Welcome Messages from our Chief Nursing Officers

Marissa K. Palmer, D.N.P., R.N., C.E.N.P., System Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer

I am honored to write this letter as the new Chief Nursing Officer of MyMichigan Health, a role I have proudly accepted after 17 years as a nurse at MyMichigan Health. My journey has been rewarding, and I am deeply committed to continuing our tradition of excellence in patient care.

Outside of a few external experiences over the years, MyMichigan Health has been my professional home since I first embarked on my nursing career. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working alongside some of the most compassionate and skilled healthcare professionals in the industry. This experience has shaped my understanding of patient care and solidified my belief in the core values that MyMichigan Health stands for.

The organization’s commitment to providing exceptional patient care has always inspired me. I have witnessed firsthand the positive impact that a patient-centered approach can have on individuals and their families. This is something I am passionate about upholding and advancing in my new role.

MyMichigan Health’s dedication to fostering a supportive and innovative work environment has been instrumental in my professional growth. The opportunities for continuous learning and professional development have enabled me to expand my skills and knowledge, preparing me for the responsibilities of this leadership position.

The collaborative culture within MyMichigan Health, where interdisciplinary teamwork is both encouraged and valued, has always resonated with my approach to healthcare. I firmly believe that the best patient outcomes are achieved through collective effort and shared expertise. As Chief Nursing Officer, I am committed to promoting and enhancing this collaborative spirit to further our mission.

I am excited to lead our exceptional nursing team and to contribute to the continued success and growth of MyMichigan Health. Together, I am confident that we can achieve remarkable advancements in patient care and make a significant difference in the communities we serve.

Thank you for entrusting me with this opportunity. I look forward to working with all of you as we strive to elevate the standard of care and uphold the values that make MyMichigan Health a leader in healthcare.

Sincerely,
Marissa K. Palmer, D.N.P., R.N., C.E.N.P.
System Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer, MyMichigan Health

Glenn King, M.B.A., M.S.N., R.N., Vice President of Nursing
MyMichigan Medical Centers in Alpma, Clare and Mt. Pleasant

Thank you for taking time to explore our career opportunities available at MyMichigan Medical Centers in Alma, Clare and Mt. Pleasant. Our Medical Centers have been long standing healthcare providers in our communities. Our nurses and healthcare professionals have provided compassionate and evidenced based medicine central Michigan and surrounding communities for more than 70 years. We are proud to serve these communities and look forward on continuing to have a positive impact on their health and well-being.

We have implemented the Relationship Based Care model and nursing is the foundation in driving the patient experience to provide exceptional service. The Relationship Based Care model recognizes that the patient is in the center of all we do, and focuses on the relationship with self, the relationship with colleagues & co-workers, and the relationship with patients/families.

I chose MyMichigan because of the wonderful people that are here and to make a difference in the communities that we serve by "creating healthy communities together." There is a strong sense of family shown by the team. I believe you will feel welcome from the time you enter the front door. We look forward to becoming your new work family.

Whether you are working in Alma, clare or Mt. Pleasant, I woudl like to thank you for considering MyMichigan as the next opportunity in your career. I am confident you will love the family of compassionate health care professionals that you will be working with each day.

Sincerely,

Glenn King, M.B.A., M.S.N., R.N.
Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer
MyMichigan Medical Centers in Alma, Clare and Mt. Pleasant

Tom Kane, F.N.P.-C., M.S.N., R.R.T., W.C.C.
Vice President of Nursing
MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena

Dear Fellow Nurse,

It is with great pleasure I welcome you to MyMichigan. Our nursing teams, as well as all of our staff and providers, focus on excellent care and experiences for our patients; likewise we want to make your experience here excellent as well.

Here at MyMichigan, we have adopted the Relationship Based Care Model and utilize its tenants in conjunction with a strong culture of safety and shared governance to maintain welcoming, safe environment that encourages the professional growth of our nursing family.

My career in healthcare spans more than 4 decades. During that time I have had many roles, and encountered many changes. I am particularly impressed by MyMichigan’s commitment to its employee’s growth and input for the organizations betterment.

Welcome to the MyMichigan family, I look forward to seeing you blossom in your career with us.

Sincerely,

Tom Kane, F.N.P.-C., M.S.N., R.R.T., W.C.C.
Vice President of Nursing
MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena

Lanelle Brown RN, MSN, PMH-RN BC
Vice President of Nursing
MyMichigan Medical Centers in Gladwin and West Branch

It is with great honor that I welcome you to MyMichigan Medical Centers West Branch and Gladwin.  As a healthcare system, we have taken a vow to provide service excellence.  We have leveraged our care delivery model of Relationship Based Care to focus on the care of self, the care of colleagues, the care of patients and families to assist us in reaching our goal of health equity. 

