Mackinac Straits Health System – Providing local access and quality ...
Surgical Services • Saint Ignace, MI • Since 1954
About
Mackinac Straits Health System is a nonprofit medical practice headquartered in St. Ignace, Michigan (founded 1954). It provides local access to quality healthcare for the families and communities it serves and operates as a private hospital/healthcare organization with four US offices. Key details: address at 1140 N State Street, St. Ignace, MI 49781; phone (906) 643-8585; industry codes 80/806 and NAICS 62/622; LinkedIn presence with ~198 followers. The system emphasizes local access to medical services and community wellness.
Clinic Type
Surgical Services
Address
1140 North State Street, St. Ignace, MI 49781
Phone
(906) 643-8585
bill%69ng@msh%6Fsp.org
Opening Hours
24/7 ER; 10am–7pm clinic hours (St. Ignace Hospital ER is Open 24/7; is also Open 7 Days a Week, 10am – 7pm.)
Emergency Care
ER open 24/7 at St. Ignace Hospital
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades: 90% of patients recommend the hospital (12% higher than national average) (90 patient surveys recorded in available data source)
- Homefacts/CMS data: 79/100 (Overall Hospital Rating) (90 patient surveys recorded in available data source)
Patients praise
- High patient recommendation rates (often exceeding national averages)
- Friendly, caring, and efficient staff in clinical and ER settings
- Strong patient satisfaction with communication from doctors and nurses
- Effective pain management and surgical care experiences
Common complaints
- Reports of communication issues regarding follow-ups (e.g., test results)
- Occasional complaints about administrative processes and lab test handling
- Historical record of documented regulatory deficiencies and financial penalties for the long-term care unit
"Everything at the surgical center is run like a choreographed ballet! Everything is explained, organized, and processed in a most efficient manner. Staff is great!"
— Healthgrades patient review"Great ER staff! So positive & caring with our 10 yr old son! Highly recommend."
— Yelp patient review"Had an x ray done last Friday no word on my xray..Was told by my Doctor to call on Tuesday..Called and left messages two days in a row no response... I mean what is the problem....."
— MapQuest/Yelp patient reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Your Impact at a Glance — Dec 31, 2025
- Mackinac Straits Health System Careers and Employment - Indeed — Oct 13, 2025
- Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center - Medicare — May 13, 2026
- Hospitals Help: Mackinac Straits Retail Pharmacy Serves as a Lifeline in Northern Michigan - MHA | Michigan Health & Hospital Association — Mar 6, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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