Transformational gifts that support major facilities, advanced technology, and long-term capacity have been central to our hospital’s growth. These investments reflect shared values: access to care close to home, responsible
A Legacy of Community Investment
Phase One: Building the U.S. Highway 2 Campus
In 2013, Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital opened a new, state-of-the-art Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinic on U.S. Highway 2 in Manistique. This milestone marked a significant moment in the hospital’s history, made possible by thoughtful planning and strong community support.
From the outset, hospital leadership pursued a deliberate two-phase master facilities plan. Phase One intentionally focused on building a strong clinical core, leaving some services off-site, allowing the hospital to grow responsibly in response to changing demographics, advances in medicine, and the evolving needs of the population we serve.
Community generosity was critical to bringing this vision to life, with more than $1 million raised to support Phase One. That investment laid the foundation for a modern campus designed to serve the region for decades to come.
Growing to Meet Community Needs
Phase Two: Expansion & Renovation
Building on the success of Phase One, Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital completed a $12.8 million Phase Two Expansion and Renovation, bringing the hospital’s long-range facilities plan to fruition.
This expansion strengthened care delivery by consolidating services on a single, accessible campus and reducing barriers for rural residents who previously had to travel long distances for essential care.
Key elements of the Phase Two project included:
- A 30,900 square-foot expansion and renovation
- A Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Aquatic Therapy Center
- Expanded chemotherapy and infusion suites
- Growth and modernization of the Alan W. Ott Rural Health Clinic
- A new Specialty Clinic
- A dedicated Administration and HomeCare & Hospice building
By consolidating clinical and non-clinical services, Phase Two improved care coordination, enhanced patient experience, and created space for continued service growth, all while maintaining the hospital’s commitment to five-star care in a thoughtfully designed environment.
Advancing Care Through Technology
Medical Imaging & Diagnostic Excellence
Transformational investment has also allowed Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital to remain at the forefront of medical imaging and diagnostics, ensuring patients receive accurate, timely care close to home.
The hospital’s imaging capabilities now include advanced MRI, CT, ultrasound, X-ray, nuclear medicine, and fluoroscopy. The integration of advanced fluoroscopy equipment has expanded diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities, enabling real-time imaging that supports safer procedures, improved accuracy, and enhanced patient comfort.
These investments reflect a broader commitment to modernization: adopting technologies that support clinical excellence and prioritize safety, efficiency, and the patient experience.
Impact Beyond Hospital Walls
Transformational giving strengthens more than facilities and equipment; it strengthens the community.
Today, Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital is the largest employer in Schoolcraft County, with close to 400 staff and physicians, and approximately $38.6 million in annual payroll and $39 million in benefits, contributing directly to the local economy. Independent analysis estimates that the hospital’s presence supports hundreds of additional jobs and generates significant indirect economic impact throughout the region.
Beyond healthcare delivery, the hospital invests in community health and wellness initiatives, including behavioral health services, food access partnerships, health screenings, educational programs, and collaborative efforts with local agencies to address social determinants of health.
This dual role as both care provider and economic anchor underscores why community investment in the hospital has such a far-reaching impact.
What Transformational Giving Makes Possible Next
Transformational philanthropy enables Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital to plan thoughtfully for the future rather than react to immediate pressures.
Ongoing support helps the hospital's position:
- Prepare for future facility enhancements
- Invest in evolving medical technology
- Strengthen and sustain a skilled healthcare workforce
- Expand services as community needs change
While specific future projects will continue to be shaped by formal facility planning studies and community needs assessments, the purpose remains unchanged: ensuring that high-quality, local healthcare remains accessible, resilient, and responsive for generations to come.
Transformational giving creates the flexibility and foresight required to meet tomorrow’s needs with confidence.
Naming Opportunities
Naming Opportunities Policies and/or Listing of Naming Opportunities
Naming opportunities offer a meaningful way to align philanthropic support with lasting impact. Through transformational projects, donors may choose to recognize individuals, families, or organizations while strengthening care for the community.
Opportunities vary by project and scope and are guided by established naming policies to align with the hospital’s mission, values, and long-term needs. Recognition may be associated with facilities, programs, or spaces and can be structured through outright gifts or multi-year commitments.
