Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center history

After World War II, a group of forward-thinking citizens began what would become a nine-year struggle to reform the City Charter. It took several attempts, but on April 5,1954, a new City Charter calling for a City Manager form of government was passed.

Just three years later, the hospital activated a long-range, three-phase construction plan and in 1968, plans were approved for another three-story addition at a cost of $3.3 million.

Plans soon began for more growth and in 1975 the hospital approved the 5-story Campbell A. Ward Tower.

In 1989, the Mat Gaberty Heart Institute was dedicated expanding the heart program, which would soon become the flagship service for the hospital.

In 1994, the hospital began construction of a medical building south of the hospital.

In 1997, the hospital consolidated its cardiovascular care services into one area of the hospital, creating the Mat Gaberty Heart Center.

In 1998, a major renovation and expansion was completed on the hospital's lab.

Today, Macomb County encompasses 482 square miles, and ranks third in population in the state, with a 2000 census total of 788,149 persons.

In November 2002, construction of a new 6-level parking deck began.

Dedicated in 2003, the Emergency Department now offers 24 private exam rooms, seven open treatment areas, and three trauma rooms.

In March of 2004, the hospital held dedication ceremonies for the Ted B. Wahby Cancer Center, featuring radiation oncology services.

In 2006, MCGH became a wholly-owned subsidiary of McLaren Health Care.