midmichigan health is a non-profit , integrated health care organization covering portions of 14 counties in the center of the lower peninsula of michigan .

it consists of four hospitals , urgent care centers , a home health division , employed physicians , a managed care arm and other services and joint ventures .

it is headquartered in midland , michigan and affiliated with the university of michigan health system .

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midmichigan medical center – alpena midmichigan medical center – clare midmichigan medical center – gladwin midmichigan medical center – gratiot midmichigan medical center – midland midmichigan medical center – mt . pleasant midmichigan medical center – west branch
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1984 midmichigan health is established as the parent holding company of midmichigan medical center – midland and midmichigan medical center – clare .
2007 midmichigan home care is formed by merging midmichigan visiting nurse association , midmichigan visiting nurse support services and gratiot home health services .
medical records are maintained by health information management ( him ) at midmichigan health . as a patient of midmichigan health , you have the right to obtain your medical records .
1986 midmichigan visiting nurse support services ( now midmichigan home care ) is incorporated .
midmichigan health park – freeland is established at the site of the former midmichigan medical offices – freeland . midmichigan urgent care – freeland opens at this location .
beaverton – midmichigan health is a non - profit health system , headquartered in midland , michigan , affiliated with the university of michigan health system .
the university of michigan health system ( umhs ) and midmichigan health are announcing a formal affiliation between the two organizations .
midmichigan medical center – gratiot is the new name for gratiot medical center , reflecting seamless integration across the midmichigan health system . urgent care becomes midmichigan urgent care – alma .
midmichigan health announced the new health education building on the campus of midmichigan medical center – midland will be named the gerstacker building . the building opened in july 2015 .
last year , midmichigan provided $ 88 million in charity care and other benefits to improve the health of the communities midmichigan serves .
alpena regional medical center ( armc ) joined midmichigan health , on april 1 , 2016 , making it the fifth medical center in the midmichigan health system . to reflect the hospital joining midmichigan , armc has changed its name to midmichigan medical center – alpena .
midmichigan health is a nonprofit health care system that serves 14 counties in the central and northern parts of michigan’s lower peninsula .
midmichigan health is a family of organizations dedicated to providing quality , comprehensive health care throughout the middle of michigan and beyond .
the midmichigan health foundation raises funds to support equipment , services and programs for patients and families served throughout the health system .
for a more detailed history , see midmichigan health : evolution of a major health system ( pdf , 23 mb ) .
2000 midmichigan health park – mt . pleasant opens in mt . pleasant , michigan .
midmichigan health is hosting an onsite career fair at midmichigan medical center – alpena on august 13 th 3 - 5 p . m .
west branch regional medical center ( wbrmc ) joined midmichigan health , on april 2 , 2018 , making it the seventh medical center in the midmichigan health system . to reflect the hospital joining midmichigan , wbrmc has changed its name to midmichigan medical center – west branch .
umhs has expertise in population health and information technology that can be shared with midmichigan health as it builds capabilities in these areas .
community benefits are programs and services designed to improve the community’s health and increase access to health care . often midmichigan health provides these services on a free or discounted basis .
diane postler - slattery will serve as the next midmichigan health president and chief executive officer .
midmichigan health plans to seek a new owner for its nursing homes in midland and gladwin .
midmichigan health park - harrison 815 n . clare avenue , suite a , harrison , mi
2004 gratiot health system in alma , michigan becomes a wholly - owned subsidiary of midmichigan health and changes its name to gratiot medical center ( now midmichigan medical center – gratiot ) .
midmichigan health will retain its local control of its health centers , but the block “m” is now a part of the organization’s logo .
ownership of the midmichigan stratford village and midmichigan gladwin pines nursing homes was transferred to the peplinski group .
federal reforms under the affordable care act spurred midmichigan’s pursuit of an alliance , said richard m . reynolds , president and ceo of midmichigan health .
construction was completed on the new midmichigan health park – harrison facility . the building combines midmichigan health physicians and services , the central michigan district health department ( cmdhd ) services and dental services provided by the michigan community dental clinics .
regional imaging center , inc . is created as a joint venture magnetic resonance imaging service between midmichigan health , bay health and covenant healthcare .
midmichigan health has combined its major employed physician practices system - wide into a new collaborative enterprise .
1982 mid - michigan health care systems , inc . ( now midmichigan health ) is formed as a joint venture subsidiary between midland hospital ( now midmichigan medical center – midland ) and clare community hospital ( now midmichigan medical center – clare . )
it was formed in the early 1980s when midmichigan medical center - clare joined midmichigan medical center - midland .
midmichigan health is a private , nonprofit health system that covers 10 counties . with its headquarters in midland , midmichigan has an a1 moody’s bond rating and an a + rating from standard & poor .
alpena regional medical center has joined midmichigan health , an affiliate of the university of michigan health system . to reflect this , alpena regional medical center has changed its name to midmichigan medical center - alpena .
umhs will have a small ownership interest in midmichigan health , and that interest can grow over time , but midmichigan health will continue to exist as it is . this is not a merger or acquisition .
this directory will search for physicians and other health care providers such as physician assistants , nurse practitioners , nurse midwives and psychologists affiliated with midmichigan health .
midmichigan health has combined its major employed physician practices system - wide into a new collaborative enterprise . operations included are midmichigan physicians group , midmichigan urgent care - midland and the employed physician practices at midmichigan ' s gratiot medical center . also included are medical education which encompasses the family medicine residency program at midmichigan medical center - midland and midmichigan health ' s recently established midland regional campus of michigan state university ' s college of human medicine .
midmichigan health is a nonprofit health system headquartered at 4000 wellness . it covers a 14 - county region with 6 , 500 employees , physicians and volunteers .
midmichigan health , a four - hospital non - profit integrated health system headquartered in midland , has more than 4 , 900 employees , physicians and volunteers .
midmichigan health has more than 6 , 300 employees and serves 14 counties in mid - and northern michigan .
west branch regional medical center ( wbrmc ) has joined midmichigan health , an affiliate of michigan . . .
midmichigan health patients most frequently select umhs as their preferred center of excellence when care is not available locally .
operations included are midmichigan physicians group , midmichigan urgent care - midland and the employed physician practices at midmichigan ' s gratiot medical center . also included are medical education which encompasses the family medicine residency program at midmichigan medical center - midland and midmichigan health ' s recently established midland regional campus of michigan state university ' s college of human medicine .
midmichigan health traces its history back to 1984 with an affiliation between what was then midland hospital center and clare osteopathic hospital . since then , midmichigan has grown into a regional health system including 11 subsidiaries providing a wide range of health care services to communities throughout michigan .
reynolds said midmichigan health considered a number of different health systems across the midwest before choosing umhs . a financial relationship between the two health systems is one that reynolds said he hopes will be “mutually beneficial . ”
recently named one of the nation’s 15 top health systems® by truven health analytics™ , midmichigan health covers a 22 - county region with medical centers in midland , alma , clare , gladwin , and now alpena .
editor ' s note : this story has been edited to indicate umhs will have part ownership in midmichigan health .
these changes occurred thursday , according to an announcement made by richard m . reynolds , president of midmichigan health .
diane was named president & ceo of midmichigan health in september 2012 and began her duties december 10 , 2012 .
warn , or worker adjustment and retraining notification act , notices filed with the state on feb . 26 say midmichigan health will cease operation of / close midmichigan stratford village , located in midland , and midmichigan gladwin pines , in gladwin .
as a result of the affiliation , the midmichigan health board of directors will increase by two members from alpena and will include eric smith and jim arbuckle . the midmichigan medical center - alpena board will increase by two members to include diane postler - slattery and greg rogers , executive vice president of midmichigan health and president of midmichigan medical center - midland .
midmichigan stratford village and midmichigan gladwin pines are to be acquired by the peplinski group inc . , of farwell , according to a midmichigan health news release . the transfer is expected to be finalized in may 2016 , subject to any regulatory approvals .
midmichigan health acts as a parent organization to nine wholly - owned subsidiaries and has various joint ventures and management contracts .
these changes occurred july 1 , according to an announcement made by richard m . reynolds , president of midmichigan health .
president bush’s health center initiative doubled the size of the health center program , reaching 18 million people , and federal funding for health centers surpassed $ 2 billion .
midmichigan health park – mt . pleasant quadrupled the size of its facility , adding a 24 - hour emergency department , short stay unit , outpatient surgery center and expanded health care services . the building was renamed midmichigan medical center – mt . pleasant .
midland - based midmichigan health announced that lydia watson , md , margueritte kuhn , md , and jan penny , rn , have been named to new leadership roles within the health system .
midmichigan’s employees , and the facilities they staff , remain part of midmichigan health . they will continue to provide a broad range of services , but with expanded options made possible by the affiliation with umhs .
