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Children and Seniors
Gladwin County has many fine programs for young children. Services include
private and school-run day care, Headstart, preschool, and Young Five programs. For more information, call Alison Fegan at (989) 426-9431, ext. 27.
Gladwin County has many fine programs for seniors, too. Services include high-rise
apartments, Senior Dining Centers, in-home support services, and county-wide bus service. For more information, call Council on Aging at (989) 426-5450
Utilities
A full-range of utilities is available for residential, commercial, and industrial use. Please see the
Member Directory for more information.
Police, Fire, 911 Services
The entire county is covered by police, fire, and 911 services. Dial 911 for any police, fire, or medical emergency. (No routine calls, please.)
Airports
Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport (GDW) - Multi-use public airport, single engine to jet aircraft, lessons, rentals, fuel; 75' x 4700' lighted, instrument approach runway; open daily 9-5 (exc. major holidays) - (989) 426-4201
MBS International Airport - Located nearby in Freeland - State, national, and international flights - (989) 695-5555
Trunk Lines
State Highways M-30, M-18, and M-61
Quality Health Care
Hospital
MidMichigan Medical Center in Gladwin offers a full range of health care services. This 42-bed, acute-care hospital is dedicated to delivering high quality compassionate individualized health care. The Medical Center in Gladwin is part of MidMichigan Health, a group of affiliated health related organizations that care for the health and well-being of those who live in the middle of Michigan. Through its partnership with MidMichigan Health, the Medical Center provides patients with access to a continuum of health care services normally found only in major metropolitan cities. Thus, the Medical Center provides the advantages of a large urban
environment in a small town atmosphere.
The Medical Center is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Services include emergency room, medical-surgical care, outpatient medical care, telemetry monitoring, cardiology testing, physical therapy and rehabilitation, radiology (including mammography) and bone density testing. An adjacent medical office building houses physician practices and specialists with satellite hours in cardiology, neurology, oncology/hematology, orthopedics, otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat), physical/rehabilitative medicine, podiatry, pulmonology, and urology.
Doctors
Gladwin County has many fine local physicians, with practices including Family Practice, Internal
Medicine, Allergies, and Pediatrics. Many of these local physicians partner with MidMichigan Medical Center-Gladwin. Also, specialty clinics are provided on the campus of MidMichigan Medical Center-Gladwin.
Nursing Homes
MidMichigan Gladwin Pines is a 120-bed Medicare-Medicaid skilled nursing facility licensed by MDCIS. Gladwin Pines offers rehabilitative services, indoor-outdoor activity programs, annual events, therapeutic diets, and much more. The facility is located at 449 Quarter Street, Gladwin.
Gladwin Nursing and Rehabilitation Community is a 60-bed facility set in a
beautiful country setting north of Gladwin.
Gladwin Nursing and Rehabilitation Community offers rehabilitative services, a small staff, annual events, indoor-outdoor activity programs, and much more for skilled and non-skilled patients. The facility is located at 3270 Pratt Lake Road, Gladwin.
Excellence In Education
Beaverton Rural Schools (K-12)
468 South Ross Street, Beaverton (989) 246-3003
Mission Statement: Beaverton Rural Schools, in partnership with the community, will ensure an
environment in which all students will achieve skills necessary for lifelong learning and responsible citizenship.
Gladwin Community Schools (Pre-K-12)
1206 North Spring Street, Gladwin (989) 426-9255
Mission Statement: Our Gladwin Community Schools believe that all students CAN LEARN. We will provide a
safe, caring
environment where teaching and learning take place. Each student will
receive the opportunity and encouragement to become successful and responsible citizens.
Creative Learning Academy
of Science, Mathematics, and Humanities (K-8)
540 Lang Road, Beaverton (989) 435-8252
Mission Statement: The Creative Learning Academy of Science, Mathematics, and Humanities will develop competent and moral citizens and leaders in the United States by focusing on the entire school
environment around our student's intellectual, moral and personal achievement. We aim to provide a supportive learning
environment through a caring staff that is respectful of all students and that works in partnership with parents and families.
Mid Michigan Community College
1375 South Clare Avenue, Harrison (989) 386-6622
Mission Statement: The purpose of Mid Michigan Community College is to provide educational and community leadership for the development of human ability. To this end the College provides post-secondary education and services to enable students and the community to achieve success in a global society.
Sacred Heart School (Pre-K-8)
330 North Silverleaf Street, Gladwin (989) 426-8574
Mission Statement: Sacred Heart School is committed to providing academic excellence within a Christian
environment, thereby empowering the students to be responsible and caring persons in our Church and world.
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