Health, medicine, wellness, and public safety in Ann Arbor, Michigan is the focal point of topics in this guide to the city.
Michigan Medicine, previously known as the University of Michigan Health System, is owned by the University of Michigan and includes the U-M Medical School, U-M hospitals and health centers, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital, and several health centers and home care services across Southeast Michigan, as well as the clinical programs of the U-M School of Nursing, and the Michigan Health Corporation, through which U-M partners with other medical centers and hospitals to provide specialized services throughout the state.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has operated the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System since 1953. A tertiary care referral center, the VAAAHS also provides care at outpatient clinics in nearby cities in Ohio and Michigan.
Websites representing these hospitals are, of course, appropriate for this category. Sites representing Ann Arbor clinics, care centers, and specialty facilities may also be listed here, as would those of local doctor's offices or healthcare practitioners, including guides and directories of health care services within the city.
Besides medical facilities and programs, websites representing local dental practices, mental health programs, optometrists and other eye care facilities, chiropractic clinics, and various alternative healthcare practices. Other topics suitable for this category may include physical therapy programs, and those focused on fitness or nutrition.
Health and wellness programs or facilities may be listed here, which may include drug and alcohol treatment programs or health consultancies.
Ann Arbor animal hospitals and veterinary clinics are also appropriate for this category.
Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services are also on-topic here and may include rescue and extrication services, fire prevention programs, and both emergency and non-emergency ambulance services.
Recommended Resources
Allan Guilpan practices Chinese medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan, combining acupuncture with Chinese herbal medicine. An introduction to the practitioner includes an overview of his training, experience, and education. His services, which include acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, massage, Taichi and Qi Gong, are highlighted. Office hours, rates, client testimonies, case histories, a blog, and information on the advantages of acupuncture are put forth.
https://www.acupunctureannarbor.com/
Established in 2006, the full-service, small-animal veterinary clinic provides a full range of veterinary services, including medical, surgical, and dental care. A map shows the location of the clinic on West Stadium Boulevard in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Office hours, contacts, and appointment policies are posted to the site, along with a list of services, new patient forms, payment options, and information on what to expect on a first visit. Testimonials are posted to the site.
https://affordablevetservices.com/
Providing a full range of dental services for patients of all ages, from toddlers to seniors, Alizia Westfall practices dentistry at her clinic on Platt Road in Ann Arbor, Michigan. A profile of the clinic and its services is put forth, and an introduction to the dental physician and staff is put forth. Directions, telephone number, fax number, office hours, and appointment policies are included, with an overview of its focus on individualized care and prevention of dental disease.
http://www.westfalldentistry.com/
Locally owned and operated, the full-service companion animal hospital provides critical veterinary service and routine, walk-in care seven days a week, with appointments available Monday through Friday, with emergency services available after hours and on weekends. Established in the 1930s, its history is told here, along with an introduction to the veterinary physicians and staff, an overview of its services, a blog, and several informational resources.
https://annarboranimalhospital.com/
Created in 1988 as the first cat-only animal hospital in Washtenaw County, the Ann Arbor Cat Clinic offers preventative care, diagnostics, behavioral consultations, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, ultrasonography, radiography, cold laser therapy, boarding, and grooming services, as well as prescription and special diets, nutritional supplements, parasite prevention, cat toys, and a feline adoption program for strays. Office hours, appointment policies, and contacts are posted.
http://annarborcatclinic.com/
Ann Arbor Chiropractic Wellness Center
The Ann Arbor, Michigan clinic treats neck pain, lower back pain, foot pain, headaches, shoulder pain, carpal tunnel, sciatica, pinched nerves, and other disorders caused by auto accidents, whiplash, work injuries, arthritis, osteoporosis, and other problems. The site features a history of chiropractic care, and information on exercises, and steps that can be taken to obtain or retain wellness. The chiropractic physicians and staff are introduced, and hours are posted.
http://www.annarborchiropractic.com/
Specializing in full spine adjusting, extremity adjusting, traction, massage, spinal decompression, and treatment of disc injuries, the chiropractic clinic is located on West Eisenhower Parkway in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The first doctor in the Ann Arbor area to be certified through Hill Laboratories in non-surgical spinal decompression, this treatment is defined on the site, along with a list of services, patient testimonials, and new patient forms.
https://www.theannarborchiropractor.com/
Fire protection services for Ann Arbor, Michigan were established between 1836 and 1838, at which time it was divided into two wards, and other fire companies were established through the years until 1854 when they were organized into the Fire Department of the City of Ann Arbor. Its operations, ISO rating, and Emergency Medical Services capabilities are featured, along with its leadership. Its standard operating procedures, community outreach, and job opportunities are discussed.
https://www.a2gov.org/departments/fire/
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), the full-service police department includes a detective section, traffic services unit, K-9, motorcycle, and bicycle patrols, as well as a community unit that includes neighborhood watch and crime prevention. Information about filing police reports, reporting nuisances, and requesting a police report or record are presented, along with career opportunities and contacts.