midmichigan community health services is a federally - qualified community health center ( fqhc ) serving houghton lake , michigan and the surrounding areas . we provide primary and specialty health care for all , with a particular emphasis on access for the underserved . our facilities include :
ms . penney has been named cno of midmichigan health and vice president and cno of midmichigan medical center - midland . most recently , she served as director and strategic business unit leader for cardiovascular services , critical care , emergency care and emergency medical services at midmichigan medical center - midland .
josh wiggins , cfo for continuing care businesses for midmichigan health , said all existing employees will have the option to apply for comparable positions .
this map shows an overview of the midmichigan health site in midland and intersections included in rowe professional services co . ' s traffic study .
midmichigan health plans to build a $ 57 million , 160 , 000 - square - foot cardiovascular center in midland and add 25 jobs .
regional dialysis services , inc . , is created as a joint venture between midmichigan health , bay regional medical center and gratiot community hospital .
midmichigan and umhs will work together to deepen midmichigan’s clinical capabilities , to keep local care local . should it be necessary for patients from midmichigan to seek care in ann arbor , umhs would offer an enhanced referral and communication process as well as coordination with the original midmichigan referring physician when arranging the patient’s discharge .
midmichigan will retain local control of its health centers . whether the u - m logo is added remains to be seen in the agreement details . reynolds said midmichigan hopes to be a regional cancer center in the future .
diane postler - slattery , phd , who has served as president and ceo of midland - based midmichigan health since 2013 , has emphasized the importance of addressing physician burnout and employee engagement since entering her role . midmichigan health , a nonprofit health system affiliated with ann arbor - based university of michigan health system , covers a 20 - county region with medical centers in midland , alma , clare , gladwin and alpena .
midmichigan medical offices - beaverton 439 s . ross street ( m - 18 )
the wound treatment center opened on the campus of midmichigan medical center – midland .
a new affiliation between the university of michigan health system and the midmichigan health system will give more patients in the middle of the state access to umhs ' clinical trials and new treatments for cancer and cardiovascular problems .
six michigan organizations receive fiscal year 2012 new access point funding : cherry street health services ; covenant community care , genesee county community mental health ; midmichigan community health services ; the wellness plan medical center ; wayne county health & human services . 1 , 200 health centers serve 20 million - plus patients at over 8 , 100 delivery sites – including over 600 , 000 michigan residents at more than 200 delivery sites .
in january , the health system notified residents and their families that a decision would be coming on whether to find a new owner for midmichigan stratford village and midmichigan gladwin pines . it is now sending out a flier informing residents that the decision has been made to sell the nursing homes , which have operated as part of midmichigan health since 1985 in midland and 1988 in gladwin .
incorporation of michigan association of rural health care ( marhc ) to help meet health care needs of the state ' s rural communities through development of a network of rural health care providers and advocate organizations .
a hallmark of midmichigan health is the quality of its medical facilities and campuses , which have been enhanced by the generosity of local foundations and donors .
“midmichigan health is honored to have such fine clinical leaders . they demonstrate and will help us further develop our core values for safety and quality on behalf of the patients and communities we serve , ” said diane postler - slattery , ph . d . , midmichigan health president and chief executive officer .
collaboration with larger organizations is a necessity in the current and future health care environment . in order to succeed , midmichigan health will need to be able to fully manage the health of the populations it serves , which means affiliating or partnering to provide all of the services it cannot provide .
pescovitz said umhs chose midmichigan health to be an affiliate because the systems share the same values of patient safety , quality of care and the pursuit of decreased health care costs while maintaining a good track record and healthy finances .
midmichigan health colon & rectal surgeon kristin busch , m . d . , discusses the advantages of minimally invasive surgery using the da vinci robotic surgery system .
umhs is the right choice to better fulfill midmichigan health’s mission of providing excellent services to improve the quality of life of people in the communities it serves .
in exchange for the use of u - m’s block “m” brand on midmichigan health’s logo and for the expertise of umhs faculty physicians , the midmichigan has given umhs minority equity ownership and two seats on its 17 - member board of directors .
in the past year , midmichigan has added about 50 physicians and several new clinics .
midmichigan health has approached this affiliation from a position of strength . it has an a1 bond rating from moody’s , an a + rating from standard and poor’s , high quality physicians , a strong relationship with its communities and has been rated a top health system by thomson reuters . midmichigan plans to maintain local control .
reynolds said the health system did not have enough “critical mass” — meaning a wide scope of services — to handle the future health care environment .
president obama signed the affordable care act into law and health centers featured prominently in this landmark health reform law to expand access , improve quality , and reduce cost of care for all americans . it provided $ 11 billion in increased health center funding over 5 years , to enable health centers to double capacity . michigan health centers have received $ 46 . 2 million under aca to create new health center sites in medically underserved areas , enable health centers to increase the number of patients served , expand preventive and primary health care services , and / or support major construction and renovation projects .
midmichigan health is a partnership of health providers , services and facilities in the heart of michigan . it is a non - profit , tax - exempt health system affiliated with michigan medicine , the health care division of the university of michigan . as a non - profit , all excess revenues go back into providing care , upgrading services , fairly compensating employees and creating a supportive work environment .
the food bank of eastern michigan , greater lansing food bank and cedar river chapel food bank will distribute midmichigan health ' s contributions to families and residents in need .
patients in the midmichigan health system will have better access to advanced cancer and cardiovascular treatments at umhs , especially in regard to clinical trials and cutting - edge treatments .
midmichigan plans to work with business consultant plante moran to identify potential new owners . the process could take up to a year to complete , the health system states .
adan , of midland , has served as the president of midmichigan physicians group since its inception in 1996 and has been a vice president of midmichigan medical center - midland since 1984 .
midmichigan medical center - alpena 1501 w . chisholm street alpena , mi 49707 attn : his
midmichigan medical center - clare 703 n . mcewan street clare , mi 48617 attn : his
leaders from both health systems announced their intent to affiliate about a year ago in august , when midmichigan health was under the direction of then - president and ceo richard reynolds . reynolds retired in december and diane postler - slattery took his place .
a new logo unveiled this week for midmichigan community health services reflects a deeper relationship with michigan medicine , the academic medical center of the university of michigan , as well as a commitment by both organizations to providing quality health care in northern michigan .
umhs’ interest in midmichigan health begins at less than one percent , but there will be an opportunity for that to grow to as much as 20 percent , officials said .
it also solidifies referral relationships between the midland , alma , clare and gladwin medical centers that midmichigan health encompasses and the specialty care umhs provides in its ann arbor hospitals .
midmichigan’s commitment to excellence is part of our tradition – stretching back for more than 50 years for both the medical center in midland and the visiting nurse association ( now midmichigan home care ) .
midmichigan urgent care – gladwin opened providing walk - in care for minor illnesses and minor emergencies .
during fiscal year 2017 , midmichigan health provided $ 90 million in charity care , community benefits and other uncompensated care to 912 , 000 people in our 23 - county region .
dr . postler - slattery has extensive leadership experience . prior to midmichigan health , she served as president and coo of 325 - bed aspirus wasusau ( wis . ) hospital .
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left to right : u - m faculty group practice executive director dr . david spahlinger , midmichigan health president and chief executive officer diane postler - slattery ; umhs ceo dr . ora pescovitz , midmichigan health vice president and chief quality and safety officer dr . lydia watson , u - m hospital and health centers ceo doug strong and umhs chief medical officer dr . darrell campbell pose for a photo monday afternoon at an annual meeting in midland .
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midmichigan health , a nonprofit health system affiliated with the university of michigan’s academic medical center , michigan medicine ( formerly the university of michigan health system ) has 7 , 200 employees and 729 associated physicians and advance practice providers at locations in alpena , clare , gladwin , gratiot and midland . the hospital is the second largest employer in midland county .
“under the new health reform , there is more risk assumed by provider groups in health systems , and we felt like we needed more expertise , ” reynolds said .
