Mecosta County Medical Center to Join Spectrum Health on July 1

The Spectrum Health System Board of Directors, Mecosta County Medical Center (MCMC) Board of Trustees and Mecosta County Board of Commissioners have approved resolutions allowing MCMC to join Spectrum Health System. MCMC will become a Spectrum Health hospital with July 1, 2013, as the targeted integration date.

“Spectrum Health has had a strong relationship with Mecosta County Medical Center for many years. We share a commitment to quality and patient care,” said Richard C. Breon, President & CEO, Spectrum Health. “This agreement allows MCMC to provide its patients with a broader, more coordinated array of services.”

MCMC’s integration into Spectrum Health is targeted to be effective as of July 1, 2013, to allow for planning of a smooth transition. Patients of MCMC will continue to experience the same level of consistent, quality care they have come to appreciate and value.

“Our patients will benefit from expanded clinical services and access to additional expertise that is unmatched in our region,” said Sam Daugherty, CEO, Mecosta County Medical Center. “We look forward to serving our patients with the same commitment to excellence and quality care that has been our focus for more than 100 years.”

Founded in 1926, Mecosta County Medical Center serves Mecosta County and the surrounding west-central Michigan area. This unique acute-care hospital offers personalized primary and specialty medical care in areas of: Emergency and acute inpatient and outpatient care, medical, surgical, birthing, rehabilitation, home health care and occupational wellness services. MCMC also maintains Mecosta Health Services, a multi-specialty practice with locations in Big Rapids and Canadian Lakes. MCMC meets accreditation standards of The Joint Commission and is fully compliant with HIPAA regulations. Its board, employees and Medical Staff are dedicated to providing advanced health care with a personal touch. www.mcmcbr.com

Spectrum Health is a not-for-profit health system in West Michigan offering a full continuum of care through the Spectrum Health Hospital Group, which is comprised of nine hospitals including Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital; 130 ambulatory and service sites; the Spectrum Health Medical Group and West Michigan Heart, physician groups totaling 751 providers; and Priority Health, a health plan with 600,000 members. Spectrum Health is West Michigan’s largest employer with 19,100 employees. The organization provided $204 million in community benefit during its 2012 fiscal year.