McLaren Grand Ledge expands into new, 11,500 sq ft facility

Grand Ledge residents now have more options for staying healthy and getting well closer to home. Beginning in mid-August, McLaren Greater Lansing began offering services from a brand new health center on Charlevoix Drive. Though McLaren has had a presence in the community for some time, the new location has expanded the office's offerings. 

 

The new structure was built by Dr. David Smith, whose office was near McLaren's original Grand Ledge location for some time. When Smith decided to build a medical center, it became the perfect opportunity for McLaren to expand their local offerings. In the new facility, patients will have access to upgraded radiology, cardiology, obstetrics and gynecology, oncology, lab draw station and primary care services. 

 

"We've had a close relationship with Dr. Smith and his group," says John Patterson, administrator, McLaren Orthopedic Hospital. "He said he wanted to move into a new space, and asked if we wanted to. We said, 'absolutely.'" 

 

Work on the facility was completed in about ten months, and McLaren celebrated their grand opening in mid-August. The event brought more than 300 visitors to the new office.

 

"We're excited that they're excited we're out here," says Patterson. "They loved the facility. Many of the people were looking for new provider, so we were glad we were there to offer that to them." 

 

Patterson estimates 15 new jobs were created with the opening of the new office.