“midmichigan’s core strengths in providing hospital and physician services are significantly different than those needed to run long - term care operations , ” the health system states in the flier . “furthermore , with only two nursing homes , midmichigan lacks the size to be an efficient provider of care . ”
midmichigan health is a nonprofit organization based in midland , with medical centers in midland , alma , clare and gladwin , as well as urgent care centers , home care , nursing homes , physicians , medical offices and other specialty health services , according to its website .
midmichigan health is a non - profit health system headquartered in midland . it covers a 12 - county region with medical centers in alma , clare , gladwin and midland , as well as urgent care centers , home care , nursing homes , physicians , medical offices and other specialty health services . there are more than 400 physicians on the medical staffs of the four medical centers . midmichigan provided almost $ 61 million in community benefits in fiscal year 2009 .
midmichigan medical center - gratiot 300 e . warwick drive alma , mi 48801 attn : medical data services
this affiliation is designed to create better access to care for patients in the region that midmichigan serves .
this will be a great opportunity to learn more about midmichigan health and the current job vacancies . recruiters will be on - site to assist with the application process and provide resume review .
the affiliation will help midmichigan health physicians connect better with umhs physicians when they wish to make a referral or partner on a patient’s care . this may be in person or by telemedicine .
health care reform readiness is a specific area that midmichigan and umhs intend to fully explore . umhs has successfully participated in acos and has some of the nation’s leading expertise in this area .
nine michigan organizations receive fiscal year 2014 new access point funding to expand access to care at new health center delivery sites : cherry street health services ( grand rapids ) , community mental health services of st . joseph county ( centreville ) , covenant community care ( detroit ) , detroit central city community mental health ( detroit ) , health delivery , inc . ( saginaw ) , cassopolis family clinic ( cassopolis ) , mycare health center ( mount clemens ) , traverse health clinic ( traverse city ) , and western wayne family health centers ( inkster ) . with this funding these organizations will be able to provide care to a proposed additional 42 , 210 michigan residents . then , in september 2014 , the centers for medicare and medicaid services ( cms ) designated isabella citizens for health , inc . as a federally qualified health center look - alike .
community outreach activities are based upon our community health needs assessment plans , and our financial contribution reflects the costs incurred . during fiscal year 2012 , midmichigan health ' s total contribution to community health was $ 88 million in charity care , community benefit , uncompensated care and unreimbursed medicare for the more than 700 , 000 people in our 14 - county region .
midmichigan health is a non - profit health system headquartered in midland , mich . it covers a 12 - county region with medical centers in alma , clare , gladwin and midland , as well as urgent care centers , home care , nursing homes , physicians , medical offices and other specialty health services . there are more than 400 physicians on the medical staffs of the four medical centers . midmichigan provided almost $ 61 million in community benefits in fiscal year 2009 .
i love the community we serve at midmichigan health midland . our patients are amazing people and it is my pleasure to help take care of them . the equipment i use is current . greg rogers is an outstanding leader . my wage compared to my position at other hospitals in the area is higher . i choose to stay positive and demonstrate the values of the midmichigan health .
yesney has been with midmichigan since 1979 . she became regional director of midmichigan physicians group in 1996 . yesney , who is from clare , holds a bachelor ' s degree in business administration from northwood university .
midmichigan health donated an examination table to the district . it is housed in the beaverton junior / senior high school’s nurse’s office and is certainly a welcomed furnishing that will benefit students and staff .
umhs has a long list of organizations and health systems with which it partners , but has not invested in them financially . umhs has a signed partnership with trinity health system , as well as two alliances it has helped to create with other health care providers in michigan . the health system also has agreements for specialized care in several other michigan hospitals .
the mpca health information technology network received $ 1 , 863 , 409 in grant funding from hrsa to support electronic health record implementation by matching technology ( through its application services provider , virtualchc ) with michigan health centers ( through the mpca hit network ) to provide health center staff with an excellent user - friendly ehr system and sophisticated data warehousing systems .
midland , mi — midmichigan health and its employees , medical staff and volunteers collected 4 , 025 pounds of food and $ 2 , 815 for the 2012 michigan harvest gathering after a monthlong effort .
“what this means is that our patients can have confidence that their medical care is now connected to a larger network of resources , ” said jim raschke , executive director , midmichigan community health services .
alcona health center - lincoln clinic 177 n . barlow road p . o . box 279
improving health in the middle of michigan is a daunting challenge too large to belong to any single organization or group . that is why midmichigan has so many partnerships and collaborations and has looked to many sources for quantitative and qualitative information on health status and what can be done to address it .
since all of these um administrators had a role in the recent child porn scandal at um , i guess the scandal has not damaged the umhs reputation too much in the eyes of midmichigan health administrators .
midland , mi - - two midmichigan health nursing homes are being acquired by a new owner , and existing employees will have the option to apply for comparable positions with the new company , officials say .
make a difference in the lives of others with a challenging position in the midmichigan health family . find a job you love with supportive coworkers , a team atmosphere and recognition for a job well done .
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diane postler - slattery , the president and chief executive officer for midmichigan health , will discuss “leadership challenges in the changing healthcare environment : how nursing plays a vital role” in a public talk at alma college .
umhs is contributing its expertise and brand in exchange for a small ownership interest in midmichigan health . the percentage ownership begins at less than 1 percent and may grow to as much as 20 percent over time .
midmichigan also contributes significantly to the health of our local economies . as the second - largest employer in midland and gratiot counties and the largest employer in alpena , clare , gladwin and ogemaw counties , midmichigan employs more than 6 , 000 people who , combined , earn more than $ 428 million in annual wages and benefits .
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spectrum health butterworth hospital’s stop the bleed campaign joins a nationwide effort to make tourniquets available in public spaces and teach citizens how to apply them . ( chris clark | spectrum health beat ) .
president reagan enforces performance mandate ; new rural centers put at risk by mandate to be economically viable in three years resulting in closure of many rural community health centers nationally . the national association of community health centers and primary care associations increased technical assistance to help health centers improve business acumen .
the midmichigan health board of directors unanimously chose postler - slattery , who now works as president of aspirus inc . , a 325 - bed regional hospital in wausau , wisc . she’s had the job since 2005 .
traverse health clinic is designated as an fqhc look - alike , and upper great lakes family health center receives fiscal year 2013 new access point funding to open two new delivery sites in the upper peninsula . this brings the total number of michigan health centers to 36 , 30 of which are health center program grantees , three of which are fqhc look - alikes , and three of which are both a health center program grantee and an fqhc look - alike . together the 36 health center organizations serve over 600 , 000 michigan residents at more than 220 delivery sites across the state .
midmichigan medical center – midland’s center for women’s health has recently been re - certified as a certified quality breast center of excellence by the national quality measures for breast centers ( nqmbc™ ) . midmichigan is the only breast health program in the great lakes bay region to achieve this level of certification , and is now one of only two certified quality breast centers of excellence in the state of michigan . this certification is the highest level that a breast health center can achieve , and recognizes a center’s quality performance as meeting quality standards criteria .
dr . watson has been named vice president and chief quality and patient safety officer . most recently , she served as vice president of medical affairs at midmichigan medical center - midland , while also working as a gynecologist for midmichigan physicians group .
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“she has a strong clinical background and experience working within a health system , ” reynolds said . “she also has a record of outstanding leadership and community involvement . those who interviewed her believe diane is a solid match with the philosophy and practice of our midmichigan health values of excellence , integrity , teamwork and accountability . ”
“physicians at umhs and midmichigan health are sharing clinical protocols and best practices with one another , ” said dr . lydia watson , vice president and chief quality and safety officer of midmichigan health . “one of the first advances we are making is physician - to - physician collaboration . members of our medical staffs have had the opportunity to meet on a number of occasions , and this face - to - face interaction has been very valuable . ”
residents and their families can contact nursing home administrators with questions or concerns , the health system states .
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a community health assessment is a process by which community members gain an understanding of the health , concerns , and health care systems of the community by identifying , collecting , analyzing , and disseminating information on community assets , strengths , resources , and needs . a community health assessment usually culminates in a report or presentation that includes information about the health of the community as it is today and about the community’s capacity to improve the lives of residents . the assessment can provide the basis for discussion and action .
part of the agreement will involve a complex set of performance metrics that could increase umhs’ share in midmichigan , reynolds said .
