Health Care

Alzheimer's Association, AlterCare Nursing Home--Support group for caregivers and patients with Alzheimer.

Address:	805 West Avenue	Phone:	231-796-3185
City/State/Zip:	Big Rapids MI 49307	Fax:	231-796-6763
Hours:	24 hours

American Cancer Society--Direct and support assistance for cancer patients and families. Free public education programs. General material on cancer available. Conducts cancer research.

Address:	525 W 14th Ste 5	Phone:	231-947-0860
City/State/Zip:	Traverse City MI 49684	Fax:	231-947-0830
Hours:	8:30-5:00 M-F

American Heart Association--Non-Profit, provides educational material, diet material, film library, CPR programs and heart research.

Address:	3940 Peninsular Dr SE Ste 180	Phone:	616-285-1888
City/State/Zip:	Grand Rapids MI 49546	Fax:	616-825-1895
Hours:	8:30-5:00 M-F

Catholic Social Services--Pregnancy counseling, adoption, foster care, and Families First programs.

Address:	40 Jefferson SE	Phone:	616-456-1443
City/State/Zip:	Grand Rapids MI 49503	Fax:	616-732-6391
Hours:	Call for appointment

Central Michigan District Health Department--Provides the following services: maternal and infant support services, immunizations, HIV-AIDS testing and counseling, lead/radon/groundwater testing, teen parent program, work-site wellness, EPSDT, volunteer service, family planning, special health services, MichCare, Women/Infant/Children's program (WIC), STD program, food service sanitation program, hearing and vision screening, marriage license counseling, healthy start program, on-site waste water program.

Address:	2012 E Preston	Phone:	989-773-5921
City/State/Zip:	Mt. Pleasant MI 48858	Fax:	989-773-4319
Hours:	8:30-4:30 M-F Closed noon

Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan--Assists with medical costs, including reimbursing patients with little or no insurance for medication and treatment costs. Also, cover some transportation costs, if appointment, etc. are over 20 miles from home. Summer and winter camps.

Address:	29777 Telegraph Road	Phone:	800-825-2536
City/State/Zip:	Southfield MI 48034	Fax:	248-353-0157
Hours:	8:30-4:30 M-F

Children's Special Health Care Services, Mecosta County--Diagnostic evaluations for children with physical disability or chronic disease. Financial assistance for medical expenses for eligible children. AKA Crippled Children's Foundation

Address:	14485 Northland Drive	Phone:	231-592-0130
City/State/Zip:	Big Rapids MI 49307	Fax:	231-796-7864
Hours:	8:30-5:00 M-F

Children's Special Health Care Services, Osceola County--Diagnostic evaluations for children with physical disability or chronic disease. Financial assistance for medical expenses for eligible children. AKA Crippled Children's Foundation

Address:	115 N Sears Street	Phone:	231-832-5532
City/State/Zip:	Reed City MI 49677	Fax:	231-832-1020
Hours:	Call for appointment

Commission on Aging & Senior Center, Mecosta County--Provides quality assistance to Mecosta County seniors 60 years and older. Agency supports seniors and their effort to stay in their own homes. the Senior Center helps area residents to stay healthy and active by dong recreational, educational and leisure activities. Activity center that offers various programs for seniors and whoever wants to join in.

Address:	12954 80th Avenue	Phone:	231-972-2884
City/State/Zip:	Mecosta MI 49332	Fax:	231-972-4735
Hours:	8:00-5:00 M-F

Commission on Aging & Senior Center, Osceola County--Information and referral, home health aids, tax assistance, health care, support services, medical transportation, homemakers, respite care. Also small inventory of wheelchairs and walkers. Van available to transport seniors to events (wheelchair accessible). Respite care also has additional special hours for more time. Home delivered meals.

Address:	732 W US-10 P O Box 594	Phone:	231-734-5559
City/State/Zip:	Evart MI 49631	Fax:	231-734-6009
Hours:	9:00-5:00 M-F

Dental Services North, Mecosta and Osceola County--Accepts Medicaid dental patients. Located in Manistee and Cadillac.

