MCRH Staff

As the State Office of Rural Health, the Michigan Center for Rural Health is universally recognized for our expertise on rural health throughout the state by combining creative and visionary education, service, and research.

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MCRH Staff Photo: From left to right, Jeanne Marriott, Aleah Huse, Doug Siwek, Jim Yates, Jeff Nagy, Crystal Barter, Patrick Fox. First Row: Renee Calkins, John Barnas, Joyce Fetrow, Jill Oesterle, Laura Mispelon, Amanda St Martin, Gennie Grover, Kyra Burkeen

Value Statements

Integrity: 
Our reputation is built on trust and being accountable to those we serve.  
 
Collaborative:  
We prioritize respectful and inclusive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders as we advocate for rural Michiganders. 
 
Proactive:  

We take the initiative to seek innovative solutions to meet the unique needs of rural Michiganders. 
 
Committed:  
We are motivated by our genuine desire to improve the health of rural Michigan communities. 
 
Empowerment:  
We are dedicated to providing resources to rural communities while fostering ownership and amplifying community assets.   

 

35

Critical Access Hospitals

230

Rural Health Clinics

16

Grant Programs Managed

3,362

CE Credits Awarded This Past Year

Events

Register now for the 2025 Rural Michigan Opioid and Substance Use Summit! Join us at Treetops Resort in Gaylord on July 17, 2025.

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Programs

MCRH has many different program areas that aim to improve the rural health in Michigan.

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Education Resources

MCRH offers educational programming from Project ECHO clinics, to Grand Rounds, to EMS Webinars with CE credits available for those attending.

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Four Rural Michigan Communities to strenghten palliative care with support from the Michigan Center for Rural Health

March 14, 2025

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Stories & Smiles: Building Bonds Across Generations in Schoolcraft County

June 18, 2025

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Kari Granz Named 2025 Rural Health Professional of the Year

April 24, 2025

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