIONAL HOSPITAL (UPDATED WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, 11/4)
As an update to the recent COVID-19 cases that were detected within the staff population at Marlette Regional Hospital, the hospital is reporting a total of 7 active staff cases as of Wednesday,...

11/3/2020 - Follow Up To Recent Covid-19 Staff Cases At Marlette Regional Hospital (Updated Tuesday Afternoon, 11/3/20 @ 3 PM)
As an update to the recent COVID-19 cases that were detected within the staff population at Marlette Regional Hospital, the hospital is reporting a total of 7 active cases as of Tuesday, November 3....

11/3/2020 - The “Journey to Health & Wellbeing” Program begins November 2nd at Five of the Hospital Council of East Central Michigan Member Organizations
The East Central Michigan Healthcare Foundation (ECMHF), an affiliate of the Hospital Council of East Central Michigan (HCECM), is proud to announce the kick-off of a new employee wellness program....

11/3/2020 - Follow Up To Joint Press Release From Sanilac County Health Department/Marlette Regional Hospital
As an update to the recent COVID-19 cases that were detected over the weekend within the staff population at Marlette Regional Hospital, the hospital is reporting a total of 5 cases as of Monday...

11/3/2020 - The Hospital Council of East Central Michigan (HCECM) hosted its’ Fall Legislative Roundtable October 9, 2020, as a Virtual Meeting, due to the impact of the Coronavirus
“Though we had to alter the format of the meeting, converting from our normally face-to-face meeting to a virtual meeting, the October Legislative Roundtable was a great success,” stated...

11/3/2020 - Sanilac County Open Horse Shows Donates Proceeds from “Pink Out Open Show” to McKenzie Health System Foundation
Sanilac County, Mich. – Over 100 exhibitors enjoyed a fun-filled day while riding for a cause at the Sanilac County Open Horse Shows’ “Pink Out Open Show”, raised $500 to...

10/26/2020 - Nearly $19,000 Raised at 45th Annual Tolfree Golf Outing
MidMichigan Health Foundation recently hosted the 45th Annual Tee Off for Tolfree Golf Outing at The Nightmare Golf Course. The event raised approximately $19,000 with funds to be utilized to support...

10/26/2020 - Covenant HealthCare Earns 2020 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Recognition
ANN ARBOR, MI, October 12, 2020 – The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) is pleased to announce that Covenant HealthCare has earned 2020 CHIME Digital Health Most...

10/26/2020 - Physician recognized with award from Ascension St. Joseph Hospital
TAWAS CITY, MI – Christopher Oravitz, MD, was recently honored with the Ascension St. Joseph Lighthouse Award for his dedication, integrity and reverence as he provided much needed specialty...

10/26/2020 - MRH Foundation Celebrates New Record-Setting Golf Fundraiser
COVID-19 has disrupted life as we know it and many area events have been cancelled for 2020 due to restrictions with indoor public gatherings. Thankfully golf has been a permitted outdoor event, and...

10/23/2020 - COVID-19 ANTIBODY TESTING at Marlette Regional Hospital, Weekdays - 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Walk-In / Cash-Pay Only $25 / No Physician Order / No Appointment / No Fasting Required COVID-19 is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus that has proven to cause mild-to-severe respiratory illness....

10/23/2020 - VA recognizes Compensated Work Therapy Vocational Rehabilitation Week
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will recognize Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) Rehabilitation Week, October 18-23, honoring more than 1,000 VA CWT vocational rehabilitation counselors,...

10/12/2020 - McKenzie Providers Receive Patient-Centered Medical Home Designation from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Sanilac County, Mich. – McKenzie Health System is proud to announce that four local providers have been named as Patient-Centered Medical Home Practices for 2020 by Blue Cross Blue Shield of...

10/12/2020 - Optum VA Community Care Network (CCN) Billing and Payment Questions
Many Veterans have been receiving bills and/or may have questions regarding billing and payment information though the Optum VA CCN. Please see the links below to help navigate these concerns. To...

10/12/2020 - McLaren Bay Region’s Upcoming Community Cancer Screenings
Breast Cancer Screening Tuesday, October 20, 2020 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Screening held at Bay Diagnostic Center in the Health Pavilion on McLaren Bay Region’s West Campus, 3175 West Campus...

10/12/2020 - Virtual “What Your Mama Never Told You” Event from McKenzie Health System Foundation to Highlight Women’s Health on Nov. 12
Sanilac County, Mich. - From hot flashes to birth control, many women’s health topics have long been considered taboo or difficult to talk about. “What Your Mama Never Told You,” a...

10/8/2020 - MRH’s B.C.U.P.S. Program Offers Support for Area Women
Are you a woman over the age of 40, or do you have a family history of breast cancer, but don’t meet the age criteria for screening? If you answered “yes” to either one of those...

10/5/2020 - McKenzie Health System Encourages 3D Mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Sanilac County, Mich. – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and McKenzie Health System encourages all women to schedule their annual mammograms and continue to perform self-exams. To that...

10/1/2020 - McLaren Bay Region Celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Early Detection Saves Lives; Schedule Your Mammogram Today BAY CITY, MICH – At McLaren Bay Region, we want to remind our community that early detection saves lives, and stress the importance of...

9/28/2020 - Covenant Once Again Achieves American Heart Association Top Honor for Quality Stroke Care
Covenant HealthCare once again achieved top honors from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association receiving the Get With The Guidelines® Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus Gold...

9/28/2020 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Receives ACR Mammography Accreditation
Cass City, MI – September 24, 2020 - Hills & Dales General Hospital is pleased to announce they have been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent...

9/24/2020 - Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center Flu Clinics Update
The Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center has additional opportunities for Veterans to receive their flu shot. In addition to the drive-thru flu vaccination clinics, beginning September 25, 2020, Veterans...

9/21/2020 - Dr. Sarah Albers Receives Board Certification in Wound Healing Services
Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) is pleased to announce and congratulate Sarah Albers, MD, MPH, FACEP, CWSP on her recent board certification as a Certified Wound Specialist Physician (CWSP) from the...

9/21/2020 - Aleda E. Lutz VA and Community Based Outpatient Clinics Updates Veteran Safety Plan for Care at VA Facilities
The Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) strive to provide exceptional health care to Veterans. All of our clinics are scheduling patients for...

9/21/2020 - Marlette Regional Hospital Family Practices Earn PCMH Designation from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Marlette Regional Hospital is pleased to share that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has designated Family HealthCare of Brown City, Kingston Family HealthCare, Marlette Family HealthCare, and...

9/21/2020 - Ascension St. Joseph Recognizes Extraordinary Nurse
TAWAS CITY, MI – Nurses at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital are honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's mission to recognize the...

9/21/2020 - United Hospice Service Replaces Fall Luncheon With Online Memorial & Auction
In an effort to do our part in protecting the public health from COVID-19, United Hospice Service of Marlette Regional Hospital is replacing the annual Hospice Luncheon with a virtual Online Memorial...

9/18/2020 - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC Hosts Drive-thru Flu Shot Clinics
The Aleda E. Lutz VAMC is hosting drive-thru influenza vaccine clinics on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., starting September 15, 2020 and ending in October. Drive-thru clinics...

9/10/2020 - McKenzie Health System Offers Free Screening Coupons With Focus on Men’s Health in September
Sanilac County, Mich. – With 65 percent of men noting that they avoid going to the doctor as long as possible and nearly three-quarters stating that they would rather clean toilets than visit...

9/9/2020 - Michigan Critical Access Hospitals Receive Notable National Ranking
Sanilac County, Mich. – In recognition of consistently providing quality patient care, the Michigan Critical Access Hospital Quality Network (MICAH QN), which includes McKenzie Health System,...

9/2/2020 - Malorie McVittie, MD, Pediatrician and Internal Medicine Physician Joins United Healthcare Partners
United Healthcare Partners welcomes Malorie McVittie, MD to its medical staff to provide pediatric and internal medicine services in Deckerville and Marlette. Dr. McVittie obtained her Doctorate from...

8/28/2020 - Help Tim Hortons® Make Smiles for Covenant Kids
This year, the annual Tim Hortons® Smile Cookie™ campaign runs from September 14 - 20 in participating Restaurants across Canada and the US. The Smile Cookie™ campaign began in 1996...

8/28/2020 - Hills & Dales General Hospital earns CMS 5 Star Rating
Cass City, MI – August 28, 2020, Hills & Dales General Hospital is excited to share they have earned a 5 Star patient experience rating from CMS (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services)....

8/28/2020 - Rebecca Stoliker Named Director of Nursing Services for McKenzie Health System
Sanilac County, Mich. – Sandusky resident and experienced healthcare professional Rebecca Stoliker has been named Director of Nursing Services for McKenzie Health System, where she will lead...

8/27/2020 - McLaren Bay Region to Host "Purple-Out" on August 31st in Recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day
The Neighborhood Resource Center is Committed to Reducing the Number of Opiate Overdose Deaths in Bay County BAY CITY, MICH – McLaren Bay Region in partnership with the Neighborhood Resource...

8/27/2020 - VA to award grant in the amount of $47.36 per night to help prevent and end Veteran homelessness in Gaylord, MI.
Saginaw, MI — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today it will award one grant to community organizations totaling $47.36 per night under the Grant Per Diem (GPD) program ....

8/26/2020 - Hills & Dales General Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. Jessica Bennett, Emergency Medicine Physician
Cass City, MI – August 19, 2020, Hills & Dales General Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. Jessica Bennett, Emergency Medicine Physician, to their medical staff. Dr. Bennett joins the team...

8/26/2020 - McLaren Bay Region Earns Three-Year CARF Accreditation
BAY CITY, MICH – The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) has announced McLaren Bay Region has been accredited for a period of three years as a Medical Rehab Unit as...

8/24/2020 - Ascension St. Joseph Hospital Introduces Virtual Rheumatology Clinic
TAWAS CITY, MI: Ascension St. Joseph Hospital in Tawas City has opened a virtual rheumatology clinic. Led by Ascension St. John rheumatology specialist Josephine Patricia Dhar, MD, three patients...

8/21/2020 - Hills & Dales General Hospital welcomes Cheryl Lang, NP
Cass City, MI – August 19, 2020, Hills & Dales General Hospital is excited to welcome Cheryl Lang, ACNP-BC to their medical staff. Cheryl completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Wayne...

8/21/2020 - New Gaylord Veteran Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic Opening
The new Gaylord VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) officially opens its doors on Monday, August 24, 2020. The 18,362 square foot CBOC is located at 2782 W. Otsego Avenue, Gaylord, MI. The...

8/21/2020 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Celebrates 60th Anniversary
August 19, 2020, Cass City, MI -- Hills & Dales General Hospital celebrated their 60th Anniversary on Friday, August 14th. Because of COVID-19, hospital staff had to get creative on how to...

8/17/2020 - McKenzie Substance Abuse Recovery Program Offers Compassionate Treatment for a Healthier Community
Sanilac County, Mich. –The McKenzie Substance Abuse Recovery Program, which was developed through a grant received last fall, offers treatment options and resources for those struggling with...

8/17/2020 - McLaren Bay Region Receives Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
American Heart Association Award Recognizes McLaren Bay Region’s Commitment to Quality Stroke Care BAY CITY, MICH – McLaren Bay Region has received the American Heart Association/American...

8/17/2020 - Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center Receives Five-Star Rating for Patient Experience
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released new patient experience star rating July 31, 2020, giving 266 hospitals a rating of five stars. The federal administrator of the...

8/17/2020 - Partnership Expands Covenant HealthCare’s Support for SVSU as Fall Semester Nears
Saginaw Valley State University’s commitment to providing students a safe return to campus next month is bolstered by the institution’s strengthened partnership with Covenant HealthCare....

8/17/2020 - MHS Back-to-School Health and Wellness Checklist
Sanilac County, Mich. – The return to school this year may be different, which makes it even more important for parents to make sure their students have their back-to-school checkup. This...

8/17/2020 - McLaren Bay Region Announces Updated Restrictions to Visitor Policy
At This Time, No Visitors Will be Allowed to Enter the Hospital Unless they are Deemed Necessary BAY CITY, MICH – As COVID-19 cases continue to rise locally, McLaren Bay Region has made the...

8/17/2020 - A Veteran’s Wake Up Call – Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center
Sitting in his doctor’s office, weighing the most he had ever been at 293 pounds, Veteran Michael Richards’ doctor confronted him with a question that would change his life. “Are...

8/14/2020 - Primary Care, Public Health, Emergency Medicine, Academic Medicine Expert Elected President of Michigan Academy of Family Physicians
Okemos, MI — Mark Hamed, MD, MBA, MPH, FAAFP, a board-certified family physician, was elected president of Michigan Academy of Family Physicians during the organization’s annual...

7/28/2020 - Pat’s Pooch Park Grand Opening Set for July 23, 2020 at Tolfree Wellness Park
MidMichigan Health Foundation has finalized the construction of Pat’s Pooch Park on the campus of MidMichigan Medical Center – West Branch in the Tolfree Wellness Park. A grand opening...

7/28/2020 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Plans for Healing Garden
Cass City, MI – July 28, 2020, Hills & Dales General Hospital is excited to share they are moving forward with plans of creating a healing garden. Led by Physical Therapist Kristi Howard,...

7/28/2020 - MidMichigan Medical Center West Branch Receives 5-Star Rating for Quality
MidMichigan Medical Center – West Branch has received a 5-Star Rating for Overall Quality from Medicare.gov’s Hospital Compare January release. The Medical Center is one of 407 U.S....

7/28/2020 - MidMichigan Medical Center West Branch Earns Blue Distinction® Center+ Designation for Quality and Cost-Efficiency in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries
Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Michigan has selected MidMichigan Medical Center West Branch as Blue Distinction Centers+ for Knee and Hip Replacement, part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care...

7/28/2020 - 3D Mammograms Now at MidMichigan Medical Center – West Branch
Patients in the West Branch area now have access to new technology that improves breast cancer detection while reducing false positives. MidMichigan Medical Center – West Branch is now offering...

7/24/2020 - McKenzie Auxiliary Cancels “Fall into the Holiday Spirit” Event
Due to current conditions and the uncertainty of what the future holds, the McKenzie Health System Auxiliary will not host its annual “Fall into the Holiday Spirit” event this fall....

7/23/2020 - COVID-19 ANTIBODY TESTING at Marlette Regional Hospital
July 1st –August 31st 2020 – Weekdays - 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Marlette Regional Hospital. Walk-In / Cash-Pay Only $25 / No Physician Order / No Appointment / No Fasting Required COVID-19 is...

7/23/2020 - McLaren Bay Region’s Family BirthPlace Nationally Recognized as a Best Maternity Care Hospital by Newsweek
BAY CITY, MICH – McLaren Bay Region was named to Newsweek’s 2020 list of Best Maternity Care Hospitals. The distinction recognizes facilities that have excelled in providing care to...

7/20/2020 - Schlaud Gift Helps Veterans in Need of Hospice Care
United Hospice Service of Marlette Regional Hospital extends sincere thanks and appreciation to Sandy Schlaud for her generous gift of $10,000 to establish the Help for Heroes hospice veterans fund....

7/14/2020 - Ascension St. Joseph Hospital named a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital for second year
TAWAS, MI: Ascension St. Joseph Hospital was named a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health . This annual award honoring rural hospital...

7/14/2020 - Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center Surpasses Video Visits in 2020
VA Video Connect visits increase over 1000% nationwide during COVID-19 pandemic The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced that video telehealth appointments to Veterans’...

7/14/2020 - Hills & Dales General Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. Eric Shoemaker
Cass City, MI – June 25, 2020, Hills & Dales General Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. Eric Shoemaker to their medical staff. In mid-July, Dr. Shoemaker will be joining Cass City Family...

7/14/2020 - McKenzie Health System Offering Free Sports Physicals Now Through August
Sanilac County, Mich. – To support families and students, McKenzie Health System is offering FREE sports physicals for all local students through the end of August. Even though sports physicals...

7/13/2020 - McLaren Bay Medical Foundation Hosts 29th Annual Golf for Life Classic
In Honor and Appreciation of McLaren Bay Region Healthcare Workers BAY CITY, MI - McLaren Bay Medical Foundation will host the 29th annual Golf for Life Classic on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Maple...

7/13/2020 - CMU Medical Students Partner with MRH Providers in Marlette & North Branch
On July 27, Marlette Regional Hospital will warmly welcome two third-year Central Michigan University (CMU) College of Medicine (CMED) students to their facility and our Thumb Area communities. These...