Address:	521 Cobb St Ste A	Phone:	Toll Free: 877-321-7070
City/State/Zip:	Cadillac MI 49601	Fax:	231-743-9877
Hours:	9:00-5:00 M-F	Call for Appointment

Disabled American Veterans (DAV)--Assistance to qualifying vets. Service officer available to process veteran's claims.

Address:	402 N Michigan Avenue	Phone:	231-796-4772
City/State/Zip:	Big Rapids MI 49307	Fax:
Hours:

Early On--A community based interagency collaboration among the Michigan Departments of Education, Public Health, Mental Health and Social Services. Serves infants aged birth until third birthday, which have an established condition or are developmentally delayed.

Address:	115 N Sears	Phone:	616-380-7566 (Pager)
City/State/Zip:	Reed City MI 49677	Fax:	231-592-9604
Hours:	Call for appointment

Early Success-Right from the Start--Provides support for early childhood families. Home visits, fun nights, play groups, support groups, health/hearing/vision screenings, resource network. Monthly mailings also available

Address:	15760 190th Avenue	Phone:	866-592-9605
City/State/Zip:	Big Rapids MI 49307	Fax:	231-796-9971
Hours:	8:00-4:00 M-F	Call for appointment/reservation

Easter Seals of Michigan--Children and adults with mental and physical disabilities and special needs find highest-quality services designed to meet their individual needs when they come to Easter Seals - Michigan. Teams of therapists, caseworkers and other health professionals help each person overcome obstacles to independence and reach his or her personal goals. Easter Seals - Michigan also includes families as active members of any therapy or treatment program through Person Centered Planning, and offers the support families need. Please click on the links below for a more detailed explanation of each program.

Address:	4065 Saladin Drive SE	Phone:	616-942-2081
City/State/Zip:	Grand Rapids MI 49546	Fax:	616-942-5932
Hours:	8:30-4:30 M-F

Family Independence Agency, Mecosta County--Provides Family Independence Program, State Emergency Relief, State Family Assistance, State Disability Assistance, food stamps, Medicaid.

Address:	800 Watertower Road PO Box 913	Phone:	231-796-4300
City/State/Zip:	Big Rapids MI 49307	Fax:	231-796-0799
Hours:	8:00-5:00 M-F

Family Independence Agency, Osceola County--Provides Family Independence Program, State Emergency Relief, State Family Assistance, State Disability Assistance, food stamps, Medicaid.

Address:	220 E Church Street PO Box 63	Phone:	231-832-4100
City/State/Zip:	Reed City MI 49677	Fax:	231-832-4117
Hours:	8:00-5:00 M-F

Ferris State University Dental Clinic--Cleaning, x-rays and sealants for anyone. Also, FSU student can pay by cash or check at time of service. Some Medicaid for children under 21. Call for information.

Address:	Victor Spathelf Allied Health Building Ferris State University	Phone:	231-591-2260
City/State/Zip:	Big Rapids MI 49307	Fax:	231-591-3788
Hours:	Call for appointment.

Ferris State University Optometry Clinic--Provides clinic services in primary care, pediatrics and binocular vision, cornea/contact lens, medical/surgical, low vision.

Address:	1310 Cramer Circle 501 Pennock Hall	Phone:	231-591-2222
City/State/Zip:	Big Rapids MI 49307	Fax:	231-591-3991
Hours:	8:00-5:00 Call for appt

Health Department, Mecosta County--Immunization for children under 18. Free blood pressure testing. Vision/hearing/scoliosis testing done through schools. TB, blood glucose and cholesterol testing. Crippled Children's Program and educational programs. Contact department for fee schedule.

Address:	14485 Northland Drive	Phone:	231-592-0130
City/State/Zip:	Big Rapids MI 49307	Fax:	231-796-7864
Hours:	8:00-5:00 M-F

Health Department, Osceola County--Immunization for children under 18. Free blood pressure testing. Vision/hearing/scoliosis testing done through schools. TB, blood glucose and cholesterol testing. Crippled Children's Program and educational programs. Contact department for fee schedule.

Address:	115 N Sears Street	Phone:	231-832-5532
City/State/Zip:	Reed City Mi 49677	Fax:	231-832-1020
Hours:	8:30-4:30 M-F Closed at noon.

