Michigan Center, MI
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Michigan Center, MI
- Michigan Center, MI is a census-designated place (CDP) in Leoni Township, Jackson County, Michigan, United States. The community is located near the center of the Lower Peninsula, hence its name. Michigan Center was platted as "Michigan Centre" in 1837 by Abel Fitch of New York, who had bought 160 acres of land in the area. The name was presumably derived from the proximity to the Michigan Meridian which the surveyors used as a reference.
Geography[edit | edit source]
- Michigan Center is located at 42°13′32″N 84°19′17″W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12 km2), of which 4.3 square miles (11 km2) is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) (10.53%) is water.
Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]
- Michigan Center is home to several well-known healthcare facilities. These include:
- Center for Family Health: A community health center that provides comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health services to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay.
- Henry Ford Allegiance Health: A leading healthcare provider in Jackson County and the surrounding area. It offers a full range of clinical services, including general medicine, surgery, and emergency care.
- LifeWays Community Mental Health: Provides a wide range of mental health services for individuals and families in Jackson and Hillsdale counties.
- Great Lakes Caring Home Health and Hospice: A leading provider of home health care, palliative care, hospice care, and home infusion therapy.
Education[edit | edit source]
- Michigan Center is served by the Michigan Center School District, which includes Arnold Elementary School, Keicher Elementary School, Michigan Center Junior High School, and Michigan Center High School.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
- The community is served by the Jackson Area Transportation Authority, which provides public transportation throughout Jackson County.
External Links[edit | edit source]
- Michigan Center School District
- Center for Family Health
- Henry Ford Allegiance Health
- LifeWays Community Mental Health
- Great Lakes Caring Home Health and Hospice
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| Michigan Physician / Provider Directory | ||
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| Primary Care | Providing comprehensive primary care including Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Pediatrics | 
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| Specialists | A full spectrum from Addiction Medicine to Urology, representing diverse specialties | |
| Surgeons | Expertise across disciplines including Cardiac Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and more | |
| Dentists and Other Providers | Detailed listing of Dentists, Podiatrists, Chiropractors, and Optometrists alongside other allied healthcare providers | |
| Hospitals | An overview of Hospitals in Michigan | |
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