Central Michigan Community Hospital

Description

Central Michigan Community Hospital CMCH is a 118bed acute care hospital located in Mt Pleasant Michigan CMCH is a notforprofit locallygoverned community hospital offering a full range of health and wellness services from the Hospital campus and offsite locations With its wide array of services and programs CMCH is recognized as an accessible and dependable source for quality medical care for the residents of Isabella County and central Michigan

CMCH is licensed by the Michigan Department of Public Health and holds high marks of accreditation from the American Osteopathic Association AOA CMCH is also accredited by the American Academy of Blood Banks

Today we have approximately 60 Active Medical Staff physicians CMCH has over 150 courtesy consulting adjunct and honorary and health professional affiliates We continue to be one of the largest employers in the region with more than 650 employees and another 200 volunteers

Once again CMCH was named one of the nations 100 Top Hospitalsreg in 2011 by Thomson Reuters a leading provider of information and solutions to improve the cost and quality of healthcare CMCH was selected from nearly 3000 hospitals nationwide as an example for other healthcare organizations to follow CMCH received high marks from the Thomson Reuters study in factors such as adherence to clinical standards of care patient safety patient satisfaction operational efficiency and financial stability

CMCH announced its merger with McLaren Health Care September 29 2010 which secures the future of the Isabella County hospital while joining it with one of the top 25 health care systems in the United States

The 7000 square foot Heart amp Vascular Center which is located on the first floor of the hospital includes a lab that supports low risk cardiac catheterization procedures as well as a wide range of minimally invasive peripheral vascular procedures Other areas within the center include physician office space for cardiologists and an endovascular surgeon along with areas for noninvasive diagnostic services such as stress testing nuclear medicine and ultrasound procedures The new Heart amp Vascular Center officially opened July 1 2010

The Norval K Morey Cancer Center celebrated its 5 year anniversary in September 2010 The center now a part of the Great Lakes Cancer Institute opened in 2005 offering both radiation and chemotherapy treatment CMCH also installed a new fixed MRI unit

In 2008 CMCH and Central Michigan Orthopaedics Drs Keating Lilly and Moutsatson partnered to offer a new comprehensive joint replacement program The Central Michigan Joint Replacement Program offers an allinclusive planned course of treatment for individuals who undergo a total joint replacement with a strong focus on wellness not sickness Educational seminars are held monthly and are available for anyone interested in learning more about a total joint replacement

In 2008 CMCH completely renovated the obstetrics unit into a modern day Family Birthing Center The center now offers the amenities of home with beautifully decorated private rooms as well as stateoftheart central monitoring of laboring moms The Family Birthing Center consistently receives high patient satisfaction scores

In 2007 the Norval K Morey Cancer Center received two five star awards from the American Cancer Society The hospital also installed a digital mammography system to provide our patients with the best possible breast imaging and comfort with lower Xray dosage

In 2007 CMCH joined Partners for Childrens Health an affiliation with Helen DeVos Childrens Hospital in an effort to improve the care of children and families throughout the region

In 2006 CMCH became a tobacco free campus Tobacco use is now prohibited anywhere in the buildings or on the grounds owned or leased by CMCH The hospital also opened the Central Michigan Health Park The medical park currently houses four medical office buildings

Mission
Central Michigan Community Hospital as a McLaren Health subsidiary will be Michigans best value in healthcare as defined by quality outcomes and cost

VISION
To be the finest source of health and wellness care for the communities we serve

CORE VALUES
Our board of Directors Physicians Employees and Volunteers share the values that exemplify CMCH a progressive and responsive health care organization

Pride in our organization and enthusiasm for our work

Respect and caring for our customers and each other

Integrity in our conduct and character

Dedication and commitment to serving our community

Excellence in the services we provide

Our Teamwork creates PRIDE

History

A History of Philanthropy
Built in 1943 Central Michigan Community Hospital is a 118bed acute care hospital A communitybased locally governed organization CMCH is committed to the health and wellness of the residents of central Michigan The hospital was originally established through the dedication of local physicians and patrons who worked hard to raise money in a challenge from the Commonwealth Fund a foundation which helped communities establish hospitals Financial support in the 50s 60s and 70s helped expand CMCH to meet the growing needs of Isabella County residents