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Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees thanks the residents of the county for making Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital one of the top Rural Health facilities in the Unites States.  Our mission is to provide quality health and wellness services to the people of our region.  Your participation and use of our services brings to reality our motto that “we will be the trusted first choice for our patients, staff and physicians”. 

We appreciate your support and are proud to serve our community. Periodically, we remind residents of opportunities to serve your community by volunteering at SMH.  We can use your time, talents, expertise and interest in a variety of ways including a trustee position, a committee assignment, grant writer, fund raiser, volunteer  greeter, healing  garden group member, emergency preparedness corps member, and other opportunities.

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Peter J. Hood

Peter J. Hood, Chair

Peter was appointed to the Board of Trustees on 10/12/2017 and his term expires 12/31/2026. He is a retired attorney from the firm of Nielsen, Zehe & Antas in Chicago.  Peter also worked in the insurance industry for nearly 30 years before entering into the practice of law.   Peter was born and raised in Manistique and has retained a connection to the area throughout his life.  He and his wife moved back to Manistique in 2016.

During his years in the insurance industry, Peter served in various capacities including claim manager, catastrophe management and planning, corporate planning and coordinating executive compensation and claim vice president.  He has frequently presented at insurance industry and bar association conferences on insurance related matters.  He has also served on numerous insurance industry and charitable organization boards prior to joining the board at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital.

Howard Parmentier, Vice-Chair

Appointed to the Board of Trustees 6/24/2021 and his term expires 12/31/2028.

Howard is the Superintendent of Manistique Area Schools. Prior to coming to the Manistique, his professional experience has consisted of working in several Michigan school districts including Chassell Township Schools as a Superintendent/Principal, Hancock Public Schools as an Elementary Principal, Flint Community Schools and Detroit Public Schools as a teacher.

Howard is involved in the ADA (American Diabetes Association) and the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) where he supports children with diabetes. He was the director of Camp Midicha (2008-2014). This is a residential camp for children with diabetes organized through the American Diabetes Association. After stepping down as camp director he continues to volunteer each summer.

Howard’s vision for Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital is very simplistic, he would like to see growth in areas of service that will benefit our community.

Kevin Knaffla, Treasurer

Appointed to the board of trustees on 8/13/2020 and his term expires on 12/31/2028.

Cindy Olli, Secretary

Cindy Olli was appointed to the Board of Trustees on 06/25/2020 and her term expires 12/31/2026. She retired from Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital in 2018 after 38 years of service.  She held various Nursing positions throughout her hire, including Chief Nursing Officer from 2008 – 2018.

Cindy’s education includes a Master of Science in Nursing – Leadership and Management from Western Governors University, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, an Associate Degree in Nursing from Bay College, and a License Practical Nursing degree from Northern Michigan University.  She has a board certification as a Nurse Executive.

As an employee of SMH, Cindy was involved in many different committees and projects. She currently volunteers as a SMH Greeter and is a Congregation Council member of the Zion Lutheran Church. She was born and raised in Manistique and lives here with her husband, Randy.

Dennis A Wiethoff (Wheaty) BS/MA  

Dennis was appointed to the Board of Trustees on 08/11/2022 and his term expires 12/31/2028.

Dennis was born in Detroit and moved to Marquette in 1969 to attend NMU. Upon graduation he stayed and worked in the U.P. for 30 years. He moved to Florida to assist with aging parents in 2000 and returned to the U.P. in 2015 where he purchased a home on Indian Lake. 

A graduate of Northern Michigan University. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Communications and Business Administration. He also received a Masters degree in Public Administration. His career included several professional administration positions including Director of Finance and Administration for the Upper Peninsula Health Education Corporation (UPHEC) a remote campus of Michigan State College of Human Medicine, Director of Administration for Butch, Quinn, Rosemurgy Law Firm, Director of Health & Human Services or Hannahville Indian Community, Owner/Operator of Superior Physicians Association an Emergency Room Physician staffing company serving rural Upper Peninsula hospitals. 

He served as President of the Delta County Chamber of Commerce, Founding member of the Delta County EDC, President & Board Member of Group Teaching Homes of Boy’s Town, Selected Tribal Health Director of the Year for the Bemidji 5 state area. 

He enjoys spending time with his partner Carolyn Peterson and 2 dogs. He has 3 children and 5 granddaughters who live in the U.P. and Northern Wisconsin. He also enjoys outdoor activities and is an avid outdoor photographer.

Mark Cardamone

Mark Cardamone-Rayner, M.D.

Dr. Mark Cardamone-Rayner was appointed to the Board of Trustees on 04/28/2022 and his term expires 12/31/2026.

Mark Cardamone-Rayner,  M.D., FACS joins SMH as an Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist.  He attended medical school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Minnesota.  He is Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. 

In his spare time Dr. Cardamone-Rayner loves to tour on his Harley Davidson with his wife Amy.  He has recently learned to fly and now has his private pilot license.  He enjoys upland bird hunting and recreational shooting.  Prior to medical school,  he was a certified executive chef and restaurant owner.  He loves to spend his free time in the outdoors, gardening, camping, canoeing and exploring new areas.  To top it off, he plays piano on a daily basis.  Dr. Cardamone-Rayner chose Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital in search of a more intimate medical experience with a small community where he could establish relationships and contribute to the growth of a medical practice.

Dustin Denkins

Dustin Denkins was appointed to the Board of Trustees on 1/23/2025 and his term expires 12/31/2030.

Samantha Hedberg

Samantha Hedberg was appointed to the Board of Trustees on 1/23/2025 and her term expires 12/31/2030.

