Dickinson County Healthcare System

The Dickinson County Healthcare System is a nonprofit healthcare organization based in Iron Mountain, Michigan. It operates as a community hospital providing a wide range of medical services.

Geography and Organization

Located in Iron Mountain, Michigan, the system serves the local community and surrounding areas. It is structured as a public care system, with a focus on community health services.

Services

The Dickinson County Healthcare System offers a comprehensive array of healthcare services, including:

• Acute Renal Dialysis
• Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Care
• Alcohol and/or Drug Services
• Anesthesia
• Audiology
• Cardiac Catheterization Lab
• CARF Inpatient Rehabilitation
• Chemotherapy
• Clinical Laboratory
• Coronary Care Unit
• CT Scan
• Dental Care
• Diagnostic Radiology
• Dietary Care
• Emergency Department
• Emergency Psychiatric Care
• ESWL (Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy)
• Forensic Psychiatric
• Geriatric Psychiatric
• Gerontological Specialty
• Inpatient Surgical
• Medicare Certified Transplantation
• MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
• Neonatal Nursery
• Nuclear Medicine
• Obstetrics / Childbirth
• Ophthalmic Surgery
• Optometric
• Organ Transplantation
• Operating Room
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Occupational Therapy (OT)
• Outpatient
• Outpatient Psychiatric Care
• Outpatient Rehabilitation
• Outpatient Surgery
• Pediatric Care
• Pharmacy
• Postoperative Recovery Room
• Psychiatric Care of Children and/or Adolescents
• Physical Therapy (PT)
• Respiratory Care
• Social Care
• Speech Pathology
• Surgical ICU (Surgical Intensive Care Unit)
• Therapeutic Radiology
• Urgent Care Center

Facilities and Affiliations

The healthcare system includes a short-term acute care hospital with 49 beds. It is affiliated with the Marshfield Clinic Health System, which offers integrated healthcare services across the region.

Performance Metrics

In terms of quality metrics, Dickinson County Healthcare System generally performs on par with national averages in many areas, though it faces challenges such as higher readmission rates and safety concerns below national standards.

Financial Information

The Dickinson County Healthcare System operates with financial stability, allowing it to maintain its role in providing essential healthcare services to the community.

Mission and Role

The system's mission is to provide high-quality, comprehensive healthcare services and to serve as a focal point for community health education and prevention. Its role also includes improving the quality of life for individuals with impairments and offering rehabilitative services.

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