7/6/2020 - Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center Nurses Use Technology to Improve Veteran Health and Access to Care
Nurses at the Aleda E. Lutz VAMC are linking technology to nursing practice to improve health outcomes. In this International Year of the Nurse, VA is highlighting the roles of nurses as leaders,...

6/30/2020 - McKenzie Health System Earns High Marks on Recent Patient Survey
Sanilac County, Mich. – Patients who visited McKenzie Health System in the first quarter of 2020 rated the system highly in all areas, according to a recent survey. The system earned high...

6/30/2020 - COVID-19 Antibody Tests Now Available at Marlette Regional Hospital
Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) is committed to providing high quality testing services to our patients and is pleased to offer the Abbott Architect SARS-CoV-2 IgG (COVID-19 antibody) test beginning...

6/30/2020 - McKenzie Health System Awards McKenzie Medical Staff Merit Scholarship to 3 Local Students
Sanilac County, Mich. – Supporting the next generation of medical professionals, McKenzie Health System recently awarded three McKenzie Medical Staff Merit Scholarships to local students...

6/24/2020 - Aleda E. Lutz VA Hosts 10th Annual VA2K Walk and Roll Virtual Event
The Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center is excited to announce our 10th Annual VA2K Walk and Roll event. This year’s virtual event will begin July 2, 2020 and run through July 9, 2020. We invite VA...

6/24/2020 - Medstar, McLaren Bay Region Announce EMS Transition
June 24, 2020 — Medstar, Michigan’s most extensive and integrated 911 EMS and mobile healthcare provider, will become the ambulance provider for McLaren Bay Region and the surrounding...

6/23/2020 - Marlette Wound Healing Services Now Open
Marlette Regional Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of Marlette Wound Healing Services, an outpatient facility offering a comprehensive approach for patients with non-healing wounds. The...

6/22/2020 - COVID-19 Testing of Long-Term Care Residents & Staff
Several sizeable COVID-19 outbreaks have occurred in Michigan-based nursing homes in the past three months, and, as a result, Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health & Human...

6/17/2020 - McKenzie Health System Laboratory Receives College of American Pathologists Accreditation
Sanilac County, Mich. – McKenzie Health System (MHS) recently earned the prestigious College of American Pathologists (CAP) Laboratory Accreditation, considered the “gold standard”,...

6/16/2020 - McKenzie Telehealth Clinic Announces Ascension Virtual Rheumatology Clinic Now Available in Sandusky
Sanilac County, Mich. – Patients who previously had to travel to see a rheumatologist now have a local option: Ascension Michigan Virtual Specialty Care Clinic is offering rheumatology...

6/16/2020 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Laboratory & Respiratory Therapy Receive CAP Accreditation
Cass City, MI – June 3, 2020 – Hills & Dales General Hospital is pleased to announce that their Laboratory and Respiratory Therapy (RT) Departments has been awarded their College of...

6/16/2020 - Ascension St. Joseph adds Advanced Imaging Technology
TAWAS, MI: Ascension St. Joseph Hospital has added two new pieces of equipment to its arsenal of advanced imaging and diagnostic technologies. A new, state-of-the-art nuclear medicine camera which...

6/16/2020 - Marlette Regional Hospital Receives Grant for COVID-19 Antibody Testing
Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) extends sincere thanks and appreciation to the Sanilac County Community Foundation (SCCF) for their generous gift of $5,000 through their Emergency Assistance Grant...

6/16/2020 - Aleda E. Lutz VA Nurses Exercise VA’s Fourth Mission
COVID-19 creates civilian health care needs -- VA nurses help fulfill Saginaw, Michigan – Nurses at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, Saginaw, MI did their part to help Veteran and civilian...

6/16/2020 - Now Available in West Branch: Next Generation 3D Mammography Capable of Detecting Breast Cancer in its Earliest Stages
WEST BRANCH, MICH – McLaren in West Branch is proud to announce they are now offering 3D tomosynthesis mammography, a revolutionary screening and diagnostic tool designed for early detection of...

6/16/2020 - MRH Welcomes New Nurse Practitioner to Mayville Family HealthCare
Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) welcomes the addition of board-certified family nurse practitioner Lauren Budreau, MSN, NP-C to the medical staff. Lauren has joined Darla Mays, MS, PA-C and the...

6/16/2020 - Hills & Dales General Hospital to offer New 3D Mammography Machine
Cass City, MI – April 30, 2020, Hills & Dales General Hospital is excited to share they have installed their new 3-D, wide-angle mammography machine and are accepting appointments for...

6/16/2020 - Marlette Regional Hospital Relaxes Visitor Restrictions
In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak and in accordance with directives from Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, Marlette Regional...

6/16/2020 - McKenzie Health System Reopens Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
Sanilac County, Mich. – McKenzie Health System is excited to announce the return of their Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program effective June 15, 2020. This service supports those with chronic lung...

6/16/2020 - Ascension St. Joseph Hospital Announce Updated Visitor Guidelines
TAWAS, MI-- Ascension Michigan recently updated its visitor guidelines to reflect Governor Whitmer’s revised direction for healthcare facilities. The visitor guidelines pertain to Ascension St....

6/16/2020 - Marlette Regional Hospital Offers $10 Sports Physicals in July & August
Marlette Regional Hospital’s family healthcare offices will offer reduced price sports physicals to area athletes for a cost of ten dollars in the months of July and August, and half of the...

6/16/2020 - Give Blood and Save Lives June 18, 2020
The COVID-19 outbreak has caused a disruption to many events and public gatherings, creating a shortage of blood products that are only made possible thanks to volunteer donors. With just one...

6/10/2020 - Marlette Regional Hospital Laboratory Receives CAP Accreditation
Marlette Regional Hospital’s (MRH) laboratory has been awarded accreditation by the Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on the results of a recent...

6/5/2020 - McKenzie Health System Offering COVID-19 Antibody Testing achieving 100% Specificity and 100% Sensitivity
Sanilac County, Mich. –McKenzie Health System (MHS) is committed to offering the most accurate testing available to determine if individuals have antibodies for COVID-19. The Ortho...

6/5/2020 - McKenzie Auxiliary Golf Scramble Canceled
Donations to support the purchase of the new 3D mammography machine still being accepted Sanilac County, Mich. – The McKenzie Auxiliary Golf Scramble, which was originally scheduled for June 4...

6/2/2020 - Local Car Parade Provides Very Touching Experience for MRH’s Long-Term Care Residents
We were blessed and extremely grateful for the beautiful day for the Long-Term Care Car Parade last Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Marlette Regional Hospital. Residents were decked out in hats/masks and...

6/1/2020 - Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center’s Homeless Program Assists Veterans Facing Possible Eviction
The Michigan Governor’s Executive Order on the Eviction Moratorium is scheduled to expire at 11:59 p.m. on June 11, 2020. In preparation for this, the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center wants to...

6/1/2020 - Aleda E. Lutz VA Shares Information on Plans to Increase Face-to-Face Visits
The Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) are working on a plan to begin providing increased face-to-face care appointments after they were...

6/1/2020 - McLaren Bay Region Only Hospital in the Region to Receive 2020 Maternity Care Excellence Award
BAY CITY, MICH – McLaren Bay Region has been awarded the 2020 Maternity Care Excellence Award by the Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM) . The EAM is a nonprofit group comprised of some of the...

6/1/2020 - Marlette Regional Hospital Offers Free Community Transitions Program
Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) is pleased to offer individuals and their families a new service through its Transitions program. Transitions is a free community service that aims to provide support...

5/29/2020 - Ascension St. Joseph Implements Phased Approach to Return to Surgeries and other Healthcare Services
Plan focuses on health and safety of all patients and associates Tawas City, MI – Ascension St. Joseph resumed elective surgical procedures and other vital healthcare services at its sites of...

5/28/2020 - Aleda E. Lutz VA Shares Important Information for Pregnant Women Veterans
The Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center provides women Veterans with tools, resources and information they need to feel their best mentally and physically. May is Maternal Mental Health Month and we want...

5/27/2020 - Let's Walk a Marathon in the Month of June!
Scheurer Health is Challenging you to walk 26.2 miles throughout the month of June. To register visit https://www.scheurer.org . Be sure to join our Facebook group "Scheurer Health // Walking...

5/27/2020 - Community Members Asked to Watch for Symptoms of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) in Children
Sanilac County, Mich. – McKenzie Health System is asking community members to be diligent in watching for symptoms of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). As shared by the...

5/27/2020 - Coming Soon! Marlette Wound Healing Services to Open at Marlette Regional Hospital
Marlette Regional Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of Marlette Wound Healing Services, an outpatient facility offering a comprehensive approach for patients with non-healing wounds. The...

5/27/2020 - May is Trauma Awareness Month
BAY CITY, MICH – May is National Trauma Awareness Month. McLaren Bay Region urges the public to practice safety when enjoying outdoor activities allowed under the Stay Home Executive Order....

5/26/2020 - McKenzie Health System Reopens Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Sanilac County, Mich. – McKenzie Health System is excited to announce the return of their Cardiac Rehabilitation Program effective May 26, 2020. This service supports those recovering from...

5/26/2020 - All Non-Essential Medical Services Resume at Deckerville & Marlette Hospitals
Governor Whitmer’s repeal of Executive Order 2020-17, the temporary postponement of elective/non-essential medical procedures, is a positive step for the health and wellness of residents and...

5/26/2020 - All Outpatient and Surgical Procedures to Resume at McKenzie Health System on May 29
Sanilac County, Mich. – McKenzie Health System will resume both outpatient and surgical procedures on May 29 for non-COVID patients. This follows Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s repeal of...

5/12/2020 - Numatics Supports McKenzie Health System with Donation
Sanilac County, Mich. – Supporting the health of the local community, Emerson Industrial Automation/ASCO Numatics recently donated $5,000 to McKenzie Health System (MHS) and its operations....

5/12/2020 - Covenant HealthCare Nationally Recognized with Fourth Consecutive ‘A’ for the Spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Covenant HealthCare was again awarded an ‘A’ in the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Covenant HealthCare’s achievements providing safer...

5/11/2020 - Ascension St. Joseph Nurses recognized with DAISY Award during National Nurses Week
TAWAS CITY, MI – Two nurses at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital were honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®, presented to them during National Nurses Week. The award is part of...

5/11/2020 - McKenzie Health System Receives $5,000 Grant from Sanilac County Community Foundation for Emergency Assistance
Sanilac County, Mich. – McKenzie Health System was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Sanilac County Community Foundation’s new Emergency Assistance Grant Fund for “local...

5/8/2020 - McKenzie Health System, broadcasters urge residents to seek critical, non-COVID Medical care as needed
“Don’t delay, seek care today” campaign launches on TV, social media Sanilac County, Mich. — McKenzie Health System, with support from the Michigan Health & Hospital...

5/7/2020 - McKenzie Health System Launches Televisits for Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy Patients
Sandusky, Mich. – After several years of using telemedicine visits for after-hours care and, most recently, for family healthcare, McKenzie Health System (MHS) recently launched online...

5/7/2020 - Meijer Donates $10,000 to McLaren Bay Medical Foundation to Fight COVID-19
BAY CITY, MICH – On Thursday, May 7, Joseph Smith, store director at the Hampton Township Meijer and Andy Picard, store director at the Bay City Meijer, presented a check for $10,000 to the...

5/6/2020 - United Healthcare Partners Extends Visitor Restrictions & COVID-19 Screening at Deckerville & Marlette Hospitals
In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak and in accordance with Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-72, Deckerville Community Hospital and Marlette Regional Hospital,...

5/5/2020 - McKenzie adds Aerosol Shields to List of Equipment
McKenzie Health System (MHS) recently received a donation of two new aerosol shields from Valine and Jake Kobasic, owners of Kobasic Creations in Escanaba, Michigan. In addition, two aerosol shields...

5/5/2020 - MRH's B.C.U.P.S. Program Offers Breast Cancer Prevention, Detection & Support
Marlette Regional Hospital’s Breast Cancer Understanding Prevention and Screening (B.C.U.P.S.) program is in place to financially assist patients in acquiring important 3D screening mammograms...

5/4/2020 - Time-Sensitive Elective Surgeries & In-Office Visits Resume at Marlette Regional Hospital
Time-sensitive surgeries/procedures and in-office physician visits for non-COVID patients will resume at Marlette Regional Hospital and its clinic practices effective May 4, 2020 as determined...

4/30/2020 - McLaren Bay Region Announces Roadmap to Safely Resume Time-Sensitive Care
BAY CITY, MICH – McLaren Bay Region has continued to provide exceptional, safe and compassionate care to patients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, McLaren Bay Region is beginning to look...

4/30/2020 - Covenant HealthCare Named 2019 TCAR Center of Excellence
Covenant HealthCare was named a 2019 TCAR Center of Excellence for improving carotid artery disease treatment using a new procedure called TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR). TCAR...

4/28/2020 - Safe Mental Health Care During the COVID-19 Outbreak
VA Encourages Veterans To Access VA Mental Health Support From Home Saginaw, Michigan -May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Now, more than ever, the Aleda E. Lutz VA and Community Based Outpatient...

4/24/2020 - Robotics Team Creates and Donates 50 Face Shields to McKenzie Health System
Sanilac County, Mich. – McKenzie Health System (MHS) recently received 50 new face shields as a result of a very active robotics team that is choosing to use their time away from school to help...

4/24/2020 - Emergency Rooms Prepared to Safely Treat Patients Ascension St. Joseph Hospital physicians say not to delay in seeking emergency care
Ascension St. Joseph Hospital physicians say not to delay in seeking emergency care Tawas City, MI - For people experiencing symptoms of a heart attack, stroke, mental health or other acute illness...

4/17/2020 - Give Blood and Save Lives on April 23
The COVID-19 outbreak has caused a disruption to many events and public gatherings, creating a shortage of blood products that are only made possible thanks to volunteer donors. With just one...

4/14/2020 - April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day
National Healthcare Decisions Day takes place April 16 each year. This day exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning. This and...

4/9/2020 - Covenant HealthCare Laboratory Validated to Process Limited Number of COVID-19 Tests
Thursday, April 2, Covenant HealthCare Laboratory was validated to immediately begin processing tests for COVID-19/SARS2. Due to the limited number of test kits, the Covenant Lab will only be used to...

4/8/2020 - Aleda E. Lutz VA Staff Adapt Quickly to Continue Caring for Veterans in Michigan
Employees of the Aleda E. Lutz VA in Saginaw, and VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Alpena, Bad Axe, Cadillac, Cheboygan, Clare, Gaylord, Grayling, Oscoda, and Traverse City, have never...

4/3/2020 - MRH Family Healthcare Practices Offer Telemedicine Visits
As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases increases throughout the State of Michigan, Marlette Regional Hospital is now offering telemedicine visits through their family healthcare practices in an...

4/1/2020 - Hospital Council of East Central Michigan Annual Spring Trustee Forum has been Postponed
The HCECM has been monitoring guidance from state officials and the CDC regarding COVID-19. At this time our Trustee Forum, scheduled for April 21, is being postponed. As updates occur and a new date...

4/1/2020 - Hospital Council of East Central Michigan (HCECM) & East Central Michigan Healthcare Foundation (ECMHF) convert to a completely “virtual office”!
We are happy to announce that the HCECM & the ECMHF recently converted to a completely “virtual office” environment. We have been exploring this concept for quite some time and with Board...

3/31/2020 - Camp Health & Wellness 2020 Cancelled
The Delta College/HCECM “Camp Health and Wellness” program scheduled for June 23-25, 2020 has been cancelled due to the impact COVID-19 is having on healthcare organizations, schools, colleges, etc....

3/31/2020 - McKenzie Health System Takes Action to Support Community and Others during COVID-19 Outbreak
Sanilac County, Mich. – In response to the growing coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak, McKenzie Health System (MHS) is offering additional options to meet the healthcare needs of the entire...

3/27/2020 - United Healthcare Partners and Others to Serve as Relief Hospitals
Larger, urban hospitals and health systems in Southeastern Michigan are currently at capacity caring for patients with COVID-19, and acute care hospitals elsewhere around the state are preparing to...

3/26/2020 - Protect Yourself from COVID-19: Access VA Care from Home
The Aleda E. Lutz VA in Saginaw, and nine Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) throughout Michigan, are committed to providing high-quality care while keeping Veterans safe from the coronavirus...

3/26/2020 - Covenant establishes a COVID-19 Hotline (989-583-3135) and opens COVID-19 Sampling Center
As a means to minimize exposure to Coronavirus (COVID-19), Covenant HealthCare has established a HOTLINE (989-583-3135) staffed by advanced practice providers and nurses to handle COVID-19 screenings...