We welcome conversations with individuals, families, and businesses interested in exploring naming opportunities for transformational projects.
A Shared Commitment to Care
The story of Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital, at its core, is one of partnership; neighbors investing in neighbors and a community choosing to care for its own.
We are deeply grateful for the generosity that has shaped our past and strengthened our present. As we look ahead, we remain committed to responsible stewardship, thoughtful growth, and collaboration with those who believe in the power of strong, independent local healthcare.
If you are interested in learning more about transformational giving or exploring how your support could align with future projects, please connect with our team.
(906) 341-3250 Irma González-Hider, Director of Fund Development, igonzalez-hider@scmh.org
Our New Additions Since 2022
Infusion Services
Compassionate care delivered with comfort, dignity, and support.
The Infusion and Chemotherapy Suites at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital provide patients with a calm, supportive environment for treatment close to home. Designed with privacy and comfort in mind, these spaces help reduce stress while allowing patients to receive care in a setting that prioritizes dignity.
Expanded infusion capacity improves access to essential therapies and supports coordinated care between oncology providers, nurses, and support teams. Patients benefit from receiving treatment locally, minimizing travel and allowing loved ones to remain nearby throughout care.
Transformational investment in infusion services ensures that patients facing serious illness can access high-quality, compassionate treatment within their community, strengthening both clinical outcomes and quality of life.
Infusion services include:
- Chemotherapy treatments from Green Bay Oncology
- Blood transfusions
- Antibiotic infusion
- Hydration therapy
- Medication infusions
- Intramuscular injections
Transformational investment ensures these services remain accessible, integrated, and responsive to the evolving needs of our community.
Specialty Clinic
Advanced expertise, delivered locally.
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital is fortunate to have a highly trained and diverse team of specialty providers serving residents across the Upper Peninsula. Our Specialty Clinic is designed to support both patient comfort and clinical efficiency, with a spacious, welcoming waiting area separate from other hospital services.
Specialty providers are located near patient rooms, improving flow, reducing wait times, and enabling more coordinated care. This thoughtful design supports a better patient experience while enabling providers to deliver care efficiently and effectively.
What truly sets Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital apart from many Critical Access Hospitals is the breadth of specialty care available locally. This investment strengthens continuity of care, supports earlier diagnosis and treatment, and enables patients to remain close to home and family, an outcome made possible by transformational community support.
Transformational investment ensures these services remain accessible, integrated, and responsive to the evolving needs of our community.
Onsite Specialists
Comprehensive specialty care serving the Upper Peninsula.
Our onsite specialists include physicians and advanced practice providers specializing in:
- Cardiology
- Urology
- Podiatry
- Orthopedics
- Wound Care
- ENT
- Psychiatric Care
- Gynecology
Other visiting specialists rotate weekly, providing care for our patients.
Visiting specialists include:
- Audiology
- Bariatrics
- Cardiology
- Cataract Surgery
- Dermatology
- GERD & Hiatal Reflux
- Interventional Radiology
- Nephrology
- Neurosurgery
- Obstetrics
- Oncology
- Pediatrics
- Rheumatology
- Sleep Medicine
Transformational investment ensures access to specialized care remains available, coordinated, and close to home.
Rehabilitation & Aquatic Therapy Center
Restoring strength, mobility, and independence close to home.
The Rehabilitation & Aquatic Therapy Center at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital provides comprehensive therapy services in a modern, patient-centered environment designed to support recovery for people of all ages and abilities. Thoughtfully designed spaces allow therapists to tailor care plans that meet each patient’s individual goals while promoting comfort, dignity, and confidence.
On-site rehabilitation services strengthen collaboration between therapists, physicians, nurses, and care teams throughout the organization. This integrated approach supports continuity of care, improves outcomes, and allows patients to transition seamlessly from acute care to rehabilitation without leaving the hospital campus.
Transformational investment in rehabilitation services ensures that patients can recover, regain independence, and remain close to home and family—an essential component of healing in a rural community.
