Business Details
48 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Medical Center for Comprehensive Care
Sterling Area Health Center has been dedicated to enhancing community health outcomes since 1978. Our mission focuses on providing high-quality, comprehensive primary care, dental services, and behavioral health treatment through a collaborative approach with patients and families. As a BCBS-recognized Patient Centered Medical Home accredited by The Joint Commission, we prioritize accessible, patient-driven care across all life stages. Our multidisciplinary team, including a volunteer governing board, ensures cost-effective, holistic services regardless of patients' financial circumstances.We emphasize preventive care, reduce healthcare barriers, and maintain cultural competence through advanced information technology. Our nine consumer principles guide interdisciplinary care coordination, fostering trust, safety, and personalized treatment plans. Recognized with awards like the Governor's Award for Excellence, we contribute $11.8 million annually to Michigan's economy while maintaining federal malpractice protections under the FTCA program.
Services
Primary Care
Dental Services
Behavioral Health
Registered Dietitian
Walk-in Clinic
Preventive Care
Chronic Disease Management
Substance Use Treatment
Pediatric Care
DOT Physicals
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We've provided continuous community healthcare since 1978 with specialized chronic disease management.
- Our PCMH accreditation ensures coordinated, technology-driven care across medical specialties.
- 24/7 behavioral health crisis line available for urgent mental health support.
- Sliding scale discounts make quality care accessible to all income levels.
- Board-certified providers offer evidence-based treatment for patients from newborns to seniors.
Associations and certifications
- The Joint Commission
- Blue Cross / Blue Shield
Services
Primary Care
Comprehensive medical care for all ages including preventive checkups, chronic disease management, and acute illness treatment. Our board-certified physicians provide personalized wellness plans and coordinate specialty care when needed. Services include immunizations, sports physicals, and medication assistance programs.
Dental Services
Full-service dental clinic offering preventive care, restorative procedures, and emergency dentistry. We treat patients of all ages with Medicaid coverage available. Services include cleanings, x-rays, dentures, and cosmetic treatments at our Alger, MI location.
Behavioral Health
Integrated mental health and substance use treatment with individual counseling, group therapy, and psychiatric services. Specialized programs include anger management, women's support groups, and adolescent early intervention. Peer recovery services available through Addiction Anonymous.
Walk-in Clinic
Immediate medical attention for non-life-threatening conditions like infections, minor injuries, and seasonal illnesses. Staffed by nurse practitioners seven days a week with after-hours crisis support available through our 24/7 behavioral health hotline.
Registered Dietitian
Personalized nutrition guidance for diabetes management, food allergies, and chronic disease prevention. Certified diabetes educator with 40+ years' experience provides therapeutic diet planning for hypertension, kidney disease, and gastrointestinal conditions through provider-referred appointments.
People
Susan Blair
Registered Dietitian
Certified diabetes educator with over 40 years of experience in therapeutic nutrition. Specializes in creating personalized diet plans for chronic disease management and preventive care through provider-referred consultations.
Questions
What services does Sterling Area Health Center offer?
We provide primary care, dental services, behavioral health treatment, registered dietitian consultations, and walk-in urgent care across multiple Michigan locations.
Do you accept insurance?
Our dental clinic accepts Medicaid for adults and children. We also offer health insurance enrollment assistance and a 340B prescription discount program.
Are there payment assistance options?
Yes, we offer a sliding scale discount program based on income and family size to make healthcare more affordable for all patients.
What are your emergency options?
For medical emergencies, call 911. Our behavioral health crisis hotline (1-800-327-4693) provides 24/7 support for mental health emergencies.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call 989-654-2491 during business hours or visit our website to request appointments for primary care, dental, or specialty services.