3/24/2020 - McLaren Bay Region Requesting Donations of Personal Protective Equipment
BAY CITY, MICH – McLaren Bay Region currently has the equipment needed to protect staff as they care for patients with suspected COVID-19. In the anticipation of rising numbers of COVID-19 patients,...

3/23/2020 - McKenzie Health System Invests in Latest Ultrasound Technology
Sandusky, Mich. – With the purchase of innovative ultrasound technology that will help with both diagnoses and treatment plans, McKenzie Health System is expanding its diagnostic procedures to...

3/23/2020 - United Healthcare Partners Postpones Non-Essential Medical Services at Deckerville & Marlette Hospitals
In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak and in accordance with Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-17 released on Friday, March 20, 2020, Deckerville Community Hospital...

3/20/2020 - Aleda E. Lutz VA to Shift Operations in Preparation for COVID-19 Surge - Part of a tri-state maneuver to preserve resources and equipment for sickest Veterans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2020 The Aleda E. Lutz VA will begin shifting operations to preserve resources this weekend in preparation for an anticipated surge of COVID-19 patients. This is part...

3/20/2020 - AELVAMC Acknowledges Our Vietnam Veterans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2020 Dear Editor: The Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), Healthcare Annex, and Vet Centers take great pride in caring for our...

3/17/2020 - Marlette Regional Hospital Limits Entrances & Outpatient Hours of Operation
In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak and in accordance with Governor Whitmer’s executive order released on Saturday, March 14, 2020, Marlette Regional Hospital has...

3/16/2020 - Hospital Council Provides Coronavirus Resource Material
The Hospital Council of East Central Michigan is providing you with Coronavirus resource material. For Coronavirus Q&A, please click here . For COVID-19 Q&A, please click here . For most...

3/16/2020 - McKenzie Auxiliary Makes Donation
Sanilac County, Mich. –The McKenzie Auxiliary recently made a donation to McKenzie Health System for the dining room renovations and for the purchase of two Automated External Defibrillators...

3/16/2020 - McKenzie Health System and Coronavirus Visitor Restrictions
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and in accordance with Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order released on Friday, March 13, 2020, McKenzie Health System has updated VISITOR...

3/16/2020 - McLaren Bay Region Takes Proactive Approach to COVID-19
BAY CITY, MICH – McLaren Bay Region is taking a proactive approach to mitigate the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. McLaren is closely following the guidelines set by the...

3/16/2020 - Marlette Regional Hospital Implements Visitor Restrictions
In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak and in accordance with Governor Whitmer’s executive order released on Friday, March 13, 2020, Marlette Regional Hospital will not...

3/16/2020 - All McKenzie Health System community events are cancelled through April 5, 2020
We regret to announce that, out of an abundance of caution for our patients and our community, all McKenzie Health System community events have been cancelled through April 5, 2020. This includes:...

3/12/2020 - Aleda E. Lutz VA Shares Important Information on Coronavirus
While the Centers for Disease Control still considers COVID-19 to be a low threat to the general American public, the Aleda E. Lutz VA in Saginaw and Community Based Outpatient Clinics throughout...

3/12/2020 - McLaren Bay Region’s Dr. Ramesh Cherukuri Ranked Number 1 in ALL of Michigan
BAY CITY, MICH – McLaren Bay Region is proud to announce that Ramesh Cherukuri, MD, has been ranked as #1 in all of Michigan with Most Experience in Coronary Bypass Surgeries by Dexur, a...

3/2/2020 - Announcing Spring Chrysalis: A Gala for Covenant Kids
Join Covenant HealthCare Saturday, April 4 for the first-ever Spring Chrysalis: A Gala for Covenant Kids at Horizons Conference Center. This elegant black-tie affair will feature an outstanding...

3/2/2020 - Aleda E. Lutz VA, Saginaw, Invites Women to Continue Making History with VA
Saginaw - This Women’s History Month, Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center and many Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Michigan, invites women Veterans to continue making history with the department....

3/1/2020 - Marlette Regional Hospital Offers Free Teen Heart Checks in April
In partnership with the Thomas Smith Memorial Foundation, Marlette Regional Hospital, as an affiliate of United Healthcare Partners, is offering Teen Heart Checks to students ages 13 to 19 FREE OF...

2/28/2020 - United Healthcare Partners Strengthens Hospital Leadership Teams Through Combined Corporate Suite
In a continued effort to strengthen healthcare services in Sanilac County, Marlette Regional Hospital and Deckerville Community Hospital, as affiliates of United Healthcare Partners (UHP), are...

2/28/2020 - McKenzie Health Services Celebrates National Reading Month
In the words of the beloved Dr. Seuss, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Recognizing the many benefits of reading, McKenzie...

2/28/2020 - Hills & Dales General Hospital to offer New 3D Mammography Machine
Cass City, MI – February 27, 2020, Hills & Dales General Hospital is excited to share they will soon offer mammograms using a new 3-D, wide-angle mammography machine. Hills & Dales...

2/28/2020 - Lions Clubs Partner with Local Diabetes Education Program to Offer Free HbA1c Screenings
Marlette Regional Hospital has partnered with the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) and the Lions Clubs of Michigan (LCM) in their Defense Against Diabetes (DAD) campaign to offer free...

2/28/2020 - Solid Start Program for Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently launched an initiative called the Solid Start Program for new Veterans. Solid Start is a transition program in which VA representatives proactively...

2/28/2020 - Immunization Clinic Opens in Marlette
Marlette Regional Hospital is pleased to announce their partnership with the Sanilac County Health Department for the new Marlette Immunization Clinic that is offered the first Monday of each month...

2/28/2020 - Hills & Dales Foundation Hosts 21st Annual Winter Fundraiser
Cass City, MI – February 20, 2020 – Hills & Dales Foundation recently hosted their 21st Annual Winter Fundraising Event at Northwood Meadows. The event included a large raffle, silent...

2/28/2020 - 2020 Live, Laugh & Lose Together Challenge Winners
To kick-start the new year, the Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) Foundation and MRH Employee Well Team hosted a 6-week support group to encourage community members in their health and weight loss...

2/24/2020 - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC Support Suicide Prevention in our Veterans
There are two public service announcements PSAs that support Suicide Prevention in our Veterans. One titled "Decisions 2019" and one titled "National Guard and Reserve 2019." They can be found at...

2/3/2020 - National Salute to Veteran Patients
This Valentine’s Day, many Veterans who fought to preserve our freedoms will be hospitalized, receiving the medical care they earned, but separated from the homes and communities they defended....

2/3/2020 - Ascension St. Joseph Earns National Recognition for Knee and Hip Replacement and Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the U.S.
TAWAS CITY, MI: As part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan selected Ascension St. Joseph Hospital in Tawas City as a Blue Distinction Center for...

2/3/2020 - "Acts of Kindness" are Contagious at MRH
During the Christmas season, Cardio Department staff at Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) cooperatively show their appreciation to their department secretary with a carefully chosen personal gift....

1/29/2020 - MRH B.C.U.P.S. PROGRAM PROVIDES MAMMOGRAM SCREENINGS, DIAGNOSTIC TESTING SERVICES AND $500 GRANT FUNDING FOR PATIENTS WHO QUALIFY
The Breast Cancer Understanding Prevention and Screening (B.C.U.P.S.) program is in place to financially assist patients in acquiring important screening mammograms and diagnostic testing services....

1/29/2020 - 11th Annual Conference Held at SVSU: Thank You to all who attended and helped make this another successful regional educational event!
On January 24, 2020, the Hospital Council of East Central Michigan (HCECM), in conjunction with committee partners & sponsors: Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU), Michigan Health Improvement...

1/29/2020 - Health care delivery begins under new VA contract
SAGINAW, Mich. — Today marks the beginning of community health care delivery to our local Veterans under the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) contract awarded to Optum Public Sector...

1/28/2020 - McKenzie to Celebrate American Heart Health Month
Sandusky, Mich. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, with 1 in 4 being attributed to the ailment. To help prevent heart disease and increase awareness of its effects,...

1/28/2020 - 2nd Annual “Get off the Shelf” Weight Loss Challenge
During the 2019 holiday season Dr. Salam Yanek from the Seton Cancer Center challenged MRH and Seton Cancer Center Employees to the 2nd Annual Christmas Get off the Shelf Weight Loss Challenge....

1/28/2020 - WIOG Hosts 2nd Annual Covenant Kids Radiothon February 13th and 14th
102.5 WIOG has stepped up to host the second annual Covenant Kids Radiothon to raise funds in support of local pediatric patients at Covenant HealthCare. The Radiothon will air live on 102.5 WIOG...

1/28/2020 - HealthSource of Saginaw Finishes Construction Project
As part of the commitment to the local community, HealthSource of Saginaw just finished with the remainder of their 15 month long construction project. This last phase included the addition of an...

1/14/2020 - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Showcases Technology-Based Care for Veterans
The Aleda E. Lutz VA, Saginaw, and multiple Community Based Outpatient Clinics promotes a number of online tools and mobile applications to help Veterans keep track of their health records, manage...

1/6/2020 - McGrail to Retire As Head of MidMichigan Medical Center – West Branch
After completing his bachelor’s degree on the West side of the state, Robert (Bob) McGrail didn’t see himself returning to West Branch let alone ever at the helm of the region’s...

1/2/2020 - McLaren Bay Region Welcomes First Baby Born in 2020
BAY CITY, MICH – McLaren Bay Region is pleased to announce the birth of Maverick Joseph Betrus, the first baby born at McLaren Bay Region in 2020. Betrus was born at 10:48 a.m. on January 1, to...

12/23/2019 - West Branch Reflects on First Year of Affiliation
April 2019 marks the first anniversary of MidMichigan Medical Center – West Branch joining the MidMichigan Health family. Construction of an innovative Emergency Department on the campus of the...

12/23/2019 - On-going United Hospice Bereavement Services
United Hospice Service of Marlette Regional Hospital offers a Bereavement Support Program to people who have experienced a loss in the past 24 months – these groups offer comfort, support and...

12/23/2019 - Covenant HealthCare Earns 2019 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and Safety
Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Covenant HealthCare was named a Top Teaching Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog Group. Announced today, the...

12/23/2019 - MRH Employees Donate Gifts to Children in Need
Marlette, MI - This Christmas, the staff of Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) donated two overflowing large boxes of toys to Marlette Toys for Tots. These special toys, along with other collected...

12/20/2019 - New Orthopedic Surgeon at MRH
Marlette Regional Hospital is pleased to share that a new orthopedic surgeon specialist will be seeing patients through the Specialty HealthCare Services office at Marlette Regional Hospital. James...

12/20/2019 - B.C.U.P.S. Program Provides Mammogram Screenings, Diagnostic Testing Services and $500 Grant Funding for Patients Who Qualify
The Breast Cancer Understanding Prevention and Screening (B.C.U.P.S.) program is in place to financially assist patients in acquiring important screening mammograms and diagnostic testing services....

12/19/2019 - McKenzie Health System Earns “Acute Heart Attack Ready Certification” Awarded by the Joint Commission
Sanilac County, Mich. – With its ongoing focus on systems of care and crisis response, McKenzie Health System is pleased to announce that it recently was awarded the “Acute Heart Attack...

12/19/2019 - Marlette Regional Hospital Reveals New Ultrasound Machine
Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) is pleased to announce that new superior ultrasound imaging is now available within their Gordon and Gayle Miller Foundation Women’s Imaging Center at MRH. The...

12/19/2019 - MRH Employees Reach Out and Provide Gifts & Warm Wishes
Marlette, MI – During the month of December, Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) employees were invited to donate winter hats, mittens, gloves and socks for local children in need. A few days...

12/19/2019 - United Hospice Service Sponsored Raffle for $500 Visa Gift Card
Marlette, MI - United Hospice Service Sponsored Raffle for $500 Visa Gift Card Small investment, big payoff! United Hospice Service of Marlette Regional Hospital sold raffle tickets for a $500 Visa...

12/19/2019 - Become a UHS Hospice Volunteer
Marlette, MI - United Hospice Service (UHS) of Marlette Regional Hospital has volunteer opportunities available in your area. If you have a desire to help others and would like to join us in our...

12/13/2019 - Marlette Regional Hospital Foundation Thanks Supporters “Record Setting Tree of Shining Love Event”
The Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) Foundation would like to sincerely thank supporters of the 31st Annual Tree of Shining Love. Thanks to the support and generosity of 227 donors, 41 sponsors, and...

12/13/2019 - Updates in State Medicaid Funding to Benefit Smaller Hospitals and Communities
Sanilac County, Mich. – McKenzie Health System, along with other Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) throughout the state, will greatly benefit from the supplemental state budget,which is expected...

12/13/2019 - McLaren Bay Special Care Awarded Hospital Accreditation from the Joint Commission
BAY CITY, MICH – McLaren Bay Special Care has once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with...

12/13/2019 - McKenzie Health System Auxiliary Fall Event Raises Over $5,200
Sanilac County, Mich. - With more than $5,200 raised, the McKenzie Health System Auxiliary’s “Fall into the Holiday Spirit” annual event was another resounding success! Sixty-one...

12/13/2019 - Sandusky Community Hearts Donates to McKenzie Foundation
Sanilac County, Mich. – The Sandusky Community Hearts recently made a $500 donation to the McKenzie Health System Foundation. The group learned of a “Secret Santa” campaign that was...

12/4/2019 - Local Schools Partner to Support B.C.U.P.S. Program
Representatives of the 2019 Pink Out for Cancer Clash committee recently presented a record-setting check for $30,800 to the Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) Foundation following a successful rivalry...

12/4/2019 - Peck Community Schools Athletes Donate to United Hospice Service
This past fall the varsity football and volleyball teams of Peck Community Schools hosted Pink Out benefit games to support the local hospice program, United Hospice Service of Marlette Regional...

12/4/2019 - MRH’s New Radiologist Donates to B.C.U.P.S. Program
The Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) Foundation would like to thank and recognize the hospital’s newest physician and chief radiologist, Tyre Jones IV, MD of TK Imaging PC, who recently donated...

12/4/2019 - December 3, 2019 VA encourages communities to support hospitalized Veterans during the holidays
WASHINGTON – On this GivingTuesday , the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) encourages community members, businesses and organizations to help support hospitalized Veterans throughout the...

12/4/2019 - St. Luke’s Hospital and McLaren Health Care Officials Sign Letter of Intent
MAUMEE, OHIO and GRAND BLANC, MICH. – Following months of planning and consideration, St. Luke’s Hospital and McLaren Health Care, Grand Blanc, Mich., have officially signed a letter of...

12/2/2019 - Marlette Regional Hospital Renovates Acute Care/Swing Bed Unit
Following a very successful fundraising campaign that was orchestrated by the Marlette Regional Hospital Foundation and its Development Council volunteers between 2017 and 2018, Marlette Regional...

12/2/2019 - MRH Employees Donate Thanksgiving Dinners to 10 Thumb Area Families
Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) is thankful for our Thumb Region residents that support our local hospital, so we wanted to give back to our communities as we approach the holiday season. In...

12/2/2019 - MRH Welcomes New Chief Radiologist
Marlette Regional Hospital is pleased to welcome Tyre Jones IV, MD, MPH to its physician team as Chief Radiologist and Medical Director of Diagnostic Imaging Services. Dr. Jones provides a full-range...

11/26/2019 - Local Art Students Participate in National Rural Health Day at MHS
Sanilac County, Mich. – National Rural Health Day was celebrated by McKenzie Health System and other organizations around the country on November 21 this year. Each year on the third Thursday...

11/26/2019 - Grupo Antolin Employees Raise Funds for B.C.U.P.S. Program
In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, employees of Grupo Antolin of Marlette hosted a Pink Potluck fundraiser and raised $894 to benefit the B.C.U.P.S. (Breast Cancer...

11/26/2019 - United Healthcare Partners Diabetes Education Program Welcomes New Dietitian
Marlette Regional Hospital and Deckerville Community Hospital, as affiliates of United Healthcare Partners, are pleased to announce that Hannah Boyl, MS, RDN is serving as the new dietitian for their...

11/22/2019 - McLaren Bay Region's New Partnership Creates A Better Quality Of Care For Cardiac Device Patients
BAY CITY, MICH – McLaren Bay Region is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with Oregon-based Vector Remote Care (VRC). Under the new partnership, patients with cardiac devices...