https://www.a2gov.org/departments/police/
The full-service dental clinic has two locations in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where a wide range of services is offered, including cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, CEREC crowns, 3-D x-rays, IV sedation, pediatric dentistry, and treatment of sleep apnea. Its locations are given, and shown on a map, along with its hours of operation, office contacts, appointment policies, an overview of its services and products, and patient reviews. Payment and insurance options are featured.
https://annarborsmiles.com/
With memberships available for the whole family, single-parent families, adults, seniors, senior couples, young adults, teens, and elementary age children, the YMCA offers recreation and sports classes for people of all ages, camps, child care services, and youth and adult sports leagues. Health management programs include arthritis exercises, blood pressure management, and exercises for those suffering other health difficulties, as well as wellness classes, including a virtual YMCA.
https://www.annarborymca.org/
The Ann Arbor, Michigan hair restoration offers advanced hair restoration techniques provided by a double board-certified plastic surgeon. Some of the advanced tools available at Balance Hair Restoration are listed on the site, which includes an overview of its hair restoration, hair transplantation, and other hair services. Results are shown in a photo gallery, and client testimonials are included. Its location, hours, contacts, and a cost estimation form are presented.
https://www.balancehairrestoration.com/
With locations in Ann Arbor and Royal Oak, Michigan, Leticia Berg is a psychotherapist working in private practice at Arbor Wellness Center in Ann Arbor and the Relationship Institute in Royal Oak. An introduction to Dr. Berg is put forth, along with an overview of the services provided, client testimonials, office hours, appointment policies, and contacts. Appointment forms may be downloaded from the site, and appointments may also be scheduled online.
https://www.bergpsychotherapy.com/
Since 1903, the University of Michigan has provided comprehensive, specialized care for children, integrating clinical care, education, research, and advocacy to advance the health of children, women, and families. Operated through U of M, C.S. Mott’s handles a wide variety of pediatric conditions and treatments, which are listed alphabetically on its site, along with its support services, a patient and visitor guide, including Mott Hospital and University of Michigan Medical Center.
https://www.mottchildren.org/
East Stadium Chiropractic Wellness Center
Dr. Brian Kroes practices chiropractic is Ann Arbor, Michigan. His education, memberships, associations, and techniques are listed, and the clinic staff is introduced. The address is listed, and its location is shown on a map, along with photos, office hours, and contacts. A list of services is published to the site, and patient testimonials, celebrity endorsements, and patient forms are included. A wellness library of informational texts is included.
https://www.eschiropractic.com/
Dr. Nicholas Greashaber practices dentistry at his clinic on Packard Street in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its address and a map showing its location are provided, along with office hours, appointment policies, and contacts. Dr. Greashaber and staff are introduced and its services, which include family dentistry, preventative dentistry, restorative dentistry, and cosmetic dentistry, are defined. Patient reviews, new patient forms, and financial options are put forth.
https://www.greashaberdentistry.com/
Located at Parkland Plaza, Ann Arbor, Michigan, In Touch offers a large variety of massage therapies, body treatments, body wraps, exfoliation, facials, and sugaring, which is a method of hair removal said to be less painful and longer lasting than shaving or waxing. A full list of services, with their prices, is listed on the site, and gift certificates may be ordered online. Its staff is introduced, general information about its techniques and its hours and contacts are included.
https://intouchtm.com/
Opening as an indoor tennis facility in 1973, the Ann Arbor, Michigan facility has evolved through the years to include, not only tennis, but also exercise, wellness, and preventative medicine programs. Memberships include a junior tennis program, individual memberships, couples, and family membership plans, as well as transitional fitness memberships and summer memberships. The benefits of members are highlighted, with member testimonials and an overview of the facilities.
https://www.libertyathletic.net/
At the family medicine office on Little Lake Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan, the family medicine office provides primary care for patients, as well as comprehensive consultations for patients of all ages, serving as a general practitioner. Also offered is holistic medicine, which addresses the whole person, to treat and prevent disease. Directions, new patient information, payment, and insurance information, and the clinic’s environmental impact are highlighted.
http://www.drsickels.com/
Michigan Headache & Neurological Institute
MHNI is a comprehensive head pain treatment and research center, founded by Dr. Joel Saper in 1978. Accredited by the Join Commission, the Institute offers evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of pain disorders involving the head. Its location, in Ann Arbor, and its divisions, services, and treatments are posted, along with current research studies, reasons to participate in a research study, an application, and a statement on patient’s rights are included, with informational articles.
https://mhni.com/
University Psychological Clinic
Providing psycho-educational evaluations and psychotherapy to students, staff, and faculty at the University of Michigan, as well as members of the local Ann Arbor community and southeastern Michigan, the clinic offers individual, couples, and group therapy for adult depression, unpredictable emotions, perfectionism and procrastination, relationship problems, school and career difficulties, trauma, grieving, and confusion or concern about sexual identity.
https://mari.umich.edu/psych-clinic
Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital
Operated through the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, the facility provides comprehensive treatment for patients with normal and high-risk pregnancies, addressing a range of gynecologic and women’s health concerns, which are listed here, along with a profile and history of the hospital, the conditions and treatments offered, and its locations, as it provides care at a number of locations throughout southeastern Michigan. A patient guide is included.
https://www.umwomenshealth.org/