KRISTI KUSNIER

Kristi Kusnier, MD

Board Certified in Family Medicine

Dr. Kristi Kusnier was appointed to the Board of Trustees on 08/11/2022 and her term expires 12/31/2030.

Dr. Kristi Kusnier graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor with a double major in English Literature and Biology.  She earned her medical degree from Wayne State University, and completed her post graduate training in the upper peninsula at the Marquette General Family Medicine Residency Program in Marquette.  She is board certified in family medicine.  In addition to her busy patient practice, Dr. Kusnier currently serves as Medical Director of the Schoolcraft Memorial Rural Health Clinic.  She has received additional certification in wound care and serves as collaborative physician for our wound care team.  She is also the medical director for SCMH Homecare and Hospice.

Dr. Kusnier has been a Schoolcraft County resident since 2007.  She enjoys spending time with her husband, Louis, and two children.   She is an avid traveler who enjoys exploring new cultures and cuisines.  In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking and gardening.  She loves the arts, and her current hobbies include watercolor painting and stained-glass mosaic.  She also enjoys kayaking, snowshoeing, walking the beach, and soaking in all the beauty of our local area.

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Everyone in the ambulatory care/outpatient surgery were great!! They all made me feel very comfortable and did a great job!!! thank you to the whole outpatient staff and Doctor Rayner..I would recommend Schoolcraft or patient to anyone in need of surgery

Reviewer: Jeremy Sitkoski

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5 out of 5 stars

The care that was provided by The nurses (Cindy, Felicia Ruth) and staff was exceptional. The entire staff was very friendly and made you feel welcome. We received a call from Felicia the next day to check on my husband to check his pain level and do a follow up. The surgery area from check in to check out was well organized, clean, and up to date. Thank you to all of you for what you do so well and everything beyond your normal duties.

Reviewer: Maureen DesChamps

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5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Ranier did a tonsilectomy for our daughter. He and his staff were so kind and caring that our daughter fell in love with them all
I met Dr. Vix in the Emergency Room and he is the best doctor I've ever seen. His bedside manner is so kind, gentle, amd reassuring. He took his time and really made me feel listened to. He explained his treatment decisions and logic clearly, and left room to ask questions. He made sure that I understood and agreed with it before doing anything. He was very kind, and he and all the staff were very caring about my comfort while waiting.
I've been very pleased so far working with Dr Bambach, and really the whole staff at Schoolcraft.
Dr houve is great so is his nurse Cleo
Doctor Hoeve is very compassionate and very thorough. He listens and answers all of your questions. Never rushes through the appointments. We are fortunate to have him here in Manistique.
Very professional,friendly and caring. Made my stay very comfortable.
Excellent Doctor
Listened to my concerns and gave me options to help with my problems
Simply the best!!
I had my first visit with Andrew Anderson. He was very knowledgeable and took time to answer all my questions. He was up on all new meds for my condition and side effects. Definitely a good experience.
Dr. Rayner explained everything very well and the procedure was painless.
Wonderful very understanding
All went well with the visit.
After 5 years of suffering this serious buzzing inside my head...from a severe case of covid in 2019...the same covid the ceo of Texas roadhouse caught also...he had buzzing in his head so bad it was tinnitus....well look the story up c how the outcome was for him.....now for myself I've been suffering for so long with no answers also....its ruining my life....so I heard Dr.Raynor has years of experience and practiced at mayo clinic and I felt with those credentials I could finally get some answers...I did get some...he gave me a hearing test...and like I've been saying for years ,I'm not hearing it...it's inside my head....I've been laughed at...made fun of in my home town from friends and family saying I'm crazy....so now because of Dr Raynor I at least know now I'm not hearing it....so Dr Raynor is suggesting the next step taking a brain scan...mri...and I'm so excited finally someone is taking me seriously and taking steps to get to the bottom of it! And that's all I want is it to go away....I didn't ask for this...I didn't ask for 2 bouts of covid where I was brought to the brink of death both times...fired from my job by the same clueless foreman...that also thought I was crazy and it was just me being useless on the job...when I was struggling and fighting to hold on to my morgage...my livelihood...only to be fired and refusing to believe that covid was even real....it's real....so Dr Raynor is the first Dr to take me seriously....he also recommended acupuncture!... I'll try anything at this point...so you asked me how my experience was at school craft memorial hospital...is I rate it as a 10.....and want to thank Dr Raynor and his staff...they where very welcoming and nurse Kelly was the first person I talked to and she was compassionate and understanding the suffering I was going threw after I told her this big long debacle of a story...she encouraged me to get services to help me cause I had no where to turn after being fired 2 times....I have a hard time focusing and thinking just to get threw every day...trying to ignore this stupid buzzing....so yes after getting off the phone with nurse Kelly and she told me thar Dr Rayner was the best I finally after 5 years had some hope and she said they would get to the bottom of this problem and after visiting the facilities and taking seriously for once...I feel there is hope now....Thankyou!
They did amazing and gave me answers really fast
Was very comfortable with Jen Casey. Very personable and she explained things so thoroughly. I feel confident in her dealing withy heart issues! Thank you, Jen!
Dr. Rayner and his team were fantastic with my surgery!!
It was wonderful. She took time to listen and answered all my questions. Made me feel very good to be treated so well.
Smooth visit. Great care as always.
Dr Raynor was thorough, explained things regarding my treatment in an unhurried manner. Dr Raynor answered all my questions completely and treated me with respect and concern. I feel I will be well cared for and am confident that I’ve chosen an excellent surgeon.
Doc has an awesome bedside manner and quickly diagnosed my issue