| Allegiance Health | |
| Aerial view, looking northeast, of Allegiance Health in Jackson, Michigan. | |
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Shown in Michigan
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| Geography | |
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| Location | 205 N. East Ave, Jackson, Mich., Jackson County, Michigan, United States |
| Organization | |
| Care system | Full medical care, including inpatient and outpatient care |
| Hospital type | Community |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Yes |
| Beds | 480 |
| History | |
| Founded | 1918 |
| Links | |
| Website | http://www.AllegianceHealth.org/ Allegiance Health |
| Lists | Hospitals in Michigan |
Allegiance Health is a community-owned and locally-governed health system located in Jackson in the U.S. state of Michigan. It was founded in 1918 as Foote Hospital when a local citizen, Mrs. Ida Foote, donated land for construction of the new hospital in honor of her late husband, W.A. Foote.
In 1975, Foote Hospital merged with Mercy Hospital, which was operated by the Sisters of Mercy. Several years later, the two hospitals combined into one facility. The current facility was completed in 1983 and is located near the site of the original hospital. The former hospital, now named the Charles Anderson Building, is used for specialized practices such as sleep disorders, behavioral health, and volunteer services.
In July 2008, Foote Hospital was renamed Allegiance Health. The mission of Allegiance Health is to "lead our community to better health and well-being at every stage of life." Its vision is to create Michigan's healthiest community through exceptional health care and inspiring a passion for wellness.
Allegiance Health supports a 480-bed system with more than 400 physicians and 3,700 staff members. The health system offers specialized services including a new cancer center and a heart center with a 20-bed cardiac universal bed unit. A new specialty center combines services for the convenience of patients with brain, spine, neck, joint and bone conditions. The specialty center also includes a new osteoporosis center, balance center and pain management center as well. Other health system features include a recently-expanded emergency room, urgent care centers, pediatric and birthing care, and more.
Primary health services for the underserved, regardless of their ability to pay, through the Center for Family Health in Jackson.
Allegiance Health operates CareLink of Jackson to provide long-term acute care. The Health System also provides care at family medical centers in Albion, Brooklyn, Grass Lake, Jackson, Leslie, Mason, Onsted and Spring Arbor. Allegiance Health's Radiation Oncology - Tejada Center offers cancer care in partnership with the University of Michigan [1] .