Rivertown Medical Clinic – Mackinac Straits Health System
Family Medicine • Cheboygan, MI • Since 1954
About
Summary: The page provides an overview of Mackinac Straits Health System (MSHS), a nonprofit hospital and healthcare provider based in St. Ignace, Michigan, founded in 1954. It operates as a medical practice with facilities in multiple locations and employs about 38 staff. Contact and basic details include the main address (1140 N State Street, St. Ignace, MI 49781), phone number (906-643-8585), and nonprofit status with ownership listed as private. The organization falls under hospitals/health care (SIC 80, 806; NAICS 62, 622). While the highlights reference multiple offices, the primary location tied to MSHS is St. Ignace, MI; no explicit connection to a “Rivertown Medical Clinic – Mackinac Straits Health System Cheboygan” is provided in the page content.
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
Address
920 South Huron Street, Cheboygan, MI 49721
Phone
(231) 597-8192
bill%69ng@msh%6Fsp.org
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (hours listed per day: Mon 8:30 am – 4:00 pm; Tue 8:30 am – 5:00 pm; Wed 8:30 am – 5:00 pm; Thu 8:30 am – 5:00 pm; Fri 8:30 am – 4:00 pm)
Telehealth
Not specified
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Make a Payment, MyChart / Follow My Health patient portal
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the clinic hours?
Monday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm; Tuesday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm; Wednesday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm; Thursday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm; Friday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm.
Who are the providers?
Sara Brown, NP; Lauren Buhr, M.D.; Loretta Leja, M.D.
How can I pay bills online?
Access the Follow My Health / MyChart patient portal to sign up and pay bills online.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Vitals.com: 4.7/5 stars for Dr. Loretta Leja (based on 11 ratings) (11 ratings mentioned for individual provider, no aggregate clinic rating found)
Patients praise
- caring and thorough providers
- supportive staff
- non-judgmental care environment
"Sara Brown is truly one of the most kind, thorough and caring providers I’ve ever had. She listens without judgement and works with you every step of the way."
— LocalityBiz"Awesome place! Great staff. Down to earth people. Fun environment. They will take their time to help you in any way. Highly recommend!!!"
— LocalityBizSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Mackinac Straits Health System's Post - LinkedIn — Sep 11, 2025
- [PDF] UPHP Medicaid Provider and Pharmacy Directory — Feb 2, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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