*St. Joseph Mercy Port Huron

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ABOUT THE FACILITY

St. Joseph Mercy Port Huron (SJMPH), a member of seven-hospital Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, is a 164-bed acute care not-for-profit hospital that provides adult medical/surgical services, emergency care, cancer care, cardiac care, inpatient rehabilitation services including stroke care, orthopedics and joint replacement, and a vast number of other testing, health, and medical services.  SJMPH is located in Port Huron, Michigan and is a member of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the United States.

Founded in 1954, by the Religious Sisters of Mercy, the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital facility consists of the original building, constructed in 1954, with expansions taking place throughout its history.  The St. Joseph Mercy Hospital campus has undergone significant changes over the past several years, with campus expansions planned for the future.  The campus currently includes six medical office buildings as well as a large outpatient rehabilitation facility, and renal dialysis center.  SJMPH has a long-standing commitment to the residents of the Blue Water Area and surrounding communities.  Patients are cared for in SJMPH’s acute-care facility, at one of the two Mercy Family Care physician offices, or at home through Mercy Home Care.  St. Joseph Mercy Port Huron offers the area's leading cancer care center.

SJMPH places an emphasis on working with its community of physicians, and is dedicated to enhancing relationships with St. Joseph Mercy Medical Staff to cooperatively meet the needs of providing the best available care for patients.

For more information about St. Joseph Mercy Port Huron visit www.mymercy.us/default.cfm.

COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION

Port Huron, Michigan – Located Sixty miles north of Detroit, Port Huron is the seat of St. Clair County, Michigan.  St. Clair County is known as the Blue Water Area because the waters of Lake St. Clair form its eastern and southern boundaries.  Port Huron, with a population of 31,000, is a friendly community of close-knit neighborhoods and a rich history of community involvement.  The area's cultural, civic and charitable organizations thrive through the dedication of a community passionate about quality of life.  The Port Huron Area School District offers exceptional educational opportunities and boasts state-of-the-art technology, small classroom sizes, fiscal stability and a commitment and dedication to learning and nurturing.

The City of Port Huron owns and operates 17 waterfront areas and 3.5 miles of water frontage.  This includes three public beaches and six parks with picnic facilities.  Port Huron operates the largest municipal marina system in the state and has five separate locations for boat mooring.  Port Huron's stunning waterways and diverse annual events make it a year-round destination.  From a Rockin the Rivers Festival in August to The Taste of Port Huron there is an array of things to see and do.  Other famous events include the Bayview Yacht Club Port Huron to Mackinac Yacht Race which hosts the largest freshwater sporting event in the world.

Abundant attractions, educational opportunities abound, state-of-the-art health care, transportation and manufacturing side-by-side, an historical and charming downtown and modern shopping, high standard of living, and a convenient location all make the Port Huron area an exceptional place to work and live.