Help Pregnancy, Inc--Free pregnancy testing, counseling information and referral. Also provides women's reproductive information. Provides layette.

Address:	218 S Warren	Phone:	231-796-4919
City/State/Zip:	Big Rapids MI 49307	Fax:
Hours:	Call for appointment

Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan--Nine hospital-based hemophilia treatment centers throughout the state. Resident camping for 6-17 ear olds. Medical treatment, education and support services for persons with hereditary bleeding disorders and family members..

Address:	905 W Eisenhower Ste 107	Phone:	800-482-3041
City/State/Zip:	Ann Arbor MI 48103	Fax:	734-332-4204
Hours:	9:00-5:00 M-F

Hope Network--Children and adult rehabilitation services. Provides physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Counseling services for developmental disabilities and physical injuries.

Address:	745 Watertower	Phone:	231-592-1061
City/State/Zip:	Big Rapids MI 49307	Fax:	231-592-5139
Hours:	8:00-5:00 M-F

Hospice of Michigan--Provides care for terminally ill patients, nearing the end of life (in home-like environment).

Address:	400 Perry Street	Phone:	231-796-7371
City/State/Zip:	Big Rapids MI 49307	Fax:	231-796-4841
Hours:	8:30-5:00 M-F

Human Aid, Mecosta County--Provides counseling and prevention in substance abuse..

Address:	405 E Third Street	Phone:	231-796-6203
City/State/Zip:	Big Rapids MI 49307	Fax:	231-796-7430
Hours:	9:00-5:00 M-F	Call for appointment.

Human Aid, Osceola County--Provides counseling and prevention in substance abuse..

Address:	834 S Chestnut Street	Phone:	231-832-2254
City/State/Zip:	Reed City MI 49677	Fax:	231-832-9389
Hours:	9:00-5:00 M-F	Call for appointment.

Leukemia/Lymphoma Society of America--Helps people with the costs of chemotherapy and transportation. Other services include blood testing, research, support groups, patient aid and education. Extensive library of free pamphlets and brochures.

Address:	1421 E 12 Mile Road	Phone:	800-456-5413
City/State/Zip:	Madison Heights MI 48071	Fax:	248-582-2925
Hours:	9:00-5:00 M-F

Make a Wish Foundation--Grants wishes of children 2 1/2 - 17 years old who are suffering from a life threatening medical condition.

Address:	3390 Pinetree Road Ste 20	Phone:	800-622-9474
City/State/Zip:	Lansing MI 48911	Fax:	517-272-3864
Hours:	8:30-5:00 M-F

Marion Human Services Center--Provides a variety of services on scheduled days: WIC, Family Planning, MSSP, immunizations and substance abuse counseling. Commission on Aging.

Address:	502 E Main Street	Phone:	231-743-9877
City/State/Zip:	Marion MI 49665	Fax:	231-743-2140
Hours:	9:00-5:00 M-Th	Call for more information.

Mecosta County Medical Center (MCMC)--Provides a 74-bed acute-care hospital serving the needs of Mecosta County and the surrounding area of West-Central Michigan.

Address:	605 Oak Street	Phone:	231-796-8691
City/State/Zip:	Big Rapids MI 49307	Fax:	231-592-4421
Hours:	24-hrs/7-days

Mecosta County Medical Center (MCMC) Home Care--Provides a 74-bed acute-care hospital serving the needs of Mecosta County and the surrounding area of West-Central Michigan.

Address:	705 Oak Street, Suite 7	Phone:	231-592-4209
City/State/Zip:	Big Rapids MI 49307	Fax:	231-592-4579
Hours:	24-hrs/7-days

Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate School District--Special needs education up to 26 years old. Gifted and talented education, vocational training, summer recreation for mentally impaired, alternative high school for at-risk children..

Address:	15760 190th Avenue	Phone:	231-796-3543
City/State/Zip:	Big Rapids MI 49307	Fax:	231-796-3300
Hours:	8:00-4:30 M-F

Medicaid Helpline--Assists persons with Medicaid issues.

