Facility Type:

Community Health Center

Community Type:

Rural

Community/Service Population:

5,001 - 10,000 / 0 - 2,500

Community Information:

Big Rapids is where education, industry, art and nature’s beauty come together. Located in the West Central portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, Big Rapids is home to Ferris State University. The community also has a robust industrial base and Big Rapids High School was recognized as a “Top American High School” by Newsweek and among the top ten percent of schools in the nation by US News and World Report. Big Rapids boasts over 250 acres of dedicated park land, more than 100 lakes, the Muskegon River, award-winning golf courses, endless trails, breweries, and wineries. The historic downtown district features shops, businesses and restaurants. Big Rapids is located less than an hour north of Grand Rapids.

3RNET Network Coordinator
Contact Information:

Kyra Burkeen
Michigan Center for Rural Health
909 fee Road, B-218 West Fee Hall, MSU

East Lansing, MI 48824
Tel: 517-353-6891
kyra.burkeen@affiliate.msu.edu
http://www.mcrh.msu.edu/

J-1 Contact Information:

Sarah Kleis
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services
333 S. Grand Ave.

Lansing, Michigan 48909
Tel:
KleisS1@michigan.gov