Overview

Battle Creek Health System is a multi-campus health care provider serving about 250,000 people in South Central Michigan. BCHS was formed through the merger of Battle Creek’s two acute care hospitals—Leila Y. Post Montgomery Hospital and Community Hospital. Battle Creek Health System has been rated among the top hospitals nationally for patient safety, and includes:

• Full service Outpatient Center and Inpatient Acute Care Center including surgery, diagnostics, and rehabilitation services; 100% all private rooms.
• Recently expanded Cancer Care Center--nationally recognized by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons as a Community Hospital Comprehensive Cancer program with 'commendation.' We are a member of the Mercy Cancer Network.
• World-class diagnostic capabilities including PET/CT imaging, free-standing 'open' and traditional MRI, CT (16- and 64-slice), and IMRT with image guided radiation therapy
• State-of-the-art computer system including physician order entry, online patient documentation, electronic medical records, and adverse drug event alerts
• A new Orthopaedic Renewal Center
• Newest version of the da Vinci® 'S' with HD™ robotic surgical system
• A new Beckley Road Urgent Care on the south side of Battle Creek near I-94/li>
• Family Birth Center with special care nursery (11 birthing, 4 post-partum)
• West Michigan's largest accredited Sleep Medicine Center
• Wound Healing Center with hyperbaric oxygen therapy
• Full service Emergency Department (25 exam rooms including trauma, isolation, internal and external decontamination, and express service)
• Diabetes Center
• Two Occupational Health Clinics (main campus and Fort Custer)
• Lifespan-comprehensive home health care, hospice, hospice residence, and durable medical equipment
• HelpNet, (state's largest Employee Assistance Program)
• Fieldstone Center (Behavioral Health facility)
• Medical Office Building housing 30 physicians

Number of physicians: more than 225
Number of associates (employees): approximately 1,500
Number of licensed beds: 204
Number of outpatient procedures annually: 130,000+
Number of emergency department visits annually: 45,000+

For the past six years, BCHS has been designated one of 'Michigan's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For' by the Michigan Business & Professional Association.

The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations accredits Battle Creek Health System. Based upon evaluations by HealthGrades, a health care quality ratings and services company, BCHS is recipient of the 2009 HealthGrades Orthopaedic Surgery Excellence Award™.

BCHS provides excellent health care for the community and promotes wellness for the whole person with access and compassion for all. For the latest medical information, visit the BCHS web site at www.bchealth.com or call the BCHS Marketing Department at (269) 966-8132