Address:		Phone:	800-292-2550
City/State/Zip:		Fax:
Hours:	9:00-5:00 M-F

Mercy Hospital--Hospital and emergency room service, outpatient surgery, pediatric unit. Toll free health information and physician referral line 800-336-3729.

Address:	400 Hobart Street	Phone:	231-876-7200
City/State/Zip:	Cadillac MI 49601	Fax:	231-876-7439
Hours:	24 hours

Metron of Big Rapids--132 bed skilled nursing and sub-acute nursing providing highly personal patient care.

Address:	725 W Fuller	Phone:	231-796-2631
City/State/Zip:	Big Rapids MI 49307	Fax:	231-796-3182
Hours:	8:00-4:30 M-F

Michigan Lupus Foundation--Information concerning Lupus service to patients and their families. Some referral services.

Address:	26507 Harper Avenue	Phone:	800-705-6677
City/State/Zip:	St Clair Shores MI 48081	Fax:	586-775-8494
Hours:	9:00-4:00 M-F

Michigan Protection and Advocacy Service--Provides advocacy services for people with disabilities. Assists with appeals for disability benefits through Social Security Administration. Services for HIV infected individuals.

Address:	4095 Legacy Parkway	Phone:	800-288-5923
City/State/Zip:	Lansing MI 48911	Fax:
Hours:	8:30-5:00 M-F

MiChild/Healthy Kids--Health insurance for uninsured children of working families. Help with enrollment and questions.

Address:	Statewide	Phone:	888-988-6300
City/State/Zip:		Fax:
Hours:	9:00-5:00 M-F

Multiple Sclerosis Society--Provides medical equipment to financially eligible parties with MS. Educational programs, counseling groups. The Society and its network of chapters nationwide promote research, educate, advocate on critical issues, and organize a wide range of programs—including support for the newly diagnosed and those living with MS over time.

Address:	26111 Evergreen Ste 100	Phone:	800-243-5767
City/State/Zip:	Southfield MI 48076	Fax:	248-350-0029
Hours:	9:00-5:00 M-F

Munson Home Health--Private pay and third-party pay home health care.

Address:	203 Third Street	Phone:	800-252-2065
City/State/Zip:	Big Rapids MI 49307	Fax:
Hours:	8:00-5:00 M-F

Muscular Dystrophy Association--Provides basic medical services and hold clinics. Summer camp for children with muscular dystrophy, and worldwide research and development. Support groups meet at Mary Free Bed Hospital.

Address:	161 Ottowa NW Ste 305A	Phone:	616-459-4410
City/State/Zip:	Grand Rapids MI 49503	Fax:	616-459-2506
Hours:	9:00-5:00 M-F

National Kidney Foundation of Michigan--Referral services, supplies certain medication to financially needy kidney patients, summer camp for children and adults with end-stage kidney disease. Also, patient emergency fund and skills workshop for transplant patients.

Address:	1169 Oak Valley Drive	Phone:	800-482-1455
City/State/Zip:	Ann Arbor MI 48108	Fax:	734-222-9801
Hours:	8:30-5:00 M-F

Newborns in Need, Grand Rapids Chapter--Assists sick and needy babies and their families.

Address:	Judy Neiser, President 668 Ross Road	Phone:	231-7984704
City/State/Zip:	Muskegon MI 49441	Fax:
Hours:	9:00-5:00 M-F

Planned Parenthood--Health screening, family planning services, pregnancy testing and options information, sexually transmitted disease tests and treatment, mid-life services and male exams. Also offer HIV testing and counseling.

Address:	208 S Michigan Avenue	Phone:	231-796-8612
City/State/Zip:	Big Rapids MI 49307	Fax:	231-796-6305
Hours:	Please call for hours.

Poison Control Center, DeVoss Children's Hospital--Emergency line poison exposure information, general information about poisons. Offer drug information.

Address:	100 Michigan NE	Phone:	800-222-1222
City/State/Zip:	Grand Rapids MI 49503	Fax:	616-391-2933
Hours:	24-hours

Project Starburst--Works with families to address short-term emergencies and to solve family problems. Also assists with food and housing needs. Rent, utilities, security deposits, and prescriptions, eye/dental referral service, furniture and household goods bank. Baby food and formula pantry.

