Lisa Ashley reacts after receiving her 2025 ATHENA Award. Bay Bluffs Administrator Lisa Ashley named 2025 ATHENA Award recipient by Petoskey Regional Chamber The Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce announced Lisa Ashley, Administrator of Bay Bluffs — Emmet County Medical…
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Common Angle: Simple steps to improve your facility’s email security (before it’s too late)
Simple steps to improve your facility’s email security (before it’s too late) By Common Angle Email remains the number one attack vector for cybercriminals targeting healthcare facilities, and honestly? It’s not hard to see why. Email is universal, trusted, and…
Bay County leaders discuss work in WNEM television segment
Bay County MCF’s Kyle Weidman and Jennifer Davis were featured on WNEM TV on Dec. 15. They discussed the facility’s wide-ranging services and their recent renovations, including their “dialysis den.” “Residents are able to receive that crucial care without having…
Council issues $10,000 in awards under Easton Scholarship Program
The Michigan County Medical Care Facilities Council has announced the recipients of its 2025 Gary Easton MCMCFC Scholarship Awards. Ten people were chosen from more than 40 applicants to receive $1,000 scholarships in 2025. Recipients must be enrolled in a…
The county role in long-term care
A new brief from the National Association of Counties details the county role in long-term care in our communities: “County governments play an essential role in ensuring the health and safety of older Americans and individuals with disabilities as key…
Manistee’s Coleman takes reins of MCMCFC Board in 60th anniversary year
Coleman The Michigan County Medical Care Facilities Council has named Joe Coleman of Manistee County Medical Care Facility (MCF) in Manistee as its new board president. Coleman will lead a 10-member body that also includes three new directors: Megan Garza…
Council accepting applications for 2025 Easton Scholarships
The Michigan County Medical Care Facilities Council, a coalition of 34 county-owned facilities across the state, has opened applications for its 2025 Gary Easton MCMCFC Scholarship Awards. Recipients must be enrolled in a health-related program and be an employee of…
Applications sought for 2025 MCMCFC-GTRCF scholarships
MCMCFC is now accepting applications for the 2025 MCMCFC Scholarships through the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation. This year, approximately $1,400 is available for this program, one of two scholarship efforts run by the council. Please consult the program flier for…
County medical care facilities issue $14,000 in college scholarships around Michigan
County medical care facilities issue $14,000 in college scholarships around Michigan LANSING, MICH. — The Michigan County Medical Care Facilities Council, a coalition of 34 county-owned facilities across the state, has announced the recipients of its 2024 Gary Easton MCMCFC…