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About
MyMichigan Medical Center West Branch is an 86 licensed-bed acute care hospital located in northeast Michigan. The town's pride is reflected in its unique turn-of-the-century downtown and the vitality that is displayed in the variety of unique shops and personal services.
Fast Facts
- Serving Ogemaw and surrounding communities since 1927
- 86 licensed beds
- 500+ employees, volunteers, physicians and other personnel
- Affiliated with Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan
- Accredited by The Joint Commission and the Health Care Facilities Accreditation Program
- Full continuum of health care services normally found only in much larger communities
- Updated 17,505 square-foot state-of-the-art Emergency Department
Services
MyMichigan Medical Center West Branch provides a full range of services in specialty areas, including:
- Cancer Care
- Diabetes Services
- Emergency Care
- Heart and Vascular Services
- Infusion Services
- Maternity Services
- Neuroscience Services
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopedics
- Pain Management
- Pulmonology
- Rehabilitation Services
- Surgical Services
- Wound Treatment
Advanced Technology
Just a few of the advanced technologies available at MyMichigan Medical Center West Branch include:
- 3D Mammography/3D Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
- 64- and 128-slice CT Scanner
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scanning
Awards
- 2020 | Top Performer Award - Professional Research Consultants, Inc.
- 2019 | High performance ranking in COPD - U.S. News & World Report
2004 | Governor’s Award of Excellence for improving care in the hospital and emergency room settings - Michigan's Performance Improvement Organization (MPRO)
Milestones
- 2020| Added Teleneurology Program with neurologists from Michigan Medicine available 24/7 for patient consult.
- 2020| Added 3D mammography.
- 2019 | Opened an innovative 17,505 square-foot Emergency Department featuring 20 private patient treatment rooms, on-site radiology and design elements that improve patient privacy and comfort, operational flow and efficiency.
- 2019 | Added a Pain Management Program.
- 2018 | Joined the MidMichigan Health family and became MidMichigan Medical Center - West Branch.
- 2017 | Installed multiple new pieces of equipment including an automated pharmaceutical dispensing system, cardiac and general ultrasound, and technology to assist physicians with cataract removal.
- 2016 | Added Pet Therapy, which uses dogs or other animals to help people recover from and cope with health problems.
- 2014 | The Tolfree Wellness Park opened its 1.1-mile walking trail complete with outdoor fitness equipment, community shelter and teaching gardens.
- 2013 | MidMichigan Health affiliated with Michigan Medicine (University of Michigan Health System).
- 2013 | The Medical Center celebrated 85 years of serving the community.
- 2013 | The new patient portal was launched so patients could get test results at the click of a mouse.
- 2011 | Opened the Wound Treatment Center with two hyperbaric chambers to treat patients.
- 2002 | A new helipad was dedicated on the Medical Center’s campus to make it easier and safer to land medical evacuation helicopters.
- 1999 | Opened the new Medical Center on a 44-acre parcel located on M-30.
- 1999 | Seton Cancer Institute and the Medical Center’s Cardiac Cath and Special Procedures Lab opened on new campus.
- 1927 | John Tolfree Hospital opened and was later renamed West Branch Regional Hospital.
Visiting Hours
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Inpatient Units
8 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily
Emergency Department
As allowed by the physician, depending on the patient's medical condition.
Specialized Care Units
Check with the nurse's station to determine appropriate visiting times.
Does U of M have urgent cares?
Urgent Care Video Visits are available for all adult (age 18 and older) U-M Health patients who have received care from U-M in the last 36 months. You must be enrolled in the MyUofMHealth Patient Portal to use an Urgent Care Video Visit.
What time of day is urgent care least busy?
First thing in the morning can also be busy, as people who've been suffering during the overnight hours come in to seek care. You'll usually have the shortest wait time during mid-day, when there are typically less patients seeking care. So if your condition allows you to do so, wait until then to go.
Does U of M hospital have private rooms?
The 12-story hospital will house 264 private rooms capable of converting to intensive care; a state-of-the-art neurosciences center; and high-level, specialty care services for cardiovascular and thoracic patients, along with advanced imaging.
Is Michigan medicine the same as U of M?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest hospitals in Michigan and a premier academic medical center made up of: U-M Health System. University of Michigan Medical School and its University of Michigan Medical Group practice. One of the nation's largest biomedical research communities.