Blizzard of March 2026: Unwavering Commitment in the Face of Financial and Operational Challenges In mid March 2026, a historic blizzard swept across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, bringing relentless snowfall, high winds, and road conditions that made travel nearly impossible. For days, many roadways throughout Schoolcraft County remained unplowed, isolating communities and disrupting daily life across
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Thank you for visiting the Festival of Trees during Family Day! You can view and download your photos using the link below.
The Rural Health Clinic will offer a Flu Shot Clinic on Fridays from 9:00am-4:00pm.
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital Invests in New Anesthesia Equipment to Enhance Quality and Improve Efficiencies As part of our ongoing mission to deliver exceptional patient care and in honor of its 75th anniversary, Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital is proud to announce the purchase of new anesthesia delivery equipment for its surgical department. This major investment in patient
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Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital Board Announces Robert Mach, MBA, FACHE, ARRT, as New Chief Executive Officer MANISTIQUE, MI — Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Mach, MBA, FACHE, ARRT, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective August 15, 2025. A past resident of Holly, Michigan, Robert brings decades of healthcare
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Measles is a very contagious disease caused by a virus: It can be dangerous, especially for babies and young children. Measles spreads through the air when a sick person coughs or sneezes. The virus can stay in the air for 2 hours after a person with measles leaves the space. It is so contagious that
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Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital Performs First AI-Powered Detection of Precancerous Esophageal Cells Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital has achieved a milestone in patient care with the successful use of AI-powered technology called WATS3D to detect precancerous esophageal cells—marking a first for the region. This cutting-edge detection method was used to identify cellular changes associated with Barrett’s esophagus, a
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Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital, Yooper Fitness and the Manistique Senior Citizens Center have partnered together to bring a senior fitness class to Manistique. Unfortunately classes are paused at this time. SilverSneakers® Classic is designed to increase strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a
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Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital is proud to announce that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan insurance members can now receive infusion treatments at in-network rates right here at our facility. This new partnership enhances access to critical infusion services, as our hospital is now a registered site of care for Blue Cross members. As part of
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NEW VET-COOR PROGRAM LAUNCHES AT SCHOOLCRAFT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital (SMH), a trusted provider of comprehensive healthcare in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, is proud to announce the launch of new healthcare services specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of veteran patients. This initiative ensures that veterans receive the highest quality of care and support,
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Manistique, MI – January 9, 2025 – Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital (SMH) announced that Andy Bertapelle, its Chief Executive Officer, has made the decision to step down from his role, effective April 4, 2025. Mr. Bertapelle has served as CEO since July 2022 during which time he has been a driving force behind several key initiatives
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Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital has partnered with Phreesia to streamline patient access. The trial phase includes the Rural Health Clinic with the hope of including other outpatient departments in the near future. Our new check in process will be called SMH PRECHECK. We plan to introduce this new technology April 23rd, 2024. This
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