“midmichigan health has determined — after an in - depth analysis and thoughtful consideration — that it is not the right organization , with the right resources , to ensure these organizations continue to thrive in the future , ” the flier states .
we also partner with schools in houghton lake and roscommon , michigan to provide school - based health centers .
our mission : to provide excellent health services to improve the quality of life for people in our communities .
michigan was one of three states supporting the block granting of section 330 community health center grants that historically have gone directly from the u . s . department of health and human services to communities . the national association of community health centers and michigan primary care association took formal positions in opposition to the block grant effort .
at midmichigan community health services , we believe that everyone has the right to affordable , quality healthcare . we offer a medical care discount program which offers a sliding scale fee to patients who may not be able to afford healthcare or prescriptions .
hough is board certified in family medicine with a fellowship in geriatric medicine from the university of north carolina . hough , of midland , joined midmichigan in 1980 , earned his medical degree from the university of michigan and completed a residency in the national health services corps , in hamlin , w . va . hough has been the medical director of midmichigan physicians group since 1996 .
yesney has been with midmichigan since 1979 . she became regional director of midmichigan physicians group in 1996 . yesney , who is from clare , holds a bachelor ' s degree in business administration from northwood university . she is active in many community organization boards , including the clare area chamber of commerce , city of clare zoning and community mental health of central michigan - facilities .
community choice michigan ( ccm ) , a health center - owned medicaid hmo , develops . it was spun off in 1995 and sold to care source in 2007 , resulting in substantial economic return to participating health centers .
midmichigan has more than 7 , 200 employees , volunteers and physicians and provided $ 84 million in community benefits in fiscal year 2016 .
these innovative community - based partnerships help improve the overall health , wellness and quality of life of michigan residents .
innovative , community - based partnerships are improving the overall health , wellness and quality of life of michigan residents .
the visiting nurse association began in 1941 in the basement of the midland county courthouse . it became a midmichigan affiliate in 1984 . visiting nurses have a long tradition of providing non - profit , home health care , stretching back more than a century .
midmichigan health and its authorized employees may only fax patient records to other healthcare organizations and / or physician offices . we are unable to fax patient records to a patient home or places of employment . these requests may be picked - up or mailed .
the affiliation will mean umhs specialists will travel to midmichigan health centers to see patients and save them a trip to ann arbor , reynolds said . it will help ease the patient load on the high - demand ann arbor hospital — a move pescovitz supports .
midmichigan medical center - alpena has 139 beds and offers inpatient and outpatient health care services to alpena , alcona , iosco , montmorency , oscoda and presque isle counties . the medical center has approximately 1 , 000 employees , 200 volunteers and about 100 physicians .
according to the warn notices , substantially all of the assets of the two facilities are to be sold on or about may 1 through may 14 , at which time midmichigan health will cease operation of / close the two facilities and employees will be permanently terminated .
hospitals help improve the overall health of neighborhoods and communities throughout the state . read about these efforts in a series of stories exhibiting how individual hospitals are using preventive services , community partnerships , the preparation of future healthcare professionals , activities impacting well - being and health status and more to improve the overall health , wellness and quality of life for michigan residents .
midmichigan urgent care – alma ( formerly urgent care at gratiot medical center ) opens in its own building across the street from the medical center .
we offer cardiac rehabilitation and cardiac home health to aid in the recovery process . # heartfacts # heartmonth # hearthealthmonth # healthyheart
during that time , the hospital will add 25 positions for physicians , advanced care practitioners , nurses , medical assistants and support staff , according to sunita vadakath , director of cardiovascular services at midmichigan health . vadakath said the hospital would start hiring sometime between the two phases .
dps : there are five areas at midmichigan health that we hold equally important : quality , the patient experience , employee engagement , provider engagement and financial results . if i had to choose one of those areas that is the most important , it would be employee engagement .
2002 midmichigan regional imaging is formed to provide additional fixed and mobile mri services to the region . regional imaging center , inc . is formally dissolved .
adan , of midland , has served as the president of midmichigan physicians group since its inception in 1996 and has been a vice president of midmichigan medical center - midland since 1984 . adan , who joined midmichigan in 1977 , holds a bachelor ' s degree in business administration from grand valley state university and a master ' s degree in business administration from central michigan university . adan is a fellow in the american college of healthcare executives ( fache ) .
1994 jeppesen radiation oncology center in bay city , michigan is created as a joint operating agreement between midmichigan medical center – midland and bay regional medical center .
2001 saginaw radiation oncology center opens in saginaw , michigan as a joint venture between midmichigan medical center – midland , covenant healthcare and bay regional medical center .
ground was broken on a 94 , 000 square - foot expansion project to midmichigan health park – mt . pleasant . the building will add a free - standing emergency department , ambulatory surgery center , short stay bed unit , retail pharmacy , rehabilitation services , and additional physician offices .
midmichigan home care is hosting butterflies in the park , an event held under the auspices of the midmichigan health foundation that includes a live butterfly release and special commemoration presentation in honor and in memory of loved ones . the program will be held on sunday , august 5 , at 1 p . m . , at four area parks in alma , clare , gladwin and midland . the event will also be held at the woodland hospice house in mt . pleasant . a donation of $ 25 releases an individual butterfly . proceeds benefit midmichigan home care , including the woodland hospice house patients and their families .
the affiliation means that midmichigan can strengthen its ability to serve patients and communities , while giving them easier access to the advanced care and expertise available from umhs .
learn more about the impact of michigan hospitals on community and population health , or join the conversation on social media using # micarematters .
with the passage of the 2011 continuing resolution to fund the government and prevent a shutdown , funding for the health centers program was cut by $ 600 million . this cut forced hhs to redirect funding intended for health center expansion to be used instead for maintaining existing operations .
a new group of physicians , the greater midland emergency physicians ( gmep ) , will provide emergency department care at midmichigan medical center – west branch beginning july 2 . dr . paul bucchi , a partner at gmep , has been named medical director for the medical center . “we are very excited to come to west branch , ” said dr . bucchi . “we are invested in midmichigan health and will be in the medical center and the community . we look forward to working with the emergency department team and providing excellent patient care to every patient . ” gmep is a private group of physicians and mid - level providers . the group provides emergency medicine for several medical centers including midmichigan health subsidiaries in alma and mt . pleasant . gmep is devoted to excellence in emergency medicine .
walk - in care for minor illnesses and injuries . patients of all ages welcome . no appointment required . occupational health services also available .
these are just a handful of examples of how michigan hospitals are using preventive services , community partnerships , the preparation of future healthcare professionals , activities impacting well - being and health status , and more to improve the overall health , wellness and quality of life for michigan residents .
healthy capital counties - click here for information about the community health assessment being conducted in clinton county . all project documents are available here .
midmichigan will pursue an owner who can carry on the “tradition of excellence” at both nursing homes . it lists three principles that will guide the search for a new owner :
a community health assessment is the foundation for improving and promoting the health of community members . the role of a community assessment is to identify factors that affect the health of a population and determine the availability of resources within the community to adequately address these factors . through collaborative efforts forged among community leaders , public health agencies , businesses , hospitals , private practitioners , and academic centers ( to name a few ) , the community can begin to answer key questions such as ( a ) “what are the strengths in our community ? ” ( b ) “what health concerns do community members have ? ” and ( c ) “what resources are available and what do we need in the community to address these concerns ? ”
mymidmichigan gives you secure online access to your health information plus electronic communication with your care team . use your computer , smartphone or tablet to :
congress passed the american recovery and reinvestment act , which delivered the single largest investment in health center history , providing $ 2 billion in direct health center funding over a 2 - year period . michigan health centers received $ 48 , 704 , 766 under arra ( $ 2 , 600 , 000 new access point funding , $ 8 , 615 , 711 increased demand for services funding , $ 23 , 680 , 995 capital improvement construction program funding , $ 11 , 500 , 000 facility investment construction program funding , and $ 2 , 308 , 060 health information technology awards ) .
congratulations to chuck sherwin , who has been named president of midmichigan medical center - alpena effective july 1 , succeeding karmon bjella who will retire on june 30 . learn more :
bone bits : bone density scans leave a reply posted by midmichigan health on july 5 , 2018 . bone densitometry , also called dual - energy x - ray absorptiometry or dexa , is commonly used to diagnose osteoporosis and to assess an individual’s risk for developing fractures . a dexa scan is simple , quick and . . .
midland – two physician leaders and a nurse leader have been named to new roles within midmichigan health . these include the promotions of obstetrician / gynecologist lydia watson , m . d . ; obstetrician / gynecologist margueritte kuhn , m . d . ; and jan penny , r . n . , m . s . n .
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this is not a new idea . hospitals and health systems have been making these moves over the last couple of years more rapidly than ever before .
physicians are essential to a quality health care organization , and our physicians and specialists throughout midmichigan will benefit from the expertise of this leadership team ,
said reynolds .
i am confident that the administrative team of drs . bicknell and hough , with al adan , will lead our physician enterprise successfully through future challenges .
nothing in those relationships will change . umhs is a resource for the entire state of michigan and has positive relationships with , and receives referrals from , every hospital in the state . these relationships will continue , and we feel that this particular affiliation allows umhs to better serve the population that reside in the midmichigan health service area .
“midmichigan is seeking a partner that shares our culture , values and emphasis on quality , ” the flier states . “we prefer to continue providing medical management of residents , something that is one of our strengths . midmichigan is committed to helping our employees through this change and working with any potential new owner to make this transition as smooth as possible for employees . ”
1944 the midland hospital ( now midmichigan medical center – midland ) opens on the land donated by grace a . dow , with 47 beds providing medical , surgical and obstetrical care .
reynolds said it’s difficult for patients referred to umhs to get care there because of high demand . the new affiliation is one he hopes will give midmichigan patients better access to umhs treatment .
dr . kuhn has been named vice president of medical affairs at midmichigan medical center - midland . most recently , she was a practicing obstetrician / gynecologist with midland ob - gyn associates .
in addition to its four hospitals , it has urgent care centers , home care , nursing homes , physicians , medical offices and other specialty health services .
