FACILITY
St. Joseph Health System is a 49-bed acute care hospital. Its medical staff includes specialists in family practice, general surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, OB/GYN, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, anesthesiology, pain management, pathology, radiology and urology. Its services include general medicine, surgery, intensive care, rehab services, MRI/CT/Nuclear Medicine, sleep services pus specialty clinic sites and 24-hour emergency care including air transport. Now open! Brand new $10 million Surgery & Cardiovascular Center that will increase our surgical, endoscopy and cardiology capabilities. Features state of the art surgical and related technology equipment totaling over $1.5 million, pre-op area with eight private rooms, healing garden, medical staff lounge, pathology area, anesthesia workroom and medical offices.
LOCATION
Nature's best is reflected in every corner of the Tawas area, from the shoreline of Lake Huron to the storied AuSable River. Discover this corner of Northeast Michigan in what is known as the sunrise side of the state serving a five county area population of 87,000. Experience a great quality of life. Enjoy a day of boating, kite-surfing or fishing on our inland lakes or out on the big waters of Lake Huron. Cross country outside your door on one of Midwest's finest ski trails, Corsair Trail system. Golf courses abound, many designed by professionals. Public beaches and parks complete with playgrounds, gazebos and a modern campground. The performing arts are featured throughout the year in the form of live theater, blues by the bay, art galleries, and a dance studio. The Huron National Forest offers 120,000 acres of unspoiled land to be enjoyed year round. Our safe community offers a family centered focus with excellent schools, making it a delightful place to raise a family.
ORGANIZATION
Ascension Health is the nation's largest Catholic and largest nonprofit health system, serving patients through a network of hospitals and related health facilities providing acute care services, long-term care, community health services, psychiatric, rehabilitation and residential care.
Sponsored by four provinces of the Daughters of Charity, the Sisters of St Joseph of Nazareth and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.
Ascension Health is committed to caring for those who are most in need in the communities we serve. Our Mission, Vision and Values guide our actions and provide the foundation on which our ministry is built. We strive to bring spiritually centered, holistic care that sustains and improves the health of our communities.
Our Call to Action represents the conviction of every one of our local and national leaders that we are stronger together than we are alone. Our Hospitals and Related Health Facilities are staffed with over 100,000 associates located in 20 states and the District of Columbia. The Sponsorship of Ascension Health is built on a legacy of healing and service and invites collaboration with others who share our Mission.
Our Leadership is comprised of men and women who have committed their talents and experience to transforming health care. Our work is enabled by an Operating Model that supports leadership across our ministry and provides local hospitals and related health facilities with the authority and accountability to make good decisions for the communities they serve.
The definition of modern health care is literally changing by the minute. There are new opportunities and challenges. We are committed to the provision of compassionate and comprehensive quality care and invite you to explore the opportunities available to you to partner with us in accomplishing our mission.