Mackinac Straits Health System (MSHS) recently became a leader in the field of robotic guidance and navigation through the purchase of spinal surgery robot. In conjunction with the addition of this new technology MSHS conducted a contest to name the robot.
“We invited all third and fourth graders in our service area to submit entries. Students were instructed to color in the drawing and provide a name for the surgical robot,” said Mike Grisdale, MSHS Marketing Director. “There were 75 entries received. Hillary Winberg, a third grader from St. Ignace Elementary was chose for her entry of Hope”.
Hillary received a prize pack, and had a chance to visit the Hospital to see the robot and meet the surgical staff. The Hospital also hosted a pizza party at school so she could celebrate with her classmates.
“I am excited to see the participation from the young people in our community,” said Anthony Bozzio, MD who is leading the spinal surgery program at Mackinac Straits. “I know there were a lot of creative entries and Hope is a perfect name for this robot because it does give hope to those suffering from back pain. Our team is committed to providing the highest quality of care for our patients. We are looking forward to many opportunities and undoubtable impact this technology brings to the field of spinal surgery.”
MSHS serves the Straits of Mackinac region with local access to high quality health care.
MSHS is based at the St. Ignace Campus which includes a 15-bed Critical Access Hospital that houses a Rural Health Clinic, Oncology Clinic, Outpatient Surgical Center, Tribal Health Clinic, Straits Area Pharmacy, Emergency Room, Fast Care, Physical Therapy and a 48-bed long-term care facility (Evergreen Living Center). Other locations include Bois Blanc Island Medical Center, Mackinaw City Medical Clinic, Mackinaw City Specialty Clinic, Mackinac Island Medical Center, and the Rivertown Medical Clinic in Cheboygan.
For more information on these locations and the services available, visit www.mackinacstraitshealth.org. MSHS is affiliated with MyMichigan Health and is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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