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St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor Hospital is a 537-bed teaching hospital located on a 340 acre campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital has been named a Top 100 Hospital and is at the forefront of many clinical specialty areas including:
Oncology
- Designated by the National Cancer Institute as a Clinical Community Oncology Program, or CCOP, one of only 50 programs in the United States
- Through affiliation, SJMH oncologists have access to information with the world-renowned Mayo Clinic
- Participates in more Phase III and IV cancer research studies than any other hospital in the Ann Arbor area including the DNA-based colorectal cancer screening study, SELECT, selenium and STAR clinical trials
Cardiovascular
- One of the best hospitals in Ann Arbor and Michigan for heart care, St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor is the home of the renowned Michigan Heart & Vascular Institute, one of the top three cardiovascular programs in the state of Michigan based on volume
- Participates in research, including a cutting-edge procedure to eliminate arterial plaque and was one of the first in the area to use the drug eluting stents
- Led a conference instructing physicians from across the United States on the insertion of the Patent Foramen Ovale device
Neurosciences
- Participates in cutting edge clinical trials measuring the effectiveness of replacing diseased lumbar and cervical disks with artificial disks
- Use of the KyphX Inflatable Bone Tamp (balloon device) in a minimally invasive procedure to repair spine fractures
- Comprehensive craniotomy and stroke programs
Women and Children
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor Hospital was the first to open under the new space guidelines requiring 150 square feet for each newborn
- NICU participates in Vermont Oxford Database, sharing neonatal data nationally
- One of the lowest c-section rates in the state
- Home of the Ellen Thompson Women's Health Center which offers an array of services for women
- Extensive program in hysteroscopic surgery and laproscopy for pelvic area conditions
- Experts in an array of areas from perinatology (maternal fetal medicine) to menopause
- Provides training for vaginal ultrasound to residents of other southeast Michigan hospitals
Orthopedics
- Has been noted as a Top 100 Hospital for Orthopedic procedures, and is specifically noted as one of the best hospitals in Ann Arbor and Michigan for knee replacements
- SportsNet program provides athletes and coaches with experts to help with performance, disease and injury management, activity specific management, personal fitness and team sports services
- Team of experts provide customized treatment plans for individuals with hand and upper arm problems
Senior Health
- Huron Woods Residential Home is available for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia
- Includes programs and services specifically for seniors including senior health clinic, on-site gerontologists and Silver Advantage Program
- Home of The Village at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, a new assisted and independent living center for seniors
- Older Adult Medicine and Stroke unit located at the hospital
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