Sault Tribe Health Division | After Hours & Emergency Care
Urgent Care • Saint Ignace, MI
Clinic Type
Urgent Care
Address
Health Centers in Eastern Upper Peninsula; specific clinics include Munising Memorial Hospital, Bay Care Urgent Care Clinic (examples mentioned)
Phone
P: 906-632-5200
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Opening Hours
Hours: M-F, 11am-9pm; Sat & Sun, 9am-9pm (for Bay Care Urgent Care Clinic as an example; multiple clinics referenced)
Telehealth
After-hours telephone nursing service (teletriage)
Emergency Care
Emergency department referrals provided via after-hours triage nurse; PRC program coordination for emergencies
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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PRC (Purchased Referred Care), Walk-in/urgent care patient pays as applicable per PRC authorization, Purchased Referred Care (PRC) ONLY IF enrolled; PRC authorization required for walk-in/urgent care & emergency services
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
How are payments made for after-hours services?
Payment for after-hours services is covered through Purchased Referred Care (PRC) ONLY IF: 1) Tribal Member is enrolled in PRC; verify by calling 906-632-5220 or 800-922-0582. 2) Tribal Members call the after-hours telephone triage nurse and are referred to a Walk-in, Urgent Care Clinic, or Emergency Room. All walk-in, urgent care services must be authorized by the after-hours telephone triage nurse before services are rendered.
What should I do in a medical emergency when I cannot call the triage nurse?
If you are unable to call the after-hours triage nurse, you or your family member must call the PRC program within 72 hours of the emergency to receive PRC assistance.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- LocalityBiz: 1 out of 5 stars (based on limited sample) (Limited reviews available)
Patients praise
- High level of care from specific physicians
- Friendly and welcoming staff members
- Internal reports of high patient satisfaction rates
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding staff attitude at reception
- Long wait times for care
- Mixed feedback on insurance and doctor-patient interaction
"The lady who checks you in at the front door needs to be fired. Her attitude is unacceptable."
— LocalityBiz Review"I love the staff here! Doctors Postma and Rife genuinely care about the well being of their patients and Katrina at the reception area is so friendly and always addresses me by name."
— LocalityBiz ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- St. Ignace Area Buildings - The Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Official Web Site — Oct 9, 2025
- Sault Tribe Health Division | Home — Aug 8, 2025
- [PDF] MEMBERSHIP SERVICES DIRECTORY — Dec 18, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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