The Rehabilitation Center offers:
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapy rooms customized for all ages
- Aquatic rehabilitation therapy program and therapeutic pool
- Two changing rooms with independent showers
- Spacious rehabilitation area with state-of-the-art exercise equipment
- Treatment spaces designed for personalized care, comfort, and confidentiality
Transformational investment ensures these services remain accessible, integrated, and responsive to our community's evolving needs.
Medical Laboratory Services
Timely answers that support confident care.
Medical Laboratory Services at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital play a vital role in supporting timely diagnosis, treatment decisions, and coordinated care. Our on-site laboratory provides a broad range of testing services that support emergency care, inpatient treatment, outpatient services, and specialty clinics across the hospital campus.
By maintaining on-site laboratory services, care teams receive results quickly, allowing providers to respond promptly and confidently to patient needs. This integration reduces diagnostic delays, supports smoother transitions of care, and enhances overall patient safety.
For patients, this means fewer referrals elsewhere for routine testing and greater peace of mind knowing essential diagnostic services are available close to home. Investment in modern laboratory services strengthens the hospital’s ability to deliver efficient, high-quality care and supports comprehensive treatment for rural patients.
Transformational support for laboratory services ensures that critical diagnostic information is available when it matters most, supporting better care, faster decisions, and improved outcomes.
HomeCare & Hospice
Extending care beyond hospital walls and into daily life.
HomeCare and Hospice services allow Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital to support patients where they are most comfortable—at home or in familiar surroundings. These services provide clinical care, education, and emotional support during recovery, chronic illness, and end-of-life care.
By integrating HomeCare and Hospice services with hospital and clinic care, patients experience smoother transitions and more coordinated support. Families benefit from guidance, reassurance, and continuity throughout the care journey.
Transformational investment ensures that compassionate, high-quality care extends beyond the hospital—supporting dignity, comfort, and connection when it matters most.
Transformational investment ensures these services remain accessible, integrated, and responsive to the evolving needs of our community.
Rural Health Clinic
Primary care that anchors health across the lifespan.
The Rural Health Clinic serves as the foundation of care for individuals and families across our region. This renovated space is to accommodate the growing family medical practices consisting of physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Providers deliver comprehensive primary care services that support patients at every stage of life.
Co-locating primary care within the hospital campus strengthens coordination between clinic providers, specialists, and hospital services. This integrated model improves continuity of care and allows patients to receive a broader range of services close to home.
Transformational investment in primary care ensures that preventive services, chronic disease management, and early intervention remain accessible, supporting long-term community health and wellness.
Through this clinic, we offer:
- Family Practice Visits for individuals across the lifespan
- The Diabetic Education Program to provide diabetic care
- Oncology care management to promote and integrate care
- Care coordination for the Medicare health population to increase patient outcomes
- Psychiatric Consultation & Medication Management
- Additional space for visiting specialists for services close to home
- Integrated patient navigation to increase access to care and community resources
- Expanded number of patient rooms
- Improved clinic design layouts for better flow and patient privacy
- Clinical team office and exam room layouts designed to allow for more efficient patient care
- RediCare Walk-In Clinic & Same-Day Appointments
- Patient-Centered Medical Home designation
- Increased referrals for specialty services from the Naubinway Rural Health Clinic
A Community Partnership
The trust and support of our community have been extraordinary. That confidence shapes our strategic direction, supports continued growth, and allows us to advance care in ways that respond to the evolving needs of rural communities. Together, we are building a strong, resilient future for local healthcare.
Our Mission and Vision
Vision
To deliver exceptional health and wellness services, catering to the needs of all.
Mission
Built on a foundation of trust, we will be a cornerstone for a healthy, strong, and thriving region.
Phase One: Establishing a Modern Healthcare Campus
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital (SMH) is an independent, critical access hospital that has proudly served Schoolcraft County and the surrounding region with quality health and wellness services since 1950.
In 2013, Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital reached a major milestone with the construction of a new 12-bed, state-of-the-art Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinic on U.S. Highway 2 in Manistique. This investment created a modern healthcare campus designed to deliver high-quality care, attract skilled medical professionals, and improve access to services for rural residents.
