About the Organization
COMMUNITY
War Memorial Hospital is located in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. This Upper Peninsula community is the 3rd oldest city in the United States. With a population of 17,500, Sault Ste. Marie is an area that continues to grow and thrive. Located just across the International Bridge is Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario with a population of 85,000. The twin Saults offer extensive opportunities for shopping (Station and Cambrian Malls), cultural events and tremendous recreational activities. The world famous Soo Locks are a huge summer attraction and bring thousands of tourists to the Sault every summer. Housing is very affordable in the Sault. Whether you are looking for something big, small, out of town, in the city or on the water, you will find something that fits your needs.
SCHOOLS
Sault Ste. Marie is also home to Lake Superior State University, a public institution with an enrollment of 3,000 students. The public school system is very strong and Washington Elementary was the first school in the Upper Peninsula to be awarded Blue Ribbon Exemplary School status. Access to both public and parochial elementary schools is available. Extracurricular activities are extensive and can meet the needs of the majority of kids.
HOSPITAL
War Memorial is a 163 bed, non-profit hospital that employs close to 700 individuals and has experienced tremendous growth over the past eight years. The 2007 fiscal year closed with a million dollar profit. WMH serves the eastern Upper Peninsula and surrounding area. A new behavioral health center opened in October of 2007. An addition to the radiology area will be complete in May of 2008 with a fixed base MRI unit and a 64 slice CT scanner, which is also utilized for cardiac scans. Digital mammography is currently being practiced and we have a neuroradiologist on staff, Dr. Duman. A 30,000 square foot therapy facility will also open in May of 2008, with an indoor pool, track and state-of-the-art equipment. Expansion and renovation of numerous other areas is already being planned. WMH offers services in OB/GYN, Med/Surg, Long Term Care, walk-in clinic, Oncology/Infusion, Dialysis, ER along with all lab services and radiology. Numerous specialists visit and utilize the resources at WMH.
LOCATION
Sault Ste. Marie is much closer than you think! Drive time to the major cities include:
Detroit - 4.5 hours; Traverse City - 3 hours; Saginaw - 3 hours; Marquette - 3 hours; Grand Rapids - 4 hours; Green Bay, WI - 4.5 hours; Lansing - 4 hours; Chicago - 6.5 hours
RECREATION
Sault Ste. Marie and the Upper Peninsula offer tremendous recreational opportunities year round. You wont find a better location in the summer and fall, whether you are interested in golf, fishing, camping, hiking, biking, time at the beaches or water sports. The Sault is within 45 minutes of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron and just 10 minutes from Lake Superior. Winter brings even more opportunities with both downhill and cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, snowmobiling and sledding/tubing. Searchmont and Buttermilk are two of the popular ski resorts in Ontario and are both within an hour drive. Whatever your interest, if you like to be outdoors, you will be satisfied.
ENTERTAINMENT
NCAA and high school sports are always on the schedule and many visitors come to check out our two casinos; Kewadin and Bay Mills. Entertainers such as Keith Urban, Randy Travis, KISS and Poison have all taken the stage. Lake Superior State includes a new Fine Arts Center which offers orchestra, dance and comedy performances along with various speakers. The Agawa Canyon Train tour is a very popular year round attraction in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Other popular spots in Sault, Ontario, are the Steelback Center, which hosts hockey and concerts, the boardwalk and a martini bar, Lop Lops. The I-500 Snowmobile race is the largest in the United States and takes place in February.
War Memorial Hospital believes in purpose, worthwhile work and making a difference in our great community.Come join us on our Journey to Excellence!