Address:	120 S State Street PO Box 313	Phone:	231-796-5342
City/State/Zip:	Big Rapids MI 49307	Fax:
Hours:	9:00-1:00 M-F

RSVP Mecosta/Lake/Osceola County--Volunteer services to non-profit community organizations. Includes respite care, one-on-one tutoring, transportation for people in need.

Address:	14485 Northland Drive	Phone:	231-796-4848
City/State/Zip:	Big Rapids MI 49307	Fax:	231-796-7864
Hours:	8:00-4:30 M-F

Saladin Shrine Temple Children's Foundation--Assists with the medical needs of orthopedic and burned children.

Address:	4200 Saladin Drive SE	Phone:	800-331-7709
City/State/Zip:	Grand Rapids MI 49546	Fax:	616-942-6374
Hours:	9:00-3:30 M-F

Social Security Administration, Big Rapids--Social Security retirement, survivors and disability. Administrates supplemental security income (SSI).

Address:	730 Watertower	Phone:	231-796-6977
City/State/Zip:	Big Rapids MI 49307	Fax:
Hours:	9:00-4:00 M-W closed for lunch

Social Security Administration, Mt. Pleasant MI--Social Security retirement, survivors and disability. Administrates supplemental security income (SSI).

Address:	1940 Sweeny Street	Phone:	989-773-5411
City/State/Zip:	Mt. Pleasant MI 48858	Toll Free:	800-772-1213
Hours:	9:00-4:00 M-W closed for lunch

Spectrum Health, Reed City Campus--General hospital and emergency services. Also specialty clinics.

Address:	300 N Patterson Road PO Box 75	Phone:	231-832-3271
City/State/Zip:	Reed City MI 49677	Fax:	231-832-1817
Hours:	24-hours

Spectrum Health, United Memorial Hospital--General hospital and emergency services. Also offers urgent care, both in-patient and out-patient physical rehabilitation and an in-patient skilled nursing facility.

Address:	418 Washington Avenue	Phone:	989-352-7211
City/State/Zip:	Lakeview MI 48850	Fax:	989-352-6435
Hours:	24-hours

The ARC, Michigan--Information, support, resources advocacy for persons with disabilities and their families. The Arc Michigan exists to empower local chapters of The Arc to assure that citizens with developmental disabilities are valued and that they and their families can participate fully in and contribute to the life of their community.

Address:	1325 S Washington	Phone:	800-292-7851
City/State/Zip:	Lansing MI 48910	Fax:	517-487-0303
Hours:	8:30-5:00 M-Th 8:30-4:00 F	Phone:	517-487-5426

The Medicine Program--Assists patients who may qualify to receive prescription medicine free of charge. Enrollment fee is $5.00.

Address:	P O Box 630217	Phone:	646-205-8000
City/State/Zip:	Miami FL 33163-0217	Fax:	866-705-0121
Hours:	10:00-5:00 M-F

Tourette's Syndrome Association--Advocacy services for families with childhood Tourette's member.

Address:		Phone:
City/State/Zip:		Fax:
Hours:

U. S. Department of Veteran's Affairs, Regional Office--Home loans, disability benefits, information on VA hospitals and U S cemeteries. Educational benefits (GI Bill) hotline 888-442-4551.

Address:	McNamara Federal Building 477 Michigan Avenue	Phone:	800-827-1000
City/State/Zip:	Detroit MI 48226	Fax:
Hours:	8:00-4:30 M-F

Women, Infants, Children (WIC), Mecosta County--Food, nutrition education program available to income eligible families and Medicaid recipients.

Address:	14485 Northland Drive Mecosta Services Building	Phone:	231-592-9440
City/State/Zip:	Big Rapids MI 49307	Fax:	231-796-7864
Hours:	Call for appointment

Women, Infants, Children (WIC), Osceola County--Provides income eligible pregnant, post-partum and breast-feeding women and their infants under the age of five with supplemental, nutritious foods.

Address:	115 N Sears Street	Phone:	231-832-5532
City/State/Zip:	Reed City MI 49677	Fax:	231-832-1020
Hours:	8:30-4:30 M-F closed for lunch 12:00-1:00

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