From its founding in 1908, Hurley Medical Center has devoted itself to bringing innovative, leading-edge technology and medical services to Flint and Genesee County. From our expertly trained physicians and nurses to our highly innovative technology to our state-of-the art facilities, Hurley is widely recognized as a medical center of exceptional excellence.
For our regions children, Hurley Childrens Hospital is recognized as the undisputed leader in caring for babies and children. We have the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)in the region, as well as the only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Childrens Emergency Department, and Center forMaternal Fetal Medicine.
We offer the regions only home-based pediatric Asthma Disease Management Program, recipient of a national EPA award in 2009. We have one of only six board-certified child abuse centersin the state and our Injury Prevention team, checks and replaces car seats, and distributes thousands of free bike helmets and smoke detectors every year.
Hurleys Center for Health Outcomes fights childhood obesity and our Diabetes Education Programsthe largest in Genesee Countyteach kids how to manage as well as prevent diabetes. And since 1991, Hurley has been designated a Childrens Miracle Network Hospital, anational network of outstanding pediatric hospitals.
As we anticipate the coming changes in health care, Hurley is exploring new ways to provide our community with the medical care they need. Using new EPIC electronic medical records, patients information is immediately obtainable, regardless of where they go for care. My Chart makes their health record completely accessible and transparent for them online.
The mission of Hurley Medical Center is to ensure that we are always ready when someone faces a serious injury, complex illness, or high risk condition. Today, tomorrow, and beyond, we have the dedicated, compassionate professionals, advanced technology, and state-of-the-art facilities to meet the complex health needs of our region.
Transforming Health means that our job is to help Genesee County get healthy and stay that way. At Hurley,our vision isto create a healthier future for every child, adult and senior citizen. We will not only treat people when they are sick or injured and then return them to their homes, but we will find ways to help them stay in their homes living vibrant, healthy, active lives.
Hurley Medical Center was founded in 1908 by James J. Hurley with one very clear and simple mission: to provide a modern hospital for the people of Flint and Genesee County. His legacy has remained the cornerstone of Hurley Medical Center, as we have continuously offered the highest quality and leading-edge care to those we serve while ensuring that everyone has access to the very best in medical services regardless of their ability to pay.
Today, Hurley is a 443-bed premier public teaching hospital recognized as a regional leader in advanced specialized health care. Every year, more than 20,000 people choose Hurley for their inpatient hospital care and ourEmergency Departmenthandles over 80,000 annual emergency cases.
We provide millions of dollars in uncompensated care to support the healthcare needs of the growing numbers of uninsured and underinsured in our community. As the only public hospital in the area, Hurley does not receive any tax revenues from the city or the county.
As the regions only Level 1 Trauma Centerand with the regions only Burn Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, and Pediatric Emergency Department,Hurley continues to honor its commitment to provide the highest level of critical care to those who need us.
As well as being a recognized leader in clinical care, Hurley Medical Center is a highly-regarded educator of tomorrows professionals, maintaining affiliations with Michigan State University, the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan-Flint, Childrens Hospital of Michigan-Detroit Medical Center, Mott Community College and Henry Ford Health System. With over 2,500 employees, Hurley is also a major contributor to local economic development and one of Genesee Countys largest and most consistent employers.
Over the past one hundred years, much has changed, but Hurleys standards of excellence and delivery of exceptional clinical care have not. Our advanced diagnostic and treatment equipment is state of the art, and our highly-trained, expert staff is dedicated to caring for every patient who comes through our doors with compassion and respect.
There are treatments now available at the Medical Center that James J. Hurley could never have imagined. But much more remains to be done. In these times where healthcare economics are in flux and the health status of the region is seriously poor, our vision is to expand beyond the walls of a hospital to provide the best possible care to our patients and their familiesbeforethey get sick andafter they leave our care. Our job is to becomea partner in caringso that people can stay well, live healthier lives and, when they are sick, return to health faster and with better outcomes.
At Hurley Medical Center, embracing diversity and understanding and accepting our differences is at the very heart of our hospitals culture. Accepting and valuing the differences inherent in every individualemployee, patients, and patients friends and family and recognizing the contribution he or she can make to our medical center is central to delivering the highest standard of patient care.
At Hurley, diversity means that we acknowledge differences and create an inclusive environment in which our diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds are valued. We understand the individual differences of co-workers that arise from our broad range of backgrounds, lifestyles, perspectives and ideas. We recognize that these differences enhance the quality and outcomes of our work.
We also acknowledge the diversity of our patients and patients friends and family members. Our mission Clinical Excellence. Service to People means that we treat everyone who walks through our doors with compassion and respect.