Nursing is a distinguished career with great opportunity.  As a MyMichigan employee, we are granted many benefits that support continued professional growth including our Professional Practice Model, Shared Governance Model, and our mentorship program.  As we continue our Journey to Excellence, we believe that our employees should have the ability to participate in decision making processes that directly affect their daily practice.  We have a robust Shared Governance Organizational structure that allows our nursing staff to participate in a multitude of councils and committees.  MyMichigan also offers the opportunity, via an application process, to participate in a Clinical Ladder program to support both educational and professional growth.  It is encouraged that our nurses become certified in their area of expertise to demonstrate and endorse their competency and specialized skills.

Gladwin and West Branch are both located in rural Northern Lower Michigan.  Gladwin is a 25 bed, critical access hospital that offers an array of services including outpatient diagnostic testing, infusion center, imaging, emergency services, medical unit, surgical unit, transition bed program, and a 2-suite operating room.  West Branch is an 86-bed facility offering obstetrics, inpatient medical unit, surgical unit, ICU/PCU, infusion center, outpatient diagnostic services, emergency services and a 4-suite operating room.  We take great pride in our facilities, and all our employees who make our patient and family experience exceptional.  Both facilities host an array of clinical rotations and preceptorships for students across multiple disciplines.

At MyMichigan, we place a high value on our employees.  We are guided by our values of excellence, integrity, teamwork, and accountability to drive our decisions; while keeping our patients the center of all that we do as we “Create Healthy Communities Together.”  Please know you are welcomed to visit West Branch, Gladwin, or any of our MyMichigan facilities as you seek career opportunities. 

With much appreciation,

Lanelle Brown RN, MSN, PMH-RN BC
Vice President of Nursing
MyMichigan Medical Centers in Gladwin and West Branch

Tom Wood, M.B.A., B.S.N., R.N.
Vice President of Nursing
MyMichigan Medical Center Midland

Hello! Thank you for checking out MyMichigan Medical Center-Midland. I know in today’s world nurses can chose to work anywhere so thank you for giving me a chance to highlight our organization.

So what makes us different? For starters, our medical center is one of only 15 in the State of Michigan, and the only hospital in the tri-cities, to receive Magnet designation from the American Nurse Credentialing Center. This prestigious recognition is only awarded to organizations that demonstrate nursing excellence through patient outcomes, nurse sensitive quality metrics, nurse satisfaction surveys, a commitment to shared governance of nursing and so much more.

Here in Midland, and throughout all of MyMichigan Health, we firmly believe that bedside nurses should drive how nursing is practiced in our organization. Through our vast network of bi-directional nursing governance teams, we empower our nurses to shape their work environment (we like to call it owning your hallway) and create the type of hospital they would like to work in and be cared for in. Whether it’s simple things like planning a unit potluck or major things like creating the nursing strategic plan, nurses at MyMichigan have a welcomed voice in all of nursing practice. You can learn more about Magnet Recognition here: Learn About the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program | ANA (nursingworld.org).

We also offer a wide range of services to meet your personal nursing ambitions. Midland is a level 2 adult trauma center, a primary stroke center, an award-winning STEMI program, has a robust structural and open-heart program, complex vascular surgery, orthopedics, thoracic surgery, robotic surgery, neurosurgery, oncology services and a special care nursery just to name a few. We have accredited nurse residencies for new graduates and an accredited transition to practice program to ensure that every nurse starts out their career with us on the best foot possible. Whether your career goals are in med/surg, critical care, progressive care, OB/peds, surgical services, the emergency room, or several other specialized units, MyMichigan-Midland has the right place for you.

At MyMichigan Midland, you will find a unified nursing team that cares about you, your patient and your coworkers. While the patient remains the center of all we do, we never lose sight of how much our amazing nursing team means to the organization and our community. I invite you to come see what a career at MyMichigan Midland is like and I believe you will be happy with what you find. We will never be perfect, but we will always stand beside our nurses while we strive to be excellent.

Thank you for your time!

Tom Wood, M.B.A., B.S.N., R.N.
Vice President of Nursing
MyMichigan Medical Center Midland

Fellow Nurse and colleague,

In a history that spans for greater than 150 years, MyMichigan Saginaw has always been the leader in our area.  Our hospital was the regions first Open Heart and structural heart programs. The first level II trauma center. The first and only Comprehensive Stroke Center and First advanced Neurosurgical program. The first air medical program and finally a destination for accredited complex orthopedic surgery.  These foundational programs, just to name a few, will allow you to find many opportunities to advance your career. 

