Elissa Slotkin Instagram – From staffing shortages to critical drug shortfalls, community healthcare in rural areas is a huge challenge, and last week I had the chance to see how Eaton Rapids Medical Center is facing those obstacles.
A big thank you to CEO Tim Johnson, Eaton Rapids Mayor Pam Colestock, Eaton Rapids City Manager Yvonne Ridge, Chief Operating Officer Brad Simmons, Human Resources Director Laurie Field, and Eaton Rapids City Council member William Steele for showing me around and answering my questions.
The medical center is the third largest employer in the city, so it’s a vital facility to not just patients, but also the local economy. During the visit I got to hear about the specialists that are available on a rotating basis to accommodate folks who would otherwise have to travel to Lansing or Jackson, & met several dedicated staff members who worked through COVID – a tough period for our health professionals.
The greater Eaton Rapids community is fortunate to have this facility. | Posted on 30/Jan/2024 01:37:49
