Ionia County Memorial Hospital
479 Lafayette St. Ionia, Michigan 48846
1-616-527-4200
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Our Mission: We are committed to improving and maintaining the health of the people of the communities we serve.
Community Relations
Ionia County Memorial Hospital is committed to improving the overall health status of the communities it serves. To achieve this goal, we are always seeking to provide leadership, to assist other organizations in their efforts, and to engage in the development of innovative community health strategies.
Please take this opportunity to review the many community and business offerings listed below. There are classes, programs, and activities offered to our patients and the community. If you have any questions please contact the Community Relations Department.
• Hospital Tour
If your club, organization or group would like to schedule a tour of Ionia County Memorial Hospital, contact Mary Thacker, Assistant to VP of Patient Care at 616-527-4200, ext. 270 or Laurie Tjalsma in the Community Relations Office at ext. 240.
• Speakers Bureau Professional, Administrative staff and physicians at Ionia County
Memorial Hospital are available to speak on a broad number of health topics. We are thrilled to get out and talk to groups about the services we provide or just to listen to what you have to tell us.
For a complete listing of topics and to arrange a program, contact Laurie in the Community Relations Department. Please Call (616) 527-4200, ext. 240.
• Health Screenings
Offered to area businesses and customized to what you want. Ionia County Memorial Hospital's health fairs can include: Blood pressure checks, weight and height, blood sugar checks, blood testing for cholesterol levels, flexibility, grip strength, posture, % body fat, medication consultation.
Regular Screenings take place during the year:
May 12th - Women's Health Check Up Day at the Tony Balice Clinic, 550 E. Washington St., Ionia
July 30th - Prostate Cancer Screening Day at ICMH
July - School Sports Physicals.
September - Colorectal Screening
For more information and exact dates and locations please contact the Community Relations Department at (616) 527-4200, ext. 240
Community Involvement
Festival Of Trees - City of Ionia
ICMH participates in the annual Festival of Trees coordinated by the Parks and Recreation Dept. of the City of Ionia. Decorated Christmas Trees are on display for a weekend, and visitors vote for their favorite tree. 
Proceeds go to the Bob Miller Activity Fund to help children attend camps and clinics held by the Parks & Recreation Dept.
Pictured is ICMH's tree from 2005 with Laurie Tjalsma, Sue Smith and Suzanne Curtis posing for a picture after it was set up.
United Way
Iona County Memorial Hospital employees are active participants in the annual United Way fund drive. As a Pacesetter, we are working towards an even larger participation of employees this year.
Relay for Life
Ionia County Memorial Hospital is active in many ways though-out the community. Our staff is a key element in the
annual American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Jean Day every Friday is one of the successful fundraiser throughout the year. The 2007 American Cancer Society Relay for Life was held on August 10 & 11 at the Ionia Fairgrounds. ICMH raised over $2,500 for ACS. This year the Relay for Life is August 22 & 23 at the Ionia Fairgrounds again. Chairpeople at ICMH are Annette Listerman and Cheryl Cobb.
Women's Festival of Ionia County
For 12 years ICMH has participated and been a part of the steering committee to bring this wonderful event to the women of Ionia County. Next year it will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2008, and will be 'A Girl's Night Out' at the Royal Heritage Conference Center in Ionia. A whole new look and format! For more information you may contact Laurie in Community Relations, ext. 240.
First Aid Stations
ICMH provides staff, supplies, and time to many different events during the year in the way of first aid stations - from Red Hackers, to
community festivals, to bike tours through our town, and our course, the Ionia Free Fair. Employees, friends, past employees, friends, neighbors, and volunteers come together to keep our community healthy at these events. Laurie Tjalsma, Community Relations Director, 616-527-4200, ext. 240, ltjalsma@ioniahospital.org.
Michigan Harvest Gathering
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