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michigan hospitals invested $ 3 . 1 billion in total community benefits in 2016 , the year for which the most recent data are available . hospitals invested more than $ 776 million in community - based activities that strengthen the overall health and quality of life of michigan residents while helping keep healthcare costs lower by improving health status .
in honor of # mentalhealthawarenessmonth , we ' re encouraging you to take charge of your mental health . the first step ? finding the right specialist for you . urltoken
david , a macomb cardiac rehab maintenance program participant , works out with a cardiac rehab physiologist as part of his journey toward heart health following a sudden cardiac arrest .
part of the affiliation means some specialists from umhs will travel to midmichigan facilities to see patients , and there is an opportunity to expand telemedicine between doctors and patients , strong said in a news release .
even our therapy dogs are having fun during # nationalvolunteerweek ! every monday evening for over 25 years , our therapy dogs , cosmic canine cure , have visited patients at midmichigan medical center - midland . urltoken


camelbak products , llc ( stylized as camelbak ) is an outdoors equipment company based in petaluma , california , best known for its hydration products , such as hydration packs and water bottles .

camelbak is also a supplier of hydration packs , protective gear , and other products to the u.s. military and law enforcement agencies around the world .

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current camelbak president , layne rigney , previously announced his resignation to the company .
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the most common use for a camelbak hydration pack is a long hiking or backpacking trip .
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petaluma , calif . ( brain ) — camelbak and osprey packs have settled a patent infringement lawsuit the camelbak filed against osprey in february . the companies did not release terms of the settlement
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camelbak will remain headquartered in petaluma and its 300 employees will be integrated into a division of vista outdoor . sally mccoy , camelbak’s chief executive officer , will remain with vista , the new owners said .
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camelbak had filed the suit in california federal court , related to its hands - free reservoir hydration systems .
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hydration accessories specialist camelbak has made changes to its leadership team . long - time ceo sally mccoy steps down after nine years in her role , and layne rigney becomes president at camelbak , effective 1 february 2016 .
sally mccoy , camelbak ceo , added :
camelbak is enthusiastic about the opportunity to join the vista outdoor family of brands . their successful platform will accelerate camelbak & apos ; s growth as a global brand . vista outdoor supports our mission to continue to reinvent the way people hydrate and perform through innovative hydration products .
layne is a proven and respected leader at camelbak and i look forward to the growth of the brand and global business under his leadership . i also appreciate the leadership sally brought to camelbak and her support of vista outdoor ,
said mark deyoung , chairman and ceo of vista outdoor , camelbak ' s parent company .
just in case you leave your bladder in the driveway , camelbak has your back ( click to enlarge ) .
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“layne is a proven and respected leader at camelbak and i look forward to the growth of the brand and global business under his leadership . i also appreciate the leadership sally brought to camelbak and her support of vista outdoor . ” said mark deyoung chairman and ceo at camelbak parent vista outdoor . ( vista outdoor acquired cambelbak in july 2015 . )
“i have tremendous faith in layne’s ability and readiness to lead the organization , ” said outgoing camelbak ceo sally mccoy .
camelbak ceo sally mccoy learned a lot about leadership through her experiences in the outdoors . ( photo courtesy sally mccoy )
prior to becoming president of camelbak , rigney served as the company ' s senior vice president of global sales from 2011 to 2015 and the vce president of global sales from 2005 to 2011 . he held positions at rockshox and powerbar before joining camelbak .
layne rigney is president of camelbak products . he has been with camelbak for over a decade , serving as senior vice president of global sales before taking over as president in february 2016 . layne is a 10 - year veteran of camelbak and brings 25 years of experience in the bike and outdoor industry . he served in executive level roles at powerbar , rockshox and franklin resource group .
camelbak : the outdoors equipment company best known for its hydration packs is based in petaluma . ( john burgess / the press democrat )
to bolster retailer support camelbak has also produced digital tools for its retailers , including over 80 detailed product videos that can be found on www . camelbak . com . these videos are also linked through tagreader codes on product hangtags and in advertisements . camelbak is also producing a digital catalog that will link individual products to the 80 + videos making product information and education available with the click of a button .
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inside camelbak ' s journey from makeshift pack to military essential for soldiers , and how cyclists and other athletes use the backpack for hydration .
camelbak emerged out of the simple desire to find a hands - free solution to hydrating on the go . originally made from an iv bag and a sports sock , the first camelbak was developed by cycling enthusiast michael eidson during a gruelling 100 mile race through the texan summer .
management expects calendar year 2015 net sales for camelbak to reach around $ 160 million ( approx £102 . 6 million ) . the purchase price includes an approximate net present value of $ 35 million in future tax benefits associated with the deductibility of intangibles from a prior acquisition of camelbak .
i am pleased that we were able to come to a quick and satisfactory resolution of the lawsuit ,
said camelbak ceo sally mccoy .
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the filing stated that camelbak “has developed a reputation as the preferred supplier for the hydration needs of the most demanding athletes and war fighters . ”
a design team discusses new ways to engineer water reservoirs at the offices of camelbak in petaluma . ( photo by john burgess / the press democrat )
with more than 30 years in the outdoor industry , mccoy announced she would be stepping down as the chief executive officer of camelbak starting february 1 .
we talked to camelbak ceo sally mccoy , who’s been backpacking since she was 5 , about how her wilderness experiences have shaped her leadership and career .
whereas soldiers used to hook three one - quart canteens onto their belts , now they typically carry a 3 . 2 - quart camelbak and one canteen — which they might use only to refill the camelbak . camelbaks are part of the survival kits packed into ejection seats in many air force fighter planes .
the camelbak m . u . l . e . ushered in the age of easily carrying water and gear on the trail ( click to enlarge ) .
one of the key markers in camelbak history was the segmentation of its model line to serve various types of riders and riding ( click to enlarge ) .
product developer aubrey kraft uses plastic balls to measure the capacity of a pack at the offices of camelbak in petaluma . ( john burgess / pd file )
a spokeswoman for vista outdoor declined further comment about camelbak’s operations in petaluma , citing a blackout period before the company’s quarterly earnings report on aug . 13 .
to achieve its claimed ability to remove pathogens , water going into camelbak’s new uv purifier must first be cleaned by a filter from a rival manufacturer . and that rival product is cheaper . that’s according to camelbak’s own lab testing . and its not the only water treatment technology that’s incapable of performing as claimed .
rigney most recently served a short stint as president of camelbak after sally mccoy announced her resignation in january 2016 . during his 11 - year tenure at camelbak , he held key leadership roles and played a major role in camelbak’s successful sale in august 2015 . but he got his start in specialty retail . as a teenager , he worked in his uncle & apos ; s bike shop in california & apos ; s central valley , sweeping floors and fixing flats .
rigney is a 10 - year veteran of camelbak and brings 25 years of industry experience with brands such as powerbar / nestle usa , rockshox and rei .
sally mccoy , founding partner of silver steep partners , and former president of sierra designs and ultimate direction , is the new ceo and president of camelbak . mccoy has , for the previous two years , served as a member of the camelbak board of directors . mccoy told us that bear . . . read more
whether you ' re cycling , running or hiking , camelbak offers a full line of hydration packs and water bottles to keep up with your outdoor fitness pursuits .
