Project Goals:

  • Provide an environment of seamless, coordinated surgical care that is conducive to healing and holistic well-being
  • Increase patient and staff privacy for sensitive consultations, procedures and discussions
  • Improve patient and surgical staff satisfaction
  • Improve the overall experience for patients and visitors
  • Increase security measures by reducing access points
  • Continue to attract the best and brightest minds in medicine by offering state-of-the-art facilities for them to practice medicine

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As a way of saying thanks, we have established an annual donor recognition program that totals all contributions that a donor makes to MyMichigan Health's Foundations for support given during the calendar year.

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MyMichigan Medical Center Alma

Overhead view of Medical Center, after renovations completed, including new main entrance.

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View of the Alma medical center main entrance taken from a birds eye view.

New Main Entrance

New main entrance for better access to outpatient services and testing, and for those who will be having surgery or a procedure.

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New Surgical Suite

One of four new, large state-of-the-art operating rooms. 

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Photo of where parts are medical equipment is sterilized at MyMichigan Medical Center Alma. Metal sinks, tables, and cleaning machines surround the walls. The floor has open space where carts can be pushed through.

New Sterile Processing Department

A new sterile processing department places staff within close proximity of the operating rooms which means a more efficient workflow.

Photo of the DaVinci Robot performing a surgery at MyMichigan Medical Center Alma. You can see the sterile arms of the robot, wrapped in plastic, working on a patient who is under a blue cloth. There is a doctor performing the surgery from the controls of the robot.

Da Vinci Robot

Medical Center in Alma Now Offering State-of-the-Art Robotic Surgery

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Published on April 28, 2025

My Go-To Place for Advanced Surgical Services

MyMichigan Medical Center Alma has been continually advancing health care capabilities for central Michigan residents by attracting some of the best and brightest minds in medicine, renovating infrastructure and patient care areas, and acquiring the latest technology to ensure that advanced treatments and procedures are available close to home.

Construction of the 51,200 square-foot surgical suite renovation and expansion project is complete at MyMichigan Medical Center Alma.

Project Highlights

Construction of the state of the art surgery suite is complete at MyMichigan Medical Center Alma. Check out the modern features and design that help improve patient care and surgery results.

Surgical Suite Enhancements

  • Four new operating rooms that are larger than traditional operating rooms to accommodate the latest innovative technology.
  • The rooms feature:
    • Ceiling-mounted booms which replaced the traditional floor-based model, offering even greater positioning with ultra-efficient LED lights.
    • Upgraded video monitors provide a view of the operating table and show surgical images, X-rays and patient vital signs.
    • In addition, the rooms are equipped to add remote collaboration, consulting and teaching.
  • Da Vinci Robotic Surgical Platform
  • A new Sterile Processing Department which places staff within close proximity to the operating rooms allowing for a more efficient workflow. The primary functions of the Sterile Processing Department are decontamination, assembly and sterile processing, sterile storage, and distribution of items used during surgery.

New Main Hospital Entrance

In May 2024, we opened the hospital’s new main entrance for better access to outpatient services and testing, and for those who will be having surgery or a procedure.

The new entrance is open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests and visitors should use the Hospital/Visitor Entrance to visit inpatients or to access the Highlander Boutique, Highland Café or meeting rooms.

Any after hour services can be accessed through the Emergency Department.

Upgraded Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and Day Surgery Area

The final phase included renovations to create:

  • 18 private pre-operative and recovery rooms
  • Seven-bed Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) with advanced monitoring systems
  • Day surgery area

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Construction Updates

New Main Entrance Ribbon Cutting - May 2024

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New Main Entrance

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New Welcome Desk in Main Entrance

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New Main Entrance Signage

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Campus Overhead View

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Warm Seating Area with Fireplace

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Convenient Coffee Station

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Passage Hallway from Main Entrance to Emergency Department

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Ribbon Cutting at Main Entrance

Construction Update - July 28, 2023

Exterior brick and windows installed on the surgical services building.

Exterior brick and windows installed on the surgical services building.

Tile and flooring completed in the staff locker room.

Tile and flooring completed in the staff locker room.

Procedure room in the surgical suite.

Procedure room in the surgical suite.

Surgical staff control desk.

Surgical staff control desk.

Foundation work begins on the new main entrance.

Foundation work begins on the new main entrance.

Groundbreaking - July 27, 2022

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Shovels Ready for Action

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Hard Hats for the Groundbreaking Event

Photo Marita Hatten-Schiffman addressing the crowd at the Alma Surgical Services groundbreaking event.

Marita Hattem-Schiffman, President, MyMichigan Medical Centers in Alma, Clare, and Mt. Pleasant

Photo of the crowd at the Alma Surgical Services groundbreaking event.

Invited Guests

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Greg Rogers, President and CEO, MyMichigan Health

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Jim Wheeler, Board Member, MyMichigan Health Board of Directors

Photo Dr. Jeff Smith, addressing the crowd at the Alma Surgical Services Groundbreaking event.

Dr. Jeff Smith, General Surgeon, Chief-of-Staff

Photo Nikki Schmidt, director of nursing, addressing the crowd at the Alma Surgical Services Groundbreaking event.

Nikki Schmidt, Director of Nursing, Perioperative Services

Photo of Herb Spence, chair MyMichigan Health Foundation, addressing the crowd at the Alma Surgical Services Groundbreaking event.

Herb Spence, III - Chair, MyMichigan Health Foundation

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Bill Henderson, Chair, MyMichigan Health Foundation

Photo of MyMichigan Health Foundation team at the Alma Surgical Services Groundbreaking event.

MyMichigan Health Foundation Team

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Gratiot County Community Foundation Members

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Central Region Senior Leadership Team

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Central Region Board of Directors

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First Toss of Dirt at the Groundbreaking Event

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4/25/2025 - Community Tours New Surgical Suites and Learns Firsthand About New Robot

12/10/2024 - Advanced Surgical Services Construction Project Now Complete

5/20/2024 - MyMichigan Medical Center Alma New Main Entrance Now Open

11/2/2023 - MyMichigan Health Foundation Surpasses Goal for Alma Surgical Services Project

10/21/2022 - Garr Tool Makes $250,000 Commitment to Medical Center’s Surgical Project