11/22/2019 - A Thanksgiving Message from Aleda E Lutz VA Medical Center
November 22, 2019 Dear Editor: As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, it is a time we are reminded to reflect on what we are thankful for. Many people think about things like “I’m...

11/21/2019 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Receives ACR Accreditation for Lung Cancer Screening
Cass City, MI – October 31, 2019, Hills & Dales General Hospital has again been designated a Lung Cancer Screening Center by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR Lung Cancer...

11/21/2019 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Please to Announce New Leaders
Cass City, MI – October 31, 2019, Hills & Dales General Hospital is pleased to announce three new leaders have joined their senior leadership team. Mary Cunningham has joined Hills &...

11/15/2019 - United Hospice Service Sponsoring Raffle for $500 Holiday Shopping Spree
Small investment, big payoff if you win! United Hospice Service of Marlette Regional Hospital is currently selling raffle tickets for a $500 Visa gift card. Tickets are on sale now through December...

11/13/2019 - National Rural Health Day - Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: National Rural Health Day, the third Thursday of each November, is truly at the heart of what we do at McKenzie Health System. To us, every day we come together to serve our community is...

11/12/2019 - Two Brothers’ Story: Hospice Is Honest and Loving Care
Brothers Dan and Tim Tracy, both lifelong residents of Marlette and Dan a local business owner, raised their families in our small town and are thankful for local healthcare resources when they...

11/11/2019 - MRH Foundation Tree of Shining Love Honors MI Teen Ranch Founders
The Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) Foundation will be observing the 31st anniversary of the Tree of Shining Love event this holiday season, and this year’s event will pay special tribute to...

11/11/2019 - Mid Thumb Bowmen Archery Club Donates to United Hospice Service
The Mid Thumb Bowmen Archery Club based in Brown City, MI recently held their first annual 3D Archery Fundraiser to benefit United Hospice Service of Marlette Regional Hospital. Brown City senior and...

11/11/2019 - Marlette Subway Employees Raise Funds for B.C.U.P.S. Program
In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October 2018 and 2019, Marlette Subway employees hosted a cookie fundraiser with proceeds benefiting a local breast cancer cause. For every dozen...

11/8/2019 - Healthy Living Series 2019-2020 Presented by McLaren Bay Region
McLaren Bay Region’s Health Living Series offers FREE educational programs to promote health and well-being. You can attend just one program of interest, or attend all nine. We want you to feel...

11/7/2019 - McLaren makes $28M Investment in West Branch
WEST BRANCH, MICH – McLaren is proud to announce the opening of their new medical office building in West Branch. The facility will open at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2019. It will...

11/7/2019 - McKenzie Health System Sees Results from Focus on Wellness
Sanilac County, Mich. – As McKenzie Health System continues to focus on moving from sickness to wellness and volume to value, the organization is beginning to see the financial results of their...

11/4/2019 - A Veteran’s Smoke-Free Journey – Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center
Even at the age of 70 with well over 30 years of smoking, Veteran Ed Haller decided to begin his smoke-free journey. He was informed he needed a medical procedure, and to be cleared for the procedure...

11/4/2019 - The Flu Stops With You—Vaccines Available at Marlette Regional Hospital
Flu season has arrived! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a yearly flu vaccine is recommended for people ages 6 months and older as the first and most important step...

10/31/2019 - The Hospital Council of East Central Michigan (HCECM) hosted its’ Fall Legislative Roundtable October 11, 2019, at the Courtyard Marriott - Bay City
“The October Legislative Roundtable was a great success,” stated Janet Herbert, HCECM President. “There was wonderful representation of state and federal legislative branches, from...

10/25/2019 - McKenzie Health System Launches Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs
Sanilac County, Mich. – To support those recovering from heart surgery, transplants, congestive heart failure and other serious issues, McKenzie Health System recently launched a cardiac...

10/22/2019 - McKenzie Health System Auxiliary Announces New Leadership
For over 50 years the McKenzie Health System Auxiliary has shown support for the organization and the community through volunteer work on site and raising money through events, fundraisers, and the...

10/18/2019 - Eddie G’s Donates to United Hospice Service
Over the course of many months, Eddie G’s restaurant has hosted a very popular Tuesday Burger and Bike Night where a portion of the proceeds and a 50/50 raffle has benefitted the local hospice...

10/18/2019 - B.C.U.P.S. Pink Out for Cancer Clash Raffle Winner
The Marlette Regional Hospital Foundation recently partnered with Kohler’s Propane Co. for a prize raffle drawing to benefit the B.C.U.P.S. (Breast Cancer Understanding Prevention &...

10/17/2019 - HealthSource Saginaw Expansion in its Final Phases
HealthSource Saginaw is in the final phases of their expansion to the Behavioral Medical Center. This last phase of the project which is scheduled to be done by year end will include the addition of...

10/16/2019 - Sandusky Lions Club Donates to McKenzie Foundation
Sanilac County, Mich. – The Sandusky Lions Club recently attended one of the McKenzie Health System Foundation’s “Community Roundtables” to learn more about the new 3D...

10/14/2019 - Extraordinary Nurses Recognized at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital
Two nurses at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital are being honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's mission to recognize the extraordinary,...

10/14/2019 - Marlette Regional Hospital Family Practices Earn PCMH Designation from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Marlette Regional Hospital is pleased to share that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has designated Family HealthCare of Brown City, Marlette Family HealthCare, Mayville Family HealthCare, and...

10/14/2019 - Sandusky Kiwanis Donates to McKenzie Foundation
Sanilac County, Mich. – The Sandusky Kiwanis recently made a donation to the McKenzie Health System Foundation. The group visited the hospital to learn more about the new 3D mammography...

10/14/2019 - Charlie’s Angels Quilting Group Donates 40 Quilts to Hospice
A group of women from Huron, Sanilac, and Tuscola counties—Charlie’s Angels Quilting Group—recently made a donation of 40 hand-made quilts to United Hospice Service of Marlette...

10/14/2019 - MRH Foundation Celebrates Successful Golf Fundraiser
Inclement weather had become commonplace rounding out the summer months in Michigan’s Thumb Region, but a record 158 golfers didn’t shy away from participating in the Marlette Regional...

10/8/2019 - Harbor Beach Community Hospital Offering the Most Advanced CT Scan in the Thumb!
Harbor Beach Community Hospital recently upgraded its CT Machine (Computed Tomography), making it the most state-of-the-art CT machine in the thumb. A CT machine uses a combination of technology and...

10/8/2019 - Harbor Beach Community Hospital – Now Offering Colonoscopies with Less Discomfort
Colonoscopies are lifesaving screenings used to detect colorectal cancer. As the third most common type of cancer, colorectal cancer should not be taken lightly. Unfortunately, many people put off...

10/7/2019 - Covenant HealthCare and Mary Free Bed Expand Joint Venture
Leaders from Covenant HealthCare and Mary Free Bed are expanding the scope of their existing 50-50 joint venture. In addition to the current 41-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit, four more areas will...

10/4/2019 - Sheridan Community Hospital Announces New Executive Board
SHERIDAN, Mich. (October 2019) – Sheridan Community Hospital is excited to announce the reorganization of its Board and restructuring of the organization. The reorganization is led by Jerry...

10/4/2019 - MHS CFO Shares Perspective in Recent CPSI Panel on “Financial Challenges in Rural Healthcare”
Sandusky, Mich. – Amy Ruedisueli, the chief financial officer for McKenzie Health System, was recently invited to participate in a discussion on the “Financial Challenges in Rural...

10/4/2019 - VA Appoints New Network Director for VISN 10
The Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. RimaAnn Nelson as the new Network Director for Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 10. VISN 10 oversees 12 VA...

10/4/2019 - McKenzie Health System Welcomes Physical Therapist Jordyn Rasmussen to the Rehabilitation Team
Sandusky, Mich. – Jordyn Rasmussen recently joined McKenzie Health System’s growing rehabilitation team and will serve as a full-time physical therapist in both the hospital’s...

10/1/2019 - Covenant & CMU Sign 25-Year Primary-Site Affiliation Agreement
A new 25-year affiliation agreement between the Central Michigan University College of Medicine and Covenant HealthCare will strengthen our collective support of medical student education and...

10/1/2019 - American Heart Association Awards Covenant Stroke Care Top Honors
Covenant HealthCare recently received the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association’s Get with The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus and Target Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus,...

10/1/2019 - New MRI Available at Covenant HealthCare
Covenant MRI can now better accommodate our bariatric population. Covenant has installed a new Wide-Bore MRI at the Cooper campus which can scan patients up to 500 lbs. The new Wide-Bore MRI is in...

10/1/2019 - Covenant HealthCare Offers Free Mammograms Available Year-Round by Appointment
Free breast screening mammograms are available by appointment for those who qualify by calling the Covenant Breast Health Nurse Navigators at 989-583-5154 or 989-583-5263. Patients must meet the...

10/1/2019 - Covenant Advantage: A New Medicare Advantage Plan Being Launched in 2020
It was recently announced that Covenant HealthCare and Physicians Health Plan (PHP), part of Sparrow Health System, will launch a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan across 12 counties in 2020. Covenant...

10/1/2019 - Importance of Rural Health Care
On August 9, Robert Norris came into Sheridan Community Hospital’s Emergency Department following a motor cross accident. Hospital staff quickly came to his aid, with labs and imaging showing...

10/1/2019 - Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, Saginaw, Michigan Earns 2019 CHIME HealthCare’s Most Wired Recognition
The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) is pleased to announce the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, Saginaw, has earned the 2019 CHIME HealthCare’s Most Wired...

10/1/2019 - Sheridan Community Hospital Announces CEO Separation
SHERIDAN, Mich. (August 2019) – The Sheridan Community Hospital Board announced the separation of its Chief Executive Officer, Randolph Flechsig, effective immediately. In order to ensure...

9/27/2019 - Future State of Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center’s Acute Care and Telemetry Unit
The Aleda E. Lutz Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center will no longer admit Veterans to the Acute Care and Telemetry Unit, effective October 1, 2019. After many months of analyzing workload and costs...

9/27/2019 - McKenzie CEO Participates in National Panel of Rural Health Care Experts
Sanilac County, Mich. – A panel of experts on rural population health management, including McKenzie Health System CEO Steve Barnett, were recently gathered together by the National Rural...

9/23/2019 - SugarTown Sweets Shop Owner Creates Successful Fundraiser for New Blanket Warmer for McKenzie Health System
Sanilac County, Mich. – Warming more than just local hearts, Scott and Sandy Edgley, the owners of SugarTown Sweets Shop in Sandusky, recently concluded a successful fundraiser to purchase a...

9/19/2019 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Awarded the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) Accreditation
Cass City, MI – Hills & Dales General Hospital was awarded accreditation by HFAP, the nation’s original independent, accreditation program recognized by the Centers for Medicare and...

9/17/2019 - McKenzie Skin Care Beauty Event scheduled for October 16, 2019
Sanilac County, Mich. – The arrival of fall is a reminder that holiday festivities are just a few short months away. A pre-holiday event to showcase ways to have your skin look and feel...

9/16/2019 - Aleda E. Lutz VA and Community Based Outpatient Clinics Announce Flu Shots Now Available for Enrolled Veterans
The Aleda E. Lutz Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center would like to share the following information for Veterans to receive their flu vaccine. Veterans receiving a flu vaccine must be enrolled and...

9/16/2019 - Hog Town Inc. Donations to Local Hospice Exceed $185K
Following the 15th annual Hog Town Run—a major fundraising event sponsored by Hog Town Inc. of Melvin, Michigan—members of Hog Town Inc. presented United Hospice Service (UHS) of Marlette...

9/16/2019 - Marlette ER Receives Quilt Donation
As we lead into the cooler fall and winter months, the Marlette Country Quilters and Marlette Methodist Church Helping Hands recently made a donation of twelve handcrafted child-sized quilts to...

9/12/2019 - Clendenan Family Gives Generous Contribution to Marlette Regional Hospital
On behalf of their parents, Ray and Hilda Clendenan, the “4Cs”—Connie, Clifton, Christie, and Carol Clendenan—recently presented an estate donation of $11,402.72 to the...

9/12/2019 - Emergency Entrance changes at McKenzie Health System
Sandusky, Mich. – To make it easier and safer for anyone experiencing an emergency, McKenzie Health System is simplifying its drop-off and entrance system. As of October 1, all emergency...

9/9/2019 - Aleda E. Lutz VA Recognizes September as Suicide Prevention Month #BeThere Campaign Urges Our Community to Support Veterans
Saginaw, MI — In observance of Suicide Prevention Month, the Aleda E. Lutz VA is bringing awareness to its “ #BeThere ” campaign by encouraging community leaders, colleagues, and...

9/3/2019 - Sixteenth Annual Camp Health and Wellness Huge Success
“The sixteenth annual Camp Health and Wellness that was hosted by Delta College was an overwhelming success again this year. In total there were 68 students from many of the surrounding high...

9/3/2019 - Aleda E. Lutz VA in Saginaw Announces New Chief of Staff
We are pleased to announce Dr. James Hines as the new Chief of Staff for the Aleda E. Lutz VA in Saginaw and nine Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Alpena, Bad Axe, Cadillac, Cheboygan County,...

8/30/2019 - McKenzie After-Hours Clinic Moves to Main Street
Sanilac County, MI – The McKenzie After-Hours Clinic and the St. John Providence Virtual Specialty Clinic, which provides psychiatry, social work, and behavioral health care, will be moving to...

8/30/2019 - Marlette Regional Hospital Encourage Families to Schedule Well-Child Visits during Back-to-School Season
It’s that time of year again…back to school! Have you scheduled your annual well-child visit with your primary care provider? Well-child visits ensure that kids are on track for normal...

8/27/2019 - Humana Medicare Advantage Members Now Have In-Network Access at Eight Additional McLaren Health Care Hospitals in Michigan
FLINT, MI – August 27, 2019 – Grand Blanc-based McLaren Physician Partners (MPP) and leading health and well-being company Humana Inc . (NYSE: HUM) have signed an agreement that expands...

8/26/2019 - General Surgeon Joins West Branch Medical Staff
General Surgeon Rachel Ransom, M.D., has joined the medical staff at MidMichigan Medical Center - West Branch. As a general surgeon, Dr. Ransom performs a broad range of surgical treatments for...

8/23/2019 - HealthSource Saginaw is pleased to announce the opening of the new Chemical Dependency/Detox Unit
The new Detox Unit was built as part of the 16 Geriatric Unit expansion that opened August 1st of this year. It will bring much needed space for classes and therapy, a fresh look with new furniture,...

8/23/2019 - McKenzie Receives Grant for Reach Out and Read
McKenzie Health System is pleased to announce their recent receipt of a $1,500 grant from the Sanilac County Community Foundation (SCCF) which will allow them to continue their participation in...

8/22/2019 - Aleda E. Lutz VA Provides Additional Information On Urgent Care Benefit for Veterans
Veterans have a new option for care under the MISSION Act for the treatment of minor injuries and illnesses by utilizing Urgent Care in the community. Although this benefit is new to Veterans,...

8/22/2019 - Nighttime Volunteers Needed to “Cuddle” in the Covenant Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Covenant HealthCare is looking for volunteers interested in serving as baby “cuddlers” for 4 hour shifts between 12:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Cuddlers assist with comfort, rocking and...

8/21/2019 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Opens Caro Lab Draw Station
Hills & Dales is proud to announce they have opened a lab draw station in Caro to help serve the needs of their patients and the community. On Monday, July 1, individuals can now have their blood...

8/20/2019 - Hills & Dales General Hospital one of the Top 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals
Hills & Dales General Hospital is excited to announce that it ranked No. 4 on Soliant’s 10th annual Top 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals contest. Supporters from across the country nominated and...

8/20/2019 - Hills & Dales General Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. April Fischer
Hills & Dales General Hospital is pleased to announce Dr. April Fischer will be joining their team of physicians beginning September 3, 2019. Dr. Fischer will see patients at Millwood Street...

8/20/2019 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Welcomes Dr. Jason Kuhn, General Surgeon
Hills & Dales General Hospital is pleased to announce Dr. Jason Kuhn, General Surgeon, will joining their medical staff. Starting in early September, Dr. Kuhn will be seeing patients at Cass City...

8/15/2019 - Marlette Regional Hospital Unveils New 3D Mammography Technology
Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) is pleased to announce new 3D mammography technology available within their Gordon and Gayle Miller Foundation Women’s Imaging Center in Marlette. 3D...

8/15/2019 - McKenzie Health System Receives $725,000 Grant to Establish Substance Use Disorder Outpatient Treatment Program
Sanilac County, Mich. – McKenzie Health System is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) – Medication Assisted Treatment...

