School Based Health Services - Public Health | LMAS District
School-Based Health Center • Saint Ignace, MI • Two full-service health centers in Newberry and St. Ignace; several E3 sites locations
About
Summary: LMAS District Health Department is a government public health agency serving Luce, Mackinac, Alger, and Schoolcraft Counties in northern Michigan. It runs essential water and clinical testing, public health lab services, and personal and family health programs. The department has three offices in Newberry, Michigan, and supports school-based health and related public health initiatives through its services and community partnerships. For School-Based Health Services specifically in Saint Ignace, LMAS DHHS may coordinate with local schools and the Northern Michigan region to provide public health support and clinical testing, though direct Saint Ignace program details aren’t listed on the site. Contact the LMAS DHHD at (906) 293-5107 or visit lmasdhd.org for location-specific programs and enrollment information.
Clinic Type
School-Based Health Center
Address
Location: SaintS Health Center, 29 Portage Street, St Ignace, MI 49781
Phone
Phone: LMAS ext 251; Phone: 906-643-8500 ext 138
saintshc@lmasdhd.org
Opening Hours
Monday-Friday by appointment throughout the school day and during the summer months
Telehealth
Not specified
Emergency Care
For medical emergencies visit nearest emergency room or dial 911; for mental health emergencies visit the nearest emergency room or dial 988
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
No student will be denied services due to lack of insurance
insurance billed by LMAS, no specific self-pay option mentioned, Insurance accepted, Self-pay to be determined per site policy
Languages Spoken
FAQs
Who can access the School Based Health Services?
Students 5-21 in the LMAS District Health Department schools.
What are the hours of operation?
Services are available Monday-Friday by appointment throughout the school day and during the summer months to meet the needs of students.
Where are the health centers located?
Location: St Ignace Area School, K-8 building, 429 Portage Street, St Ignace, Michigan 49781; Location: Tahquamenon Area School, 700 Newberry Avenue, Newberry, Michigan 49868.
How can I access services?
Parents or guardians must complete the necessary consent and referral forms found on the page; for mental health services, a referral form must be submitted before an appointment is scheduled.
Who are the clinicians?
Chelsea Schummer, PA-C; Meaghan Kuehn.
What contact information is available for centers?
St. Ignace: 906-643-8500 ext 138, saintshc@lmasdhd.org; Newberry: 906-293-3226 ext 1427, safehavene3@lmasdhd.org.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- SimplyHired, Glassdoor: 67% satisfaction rate (from 3 reviews) on SimplyHired; 4.0 rating (from 1 review) on Glassdoor (Extremely low sample size of public reviews, primarily related to employment rather than patient services)
Patients praise
- Department provides formal channels for patient feedback via customer satisfaction surveys
- Dedicated institutional mission to provide high-quality medical and mental health services to students and young adults
- Professional, confidential, and supportive environment described by the department
Common complaints
- Very limited public feedback available online for specific patient experiences at the SAINTS Health Center
- Online employee-related feedback does not correlate to patient care experiences
"At LMAS District Health Department, we are committed to providing high-quality public health services to the communities we serve. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve our programs..."
— LMAS District Health Department Website (Customer Satisfaction Survey Page)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- School based mental health specialist engadine schools — Oct 21, 2025
- LMAS Urges Families to Prioritize Water Safety as Summer Season Begins - Public Health | LMAS District — Jun 2, 2026
- Celebrating National Home Visiting Week - Public Health | LMAS District — Apr 22, 2026
- LMAS Seeks Local Input on Youth Mental Health - The St. Ignace News — Aug 22, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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