Phase One was intentionally designed as the first step in a long-term master facilities plan. By building responsibly and planning for future growth, the hospital positioned itself to adapt to changing demographics, advances in medicine, and evolving community needs, while maintaining financial stability and local control.
Phase Two: Expansion, Integration, and Impact
Phase Two of our Master Facilities Plan is now complete, marking a significant achievement in the hospital’s growth and capacity to serve the region. The $12.8 million Expansion and Renovation project strengthened care delivery by consolidating services, expanding treatment spaces, and improving the patient and caregiver experience.
This phase added and enhanced critical services, including rehabilitation and aquatic therapy, infusion suites, specialty clinic, expanded rural health clinic space, HomeCare and Hospice services, and a dedicated administrative building that unites support teams on one campus.
The success of Phase Two is reflected in improved care coordination, expanded access to services close to home, increased patient satisfaction, and a work environment that supports collaboration and staff retention. Together, these outcomes demonstrate the value of thoughtful planning paired with transformational community investment.
Creating Jobs and Strengthening the Local Economy
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital is proud to be the largest employer in Schoolcraft County and a vital contributor to the regional economy. Over the past decade, continued service expansion has resulted in steady workforce growth, reflecting both community need and organizational stability.
Today, Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital is the largest employer in Schoolcraft County, with close to 400 staff and physicians, and approximately $38.6 million in annual payroll and $39 million in benefits, contributing directly to the local economy. These jobs support families, strengthen local businesses, and contribute to the region's overall economic health.
As services continue to grow and evolve, the hospital remains committed to being both a trusted healthcare provider and a stable economic anchor for the communities we serve.
Advanced Technologies That Support Better Care
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital continues to invest in advanced technologies that enhance quality, safety, and efficiency across the organization. The implementation of a comprehensive electronic medical record system unified hospital and clinic services, enabling seamless access to patient information and improving care coordination.
In addition, ongoing investment in advanced imaging and diagnostic technologies allows providers to deliver accurate, timely diagnoses close to home. These tools support informed clinical decisions while prioritizing patient comfort and safety.
Technology at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital is adopted not for its own sake but as part of a broader commitment to responsible modernization that supports caregivers and improves patient outcomes.
Pride in Building a Healthy Community
Rob Mach
Chief Executive Officer
“When I think about what makes Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital strong, one word stands out: community. Our hospital exists because this region believes in caring for one another, and that belief is reflected every day in the way care is delivered, supported, and sustained.
From the earliest stages of our Master Facilities Plan, we have taken a thoughtful, long-term approach to growth, balancing fiscal responsibility with the evolving healthcare needs of our rural population. This commitment has allowed us to expand services, consolidate care on one accessible campus, and improve coordination among providers, all while remaining independent and locally guided.
Our responsibility extends beyond our walls. We are proud to support the health of our community through outreach, partnerships, and programs that address both medical and everyday needs. Whether through behavioral health services, food access initiatives, health education, or collaboration with regional partners, our team is dedicated to whole-person health across the Upper Peninsula.
The challenges of recent years have reaffirmed the essential role of Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital, not only as a healthcare provider, but as a stabilizing force for our region. I am continually inspired by the dedication of our staff and the trust our community places in us. It is an honor to serve alongside a team and within a community that truly cares for one another.”
Looking Ahead: Planning Thoughtfully for the Future
With Phase Two complete, Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital is now engaged in comprehensive facilities planning to guide the next phase of growth. These studies will help identify future needs in facilities, technology, services, and the workforce, ensuring that future investments are strategic, sustainable, and responsive.
The future of healthcare is continually evolving, and thoughtful planning allows the hospital to prepare rather than react. Transformational community support plays a critical role in this process, providing the flexibility and foresight needed to sustain excellence in rural healthcare.
We are proud of what our community has accomplished together and confident in what lies ahead.
Continuing Care for Our Community
As a nonprofit hospital, Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital provides community benefits that extend beyond traditional care delivery. Staff and providers are actively engaged in initiatives that support access to food, preventive care, education, and emergency response, especially during times of challenge.
From public health initiatives to partnerships that address everyday needs, the hospital remains committed to meeting people where they are and responding with compassion, coordination, and care.