8/9/2019 - McKenzie Health System Auxiliary Makes Donation
Sanilac County, Mich. – On June 6th, the 14th Annual McKenzie Health System (MHS) Auxiliary Golf Scramble was held at Woodland Hills raising $16,600. The Auxiliary donated these funds to MHS to...

8/9/2019 - Introducing Veterans Health Administration’s Smoke-Free Policy, Effective October 1, 2019
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is implementing VHA Directive 1085 Smoke-Free Policy for patients, visitors, vendors, volunteers, and contractors at VA health care facilities consistent with...

8/2/2019 - The Latest in 3D Mammogram Technology Now Available at McKenzie Health System
Sandusky, Mich. – Community members now have access to the most advanced mammograms available without the long drive. Donations and a commitment from the McKenzie Health System Foundation and...

8/1/2019 - Creating Confident Caregivers Course at McKenzie Trains and Supports Caregivers in Local Community
Creating Confident Caregivers Course at McKenzie Trains and Supports Caregivers in Local Community Sandusky, Mich. – Most caregivers never expected to take on the role – especially when...

8/1/2019 - Attend the Red-Carpet Premiere on August 8, 2019
Join us for a fun filled evening of gourmet food, delicious desserts, cocktails and Las Vegas-style gaming. Snappy casual dress for this blockbuster bash featuring games of chance. The more chips...

8/1/2019 - Marlette Regional Hospital’s $10 Sports Physicals in August
Marlette Regional Hospital’s family healthcare offices are currently offering reduced price sports physicals to area athletes for a cost of ten dollars, and half of the proceeds will be donated...

8/1/2019 - Safe Sitter® Course Offered in Marlette
Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) is offering a Safe Sitter® course on August 19, 2019 for students in grades 6th through 8th to prepare them for watching younger siblings or children they are...

7/31/2019 - MRH Nursing Council Donates to Caring Heart Health Clinic
The Knight ‘n’ Gales Nursing Council of Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) recently donated $265 to the Caring Heart Health Clinic in Marlette following an employee fundraiser. The clinic...

7/24/2019 - New Emergency Department Now Open in West Branch
Doors opened at 7 a.m. on July 1 to welcome patients to the new Emergency Department at MidMichigan Medical Center - West Branch. The opening marked the culmination of a year-long project to improve...

7/19/2019 - Aleda E. Lutz VA and Nine Community Based Outpatient Clinics Ready to Serve, Those Who Have Served!
In conjunction with the implementation of The MISSION Act in June, the Aleda E. Lutz VA in Saginaw, and Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Alpena, Bad Axe, Cadillac, Cheboygan County, Clare,...

7/18/2019 - Local Siblings Donate to Hospice Hospitality Cart
A relatively new feature at the United Hospice Residence in Marlette is a hospitality cart generously furnished by local contributors, both young and old. Among the first contributors was Peyton and...

7/17/2019 - Marlette & Deckerville Hospitals Receive 2019 Governor’s Award of Excellence
United Healthcare Partners member hospitals, Deckerville Community Hospital and Marlette Regional Hospital, are pleased to announce they have received MPRO’s 2019 Governor’s Award of...

7/17/2019 - McKenzie Health System Foundation Receives Donation from the Goodtimers
Sandusky, Mich. – The McKenzie Health System Foundation recently received a donation from the Goodtimers following their win at the Sanilac County Community Foundation (SCCF) Anniversary...

7/8/2019 - McKenzie Health System Foundation’s “What Your Mama Never Told You” Event on July 25 to Highlight Women’s Health Information
Through the generations, women have not always been eager to share intimate health details or to ask the difficult questions. To make it easy for women in the community to learn more about...

7/8/2019 - July Lunch & Learn Focuses on Anxiety and Depression
McKenzie Health System is pleased to present a Community Mental Health Clinician as the featured speaker at the July Lunch & Learn workshop, scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, 2019, from Noon to 1...

7/5/2019 - Ogboh Memorial 5K Walk/Run Donates to Hospice
Over 75 Thumb Area 5K enthusiasts from near and far headed to Brown City on June 8, 2019 to take part in the 6th annual Dr. Michael Ogboh Memorial Walk/Run sponsored by Marlette Regional Hospital....

7/5/2019 - 14th Annual McKenzie Auxiliary Golf Scramble a Success!
The 14th Annual McKenzie Auxiliary Golf Scramble was a big success raising over $16,600 which will be used to help with the recent purchase of a 3D mammography machine. This technology helps with...

7/5/2019 - Marlette Regional Hospital’s $10 Sports Physicals in July
Marlette Regional Hospital’s family healthcare offices are currently offering reduced price sports physicals to area athletes for a cost of ten dollars, and half of the proceeds will be donated...

7/2/2019 - Aleda E. Lutz VA: IMPORTANT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Disabled American Veteran Event Planned at VA Relocated to VFW Bridgeport Veterans may have received a letter from the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) inviting them to an Informational Seminar at...

7/1/2019 - CMU Medical Students Partner with MRH Providers in Marlette & North Branch
In July, Marlette Regional Hospital will warmly welcome two third-year Central Michigan University (CMU) College of Medicine (CMED) students to their facility and our Thumb Area communities. These...

6/27/2019 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Follow up to Active Shooter Drill
On Friday, June 21, Hills & Dales General Hospital, in a partnership with local and state law enforcement, as well as MMR and other local agencies, conducted an active shooter drill. The drill...

6/23/2019 - McKenzie Health System Community Fitness Classes Session #4
July 8 – August 30 McKenzie Health System is pleased to be able to provide a variety of fitness classes. Aqua Aerobics, Low Impact, Senior Exercise, and Tai Chi. For more information and to...

6/23/2019 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Hosted Corporate Services Open House
In June of 2018, Hills & Dales General Hospital acquired the Baker College Building in Cass City. Since June, work has been done to complete minor renovations and staff members have completed...

6/23/2019 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Hosting Matter of Balance Course
Hills & Dales General Hospital is excited to offer its second session of the course called A Matter of Balance, Managing Concerns About Falls. A Matter of Balance is designed to reduce the fear...

6/18/2019 - Marlette Regional Hospital Awards Nurse of the Year
Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) celebrated National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week this past May. As part of week-long activities that celebrated MRH staff, a special presentation was held...

6/18/2019 - Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center Recognized for it’s Leadership on Environmental Sustainability
In recognition for its achievement and innovation in health care sustainability, the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw, MI, received the Greenhealth Emerald Award from Practice Greenhealth,...

6/18/2019 - June Healthy Lifestyle Workshop shows that “Kids Can Cook Too”
Calling all families with children! Aaron Puzan, Chef at Autumnwood of Deckerville, will be the featured speaker at the Monday, June 24, 2019, “Kids Can Cook Too” Healthy Lifestyle...

6/12/2019 - Farmer’s Market Returns to Aleda E. Lutz VA on Tuesdays Beginning June 18
The Aleda E. Lutz VA in Saginaw, 1500 Weiss Street, welcomes back the Farmer’s Market to their front lawn. The Farmer’s Market is a great way to introduce locally-grown produce and other...

6/12/2019 - Dr. James Kosiur to offer Orthopedic Services in Port Sanilac
Making it more convenient for community members to receive the orthopedic care they need, Dr. James Kosiur will begin seeing patients at Lakeshore Internal Medicine in Port Sanilac on June 12. A...

6/7/2019 - McLaren Caro Region Recently Announced Art Show Winners
We recently held our 2nd Annual artwork contest for all third grade students in Tuscola County. Each student was asked to draw what it looks like when they go to the hospital. One winner from each...

6/7/2019 - McLaren Caro Region Foundation Grants Scholarships
Congratulations again to Nathan Furst, Bryanna Funsch, and Kyle Severn for being the recipients of our MCR Foundation scholarships. They are pictured here with Tiffany Behrends, Foundation...

6/7/2019 - Care Coordination is in the Spotlight at June’s Lunch & Learn
McKenzie Health System is pleased to present Heather Merriman, RN and Danielle Dral, RN as the featured speakers at the June Lunch and Learn workshop, scheduled for Wednesday, June 19, 2019, from...

6/7/2019 - Marlette Hospital Auxiliary Supports Patient Care with Purchases
Through various fundraising efforts throughout the year such as the $5 Jewelry Sales, Fall Vendor Sale, Harvest Hoedown, and Silvique Jewelry Sale, the Marlette Hospital Auxiliary is able to purchase...

6/7/2019 - Doing What's Best For Our Community: Cancer Survivors' Day At The Karmanos Cancer Institute
We are proud to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day, a celebration for those who have survived, an inspiration for those recently diagnosed, a gathering of support and an outreach to the...

6/7/2019 - VA launches new health care options under MISSION Act
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched its new and improved Veterans Community Care Program on June 6, 2019, implementing portions of the VA Maintaining Internal...

6/6/2019 - Marlette Regional Hospital Offers Community Garden Plots
Marlette Regional Hospital is pleased to announce that they will once again have a Community Garden and area residents are invited to participate by adopting a garden plot! There is no cost to...

6/6/2019 - The Aleda E. Lutz VA Voluntary Service is Recruiting Volunteers
Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center’s Voluntary Service is currently looking for new volunteers to join our team and assist Veterans at our medical center located at 1500 Weiss St, Saginaw, MI...

6/3/2019 - Orthopedic Surgeon Opens Clinic in Marlette
Marlette Regional Hospital is pleased to share that a new board certified orthopedic surgeon specialist will be seeing patients through the Specialty HealthCare Services office at Marlette Regional...

5/27/2019 - McLaren Caro Region Announces Employee of the Year
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5/27/2019 - MLaren Caro Region Announces DAISY Winner
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5/27/2019 - McLaren Caro Region Earns Governor's Award of Excellence
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5/27/2019 - The Aleda E. Lutz VA prepares to launch new VA health care options under MISSION Act
Aleda E. Lutz VA, Saginaw - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will launch its new and improved community care program June 6, 2019, implementing portions of the VA Maintaining Internal...

5/25/2019 - MRH Seeks Community Health Survey Input
Marlette Regional Hospital is currently conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment survey to identify health needs that are most important to our communities and its residents. The survey is...

5/25/2019 - A Matter of Balance Program Will Be Offered in Marlette
Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) is offering A Matter of Balance program free of charge to area seniors aged 60 years and older who have physical limitations due to concerns about falling. A Matter...

5/22/2019 - May is Mental Health Month—"The Moment When” Campaign
In conjunction with Mental Health Month in May, Make the Connection has launched “The Moment When” campaign aimed at starting a conversation about mental health to include treatment and...

5/22/2019 - Administrator named for Ascension St. Joseph
Ascension Michigan welcomes Shane Hunt, RN, BBA, MBA, to serve as Administrator for Ascension St. Joseph in Tawas. Hunt is a highly respected leader with 20 years of experience in health care and...

5/18/2019 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Earns ER Recognition
Hills & Dales General Hospital is proud to announce that they recently earned recognition from Covenant Healthcare for their outstanding Door to Door to Balloon time. In just 99 minutes, the...

5/18/2019 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Receives MPRO’s 2019 Governor’s Award of Excellence
Hills & Dale General Hospital is pleased to announce it has received MPRO’s 2019 Governor’s Award of Excellence for Outstanding Achievement in Effective Reporting and Measurement...

5/17/2019 - McKenzie Health System Receives 2019 Governor’s Awards of Excellence
McKenzie Health System is pleased to announce it has received MPRO’s 2019 Governor’s Award of Excellence for Outstanding Achievement in Effective Reporting and Measurement (Hospital...

5/13/2019 - McLaren Bay Region 4 Week Childbirth Series begins - Tuesdays - June 4 -25
Facility Health Pavilion, 3175 West Professional Drive, Bay City Date Tuesday, June 04, 2019 Time 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Description Class provides information on the process of labor and birth, including...

5/13/2019 - Michigan Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) Vice President Hamed Named 2019 Michigan Rural Health Professional
Author: Dana Lawrence, Director of Communications, Michigan Academy of Family Physicians *Shared with permission During the Michigan Rural Health Conference held April 25-26 at Soaring Eagle Casino...

5/13/2019 - Public Invited to Celebrate Hospital Week Activities at Marlette Regional Hospital
Marlette Regional Hospital will be celebrating National Hospital Week May 12 – 18, 2019 with scheduled activities each day. Celebrating National Hospital Week provides an opportunity to thank...

5/13/2019 - Marlette Regional Hospital’s $10 Sports Physicals Begin in June
Marlette Regional Hospital’s family healthcare offices will begin offering reduced price sports physicals to area athletes for a cost of ten dollars, and half of the proceeds will be donated...

5/13/2019 - Container Vegetable Gardening at May Healthy Lifestyle Workshop
Do you think gardening takes a lot of land, and even more work? Then the Healthy Lifestyle Workshop, which will take place in the Back Dining Room of McKenzie Health System, 120 Delaware St.,...

5/13/2019 - McLaren Bay Region Receives 2019 Governor's Award of Excellence
McLaren Bay Region has been awarded with MPRO’s 2019 Governor’s Award of Excellence for Excellence in Effective Reporting and Measurement. The award recognizes improvement in nursing...

5/12/2019 - VA Research Week Spotlights 94 Years of Excellence
The Aleda E. Lutz Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center will join the entire Department in celebrating National VA Research Week 2019. This year’s event, which will be observed...

5/12/2019 - Saginaw Vet Center to Host Community Open House, Celebrating 40th Anniversary
What: Saginaw Vet Center invites Veterans, active duty service members, their families and the general public to an Open House event, celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Vet Center program. When:...

5/12/2019 - McLaren Bay Region Announces Community Classes
At McLaren Bay Region , we understand that your health is your main priority. That’s why we offer classes and events that make keeping your health in check simple. We back you up in your life...

5/12/2019 - McLaren Caro Honors Employees
McLaren Caro recently honored employees for their longevity. For more information, please click here

5/6/2019 - 14th Annual McKenzie Golf Scramble to be held on June 6
The McKenzie Health System Auxiliary has been preparing for the 14th Annual McKenzie Golf Scramble which will take place on June 6 at Woodland Hills Golf Course in Sandusky. This will be the third...

5/6/2019 - Covenant Volunteers Host "Spring Fling" Flower Sale May 9 – Proceeds Benefit Covenant Injury Prevention and Canine Therapy Programs.
The Covenant Volunteers annual fundraiser is right around the corner. Spring Fling will be here to continue the tradition of selling beautiful hanging baskets of gorgeous geraniums, petunias,...

5/6/2019 - May Lunch and Learn Workshop Sheds Light on Addictions and Substance Use Disorders
McKenzie Health System is pleased to present Mark Hamed, MD, MBA, MPH, Medical Director of the McKenzie Departments of Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine and Families Against Narcotics (FAN) board...

5/2/2019 - Marlette Regional Hospital’s $10 Sports Physicals Begin in June
Marlette Regional Hospital’s family healthcare offices will begin offering reduced price sports physicals to area athletes for a cost of ten dollars, and half of the proceeds will be donated...

5/2/2019 - A Matter of Balance Program Will Be Offered in Marlette
Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) is offering A Matter of Balance program free of charge to area seniors aged 60 years and older who have physical limitations due to concerns about falling. A Matter...

5/2/2019 - Marlette Regional Hospital Staff Go Above & Beyond for Patients
Each day, Marlette Regional Hospital marvels at the wonderful care our employees provide to our patients and residents, especially the unexpected, extra things our employees do to provide excellent...

5/2/2019 - McLaren Bay Region recognizes excellence in nursing care
McLaren Bay Region recently recognized several nurses for exemplifying excellence in nursing during the 14th Annual McLaren Bay Region Nursing Excellence Awards, held Thursday, May 2. “The...

4/30/2019 - Community Fitness Classes Session #3
May 6 – June 28 McKenzie Health System is pleased to be able to provide a variety of fitness classes. Aqua Aerobics, Low Impact, Senior Exercise, and Tai Chi. For more information and to...

4/30/2019 - Diabetes Education Program Coming Soon to Deckerville
Marlette Regional Hospital and Deckerville Community Hospital, as affiliates of United Healthcare Partners, are pleased to offer diabetes self-management services in two convenient locations,...

4/25/2019 - DEA Drug Take-back Drive to be held in Bay City
A DEA Drug Take-back Drive will be held on Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Bay County Law Enforcement Center, located at 503 3rd Street in Bay City. The event will be held...

