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Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital Rated 5-Stars by CMS Hospital Compare Star Ratings

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) just released its first ever Hospital Compare Star Ratings to help consumers compare and choose among hospitals. The agencies public information website will make it easier for consumers to choose a hospital and understand the quality of care they deliver. Among the 3,553 Medicare-certified acute care hospitals based on
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Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital Named to Top 20 Critical Access Hospital List

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital in Manistique, MI was recently named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) for Best Practice in Patient Satisfaction in the country. The Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals, including Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital, scored best among critical access hospitals on iVantage Health Analytics’ Hospital Strength Index™ for patient perspectives. The rankings
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SMH Mammography Earns ACR Accreditation

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Mammography is a specific type of imaging test that uses a low-dose x-ray system to examine breasts. A mammography exam, called a mammogram, is used to aid in
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More appointment opportunities, more considerate of your schedule.

We are no longer just a walk-in, we are RediCare! Quality healthcare made ready when YOU are. Just call (906) 341-2153 or walk-in to be provided with an appointment time. Expanded hours and appointment times have been added to reduce waiting times and provide better time management for your busy lives. NEW EXPANDED HOURS ARE
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Zero Hospital Acquired Infections at SMH

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital is proud to report a 0% Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI) rate for the entire first half of 2014. According to the CDC, HAIs are infections that patients develop during the course of receiving healthcare treatment for other conditions. They can be caused by a wide variety of common and unusual bacteria, fungi
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SMH Auxiliary Donates Proceeds from Flower Show to Healing Garden Project

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital’s Healing Garden Project was awarded $550 from the SMH Auxiliary group. The funds were raised at the 2016 Flower Show and Tea on August 1st. Cathy Flores made a presentation at the event about the Healing Garden’s purpose and future plans. We invite the public to explore the new pathway at SMH
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Schoolcraft Memorial Partners with Green Bay Oncology

Some of the best cancer care in the nation is now at SMH – Introducing, Green Bay Oncology. Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital (SMH) is delighted to be partnering with Green Bay Oncology to provide our community and surrounding areas with one of the best cancer care providers in the nation.Green Bay Oncology is relentless in fighting cancer. Relentless in beating it. For
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SMH Receives 5 Star Rating

SCHOOLCRAFT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ACHIEVES HIGHEST RANKING IN MICHIGAN FOR OVERALL HOSPITAL RATING BY INPATIENTS Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital (SMH) has been awarded a 5-Star rating on Hospital Compare, a website developed by the Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The comparisons are based on inpatient satisfaction surveys conducted through HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare
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Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital Completes Community Health Needs Assessment

Susan Phillips, LMSW of Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital has recently conducted and completed a Community Health Needs Assessment in compliance with the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act. The objectives were to identify the health strengths and needs of the hospital and our community, and to develop a three-year implementation plan that will begin to address
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State Of The Art Lab Testing Now Offered at SMH

On February 1, 2016, Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital Laboratory became the first hospital in the Upper Peninsula to offer state-of-the-art multiplex molecular, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing. PCR testing examines multiple organisms on a single sample for upper respiratory infections, gastrointestinal infections, meningitis and encephalitis infections. The upper respiratory test panel screens for 20 different organisms
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Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital Announces Administrative Changes

The Schoolcraft Memorial Board of Trustees announced August 30th that Tanya Hoar has accepted the position of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer succeeding George Montgomery in the role of CEO when he retires in the Fall of this year.

Sports Physicals Result in Donation to Green Fire Booster Club

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital Rural Health Clinic (RHC) performed 136 sports physical examinations on local youth who must undergo the physical check prior to participating in competitive sports at school. An annual event, the RHC historically has provided these physicals free of charge. However, this year a twist was added! SMH charged each student five dollars
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