“hugh brings a wealth of industry experience that were happy to provide to our retailers , ” said layne rigney , vice president of global sales for camelbak . “hugh will also oversee camelbak’s recently - implemented map program that supports retailers by keeping consumer conversations focused on our best - in - category products instead of price . ”
we asked sally mccoy , ceo of camelbak , to share her most memorable outdoor experience . here ' s what she said . visit urltoken for more info .
oiwc recognizes camelbak as a respected and inspired leader in the area of workplace culture that drives inclusion and innovation . camelbak understands this from both a business imperative in and of itself , as well as , how it relates to growing a sustainable participant and consumer base . under mccoy’s leadership camelbak has repeatedly established itself as “best places to work” by outside magazine and as a company that has successfully recruited women into positions where they have been traditionally underrepresented : product designers , engineers and sales .
many of camelbak’s customers are military . a camelbak backpack was even put on display at the imperial war museum in london . originally belonging to guardsman terry brazier of the irish guards , the pack took several bullets for him while he was on patrol in the nad - e ali district of helmand province , afghanistan in 2011 .
founded in 1989 , camelbak invented the hands - free hydration category and is the global leader in personal hydration gear . camelbak is achieving its mission to continually reinvent and forever change the way people hydrate and perform by offering a mix of products that include everything from technical hydration packs to reusable bottles and individual uv purification systems .
camelbak ceo sally mccoy was the keynote speaker of the outdoor industries women & apos ; s coalition breakfast at outdoor retailer winter market 2016 . photo by lauren danilek .
sally mccoy is president and ceo of camelbak , the global leader in hydration . under her leadership , camelbak has expanded into multiple categories to deliver better hydration and to make progress toward the company’s vision to eliminate disposable beverage containers . sally also currently serves on the board for zumiez , retailer of skate and snow apparel & accessories .
camelbak’s proprietary drinking nozzle , or bite valve , gets compressed 10 , 000 times to ensure it won’t leak after three years of combat use . the company says it spent $ 1 million developing a reservoir liner to protect water in a sarin or mustard - gas attack . camelbak has received 70 , 000 orders for this “chem - bio” water reservoirs since its launch last september , mr . hunter says . belgium ordered several thousand units and has mandated that new gas masks must be compatible with camelbak tube adapters .
in 2003 , new york investment bank bear stearns cos . bought camelbak for more than $ 200 million . bear stearns doesn’t disclose camelbak’s sales and profit figures . with more than 90 % of the u . s . military market and solid brand awareness among troops , “we’re like kleenex . everyone calls a hydration system a camelbak , ” says product manager shawn cullen . the company’s main military competitor is its biggest customer : the army , working with a former canteen company , has fielded a similar hydration system .
we reached out to both camelbak and sawyer for comment , but have yet to hear back . update : you can find sawyer’s official response to the tuft’s test here .
before joining camelbak , rigney held positions at franklin resource group , powerbar and rockshox inc . rigney is also a board member of both outdoor industry association and camber outdoors .
as much as soldiers liked the camelbak concept , early models tended to “burst when grunts fell backwards onto them , ” says camelbak r & d head robert choi . “it’s harder to carry and deliver water than you’d think , ” he adds , walking through a lab where machines stretch , twist , squeeze and rapidly age polyurethane and silicone parts .
“camelbak helps strengthen and expand vista outdoor’s presence in the outdoor sports and recreation market , ” mark deyoung , vista outdoor’s chairman and chief executive officer , said in a statement .
each camelbak hydration pack is specially crafted from lightweight , breathable materials . a functional harness secures the water unit to your back while enabling you to maintain a full range of movement .
cortez , colo . ( brain ) — osprey packs has hired layne rigney as its new president . rigney was most recently president of camelbak , where he worked for 11 years .
“it’s her personal approach to leadership , ” says shannon stearns of camelbak . “she makes an effort to connect with , understand and relate to every single person on her team . ”
jeff wemmer , a competitive cyclist who fell hard for camelbak , was so impressed by the product that he started bringing packs to races to sell them . talk about a fan . camelbak eventually hired him , and in 1993 , jeff embarked on a road trip to keep the start - up running during very tough times . company lore has it that jeff visited bike shops from florida to california , pitching our product from the back of his motorcycle . each order jeff faxed back to the factory literally breathed another day of life back into camelbak .
for a different kind of stealth , camelbak worked with dupont co . and other companies to develop backpack material , straps and buckles that reduce infrared detection . camelbak markets some two dozen military models , carrying as little as 1 . 6 quarts of water and no gear to packs that can hold 6 . 3 quarts of water and seven times that volume in gear .
water turbidity is measured in ntus ; 5 ntus ( above right ) being the most turbid water a uv purifier like the camelbak is able to treat . that’s some very weak lemonade !
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“jessica has done a tremendous job positioning bell helmets as a leading brand , and she was the natural choice to lead camelbak and jimmy styks , ” said kelly grindle , president of outdoor products .
osprey packs named former camelbak president layne rigney as its new president , along with a host of other executive - level changes , two months after its longtime former president tom barney left the company .
she continued , “camelbak has a robust product pipeline , a respected brand identity and an incredibly strong team of leaders to take the business to the next level under the ownership of vista outdoor . ”
the acquisition of camelbak greatly advances vista outdoor & apos ; s strategy to grow and strengthen our leading position in the outdoor recreation industry ,
said mark deyoung , vista outdoor chairman and ceo .
other consumer products , such as oakley inc . sunglasses , garmin ltd . handheld global - positioning - system units and under armour clothing , have found fresh outlets in military sales . but military products have become camelbak’s dominant business . instead of the “hydration on the move” motto geared to granola - eating fitness buffs , camelbak’s current slogan is “hydrate or die” — emblazoned next to a flame - emitting skull .
prior to camelbak , sally co - founded silver steep partners—a financial advisory firm specializing exclusively in the outdoor industry . silver steep advised eagle creek , montrail , helly hansen and others in their sale transactions .
and you know what ? not only is that msr filter a few bucks cheaper , but it also doesn’t require batteries , won’t break if you drop it and removes all the dirt the camelbak doesn’t . camelbak instructs users to fill the all clear only with clear water . “if it’s thicker than lemonade , ” they say to filter it first . i want to know what kind of lemonade they’re talking about !
camelbak water bottles and hydration packs have a reputation for their superior design , ergonomics , performance and quality . offering lightweight storage , camelback hydration packs are comfortable and sit stably on your back , while the drink bottles are easy to clean and refill with useful features such as air channels designed to keep your water cool . you can trust camelbak products to be comortable , durable and to keep your fluids high .
oh yeah . . . about those folks who laughed at eidson ? well , chances are they ' ve got a camelbak strapped to their back or in their bike cage these days . go figure . . .
nasa even became a customer in 2003 . the small blue bite values used in the hydration systems of spacesuits are made by camelbak , and must be tested to ensure they don’t leak water in zero - g .
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i ride 5000 + miles a year and never leave home without my camelbak . the difference between a quick drink out of a tube inches from your mouth vs reaching and fiddling for a round water bottle is huge .
petaluma - based camelbak products , which makes innovative water packs used by thirsty hikers , bicyclists and soldiers around the world , has been sold to a utah company for $ 412 million , the new owners announced tuesday .
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from that moment of innovation , camelbak was born , and since then has grown into a range of water bottles , hydration packs , reservoirs and accessories ; helping you to stay effectively hydrated and safe when working hard .
layne rigney is a 10 - year veteran of camelbak , serving as senior vice president of global sales since 2012 , and he brings 25 years of industry experience with brands such as powerbar usa , rockshox and rei .
we design , test and manufacture our hydration systems to perform in the most challenging and lethal environments in the world ,
said sally mccoy , ceo of camelbak . camelbak introduced their first chemical and biological resistant reservoir in 2000 to ensure safe , hands - free hydration while wearing protective masks and related clothing . the company has since invested significant resources and research in the design and production of various improved versions of its original , groundbreaking product .
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“coffee , tea , every imaginable alcohol possible , ” says jeremy galten , vice president of product at camelbak . but there have been stranger queries , too . customers have asked about storing diesel and jet fuel . according to galten , diesel makes sense , “it’s basically a flexible external tank for vehicles , ” but the jet fuel inquiry was a little more mysterious . a small , camelbak - sized fuel tank just doesn’t seem big enough for aircraft .
the 1991 gulf war also helped . navy seals and special - forces troops who were biking enthusiasts took their own camelbaks into combat . word spread , as did camelbak’s civilian models on the shelves of military exchanges . in 1995 , san francisco firm kransco , which had marketed frisbees , hula hoops and boogie boards as a previous owner of wham - o inc . , bought camelbak for $ 4 million and stepped up military sales by introducing camouflaged models .
the company is the biggest seller of hands - free hydration packs and reusable water bottles in the “specialty channels” market , compass diversified noted in the sec filing . camelbak also is “the dominant supplier” of hydration packs to the military .
so whatever you choose to do , whether it’s cycling , hiking , running or just going about your everyday life , by using camelbak you know that over twenty - five years of experience and knowledge has gone into every product .
vista outdoor has announced that jessica klodnicki , formerly vice president for bell helmets , blackburn and c - preme , has now taken the vice president for outdoor recreation role , which includes responsibility for the camelbak and jimmy styks brands .
“i think jessica is just the right fit to lead camelbak into the future , ” said rigney . “she inherits a strong , passionate team ready to take the business to the next level under the ownership of vista outdoor . ”
founded in 1989 and headquartered in california , camelbak produces hydration packs , bottles and purification and filtration systems . it has around 300 employees who will be integrated into the outdoor produts segment of vista outdoor , according to a press statement .
at that very instant , the camelbak was born and anyone who cranked out water bottles or saddlebags for a living was seriously bummed . that jury - rigged iv bag would soon render both of those products obsolete for millions of riders .
current military and law enforcement branches using camelbak hydration systems include individuals and units in all u . s . military services , numerous federal tactical units in most dhs agencies , naval special warfare , u . s . army special forces .
military , civilian , or special project , all of camelbak’s reservoir systems are “still essentially the same thing , ” galten says . in essence , they are also recognizably the descendants of eidson’s idea : water bag , tube , and mouthpiece .
camelbak has a host of challengers in the civilian market , such as vf corp . ’s jansport and north face brands , but is counting on its brand recognition , new recreational models and a thrust into products for industrial workers to keep growing .
