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

36

Critical Access Hospitals

212

Rural Health Clinics

22

Grant Programs Managed

5,252

CE Credits Awarded This Past Year

Events

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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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Michigan Center for Billi Jo Hennika, MHA, BSN, RN, Named 2026 Rural Health Professional of the Year

April 23, 2026

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April Spotlight Series | Strengthening Rural Food Access: From Community Impact to New Opportunity

April 15, 2026

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Rural Health to Develop Roscommon County Senior Telehealth Hub to Improve Access to Care for Older Adults

April 16, 2026

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