4/24/2019 - Covenant Kids Turns 10! Telethon April 27.
Covenant HealthCare is the regional leader in providing extraordinary health care services to children: - ACS Verified Pediatric Trauma Center, one of only seven in Michigan verified to care for the...

4/24/2019 - Healthy Lifestyle Spotlights Kids’ Body Safety Awareness on April 29
The Healthy Lifestyle Series is highlighting “Kids Have Rights – Body Safety Awareness” at the April Healthy Lifestyle Workshop. Presented by Amy Dumaw, Program Educator, Sanilac...

4/23/2019 - Phyllis Liebler Named Hospice Volunteer of the Year
United Hospice Service of Marlette Regional Hospital is pleased to announce that Phyllis Liebler of Brown City was recently honored as volunteer of the year during their annual Volunteer Appreciation...

4/23/2019 - MRH Welcomes New Doctor to Marlette Family HealthCare
Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) welcomes the addition of board-certified family medicine physician Lillian Marzouq, MD to the medical staff. Dr. Marzouq has joined Dr. Jabir Akhtar, family nurse...

4/19/2019 - Marlette Regional Hospital Hosts Superhero Family Fun Night
Cowabunga! Hulk, SMASH! It’s a bird…it’s a plane…it’s Superman! We’re calling all superheroes, young and old! Marlette Regional Hospital invites YOU to join them...

4/19/2019 - McKenzie Health System to Offer $55 Adult Heart Screenings
With a focus on building a healthier community and getting to the heart of the matter, McKenzie Health System, in partnership with Vascular Health Clinics, is offering a limited number of $55 adult...

4/19/2019 - Marlette Regional Hospital Offers Free Health Screenings to Veterans on May 15
As a small token of our appreciation for the service and sacrifices our veterans have made for our great nation, Marlette Regional Hospital will be offering free health screenings to veterans on...

4/17/2019 - MRH Offering Matter of Balance Classes
Every Monday & Wednesday 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. June 3rd – June 26th Classes are held twice per week for 4 weeks for 2 hours each Marlette Regional Hospital East Campus 2861 Main Street,...

4/17/2019 - Hills & Dales General Hospital opens Caro Family Practice with Dr. Blake Putman.
Hills & Dales General Hospital is excited to announce Caro Family Practice is now open! Dr. Blake Putman and Christine Henderson, FNP-BC are seeing patients Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00...

4/17/2019 - Hills & Dales General Hospital now offering Pediatric Sleep Studies
Hills & Dales General Hospital is excited to announce they are now offering Pediatric Sleep Studies. This is for patients ages 6-18 experiencing trouble with sleep. A referral can be made from a...

4/17/2019 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Welcomes Three Nurse Practitioners
Hills & Dales is pleased to introduce the newest members of our medical staff team; Nurse Practitioners Christine Henderson, Megan Parslow, and Kristie Smith. Christine Henderson will be seeing...

4/8/2019 - Medication Take Back Events Scheduled in Saginaw and Bay Counties, Saturday, April 27
Covenant HealthCare, in collaboration with Saginaw County Health Department - SCHD, Saginaw Police Department, Saginaw Spirit, Hope Not Handcuffs and Bay County Sheriff's Office will host a...

4/8/2019 - Making Sense of Advance Directives
National Healthcare Decision Day, which highlights the importance of Advance Directives, takes center stage at McKenzie Health System’s April Lunch and Learn Workshop scheduled for Wednesday,...

4/8/2019 - McKenzie Health System Foundation to Host Event on Navigating Care for an Aging Loved One
By 2035, older Americans are expected to outnumber children for the first time in history, according to U.S. Census projections. To support families of older and aging adults, the McKenzie Health...

4/6/2019 - MRH Diabetes & Understanding Carbohydrates Class Coming to Marlette
The Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT) program of Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) invites Thumb Area residents living with diabetes to join them for an Understanding Carbohydrates class coming...

4/6/2019 - Marlette Regional Hospital Honors Employees for Years of Service
Each year, Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) hosts an Employee Appreciation Banquet to honor exceptional employees that have dedicated many hours of service to the organization. At this year’s...

4/6/2019 - MRH Environmental Services Team Achieves 6 Months 100% Patient Satisfaction for Cleanliness
Marlette Regional Hospital’s environmental services staff are shining stars in our overall delivery of care at Marlette Regional Hospital! The environmental services team recently achieved 6...

4/6/2019 - McLaren Bay Region launches inpatient geriatric psychiatry program
McLaren Bay Region will soon launch an inpatient geriatric psychiatry program to better serve the special needs of senior adults with psychiatric illness. The unit will open for patients Monday,...

4/4/2019 - Register Today for the Annual Hospice Walk
In an effort to support our local United Hospice Service program and ensure that hospice care is available to those in need, a group of exceptional volunteers are coordinating the annual Hospice Walk...

4/1/2019 - Marlette Regional Hospital Offers Monthly Low-Cost Health Screenings
Marlette Regional Hospital’s mission is to continuously improve the quality of health in the communities we serve and are pleased to offer our Thumb Area communities affordable, preventive...

4/1/2019 - Coaches Sports Summit A Success!
The Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) Foundation enjoyed participation from over 70 Thumb Area coaches representing ten school systems in Sanilac, Tuscola, and Lapeer Counties at the Coaches Sports...

3/28/2019 - McLaren Caro Region Adds New Board Member
Our Board of Trustees is excited to welcome our newest member, Brant Wilson . Brant currently serves as the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at The Lighthouse Neurological Rehabilitation...

3/26/2019 - Marlette Regional Hospital Staff Go Above & Beyond for Patients
Each day, Marlette Regional Hospital marvels at the wonderful care our employees provide to our patients and residents, especially the unexpected, extra things our employees do to provide excellent...

3/26/2019 - Six Hospitals Announce Formation of Covenant Regional Thumb Network (CRTN)
The Covenant Regional Thumb Network (CRTN), a network of six independent hospitals, is pleased to announce its formation. The network is composed of Covenant HealthCare, located in Saginaw, and five...

3/26/2019 - HCECM Hosts Successful Legislative Roundtable
The Hospital Council of East Central Michigan (HCECM) hosted its Spring Legislative Roundtable on March 8, 2019, at the Courtyard Marriot - Bay City. “We were very pleased with our March...

3/25/2019 - On-The-Spot Health Care is Just a Tap Away with New McLarenNow Telehealth Service
When you’re sick or have a minor injury, it isn’t always convenient to get dressed, drive to a walk-in clinic, wait to be seen, and deal with insurance on the way out. McLaren Health Care...

3/22/2019 - Ascension St. Joseph included in list of top 20 rural community hospitals
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3/22/2019 - McLaren Bay Medical Foundation Hosts Fourth Annual 5K
McLaren Bay Medical Foundation will host the fourth annual 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Uptown Bay City. The 5K Walk/Run will take place at 9:00 a.m., with awards given to the top finisher...

3/19/2019 - HCECM Members Announce Golf Outings
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3/16/2019 - McKenzie Health System First in State to Earn Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation
A clear signal of its focus on care for older adults, McKenzie Health System recently earned a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians....

3/15/2019 - Healthy Lifestyle Focuses on Human Trafficking on March 25
The Healthy Lifestyle Series is addressing a serious and timely topic at its March 25 workshop on “Human Trafficking” which will be presented by Stephanie Krieger, Analyst/Engagement...

3/13/2019 - McLaren Bay Region Earns Blue Distinction® Centers+ Designation for Cardiac Care
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has recognized McLaren Bay Region with a Blue Distinction Centers+ for Cardiac Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue...

3/12/2019 - McLaren Bay Medical Foundation to host annual Dinner Around the World event
Tickets are still available for the McLaren Bay Medical Foundation's Dinner Around the World, which will be held this Thursday evening, March 14, 2019 at The Grand Banquet and Conference Center, 660...

3/12/2019 - Marlette Regional Hospital Expands Inpatient Therapy Services
Marlette Regional Hospital is pleased to share that their inpatient therapy services have recently expanded with the addition of the TRAN-SIT® car transfer training unit. TRAN-SIT® features...

3/11/2019 - Sandusky NHS Students Raise Funds for B.C.U.P.S. Program
In observance of winter homecoming festivities, Sandusky National Honor Society (NHS) and Sweetheart candidates dedicated Sweetheart Week to raising awareness about cancer and giving back to local...

3/8/2019 - Marlette Regional Hospital Employees “Commit to Be Fit”
As a healthy start to the New Year, Marlette Regional Hospital employees faced off in a “Commit to be Fit” six-week weight-loss challenge. Teams of employees worked together to achieve...

3/8/2019 - MHS March Lunch & Learn stresses Family Emergency Preparedness
McKenzie Health System is pleased to feature Colette Osborne, Financial Analyst and Safety Committee Chairperson at McKenzie, as speaker on the topic “Family Emergency Preparedness” at...

3/6/2019 - Marlette Regional Hospital Staff Go Above & Beyond for Patients
Each day, Marlette Regional Hospital marvels at the wonderful care our employees provide to our patients and residents, especially the unexpected, extra things our employees do to provide excellent...

3/6/2019 - February Lunch & Learn features McKenzie’s After Hours Clinic
McKenzie Health System is pleased to welcome Kristie Harms, MSN, FNP-C, Family Nurse Practitioner, to present information about McKenzie’s new After-Hours Clinic at the February Lunch and Learn...

3/6/2019 - Speakers Confirmed for February 22 Go Red Ladies Night
The speakers have been confirmed for the third annual “Go Red Ladies Night” event set for February 22. The evening, which is being sponsored by McKenzie Health System and the McKenzie...

3/6/2019 - McKenzie Health System Swing Bed Patient Shares Wonderful Care Experience
Spending the holidays in a hospital setting can be challenging for patients and families alike. For Dottie Miller, however, her time in the McKenzie Health System Swing Bed Program was a month to...

3/6/2019 - Vascular Surgeon Opens Clinic in Marlette
Marlette Regional Hospital is pleased to share that a new vascular surgeon specialist will be seeing patients through the Specialty HealthCare Services office at Marlette Regional Hospital. This...

3/6/2019 - MRH to Host Free Education Event for Coaches
Register today for the Coaches Sports Summit event hosted by the Marlette Regional Hospital Foundation on Monday, March 18, 2019 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Brown City High School, 4400 2nd...

3/6/2019 - McLaren Bay Region celebrates 20 years of open heart services
On February 15, 2019, McLaren Bay Region will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first open heart surgery at the hospital. After the first surgery was completed on February 15, 1999, the program...

3/6/2019 - Marlette Regional Hospital Offers Monthly Preventive Health Screenings
Preventive health screenings and monitoring is one of the best things you can do to stay healthy and ward off chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Unfortunately, due to...

3/6/2019 - MHS Community Fitness Classes Session #2
March 3 – April 26 McKenzie Health System is pleased to be able to provide a variety of fitness classes. Aqua Aerobics, Low Impact, Senior Exercise, and Tai Chi. For more information and to...

3/6/2019 - February 25 Healthy Lifestyle focuses on a SAD subject: Seasonal Affective Disorder
The Healthy Lifestyle Series is addressing an important topic for this time of year at its February workshop: Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. “Stress and Seasonal Affective Disorder”...

3/6/2019 - $30 Adult Heart Screenings Offered in April at MRH
In partnership with Vascular Health Clinics, Marlette Regional is offering a limited number of $30 adult heart screenings for adults in April. The screenings will be performed by Marlette Regional...

3/3/2019 - McKenzie Health System Donates Pillows to Sanilac Rescue Mission
While pillow fights are typically a rite of childhood, McKenzie Health System recently hosted a special “Pillow Fight for Homelessness” fundraiser to support the Sanilac Rescue Mission, a...

2/28/2019 - Marlette Regional Hospital & Community Events
Senior Stretch & Exercise Class Mondays and Fridays at MRH East Campus in Marlette This class is offered free of charge every Monday and Friday morning from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Light exercise...

2/27/2019 - Covenant HealthCare & Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Will Build Leading-Edge Rehabilitation Hospital in Saginaw
Leaders from Covenant HealthCare and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation are drawing plans for a $40.7 million rehabilitation hospital. Located in Saginaw on the Covenant HealthCare main campus, the new...

2/25/2019 - MRH Thanks Independence Village for Hand-Knit Hats
Marlette Regional Hospital expresses sincere thanks to the residents and activity coordinators of Independence Village of Frankenmuth for their recent donation of 500 hand-knit baby hats. Over the...

2/25/2019 - Wedding Bells Ring at Marlette Regional Hospital
It’s not every day that someone gets married at a hospital, but on February 22, 2019, Marlette Regional Hospital was the proud host of an impromptu wedding ceremony and reception! The...

2/22/2019 - January Healthy Lifestyle “The Truth about Vaping” Rescheduled for March 4
The Healthy Lifestyle workshop focusing on “The Truth about Vaping” was originally scheduled for January, but had to be canceled due to the weather. The amount of interest in the topic...

2/21/2019 - Hills & Dales Foundation Hosts 20th Annual Winter Fundraiser
The Hills & Dales Foundation recently hosted their 20th Annual Winter Fundraising Event at Northwood Meadows. The event included a large raffle, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, DJ, Vegas tables and...

2/21/2019 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Completes Expansion & Renovation Project
Hills & Dales General Hospital hosted their open house on Friday, February 8, to share their completed expansion and renovation project. Breaking ground in September 2017, the entire project was...

2/21/2019 - Hills & Dales General Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. Blake Putman, Family Practice Physician.
Hills & Dales General Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. Blake Putman, Family Practice Physician, to their medical staff. Dr. Putman will begin seeing patients in Cass City until the completion...

2/21/2019 - Hills & Dales to Provide Emergency Shelter at Corporate Services Building
Hills & Dales General Hospital is pleased to announce that in a partnership with the Village of Cass City, they will provide an emergency shelter in the event of an extended power outage. The...

2/21/2019 - Hills & Dales General Hospital’s Sleep Lab Received AASM Accreditation
Hills & Dales General Hospital’s Sleep Lab recently received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), making them one of two AASM accredited sleep labs in...

2/21/2019 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Diabetes Education Service Merits ADA Recognition
The prestigious American Diabetes Association Education Recognition Certificate for a quality diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) service was recently awarded to the Hills &...

2/21/2019 - McLaren Bay Medical Foundation hosts annual Dinner Around the World event
McLaren Bay Medical Foundation will host its annual Dinner Around the World event the evening of Thursday, March 14, 2019 at The Grand Banquet and Conference Center, located at 660 W. Hampton Rd.,...

2/14/2019 - Scheurer Announces Spring CPR and First Aid Classes
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2/14/2019 - Scheurer Grief Support Group
Tuesday evenings at 6:00 PM Country Bay Village, Pigeon, MI Beginning March 5 and ending May 28, 2019 Free meal for participants at 5:30 PM. $10 Suggested donation for series For more information,...

2/6/2019 - McLaren Bay Region and the Saginaw Spirit Team up for 5th Annual “Talk Today – Hope for Tomorrow”
McLaren Bay Region and the Saginaw Spirit will present “Talk Today – Hope for Tomorrow” at the Dow Event Center on Saturday, February 9, 2019. The fifth annual event is an effort to...

2/6/2019 - Announcing New Memory Care Expansion
Covenant Glen is proud to announce the completion of a new 25,000 square foot expansion to the assisted living and memory care community located in Frankenmuth, MI. Covenant Glen has served...

2/5/2019 - McKenzie Health System Foundation Raises Funds for New Ambulance
Thanks to the overwhelming support from our local community, the McKenzie Health System Foundation has raised the funds needed to purchase a new ambulance, with plans for a second in the works....

2/1/2019 - WIOG Hosts Covenant Kids Radiothon February 14th and 15th
Highlighting Local Health Care; Community Can Help 102.5 WIOG has teamed up with Covenant HealthCare to host the Covenant Kids Radiothon for the first time ever. The Radiothon will air live on 102.5...

1/31/2019 - Newborns sporting red hats for a cause
The American Heart Association Joins Forces with the McLaren Bay Region Family BirthPlace for Michigan’s 4 th year of Little Hats, Big Hearts Efforts Bay City, Mi. The American Heart...

1/28/2019 - Marlette Regional Hospital & Community Events
Senior Stretch & Exercise Class Mondays and Fridays at MRH East Campus in Marlette This class is offered free of charge every Monday and Friday morning from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Light exercise...

1/28/2019 - Physician Assistant Kimberley Curell Joins Croswell Clinic
McKenzie Health System is pleased to announce that Physician Assistant Kimberley Curell will be joining Dr. Matthew Gormley and the team at Croswell Clinic effective January 28. News of the...

