Mackinac county, MI

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Mackinac County, Michigan[edit | edit source]

Mackinac County is a county located in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,113. The county seat is St. Ignace. The county's name is pronounced "MACK-in-awe" and it was formerly spelled as "Michilimackinac".

Geography[edit | edit source]

Mackinac County is located at the eastern end of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, with Lake Huron and Lake Michigan serving as natural boundaries. The county is largely rural, with small towns scattered throughout.

History[edit | edit source]

Mackinac County was created on October 26, 1818, from parts of Wayne County. It was first divided into townships in 1827.

Healthcare in Mackinac County[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Mackinac County is primarily provided by two main facilities: the Mackinac Straits Health System and the St. Ignace Medical Clinic.

Mackinac Straits Health System[edit | edit source]

Mackinac Straits Health System is a non-profit healthcare system that provides a variety of medical services to residents of Mackinac County. The system includes a hospital, long-term care facility, and several outpatient clinics. The hospital offers emergency care, surgical services, and specialty clinics, while the long-term care facility provides skilled nursing care for elderly and disabled residents.

St. Ignace Medical Clinic[edit | edit source]

St. Ignace Medical Clinic is a primary care clinic that offers a range of services, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute care. The clinic is staffed by a team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

Education[edit | edit source]

Education in Mackinac County is provided by several public school districts, including the St. Ignace Area Schools and the Mackinac Island Public School District.

Transportation[edit | edit source]

Transportation in Mackinac County is facilitated by a network of state and county roads, as well as the Mackinac Bridge, which connects the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Mackinac county, MI



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Azubuike Akachi 1467867762 M Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine 2013 Family Practice 1140 N State St Saint Ignace MI 49781 9066438585
Baltzer Roderick 1760564041 M Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine 1973 Family Practice Geriatric Medicine Saint Ignace MI 49781
Heinlen Lene 1841267762 DO F Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine 2002 Family Practice Saint Ignace MI 49781
Leja Loretta 1831122324 MD F Medical College Of Wisconsin 1979 Family Practice Saint Ignace MI 49781
Sheppard William 1932142221 M Other 1985 Family Practice Curtis MI 49820
Sheppard William 1932142221 M Other 1985 Family Practice Engadine MI 49827
Martin Monica 1417904962 F Other 1991 Internal Medicine Saint Ignace MI 49781



Mackinac county, MI - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Jensen Cynthia 1871553255 DO F Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine 1999 Hematology/oncology Internal Medicine Saint Ignace MI 49781
Bozzio Anthony 1558652727 M Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine 2016 Orthopedic Surgery Saint Ignace MI 49781
Wilcox Daniel 1386653103 M University Of Michigan Medical School 1995 Orthopedic Surgery Saint Ignace MI 49781



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Forrester Kenneth 1780772459 M Other 1984 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Saint Ignace MI 49781
Engle Holly 1659821775 F Other 2016 Clinical Social Worker Saint Ignace MI 49781
Griffin Deborah 1922174309 F Other 2000 Nurse Practitioner Saint Ignace MI 49781
Schummer Chelsea 1225489644 F University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine 2016 Physician Assistant Saint Ignace MI 49781


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