The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has granted the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation to Sturgis Hospital.
An REH will enable the 98-year-old hospital to further expand its emergency department capabilities by making sure that advanced medical technologies are included.
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It will also ensure that resources are available for managing emergency cases.
In addition, the designation will ensure that the hospital is well-equipped to provide rapid response to patients in emergencies.
It will also help it better coordinate with bigger medical facilities to transfer patients in case specialised treatment is needed.
From a business perspective, the REH designation allows the hospital to receive more federal capital injection.
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By GlobalDataThese funds can be used to improve the hospital infrastructure or services.
Sturgis Hospital interim CEO Jeremy Gump said: “We are honoured to be recognised as the first Rural Emergency Hospital in Michigan and one of the select few in the United States.
“This designation reaffirms our commitment to serve our rural community with the utmost dedication and compassion.”
The hospital offers various medical services including emergency care, outpatient services, and surgical procedures.