2015 – on aug . 4 , 2015 , the announcement came that petaluma - based camelbak sold for $ 412 million to utah’s vista outdoor . keep clicking to see other famous acquisitions in sonoma county . ( photo by kent porter , 2001 )
by combining camelbak ' s duraflex barrier™ material , hydroguard™ technology and hydrolink™ modular attachment systems , the cbr x sets a new standard for providing hands - free access to safe drinking water while working in some of the world ' s most lethal environments .
that a cycling accessory could became the canteen of choice for soldiers around the world demonstrates how innovative nondefense companies have fueled growth by capitalizing on the sept . 11 , 2001 , attacks and the ensuing wars . even before the london bombings this month , britain had approved funds to equip police and first - responders with camelbak systems designed to keep drinking water safe in a chemical or biological attack . the u . s . department of homeland security’s new emphasis on unconventional threats heralds further growth potential for camelbak .
camelbak has hired hugh ewing as sales and operations manager . his previous positions include sales operations / customer service manager at gregory mountain products , division manager at hattail headwear division of streamworks , inc . , and manager of dealer and customer service at exofficio .
camelbak contends that pivoting between the two markets has helped product development . “the beauty of this company is that military requirements drive innovation and durability , and that goes right down the line to the recreational products , ” says mr . hunter . for instance , camelbak developed sturdier materials and a silver - based , antigerm lining to keep water clean for troops , and then adapted these for cheaper retail packs . the company’s products retail for between $ 25 and $ 120 , and some military packs cost up to $ 200 .
mr . hunter’s search for industrial customers has him pressing the flesh at events such as the world of concrete trade show . but his work isn’t done with the military . camelbak must ensure , he says , that “the canteen is on the way out . ”
like so many great inventions , the first camelbak was born from necessity . the goal : to provide hands - free hydration during the 1989 hotter ‘n hell hundred , a grueling road bike race held in and around the parched landscape of wichita falls , texas .
camelbak isn’t the only company guilty of misleading consumers about the efficacy of water treatment products . sawyer famously advertises “1 million gallons guaranteed , ” for its inline filters . there’s two problems with that : one in the small print and another in real world testing .
the challenge in creating the cbr x reservoir was making it as , or , more durable than a regular reservoir without making it too stiff , heavy or affecting taste . while the reservoir is thicker and tougher than a standard or military spec camelbak reservoir , camelbak ' s head of r & d ; , jeremy galten explains
the breakthrough came when we figured out how to combine an rf weldable urethane material and a chemically resistant barrier in a way that didn ' t compromise the reservoir ' s durability or performance .
when not in use , the camelbak all clear microbiological uv water purifier should be stored in a clean , dry , and safe environment . it should not be exposed to temperatures above 140 f / 60 c , or below - 4 f / - 20 c .
rigney wil join osprey november 28 , having most recently served as president of camelbak . during his 11 - year tenure , he also worked as the senior vice president of global sales from 2011 to 2015 and the vice president of global sales from 2005 to 2011 .
research shows companies with more women in leadership roles perform better financially . but sometimes you need to get out to lean in . we talked to camelbak ceo sally mccoy , who’s been backpacking since she was 5 , about how her wilderness experiences have shaped her career .
feedback from soldiers has been as important as lab tests in molding products . snipers wanted a sleek , body - hugging pack , so camelbak designed a 3 . 2 - quart unit — enough for three hours of activity — that can fit under bullet - proof vests .
after branching out from cycling into running , skiing and hiking packs , camelbak more recently has launched products for hunting , children and women — a line that features tapered packs , softer materials and higher chest straps . law - enforcement packs include easy - access pouches for weapons . a horseback - riding line is in the offing . customers bombard the company with suggestions for packs designed to fight dehydration in every activity from fly fishing to plant watering . “some uses could hurt the brand a bit , ” says glenn gross , camelbak’s chief executive .
necessity is indeed the mother of invention . a new product category commences and a company is born . but camelbak’s history — and historical significance — doesn’t end there . jon austen , the company’s director of product management and marketing , picks up the ever - evolving story .
camelbak products ensure you can keep logging miles—without sacrificing essential hydration . these water portable water reservoirs are designed to comfortably fit on your back for easy carry during long days outdoors . they ' re great for hikers , bikers or other long - distance athletes who need constant hydration
“i tried to have a drink from my camelbak , ” brazier explained , “but there was no water left in it . it was only when i took it off and looked at it , i realized it had three bullet holes through it . i felt so lucky . ”
the outdoor industries women’s coalition ( oiwc ) , the only national organization dedicated to workplace diversity and inclusion by expanding opportunities for women in the outdoor , snow , run , and bike industries , recently recognized sally mccoy , longtime camelbak ceo , with its oiwc lifetime achievement award .
camelbak fortifies our presence in the mainstream individual outdoor recreation market , creating an opportunity to increase the scale , reach and growth of several current offerings through an expanded global sourcing capability and a broadened retail distribution network . with limited overlap between our key customers , this acquisition creates significant cross - selling opportunities , increased channel presence and access into expanded domestic and international markets . as a market leader and preferred partner , vista outdoor can leverage the technical expertise of camelbak to deliver innovative solutions and quality product offerings that will create value for our shareholders and customers .
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yet , an independent lab commissioned by camelbak to test these claims found that , while the filter was effective at killing those three pathogens , it was only capable of doing so in clear water . the lab performed the de rigueur turbid water test by first passing the water twice through an msr filter . that product removes dirt , protozoa and bacteria on its own , so it’s no surprise that testing found that stuff to be gone after also being treated by camelbak’s uv light . the effectiveness of the all clear in non - filtered turbid water was not tested .
andrew shand is promoted to vice president of sales , europe / asia / africa after a six - year tenure as european sales director for both camelbak military and recreation businesses . shannon stearns is promoted to vice president of marketing and will lead the company’s brand and marketing initiatives globally .
but the real military push started in 1999 , when mr . hunter arrived . camelbak launched a military line of products and moved to california’s sonoma county wine district north of san francisco . here , it set up a research center to develop products that could meet the pentagon’s exacting standards .
petaluma , calif ( brain ) — camelbak ' s longtime ceo sally mccoy is stepping down after nine years in her role . layne rigney , currently the brand ' s senior vice president of global sales , will take over as president on feb . 1 , the company announced tuesday .
mccoy said ,
i have tremendous faith in layne ' s ability and readiness to lead the organization . camelbak has a robust product pipeline , a respected brand identity and an incredibly strong team of leaders to take the business to the next level under the ownership of vista outdoor .
models such as the rogue , lobo , and h . a . w . g . were born , each suiting a different set of needs . at the same time , camelbak started building more technology and comfort into its packs , adding features such as breathable back panels and improved harness designs .
while the chem / bio camelbak was first available back in 2000 , they weren ' t well known or really even approved for use by big army . well , the army just got around to testing and approving 3 liter hydration systems for use in a chemical , biological , radioactive or nuclear threat environment . the first one we ' ve heard about is the camelbak cbr x . it was just approved for use by the army ' s office of the product manager - soldier clothing and individual equipment ( pm - spie ) and the army ' s test and evaluation command ( atec ) this morning .
flash forward and petaluma , california - based camelbak’s current product portfolio includes ( far more advanced ) hydration packs , bpa - free water bottles , vests , belts and even water filtration pitchers . that first pack also spawned an entire industry , with countless hydration pack makers entering the market in subsequent years .
after 9 years as the company’s ceo , sally mccoy , announces her resignation from camelbak today . mccoy spoke exclusively with snews about her departure : “you know the old saying ‘leave your campsite better than you found it ? ’ i feel 100 % confident that i’ve done that with . . . read more
“marines love them . very rarely these days do you see a marine without a camelbak cinched to his back , ” says col . michael belcher , who commanded a marine battalion in iraq and is now based in the u . s . “there’s less sloshing back and forth , and no hip pain . ”
“reducing bacteria by 99 . 9999 % , viruses by 99 . 99 % and protozoan cysts by 99 . 9 % , all clear purifies water not only to stringent epa standards , but to camelbak’s uncompromising standards of safety and performance , ” reads the claim about the all clear uv purification bottle on the brand’s website .
with headquarters in petaluma , calif . , a wholly - owned and operated reservoir manufacturing facility in mexico and a distribution facility in san diego , calif . , camelbak designs , tests and engineers its products to perform and last a lifetime . for more information , please visit urltoken or call 800 . 767 . 8725 .
jumping ahead to present day , and camelbak continues to innovate and push the envelope of what a pack can deliver to its wearer . in 2015 , it launched the k . u . d . u . line , which carried forward previously established functionality , and implemented strategic back protection and the ability to carry light armor .
the main difference that camelbak brings to the process is the inclusion of the bottle , pretty much a necessary part of the operation anyway . while it’s true that the steripen can be inserted into other containers , a glass of water for instance , most users will be processing water in a 750 - millilitre bottle , and camelbak know their bottles . the uv lamp is incorporated into the special cap ( a regular cap is included for normal use and a padded pouch to protect the lamp during transport ) and the bottle need only be agitated horizontally for 60 seconds to ensure the purification is complete . an lcd screen confirms the success of the operation .