1/28/2019 - Family Nurse Practitioner Megan Burgess Joins McKenzie Rural Health Clinic
McKenzie Health System is pleased to announce Family Nurse Practitioner Megan Burgess is joining the McKenzie Rural Health Clinic effective January 28. Burgess will be seeing patients along with...

1/28/2019 - Dr. James Kosiur to Offer Orthopedic Services at Croswell Clinic
Making it more convenient for community members to receive the orthopedic care they need, Dr. James Kosiur will begin seeing patients at the Croswell Clinic on February 6. A leading provider of...

1/23/2019 - Covenant HealthCare ER Achieves Senior Accreditation
Second Hospital in the State, Only in the Region Covenant HealthCare added the Great Lakes Bay Region’s first Senior Emergency Care Center in 2017 with the senior population in mind. The...

1/20/2019 - 2019 Healthy Lifestyle Addresses the Truth About Vaping
The Healthy Lifestyle series is kicking off 2019 with the important topic of “Vaping”. The topic will be presented by Jamie Foster, Chief Operations Officer of A Chance to Change Drug and...

1/20/2019 - McKenzie to Celebrate American Heart Health Month
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, with 1 in 4 being attributed to the ailment. To prevent heart disease and increase awareness of its effects, McKenzie Health System...

1/18/2019 - McLaren Bay Region "A Matter of Balance" - 2 sessions offered
Wednesdays, January 16 – March 6, 2019 | 10AM - 12PM Wednesdays, January 16 – March 6, 2019 | 1PM - 3PM Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activity as...

1/15/2019 - Rotary Hosts 30th Annual Pancake Supper for Hospice
The Brown City Rotary Club invites you to attend the 30th annual Pancake Supper on Wednesday, January 23rd to benefit United Hospice Service of Marlette Regional Hospital. Sponsored by the Brown City...

1/15/2019 - Marlette Regional Hospital Staff Go Above & Beyond for Patients
Each day, Marlette Regional Hospital marvels at the wonderful care our employees provide to our patients and residents, especially the unexpected, extra things our employees do to provide excellent...

1/15/2019 - Marlette Regional Hospital Sleep Lab Receives Program Accreditation
Marlette Regional Hospital’s (MRH) Sleep Lab in Marlette recently received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), making it one of 2,600 AASM-accredited sleep...

1/14/2019 - McLaren Bay Region to host safeTALK suicide alertness training
McLaren Bay Region will host a free safeTALK suicide alertness training session on Tuesday, January 29 from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. safeTALK is a half-day alertness training that prepares attendees,...

1/11/2019 - McLaren Caro Region Welcomes New Nurse Practitioner
McLaren Caro Region is excited to announce the addition of Heather Fryers, FNP-BC to their team of providers. Heather began seeing patients on Monday, January 7, 2019 as a Family Nurse Practitioner...

1/11/2019 - McLaren Caro Region Welcomes New Chief Medical Officer
McLaren Caro Region is pleased to introduce Dr. Norman Chapin as their new Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Chapin will act as a liaison between administrative staff and our physicians. He will be...

1/11/2019 - McLaren Caro Region implements new emergency department partnership with American Physician Partners
A visit to the emergency room can be one of the most stressful, unpredictable, and potentially frustrating experiences of a person’s life. But a new partnership at McLaren Caro Region, along...

1/11/2019 - CMU Medical Student Partners with MRH Provider in Lapeer County
On January 14th, Marlette Regional Hospital will warmly welcome a third-year Central Michigan University (CMU) College of Medicine (CMED) student to their facility and our Thumb Area communities....

1/8/2019 - Diabetes & Heart Health Class Coming to Marlette
The Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT) program of Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) invites Thumb Area residents living with diabetes to join them for a Diabetes & Heart Health class coming...

1/8/2019 - “Breaking News in Healthcare” the topic of January 16 Lunch & Learn
McKenzie Health System is pleased to welcome Steve Barnett, DHA, CRNA, FACHE, McKenzie President and CEO, to present “Breaking News in Healthcare ” at the next Lunch and Learn workshop,...

1/2/2019 - MHS Community Fitness Classes Session #1
January 2 - February 22 McKenzie Health System is pleased to be able to provide a variety of fitness classes. Aqua Aerobics, Low Impact, Senior Exercise, and Tai Chi. For more information and to...

1/2/2019 - McKenzie Health System Hosts CMU Medical Student
McKenzie Health System is pleased to announce a continued partnership with Central Michigan University’s (CMU) Comprehensive Community Clerkship program, part of the CMU Medical School. CMU...

1/2/2019 - Debbie Smielewski Celebrates 45 Years at McKenzie Health System
McKenzie Health System recently celebrated Debbie Smielewski’s 45 year anniversary of dedicated service to the hospital with an employee gathering and refreshments. Debbie began as a dishwasher...

1/2/2019 - MRH Employees Donate Gifts to Children in Need
This Christmas, staff of Marlette Regional Hospital donated three boxes of toys to Marlette Toys for Tots for distribution during the holiday season. Long-term employee Janis Maynard has proudly...

12/26/2018 - Marlette Regional Hospital Staff Go Above & Beyond for Patients
Each day, Marlette Regional Hospital marvels at the wonderful care our employees provide to our patients and residents, especially the unexpected, extra things our employees do to provide excellent...

12/26/2018 - Eddie G’s Donates to United Hospice Service
Over the course of many months, Eddie G’s restaurant has hosted a very popular Burger and Bike Night and euchre tournament where a portion of the proceeds and a 50/50 raffle has benefitted the...

12/26/2018 - North Branch Family HealthCare Supports Local Athletes
Marlette Regional Hospital and its family health care offices offer $10 sport physicals each year in an effort to help local athletes prepare for their sports season at an affordable price and half...

12/18/2018 - Isabella Citizens for Health Announces Payoff of $1.2 M Line of Credit from McLaren Central Michigan
Isabella Citizens for Health, Inc. (ICH), a Federally Qualified Health Center providing primary health care to residents of Isabella County and surrounding communities, has successfully paid off its...

12/14/2018 - McKenzie Health System Participates in Meeting with New State Administration
The Michigan Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP), which includes McKenzie Health System’s Medical Director Mark Hamed, MD, MBA, MPH, recently had the opportunity to participate in an Advisory...

12/14/2018 - McLaren Bay Region implements new emergency department partnership with American Physician Partners
A visit to the emergency room can be one of the most stressful, unpredictable, and potentially frustrating experiences of a person’s life. But a new partnership at McLaren Bay Region, along...

12/9/2018 - Nephrology Specialists Open Clinic in Marlette
Marlette Regional Hospital is pleased to share that a new group of nephrology specialists will be seeing patients through the Specialty HealthCare Services office at Marlette Regional Hospital. Board...

12/9/2018 - Marlette Regional Hospital Foundation Celebrates Record-Setting Tree of Shining Love
The Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) Foundation would like to thank supporters of the 30 th Anniversary Tree of Shining Love. Thanks to the support and generosity of 179 donors, 36 sponsors, and 1...

12/9/2018 - Family HealthCare of Brown City Supports Local Athletes
Marlette Regional Hospital and its family health care offices offer $10 sport physicals each year in an effort to help local athletes prepare for their sports season at an affordable price and half...

12/5/2018 - The Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Bay Region Receives Recognition for High-Quality Cancer Care from Largest Oncology Society in United States
The Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Bay Region has been recognized by the QOPI ® Certification Program LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Inc....

12/3/2018 - Local Art Students participate in National Rural Health Day
National Rural Health Day was celebrated by McKenzie Health System and other organizations around the country on November 15. Each year on the third Thursday of November, the National Organization of...

11/30/2018 - Polk Salad Annie’s Donates $1,600 to United Hospice Service
A relatively new music hub in the Thumb Area, Polk Salad Annie’s of Brown City, recently made a $1,600 donation to United Hospice Service of Marlette Regional Hospital following very successful...

11/30/2018 - McKenzie Health System Auxiliary Fall Event Raises More Than $5,000
With more than $5,200 raised, the McKenzie Health System Auxiliary’s “Fall into the Holiday Spirit” annual event was a resounding success. Nearly 50 local sponsors donated a variety...

11/30/2018 - United Hospice Service Celebrates Record-Setting Luncheon
The volunteers and staff of United Hospice Service would like to thank supporters of the annual Hospice Luncheon that was held on Saturday, October 20th at the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Parish...

11/29/2018 - McLaren Bay Region elects officers
At the Annual Meeting of the McLaren Bay Region Board of Directors conducted on November 7, 2018, the following individuals were elected to serve as officers of the Board: Chair, Gary E. Bosco;...

11/26/2018 - One Patient’s Story: With Hospice, You Don’t Feel Alone
Leo Sullivan is 86 years old, and up until most recently, is very independent. Born and raised in Marlette, Leo was married for 58 years, raised five children—one of which has carried on their...

11/26/2018 - Mayville Family HealthCare Supports Local Athletes
Marlette Regional Hospital and its family health care offices offer $10 sport physicals each year in an effort to help local athletes prepare for their sports season at an affordable price and half...

11/26/2018 - Sit Comfortably Thanks to Marlette Hospital Auxiliary Donation
Through various fundraising efforts throughout the year, the Marlette Hospital Auxiliary is able to purchase needed equipment and furnishings for Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) that enhance the...

11/26/2018 - MRH Employees Donate Thanksgiving Dinners to 10 Thumb Area Families
Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) is thankful for our Thumb Region residents that support our local hospital, so we wanted to give back to our communities as we approach the holiday season. In...

11/16/2018 - Reiki at McKenzie’s November Healthy Lifestyle Workshop
McKenzie Health System welcomes Margaret Kelly, Reiki Practitioner, to present “Reiki-Healing Energy” at the November Healthy Lifestyle Workshop, scheduled for Monday, November 26, 2018,...

11/14/2018 - McKenzie Autumn Benefit Raises over $27,000 for New Ambulance
Case closed! McKenzie Health System’s annual Autumn Benefit, featuring a murder mystery of “Crime and Pun-ishment” was a great success. The special night of “mystery, mayhem...

11/14/2018 - McKenzie Health System Recognizes Health of Local Community on National Rural Health Day November 15
Every day is National Rural Health Day at McKenzie Health System. Acknowledging the importance of rural communities and the people who live here, McKenzie Health System is proud to join the National...

11/14/2018 - Letter to Editor Regarding National Rural Health Day
Dear Editor: At McKenzie Health System, we believe that every day is National Rural Health Day. Our growing team supports the health and wellness of local communities in ways large and small –...

11/11/2018 - Annual Charity Ball benefits purchase of 3D mammography equipment at McLaren Bay Region
The 61st annual Charity Ball will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bay City Riverfront, downtown Bay City, on Saturday, December 1, 2018. The Charity Ball is sponsored by the McLaren Bay...

11/7/2018 - McLaren Caro Region Wins First Place for Parade Float
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11/7/2018 - McLaren Caro opened a new clinic in Vassar
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11/7/2018 - McLaren Caro Region Laboratory Department Receives Their Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
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11/7/2018 - MRH Foundation Observes Tree of Shining Love 30th Anniversary
The Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) Foundation will be observing the 30 th anniversary of the Tree of Shining Love event this holiday season. The MRH Foundation’s Tree of Shining Love event...

11/7/2018 - McLaren Bay Region Offers Multiple "Free Yourself from Joint Pain Seminars"
In these free seminars, McLaren Bay Region Orthopedic Surgeons will discuss the causes of joint pain and what treatment options to consider. For more information, please click here

11/3/2018 - Chelsea Measel Awarded MRH Nursing Scholarship
Each year, Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH)’s ∑3 Nursing Team—the Knight ‘n’ Gales—offers a scholarship opportunity to MRH employees pursuing a nursing degree or...

11/3/2018 - Sandusky TOPS Chapter Raise Funds for B.C.U.P.S. Program
In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the Sandusky TOPS Chapter #1669 hosted a month-long donation drive among their twenty members to present the Marlette Regional Hospital...

11/3/2018 - Independent Bank Volunteers Support Area Seniors
Independent Bank's Marlette branch recently spent a day out of the office to dig in at Marlette Regional Hospital’s long-term care unit courtyard garden. Marlette Regional Hospital’s...

11/3/2018 - Scheurer Offers Holiday Bonus classes
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11/3/2018 - Covenant Center for Autism in Bay City Invites Community to Open House; Tour of Newly Renovated Space Nov. 13
The Covenant Center for Autism has moved into a newly renovated space and is offering the public a chance to visit. Interested community members are invited to 2919 E. Wilder Road, Bay City on...

11/3/2018 - Kingswood Outfield Bar & Grill Donates to United Hospice Service
A local Kingston business recently donated a charitable contribution to United Hospice Service (UHS) of Marlette Regional Hospital. Over the course of many months, the Kingswood Outfield Bar &...

11/3/2018 - The Flu Stops With You—Vaccines Available at Marlette Regional Hospital
We are fast approaching the time of year referred to as “flu season,” and if you have ever contracted the flu, you know all too well how serious this illness can be…as in, you never...

10/29/2018 - MHS Community Fitness Classes Session #6
November 12 – December 14 McKenzie Health System is pleased to be able to provide a variety of fitness classes. Aqua Aerobics, Low Impact, Senior Exercise, and Tai Chi. For more information and...

10/28/2018 - McKenzie Health System Auxiliary Makes Donation
McKenzie Health System (MHS) Auxiliary members recently donated $16,000 to McKenzie Health System. The funds will be used to renovate the hospital dining room, which is utilized by guests of...

10/28/2018 - McLaren Bay Region Offers “Parkinson’s Exercise & Movement” Class
McLaren Bay Region’s Center for Rehabilitation is pleased to offer a comprehensive low-cost exercise class designed for individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease....

10/28/2018 - McLaren Bay Region Offers Prenatal Classes
McLaren Bay Region offers a variety of prenatal programs for expectant parents and parents of newborns. Classes include: Childbirth 4-Week Series Weekend Cram Session Breastfeeding Class Baby Class...

10/28/2018 - Diabetes Education Classes At McLaren Bay Region
A Diabetes Self-Care Education Program is offered through McLaren Bay Region. A total of three 3-hour sessions and a follow-up class with certified diabetes education nurses and registered dietitians...

10/26/2018 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Earns ACR Accreditation
Hills & Dales General Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in computed tomography (CT) as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). CT...

10/26/2018 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Completes Phase 1 of Renovation and Expansion
Hills & Dales General Hospital is thrilled to share that Phase 1 of the renovation and expansion project has been completed and all areas involved in the Phase 1 portion have been relocated. This...

10/26/2018 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Earns ACR Accreditation in Nuclear Medicine
Hills & Dales General Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in nuclear medicine as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Nuclear...

10/26/2018 - Hills & Dales General Hospital Recognized as No. 37 of Best Places to Work in Healthcare in 2018.
October 1, 2018, Hills & Dales General Hospital has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare. Each year, employees of Hills & Dales complete an anonymous...

10/26/2018 - Hills & Dales General Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. Gerald Schell, Neurosurgeon and Pain Management Physician
September 11, 2018, Hills & Dales General Hospital is pleased to welcome Gerald Schell, MD, to our Speciality Physician Staff. Dr. Schell is a neurosurgeon and pain management physician who has...

10/26/2018 - McKenzie Health System Auxiliary Announces New Leadership
For over 50 years the McKenzie Health System Auxiliary has shown support for the organization and the community through volunteer work on site and raising money through events, fundraisers, and the...

10/26/2018 - Location Organizations focus on Emergency Preparedness
Preparation is critical in the event of any emergency, and local organizations take this prep work to heart. On September 12, as a follow up to a recent “table top drill”, the Sanilac...

10/21/2018 - Yee-Haw, Get Your Dancing Shoes for the Harvest Hoedown!
Do you ever wish there were local events that offered a night of fun, clean entertainment like there was “back in day”? Well, wish no further because the Marlette Hospital Auxiliary will...

10/21/2018 - United Healthcare Partners Announces Change
The United Healthcare Partners (UHP) governing Board of Directors has announced that due to governance and strategic differences, McKenzie Health System’s request to be terminated from UHP was...

10/12/2018 - Healthy Appetizers coming to October Healthy Lifestyle Workshop
One of the most popular Healthy Lifestyle Workshops is happening on Monday, October 22, at 5:30 p.m. in the Dining Room of McKenzie Health System, 120 Delaware Street in Sandusky. “Healthy...

