The hospital specializes in both inpatient and outpatient care. Its staff is made up of nearly 100 physicians and more than 900 employees. The facility offers the full spectrum of health care services and has a strong commitment to community involvement.
The facility also serves as a regional referral center for the surrounding 23-county region. Its services include emergency services, heart and vascular surgery, orthopedics, cancer treatment, psychiatry, and much more. The facility is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
Founded in 1940, the Alpena medical center is one of the oldest hospitals in Michigan. It currently has an estimated annual revenue of $254.7 million and employs a workforce of 1,500 people.
Alpena Medical Center has a long list of awards and accolades. It is a regional leader in investing in advanced technology, offering state-of-the-art equipment and procedures that are usually only available at larger academic medical centers. For example, it is the only facility in northeast Michigan to offer Gamma Knife Perfexion, which is used for brain tumors and other brain conditions.
It is also the only hospital in northeast Michigan to offer a new procedure called Spinal Fusion Surgery. This procedure uses a combination of spinal implants and instruments to reduce pain and restore function for patients with degenerative disc disease in the lower back. It has the potential to improve patient outcomes, reduce complications and lead to faster recovery times.
Alpena Medical Center recently hired a new president. Hunter Nostrant will take the reins of the hospital on Sept. 1. He previously served as the president and CEO of Helen Newberry Joy Hospital and Healthcare Center in Newberry. He will replace Mike Erickson, who left to run the Midland-based MyMichigan Health system’s Saginaw, Tawas and Standish hospitals in late March.
MyMichigan is an American non-profit healthcare system that is affiliated with Michigan Medicine, the health care division of the University of Michigan. The system covers a 23-county region and operates medical centers in Alpena, Clare, Gladwin, Midland, Mt. Pleasant, Saginaw, and West Branch.
MyMichigan has a strong commitment to transparency and accountability. The company has a rating of A+ from Charity Navigator, which is an organization that evaluates nonprofit organizations’ financial practices. In addition, it has a strong track record of fundraising. The company’s leadership is comprised of a diverse group of individuals who are passionate about the mission and vision of the organization. It is this collective passion that drives the success of MyMichigan Health. The company also has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Its board of directors reflects the diversity of the communities it serves. The company also strives to hire employees from the local area and is proud to have an alumni base of 45.7%. Its employees are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care. The company also works closely with local schools to provide educational opportunities for students interested in the medical field.