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One Hospital, One Community

MyMichigan Medical Center Sault recently received the Governor’s Award of Excellence, among other recognitions, for its impact and contributions to the health of the community. Looking forward to the next 100 years of serving the community, the hospital is expanding medical access and making care more convenient for locals.

MyMichigan Medical Center Sault celebrates 100 years serving community

MyMichigan Medical Center Sault is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Over the years, the hospital has grown to meet the needs of the community, evolving from a small hospital to a medical center capable of providing top-tier care.  

“Last year, we onboarded primary care providers at many of our hospitals across the state,” says Kalchik. “So, we would expect that in another few years, the Sault will be in the same situation.”
Despite nationwide provider shortage, MyMichigan Health remains committed to Sault community

Michigan is one of the five states experiencing the most critical staffing shortages among healthcare workers, including physicians. Despite the shortage, MyMichigan Health is showing it is committed to the Sault community in a variety of ways including: ensuring residents have access to the services they need to keep their care close to home, supporting providers who are already in the community, and recruiting new providers to the community.  

A technician at the Laboratory at MyMichigan Medical Center Sault works to process specimens.
Facing blood shortage, MyMichigan Health & UP Regional Blood Center urge public to donate

While the state faces an ongoing blood shortage, the situation in the Upper Peninsula is breaching critical. With a smaller donor pool and aging population, blood donations in the UP are lagging behind regional demand.  

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