MyMichigan Saginaw’s reputation as the region’s leading healthcare center aligns perfectly with our passion for delivering high quality compassionate nursing care.  If you want to work in an environment that delivers complex care combined with skill and excellence, then MyMichigan Saginaw is the place for you.   Through innovation, dedication, and patient centered care we deliver high quality outcomes.   Are you looking for growth and adherence to high standards of care, then MyMichigan Saginaw will be what you’re looking for. We bring world class care to the Great Lakes Bay Region.    

MyMichigan Saginaw fosters an environment of advanced technology and evidence-based practice models in our quest for high quality outcomes.  I know that once you make the choice to work with us you will find that difference you are looking for.  A dynamic environment focusing on professional development, comprehensive benefits and collaborative workplace culture is why you will stay.   At the heart of all these programs is our professional nursing team.  Come be a part of many more firsts on our long and celebrated history as we grow and serve our community into the future.   

Creating Healthy Communities Together!

Shane Hunt. R.N., B.B.A.,M.S.A.
Vice President of Nursing
MyMichigan Medical Centers in Saginaw and Saginaw Towne Centre

Welcome to MyMichigan Medical Center Sault. Our community hospital has been providing care to residents of Chippewa County and beyond since 1924. As one of the largest counties in the state of Michigan our hospital has put great efforts into offering many specialty services to the residents, preventing them from having to travel long distances for the care they need. Keeping care close to home is very important to our community, making this a top priority for us as well.

Our busy rural hospital provides 24/7 emergency services with a level four trauma designation, inpatient care on our medical surgical unit or for those needing a high level of care, our 6 bed ICU. We also provide inpatient and outpatient care for OB and behavioral health needs. We have an outpatient dialysis and infusion center, providing specialized care to the most vulnerable populations. In addition, we offer a surgical center, lab, radiology, long term care, outpatient rehab & wound care, physician practices both primary care and many specialties care options such as urology, bariatrics, and pediatrics. Given this vast range of opportunities, we know that we have the perfect place for you to find your niche.

Our clinical staff have specialized skills and are engaged in continual education and skill enhancement, focusing on their area of expertise. Our nurses maintain highly respected certifications received from American Heart Association that are specific to the care they provide and range from BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, Critical Care, NRP and STABLE. The educational opportunities at MyMichigan are endless.

You will find that MyMichigan Sault is filled with team members that will go above and beyond, offer a caring welcome, and will take pride in providing you a robust orientation program and ensuring you are supported throughout your career here. Our patient care model is Relationship-Based Care and with that comes a focus on our employee’s well-being, a collaborative & supportive team, providing individualized patient care, including patient preferences and family engagement, and keeping quality and safety at the forefront of everything we do!

I am proud of the compassionate & skilled care that we provide to our community, and am looking forward to you becoming a part of the Sault team.

Nicole Oliver M.B.A., B.S.N., R.N.
Vice President of Nursing
MyMichigan Medical Center Sault

It is my honor to welcome you to MyMichigan Medical Centers in Standish and Tawas. We are committed to providing service excellence. Our Relationship Based Care model guides us to focus on caring for ourselves, our colleagues, our patients and families with a goal to achieve health equity.

Your nursing career opens the door to a wealth of rewarding opportunities. MyMichigan offers a variety of programs, including our Professional Practice Model, Shared Governance Model, a Clinical Ladder program and our mentorship program, that support you in your educational and professional growth. As we continue our Journey to Excellence, we believe in involving our employees in the decision making processes that directly affect their daily practice. We have a robust Shared Governance Organizational structure that allows our nursing staff to participate in a multitude of councils and committees. We also encourage our nurses become certified in their area of expertise to demonstrate and endorse their competency and specialized skills.

Tawas and Standish are both located in rural Northern Lower Michigan. Standish is a 25 bed, critical access hospital that offers an array of services including outpatient diagnostic testing, infusion center, imaging, emergency services, medical unit, critical care, transition bed program, and an endoscopy suite. Tawas is also a 25 bed critical access hospital offering inpatient medical unit, surgical unit, ICU/PCU, infusion center, oncology services, outpatient diagnostic services, emergency services and a 4-suite operating room. Both hospitals offer an array of virtual care to include neurology, stroke, nephrology and behavioral health. We take great pride in our facilities, and all our employees who make our patient and family experience exceptional. Both facilities host an array of clinical rotations and preceptorships for students across multiple disciplines.

At MyMichigan, our decisions are driven by our core values of excellence, integrity, teamwork, and accountability while keeping our patients the center of all that we do. We value our employees highly as we “Create Healthy Communities Together.” Please know you are welcome to visit us in Standish, Tawas or any of our MyMichigan facilities as you seek career opportunities.

With much appreciation,

Rose Goick Saddler R.N., M.S.N., N.H.A.
Vice President of Nursing
MyMichigan Medical Center Tawas
MyMichigan Medical Center Standish