[ … ] history of the camelbak – high on mountain biking by rip3d an avid cyclist living in the scorching heat of central texas , chuck hunter staggered into a bike shop in 1997 and says he succumbed to a “cute” saleswoman’s pitch . he left wearing a water - filled backpack with a tube extending to his … [ … ]
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“the next really big moment comes in the mid - 1990s , ” recalls austen . “we’d been in the market for about five years , and riders are telling us how awesome camelbak is , but they also reveal that the packs are not super comfortable and that in some cases they need to be able to carry more than just water . ”
camelbak water bottles come in a range of sizes , styles and lid configurations . choose the right model and size for you - - between 20 oz . and 32 oz . some camelbaks are insulated to keep you water or sports drink cool for hours . others are designed for on - the - go transportation and fit a bike rack holder .
camelbak itself acknowledges this disparity , specifically instructing users to employ an $ 89 msr miniworks ex filter to clean dirty water before it goes into the $ 99 all clear purification bottle . the trouble here is that the claims of its efficacy are bold and prominent , while the instruction to use that msr filter is buried deep in the small print .
roadies never glommed onto camelbaks the way eidson hoped they would , mountain bikers immediately recognized the potential and were the product ' s early adopters . it just made sense - - taking your hands off the handlebars while riding technical terrain ? that ' s a good way to lose your front teeth . the camelbak remedied that problem . today everyone from nordic skiers to navy seals goes into the field with ingenious hydration packs that are comfortable , spacious and infinitely adjustable . camelbak , now a massive company valued in excess of $ 250 million , sells more than a hundred different versions of the hydration pack , all of which are a far cry from the old tube sock / pilfered iv bag combo .
in order to provide cbr protection , the whole cbr x is slightly heavier , a little thicker and about 2 - 3x the cost of a mil - spec camelbak reservoir system . but , it ' s going to be your best friend when you hear those three painful words . the cbr x will be out sometime in the first quarter of 2011 .
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this critical customer feedback becomes genesis for the first camelbak m . u . l . e . hydration pack . now riders can carry water — and tools , food , spare clothes , and various other essentials . “but it was still pretty bare bones , ” concedes austen . “it had hard edge nylon straps and a flat back . it wasn’t super comfortable . ”
initially camelbak tried to address these shortcomings with accessories such as “sissy” straps , which were pads you could strap on the nylon webbing of the harness for improved abrasion protection . soon , though , it was clear that not only did the hydration pack need to be more utilitarian and comfortable , it also needed to suit a variety of uses . that’s when pack became packs .
founded in texas in 1989 , camelbak moved to sonoma county in 1999 and grew quickly under a succession of owners . compass diversified holdings , a westport , conn . , investment fund , purchased the business in 2011 for $ 258 . 6 million and expects to record a gain of $ 150 million to $ 170 million on the sale , according to a company statement .
other staffing changes effective feb . 1 , include michael moore taking over as vice president of sales for north & south america . moore has served as a sales executive since 2006 , and brings experience from thule , leisure trends and planet outdoors . andrew shand was promoted to vice president of sales for europe / asia / africa after a six - year tenure as european sales director for both camelbak military and recreation businesses . shannon stearns was promoted to vice president of marketing and will lead the company ' s brand and marketing initiatives globally . stearns joined camelbak in 2006 , bringing consumer and retail marketing experience at brands and retailers such as smith & hawken and illuminations and advertising agency foote , cone & belding supporting brands like clorox , levi ' s and disney .
two years after that first sip , mr . hunter quit his job at lockheed martin corp . to join the company that made the backpack - canteen , camelbak products llc . at the time , the small firm had a devoted clientele of mountain bikers and counterculture types ; for example , camelbaks were ubiquitous at burning man , a radical art festival held each summer in the nevada desert .
the housing of the lamp is rugged and backed by camelbak’s lifetime guarantee , whereas the steripen is more fragile and breakage / failure is not uncommon . i would expect the all clear to be , on average , a more durable unit , and given the price ( nearly double a steripen classic ) i certainly hope this is the case . only long - term testing would confirm this .
and a bike manufacturer even began exploring the possibility of getting rid of the backpack entirely in 2008 . the plan was to stuff a reservoir inside the hollow bicycle frame instead , but that project stalled because of the difficulty of gaining access to the water container . camelbak suggests cleaning and drying reservoirs after each use , which might be a little tricky if they are threaded inside a bicycle frame .
integrating powerful uv technology into an energy - efficient cap , camelbak all clear delivers optimum uv exposure at the press of a button for purification so reliable , we ve backed it with our got your baktm lifetime guarantee . engineered to perform even under the toughest conditions , all clear has been tested and retested under severe conditions to deliver drinking water you can trust , everywhere and every time you need it .
“as the market grew , we saw lots of different riders that had different needs , ” continues austen . “some were going out for the standard 2 - 3 hour ride . other were venturing out on epic all - day adventures . that’s when camelbak realized the need to expand the model line . on one hand you had the minimalist pack for shorter rides . on the other was the large capacity pack . ”
perhaps more importantly , sally has had a profound impact on the people and cultures with whom she’s engaged her considerable energies . after nine years as camelbak’s ceo , where she achieved the goals she set for herself—to grow the company and start innovating—she announced her resignation early this week during one of her companywide town hall meetings . “i started crying , and pretty soon almost everyone in the room was crying , ” she said .
camelbak’s place in the history of hydration is secure . from the very idea of hands - free hydration to cutting edge present day packs , the california - based company has been at the forefront of keeping cyclists ( and outdoor enthusiasts of all types ) performing at their best . but how did we get to this place where the hydration pack has become essential to the mountain biking experience ? time for a little history lesson .
five years before that , humvee manufacturer am general approached camelbak as the heavy vehicle maker drew up plans for a future military utility vehicle . am general was planning to install two chemical and biological weapon - proof 20 gallon reservoirs underneath the floorboards on either side of the transmission . partly these would be used to refill soldiers own camelbaks , but am general was also trying to find a way to protect passengers from improvised explosive devices .
uv filters only work well in clear water , as camelbak so helpfully demonstrates . they’re also electronic gadgets , which are prone to failure due to damage , vibration , battery failure or even water intrusion . while they are capable of killing viruses , there is no way to know if they’ve effectively cleared your water of them . while many water sources in the outdoors are very clear , even a minimal turbidity could skewer uv’s effectiveness .
prior to camelbak , mccoy co - founded silver steep partners—a financial advisory firm specializing exclusively in the outdoor industry . she also served as vice president at the north face and president of sierra designs and ultimate direction . she was a founding member of conservation alliance and the outdoor industry alliance ( oia ) and served as board chair of each . mccoy currently serves on the board for zumiez , retailer of skate and snow apparel and accessories
camelbak was founded in 1989 in texas by michael eidson , who concocted a hands - free drinking system because he felt that reaching for a bottle during bike races risked collisions . the prototype consisted of medical tubing and a plastic intravenous drip bag stuffed into a sock and attached to the back of a shirt . his timing was auspicious : the advent of mountain biking , ultramarathons and other extreme sports created a market - in - waiting .
iteration no . 1 was simply an iv bag filled with water that was tucked inside a tube sock . that contraption was then stuffed into the back of a bike jersey , with the thin hose of the iv looped over the shoulder , with a clothespin at the end to clamp off the hose . soon after camelbak was founded and a slightly less rudimentary form of that original pack designed . the rest , as they say , is history .
having contracted giardia from a water supply that shouldn ' t have had it , i ' m not taking chances again . this is a clever little beast and well designed . my only complaint is that the optional filter should be supplied as standard with this pack . the odds are that you ' ll need to use it anyway , so why camelbak haven ' t included it is a mystery . otherwise , i ' m happy with it .