10/10/2018 - Lunch and Learn Workshop Spotlights Immunizations for Adults
McKenzie Health System is pleased to welcome Brandy Trepkowski, MSN, FNP-BC, Family Nurse Practitioner at McKenzie Rural Health Clinic in Sandusky, to present “Immunizations for Adults”...

10/5/2018 - “Fall into the Holiday Spirit” with the McKenzie Health System Auxiliary
Inviting the community to get into the holiday spirit a little early, the McKenzie Health System Auxiliary is hosting a special “Fall into the Holiday Spirit” event on November 9. With a...

10/5/2018 - McLaren Caro Announces Successful Golf Outing
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10/5/2018 - McLaren Caro Opens New Clinic in Vassar
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10/5/2018 - MRH’s B.C.U.P.S. Program Offers Breast Cancer Prevention, Detection & Support
Are you a woman over the age of 40, or do you have a family history of breast cancer, but don’t meet the age criteria for screening? If you answered “yes” to either one of those...

10/5/2018 - United Hospice Service Sponsors a Cricut Raffle
United Hospice Service of Marlette Regional Hospital is raising money to benefit their Annual Hospice Luncheon in anticipation of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month coming up in November. Now...

10/3/2018 - Hog Town Inc. Donations to Local Hospice Exceed $170K
Following the 14th annual Hog Town Run—a major fundraising event sponsored by Hog Town Inc. of Melvin, Michigan—members of Hog Town Inc. presented United Hospice Service (UHS) of Marlette...

10/1/2018 - Dr. Mark Hamed named Medical Director of Sanilac County Health Department and Surrounding Areas
Mark Hamed, MD, MBA, MPH, Medical Director of the Departments of Emergency Medicine and Hospital Medicine at McKenzie Health System, was recently named Medical Director of the Health Departments of...

10/1/2018 - McKenzie Health System Family Healthcare Providers Earn Patient-Centered Medical Home Designation from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Nation’s largest PCMH program transforming primary care in Michigan Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has designated the following providers as Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Practices...

9/30/2018 - Scheurer October Walk In Classes
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9/30/2018 - 8 Week Body Transformation With Personal Trainer Joe LaFave
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9/30/2018 - Scheurer Offers Grief Support
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9/30/2018 - Scheurer Offers Max's Program
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9/30/2018 - 8 Week Body Transformation Challenge For Men and Women
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9/30/2018 - Scheurer Offers A Matter of Balance classes
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9/28/2018 - Harbor Beach offers Suicide Prevention Awareness Campaign
Susan Rochefort, RN, Karen Schulman, LMSW and Mary Jean Michalski from Senior Life Solutions, a program offered through the Harbor Beach Community Hospital, are participating in a suicide prevention...

9/28/2018 - McKenzie Health System Foundation’s “What Your Mama Never Told You” Event on Oct. 25 to Highlight Women’s Health Information
Through the generations, women have not always been eager to share intimate health details or to ask the difficult questions. To make it easy for women in the community to learn more about...

9/28/2018 - McLaren Bay Region is busy gearing up for the 2018 influenza season and is taking measures to help protect the community from the spread of flu.
Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent the flu, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends annual influenza vaccination for everyone six months and older. The...

9/28/2018 - Covenant HealthCare Invites Community to Vigil 10/15 National Day of Remembrance for Pregnancy and Infant Loss
In 1988 President Ronald Regan named October National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, to remember the babies who die each year, through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, still birth, and...

9/28/2018 - Vendors & Crafters Wanted for Fall Vendor Sale
Vendors and crafters are invited to participate in the Marlette Hospital Auxiliary’s Fall Vendor Sale scheduled for Tuesday, November 13, 2018 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Marlette Regional...

9/26/2018 - Harbor Beach Community Hospital Rehabilitation Department has Expanded Hours
Harbor Beach Community Hospital Rehabilitation Department has expanded the department staff to meet all of the needs in the community. We now offer early morning and later afternoon appointments for...

9/26/2018 - MRH Foundation Celebrates Record-Setting Golf Fundraiser
For those that recall the weather in early September, the forecast was uncomfortably hot and humid with spotty rain showers. But on September 6th, the skies cleared with a subtle breeze just in time...

9/25/2018 - McLaren Bay Region Offers “Parkinson’s Exercise & Movement” Class
McLaren Bay Region’s Center for Rehabilitation is pleased to offer a comprehensive low-cost exercise class designed for individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease....

9/25/2018 - McLaren Bay Region Offers Prenatal Classes
McLaren Bay Region offers a variety of prenatal programs for expectant parents and parents of newborns. Classes include: Childbirth 4-Week Series Weekend Cram Session Breastfeeding Class Baby Class...

9/25/2018 - Diabetes Education Classes At McLaren Bay Region
A Diabetes Self-Care Education Program is offered through McLaren Bay Region. A total of three 3-hour sessions and a follow-up class with certified diabetes education nurses and registered dietitians...

9/24/2018 - Harbor Beach Community Receices $500 from a Live Grant from the HCCF Annual Celebration
The Harbor Beach Community Hospital was the recipient of $500 from the live grant during the Huron Country Community Foundation Annual Celebration on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at the newly...

9/24/2018 - Change 4 Life 5K Planned for October 6
With a focus on community health and wellness, McKenzie Health System is proud to host its annual fun run, the Change 4 Life 5K, on October 6 at Woodland Hills Golf Course, 320 N. Gates Road in...

9/20/2018 - Pets Take Center Stage at September Healthy Lifestyle!
McKenzie Health System welcomes Robert Sollman, Bio Tech Instructor at the Sanilac Career Center, and Colleen Wallace, Sanilac County 4-H Coordinator, to present a child friendly event, “Pets...

9/20/2018 - Marlette Regional Hospital and McKenzie Health System Finalize Affiliation Agreement with Deckerville Community Hospital
The leadership teams at McKenzie Health System (MHS) and Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) are thrilled to welcome Deckerville Community Hospital (DCH) as the newest affiliate of United Healthcare...

9/16/2018 - September Lunch and Learn Helps You Understand Health Insurance!
McKenzie Health System features Amy Ruedisueli, CFO, and Marie Sparrer, Director of Patient Financial Services, to present “Understanding Your Insurance” at the September Lunch and Learn...

9/11/2018 - Families and Staff to Gather at Covenant and Honor Organ, Eye and Tissue Donors Who Gave the Gift of Life
On Friday, Sept. 28, Gift of Life Michigan, Eversight, and Covenant HealthCare will host the annual Gift of Life flag raising ceremony at Covenant. Families and friends of organ, eye and tissue...

9/7/2018 - McKenzie Autumn Benefit Features “Crime and Pun-ishment” Murder Mystery on Nov. 3
Will you be able to solve the mystery? That’s what attendees at McKenzie Health System’s Annual Autumn Benefit will determine during the murder mystery “Crime and Pun-ishment”...

9/7/2018 - Mackinaw Surgery Center Recognized for Outstanding Patient Satisfaction
Mackinaw Surgery Center has been recognized by SPH Analytics for achieving an unparalleled level of patient satisfaction for 2016/2017. Mackinaw Surgery Center, which is a joint adventure with...

9/3/2018 - Beautiful Crocheted Blankets were donated to Lakeview Extended Care and Rehab Residents
Gayle Humphries and Dawn Muntz from Grindstone – Port Hope Sportsman’s Club and Members presented the residents of the Harbor Beach Community Hospital Lakeview Extended Care and Rehab...

9/3/2018 - Scheurer Fall Taekwondo Classes
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9/3/2018 - Sheurer Shape Up Classes
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9/3/2018 - Scheurer Fall Community Fitness Classes
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9/3/2018 - Scheurer Hospital Announces Fall CPR and First Aid Classes
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9/3/2018 - Mental Health Services Coming Fall 2018
Harbor Beach Community Hospital (HBCH) is pleased to announce they will be offering mental health services starting in the fall of 2018. There is a great need for these services in our community....

8/26/2018 - Walk 15 Class, Mondays and Wednesdays at MRH East Campus in Marlette
This 35-minute Walk 15 Class is for all ages every Monday and Wednesday from 5 – 5:35 p.m. Walk 15 focuses on variations of walking steps with additional upper and lower body movements. It is...

8/26/2018 - Senior Stretch & Exercise Class Mondays and Fridays at MRH East Campus in Marlette
This class is offered free of charge every Monday and Friday morning from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Light exercise with breathing & relaxation techniques.

8/25/2018 - Magic filed the air while Magic Joe visited the Lakeview Extended Care and Rehab at the Harbor Beach Community Hospital
It was a big day for the residents, staff and guests on Wednesday, August 22 rd when Magic Joe came and sprinkled his Magic Dust and preformed Magic before everyone’s eyes and entertained the...

8/25/2018 - McLaren Bay Region Honored for Hepatitis Vaccine Birth Dose Rate
The McLaren Bay Region Family BirthPlace has been recognized by the Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) for achieving one of the highest reported rates in the state for its work to protect newborns...

8/24/2018 - McLaren Caro holds annual Health Fair on Thursday, July 12th
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8/24/2018 - McLaren Caro CEO, accepts award at the MHA conference on behalf of McLaren Health Care
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8/24/2018 - On-Going United Hospice Bereavement Services
UNITED HOSPICE SERVICE of Marlette Regional Hospital offers a Bereavement Support Program to people who have experienced a loss in the past 24 months – these groups offer comfort, support and...

8/24/2018 - B.C.U.P.S. rogram Provides Mammogram Screenings, Diagnostics and $500 Grant Funding For Patients Who Qualify
The Breast Cancer Understanding Prevention and Screening (B.C.U.P.S.) program is in place to financially assist patients in acquiring important screening mammograms and diagnostic testing services....

8/23/2018 - BeFit Dance Fitness Exercise Class
Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00-6:00 p.m. at Marlette Regional Hospital East Campus Community Conference Room, 2861 Main Street, Marlette The BeFit Class is offered FREE to ALL every Tuesday and Thursday...

8/23/2018 - United Hospice Service Advance Directives Education
“It always seems too early until it is too late!” Over the next few months we will be providing information on advance directives. Our goal is to educate the community on a topic that...

8/23/2018 - Local Hospitals Offer Diabetes Education Refresher Class
The Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT) program of Marlette Regional Hospital and McKenzie Health System, as affiliates of United Healthcare Partners, invites Thumb Area residents living with...

8/21/2018 - McLaren Bay Region Offers “Parkinson’s Exercise & Movement” Class
McLaren Bay Region’s Center for Rehabilitation is pleased to offer a comprehensive low-cost exercise class designed for individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease....

8/21/2018 - McLaren Bay Region Offers Prenatal Classes
McLaren Bay Region offers a variety of prenatal programs for expectant parents and parents of newborns. Classes include: Childbirth 4-Week Series Weekend Cram Session Breastfeeding Class Baby Class...

8/21/2018 - Diabetes Education Classes At McLaren Bay Region
A Diabetes Self-Care Education Program is offered through McLaren Bay Region. A total of three 3-hour sessions and a follow-up class with certified diabetes education nurses and registered dietitians...

8/21/2018 - McKenzie Health System Opens New After-Hours Clinic
McKenzie Health System is pleased to announce they will begin offering an after-hours clinic, which will be open 7 days a week, beginning in the fall to allow for access to care when your healthcare...

8/14/2018 - Table Top Drill Helps Local Organizations Prepare for Emergencies
To support stronger emergency preparedness throughout the community, local organizations participated in a “table top drill” outlining the specific steps they would take in the event of a...

8/14/2018 - August Healthy Lifestyle Focuses on Drug Issues in Sanilac County
McKenzie Health System welcomes Sgt. Steve McKenney, Sanilac County Drug Task Force, to present “Local Drug Abuse-What We ALL Need to Know” at the August Healthy Lifestyle Workshop,...

8/13/2018 - Partial Hospitalization Psychiatric (PHP) Program Educational Seminar and Tour
Join us for a FREE educational seminar to learn more about McLaren Bay Region’s Adult Partial Hospitalization Psychiatric (PHP) Program on Wednesday, August 29 or Tuesday, September 11 at 6:00...

8/7/2018 - August Lunch and Learn Focuses on Drug Issues in Sanilac County
McKenzie Health System is pleased to welcome Steve McKenney, Sanilac County Drug Task Force, as the presenter at the August Lunch & Learn program: “The Drugs of Abuse in Sanilac...

8/7/2018 - Marlette Regional Hospital Debuts Culture Initiative & Viral Video
Marlette Regional Hospital announces the debut of their viral video “Marlette Regional Hospital ‘Can’t Stop the Feeling,’” now available for viewing on Facebook and...

8/7/2018 - 13th Annual McKenzie Golf Scramble a Success
The 13 th Annual McKenzie Golf Scramble raised over $12,000, which will play a substantial part in assisting with the renovation of the McKenzie Health System dining room. This area of the hospital...

7/31/2018 - Covenant HealthCare Featured on Forbes List of Best Mid-Size Employers
Covenant HealthCare was included in Forbes Magazine’s 2018 ranking of top midsize companies, selected from a sample of U.S. employees working for companies with at least 1,000 – 5,000...

7/31/2018 - McLaren Bay Region to launch partial hospitalization behavioral health program; first in Great Lakes Bay Region
McLaren Bay Region in August will launch a new program to help people struggling with behavioral health issues in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Called the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), the new...

7/30/2018 - Next Saturday Great Lakes Harley-Davidson Carries on Teddy Bear Ride Tradition for Covenant Kids
The Teddy Bear Ride offers an opportunity for local bikers to brighten the day of local kids in the Covenant HealthCare Pediatric Unit. Great Lakes Harley-Davidson & Buell in Bay City along with...

7/30/2018 - Charlie’s Angels Quilting Group Donates 1,000th Quilt to Hospice
A group of women from Huron, Sanilac, and Tuscola counties—Charlie’s Angels Quilting Group—recently made their 1,000th donation of hand-made quilts to United Hospice Service of...

7/30/2018 - Thumb Region’s Largest Motorcycle Run
The rumble of motorcycles will echo throughout the communities of Melvin and Marlette on Saturday, August 11th for the 14th annual Hog Town Run—a major fundraising event sponsored by Hog Town...

7/30/2018 - Marlette Regional Hospital Awarded HFAP Accreditation
Marlette Regional Hospital was recently awarded accreditation by HFAP, the nation’s original independent, accreditation organization recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services...

7/29/2018 - McKenzie Health System Foundation to Host Event on Navigating Care for an Aging Loved One
By 2035, older Americans are expected to outnumber children for the first time in history, according to U.S. Census projections. To support families of older and aging adults, the McKenzie Health...

7/23/2018 - United Hospice Service Named a 2018 Hospice Honors Recipient
United Hospice Service of Marlette Regional Hospital has been named a 2018 Hospice Honors recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, the leading provider of web-based home health and hospice software, billing and...

7/23/2018 - Brown City Days Memorial 5K Walk/Run a Success
Over 100 Thumb Area 5K enthusiasts from near and far headed to Brown City on June 9 th to take part in the 5th annual Dr. Michael Ogboh Memorial Walk/Run sponsored by Marlette Regional Hospital....

7/23/2018 - Harbor Beach Community Hospital Announces Mental Health Services Coming Fall 2018
Harbor Beach Community Hospital (HBCH) is pleased to announce they will be offering mental health services starting in the fall of 2018. There is a great need for these services in our community....

7/23/2018 - Dillinger Ride Supports United Hospice Service
The annual Dillinger Ride sponsored by The Inn Between Saloon, owned and operated by Jayne and Bob Click of Port Hope, raised $1,459 to support United Hospice Service (UHS) of Marlette Regional...

7/23/2018 - Tick-Talk Lunch & Learn in Marlette
“Tick-Talk: What You Need to Know About Tick-Borne Diseases & Prevention” will be the topic of a Community Lunch & Learn at Marlette Regional Hospital on Wednesday, August 15 from...

7/22/2018 - Safe Sitter® Courses Offered in Marlette
Marlette Regional Hospital (MRH) is offering two Safe Sitter® courses in the month of August for students in grades 6th through 8th to prepare them for watching younger siblings or children they...

7/22/2018 - Harbor Beach Community Hospital Announces Scholarship Recipients
Pat McCollough, President of the Hospital Board and Robert J. Swartz, Chairman of the Hospital Foundation along with the Harbor Beach Community Hospital and Hospital Board of Trustees and the Huron...

7/22/2018 - Harbor Beach Community Hospital 5K Walk/Run Results
Harbor Beach Community Hospital held their 15 th Annual 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, July 14 th , during the Maritime Festivities with 166 people registered for the event. Thanks to the runners and...