Infographic: If you need COVID-19 testing and have symptoms, call your primary care provider or Urgent Care to make an appointment. If you do not have symptoms but need a test for school, work or travel, check with your school, workplace or travel destination to determine what type of test they require. If you need a PCR test, call your primary care provider or Urgent Care for an appointment. If you need a rapid antigen test, they are generally available at local retail pharmacies. If you need a test prior to a surgical procedure, follow your pre-surgical instructions or call your surgeon's office with any questions.

Where to Go for COVID-19 testing

Infographic helps you choose the right testing option for your scenario.

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Photo of Lindsey Read-Smith, heart failure patient, sitting on her poarch swing on a bright sunny day.

Medical Center Delivers Both Her Daughter and Amazing Heart Care

“Thanks to the quick response and on-going heart care I’ve received, I’ve been able to resume my busy life.”

Lindsey's Story

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Celebrating Her New Life Following Bariatric Surgery

“Today, I feel like a new person. Best of all, my confidence level is at an all-time high.”

Tracy's Story

Laboratory Services

Need a lab? For your safety, please book an appointment to get in and out quickly and minimize contact with others. Available in Alma, Alpena, Clare, Gladwin, Houghton Lake, Midland, Mt. Pleasant and West Branch.

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Photo of Sid Smith tending to his wheat field on his farm.

Local Farmer’s Advice: Listen to Your Heart’s Warning Signs

“After having the TAVR procedure, my energy is back and I feel much better. My advice is don’t wait; listen to your heart’s warning signs.”

Sid's Story

EZ Care Storefront at Meijer in Bay City

Now Open: EZCare

Treatment, testing and occupational health conveniently located inside the Meijer on Wilder Road in Bay City.

EZCare

Mary Ann Bugg having coffee in the cafeteria at MidMichigan Medical Center- Alpena

Alpena Woman Healed at Wound Treatment Center

“Since I moved to the area a few years ago, this has been my best health care experience by far.”

Mary Ann's Story

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Personalized Care was Key on His Long Road to COVID Recovery

“It was the constant care and encouragement from the RehabCentre staff that kept me motivated.”

Jay's Story

Mackinac Straits Health System and MidMichigan Health Announce Affiliation

Photo of Diane Postler-Slattery, Ph.D., FACHE, president and CEO, MidMichigan Health, and Karen Cheeseman, president and CEO, MSHS sittin at a table for the igning of the formal affiliation. Mackinac Straits Health System (MSHS) and MidMichigan Health jointly announced a formal affiliation between the two organizations that will addressing technology (IT) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) needs.

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What is Peripheral Artery Disease and What Causes It?

Vascular Surgeon Jacob Frisbie, D.O., explains what peripheral artery disease (PAD) is and discusses the causes that contribute to this condition. He also reviews the symptoms and risk factors for PAD, as well as explains how the disease is diagnosed and treated. MidMichigan Health has a specialized PAD Program that is dedicated to the advanced management and treatment of this disease. To learn if you’re at risk for PAD, take our free assessment

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How to Get Your COVID Vaccine

Orange Sticker with text 'I got my COVID vaccine.' People ages 12 and older are currently eligible to receive the COVID Vaccine. Protect yourself and those you love by calling your primary care provider or a local pharmacy to schedule your appointment today.

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Masks Still Required in Healthcare Facilities

Per the CDC and MIOSHA recommendations masks are still required in health care settings. This means that for the health and safety of our patients, all individuals, whether fully vaccinated or not, must continue to wear a mask while in our facilities. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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Angel Pinning Tradition Continues October 21, 2021
Learning to Manage His Heart Failure and Live Life to the Fullest October 21, 2021
46th Annual Tee Off for Tolfree Raises Funds for Medical Center October 19, 2021
Alpena Now Offers Advanced Technology for Lung Cancer Diagnosis October 19, 2021
Grant to Provide Speech Therapy to Parkinson’s Disease Patients October 18, 2021

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Welcome to MidMichigan Health

We are:

A non-profit health system headquartered in Midland, Michigan
More than 8,800 employees, volunteers, health care providers and other personnel working together to create healthy communities and provide award-winning high-quality care for the 938,000 residents in our 23-county service area
A family of Medical Centers in Alpena, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Midland, Mt. Pleasant and West Branch plus urgent care centers, home health, virtual care and medical offices
Providers in more than 30 specialties and subspecialties including cardiology, hematology/oncology, orthopedics, vascular surgery, family medicine and more
Demonstrating our commitment to the future of medicine by partnering with leading institutions to train medical students, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nursing students and other clinical experts for our region
A community partner that provided more than $91 million in community benefits in fiscal year 2020
The MidMichigan Health Foundation, raising funds to support patients and families with new equipment, services and programs

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My Go-To Place for Rehabilitation

After having already made it through two heart procedures and numerous orthopedic injuries, fighting COVID-19 was without a doubt Jay McDowell's toughest health challenge. With multiple complications and 81 days in the hospital, it was the constant care and encouragement from the RehabCentre staff at MidMichigan Medical Center – Gratiot that kept him motivated and eventually allowed him to return home to his family. Read Jay's story.