Beaver Island Michigan

Just a clarification regarding the $1500.00. The donation was forward to the Food Pantry and was not taken as a Christmas gift to the BIRHC staff.

Since my decision to discontinue posting Health Center news on The Forum, I have heard from individuals who both supported and disagreed with the decision. I have reconsidered the matter. Information regarding medical services will be posted on the Forum and the Message Board. This issue will be rev...

This was Connie Wojan's complete response to Pam Grassmick. Our Board likes the guiding principles of the new Chamber message board. As a health care institution, we feel we should avoid political controversy. Since the " kinder , gentler " message board is part of the Chamber of Commerce ...

Dr Maury Cotter, Dermatology Assoc of Northern Michigan is taking appointments to see patients at the Beaver Island Rural Health Center on October 24th. Please call 231-487-2230 for an appointment with Dr Cotter to be seen on Beaver Island at the Health Center. Questions call the Medical Center 448-...

Dr. Jon VanWagnen, optometrist now operating as Charlevoix Eye Center is taking appointments to see patients at the Beaver Island Rural Health Center on October 10th. Dr VanWagnen offers comprehensive eye exams, emergency eye care, contact lens fitting and post-surgical management. Please call (231)...

seeing patients on September 6th

call 448-2275 if you would like to schedule an appointment

Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Final days to buy a raffle ticket for the 2014 Chevy Cruze (parked in front of McDonoughâ??s Market)
Tickets available at McDonoughâ??s Market and in front of Stoney Acres prior to the drawing at 7:30PM on Monday, September 1st.

Free for the hauling, queen hideabed couch
Tan, beige, off white narrow stripes
Call Larry Kubic 448-2907

Please call the Medical Center 448-2275 if you would like to schedule an appointment to see Dr. Costello, Chiropractor on August 16th.

Please call the Health Center 448-2275 if you could like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Costello, Doctor of Chiropratic Medicine

Meet and Greet Meghan Costello, Doctor of Chiropractic July 12, 2014 Beaver Island Rural Health Center 10:00 AMâ??12:00 PM Dr Meghan Costello is interested in seeing patients here at the Health Center. Please come and introduce yourself and encourage Dr. Costello to begin practicing on Beaver Island...

Dr. Meghan Costello Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine, has expressed an interest in seeing patients on Beaver Island. I would appreciate a call or email donna@biruralhealh.org from anyone who thinks they might use Dr Costelloâ??s services to see if there is enough interest. Dr. Costello received her D...

The Beaver Island Rural Health Center and Charlevoix County Veteran's office AmVets Post #46 VA Day Friday, June 13, 2014 9:00 a.m.â??1:00 p.m. Representatives from the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw will be available to assist with eligibility and enrollment information for VA health be...

Beaver Island Rural Health Center Car Raffle

For the sixth year, we are offering early bird ticket sales for our car raffle of a Chevy Cruze Sedan. To show our appreciation for your early support, this year on

Sunday, May 25th, at 12 PM
At Dalwhinnies

we will draw one name from the â??Early Birdâ?￾ ticket sales.
The Early Bird winner will win a $1,000.00 cash prize! The winner will remain in the drawing for the car raffle on Monday, Sept. 1st, 2014 at the Beaver Island Lodge.

Tickets for sale Monday through Friday at the Health Center Saturday and Sunday morning at McDonough's .

Thank you for your support,

Advanced Care Planning
Make Your Decisions Known
Beaver Island Rural Health Center Community Room
Wednesday April 23, 2014 5:30 â?? 7 pm
Presented live via the REMEC TeleHealth Network from Munson Community Health Center
Call 448-2275 if planning on attending

Make Your Decisions Known
This program will give you the tools to make your decisions about your advance medical directives known. Learn what the legal concerns are, what the characteristics of your healthcare advocate should be, what the medical â??jargonâ?￾ means, the real data on CPR, the 5 Wishes booklet, the goals, benefits and burdens of making your choices known and having the conversation with your loved ones.
About the Presenters
Susie Wischman, BA, works in the Advance Care Planning Department at Munson, Stephanie VanSlyke, RN, works with Susie and also works in the Intensive Care Unit at Munson Medical Center. The presenters will allow time for questions.