SAGINAW, Mich. - Ascension announced it will be investing $125 million in operational capital into their northern Michigan health ministries.
The following will receive funding:
- Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw
- Ascension Standish Hospital in Standish
- Ascension St. Joseph Hospital in Tawas City
This commitment will support:
- The renovation and expansion of intensive care units and rooms, and private patient rooms throughout Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital
- Upgrades to cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology labs at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital
- Development of a new emergency department waiting area at Ascension Standish Hospital
- Construction of a medical office building at Ascension Standish Hospital for primary and specialty care physician offices, laboratory and rehabilitation services
- Relocation and expansion of obstetrics and the birthing center at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital
- Two new linear accelerators for the radiation oncology services at Ascension St. Mary’s Seton Cancer Institute in Marlette and West Branch
“This exciting news is possible thanks to the dedication and commitment of our associates, physicians and hospital leaders who work hard each and every day to provide compassionate, personalized care,” said Joe Hurshe, FACHE, Chief Operating Officer, Ascension Michigan. “We are thrilled these enhancements will be coming to fruition and our care teams can continue to be proud of the incredible work and service they provide to the communities we are privileged to serve.”
Details and timelines for the projects will be established and shared in the coming weeks.
“I am so overjoyed by this announcement and Ascension’s acknowledgment of the great work performed at our healthcare sites,” expressed Stephanie Duggan, MD, Regional President and CEO, Ascension Michigan Northern Ministries. “Ascension's ongoing investment and commitment to the northern Michigan ministries is a validation of what we have been working towards. This is all about our patients, they are at the center of everything we do. It’s a testament to our front line caregivers and medical providers who continue to fulfill our Mission of caring for all. We will be here for generations to come.”