*Saint Joseph Mercy – Jackson/Ann Arbor

ABOUT THE FACILITY

St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor (SJMAA), a member of the five hospital Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, is an academic teaching hospital and tertiary care center.  The hospital, with 537 licensed beds, is situated on a 340 acre campus in the Ann Arbor area.  Saint Joseph Mercy Health System is a member of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the United States.  Trinity Health is based in Livonia, Michigan.

Its staff of physicians, nurses and health care professionals have extensive training in a variety of specialty or tertiary care programs, including cardiology, oncology, obstetrics, orthopedics, surgery, Level I trauma, physical medicine and rehabilitation, women and children's, and senior health services.  SJMAA is home of the renowned Michigan Heart & Vascular Institute at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, one of the top three cardiovascular programs in the state of Michigan based on volume.  In addition, SJMAA is designated by the National Cancer Institute as a Clinical Community Oncology Program, or CCOP, one of only 50 programs in the United States. 

St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor provides medical residency training programs in Internal Medicine, Transitional Year, General Surgery, Obstetrics/Gynecology and Emergency Medicine as well as fellowship programs in Colon and Rectal Surgery, Hospice and Palliative Care, Infectious Disease and Surgical Critical Care.

For more information about St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor visit http://www.stjoesannarbor.org/annarbor.

COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION

Ann Arbor, Michigan – offers a bustling downtown and charming tree-lined neighborhoods making it a safe and ideal place to live, learn, work, and raise a family. More than 114,000 residents live within the City’s 28 square miles and Ann Arbor is a hub for excellence in education, boasting five colleges and universities. The City’s acclaimed public school system has adapted a comprehensive academic achievement plan to help ensure all students are successful.

People are drawn to Ann Arbor for its eclectic urban setting and its acres of parks and trees. The cosmopolitan college town boasts fine to casual dining and world class shopping. Action packed sporting events come courtesy of the University of Michigan. Cultural experiences including museums, galleries, and a performing arts center make Ann Arbor a destination for art aficionados of any age. Endless opportunities for recreation are available in Ann Arbor, which operates 157 parks, trails, golf courses, canoe liveries, tennis courts, athletic fields and more. One of the most environmentally friendly cities around, Ann Arbor has a progressive recycling program and takes great measures toward the preservation of the City’s green space.

Ann Arbor regularly receives national attention as one of the best places to live in the United States. For more information on Ann Arbor visit www.annarbor.com.


Jackson, Michigan – is one of Michigan’s best-kept secrets. Jackson strikes just the right balance between downtown excitement, rich history, natural beauty, culture and outdoor fun. Downtown Jackson holds everything from cultural activities to tempting restaurants, yet it remains charming, welcoming and walkable. Jackson is a great place to work and raise a family.

Jackson offers great family fun throughout the year with something for everyone. Cultural activities abound, from symphony concerts to Broadway shows to an annual Shakespeare Festival. A captivating history and heritage characterizes both Jackson and the surrounding communities. Jackson was instrumental in the Underground Railroad and the Civil War, and was the birthplace of the Republican Party. The city of Jackson and the appealing towns of Jackson County offer many historic sites and some of the oldest homes in Michigan. Jackson County is truly the Crossroads of Michigan, easily accessible from Interstate 94, US 127, Highway 50, Highway 106 and Highway 60. For more information on Jackson visit www.visitjacksonmi.com.