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A Commitment to Excellence

McLaren Thumb Region is a critical access not-for-profit hospital provider of integrated healthcare located in Bad Axe, Michigan. The hospital provides an array of acute, specialty, primary, and preventive care services.

McLaren Thumb Region also offers the only birthing center, full service sleep center and award winning wound care center in the upper thumb area. Serving the residents of Huron, Sanilac and Tuscola Counties, we are committed to helping to shape the future of healthcare.

One of the biggest...and best.

McLaren Health Care, with 12 Michigan-based hospitals, including the Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit, has solidified its presence in Michigan by increasing access to care through the addition of multiple hospitals in recent years while still investing in its existing facilities and expanding programs to feature the latest technologies.

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COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Update

McLaren has resumed elective procedures and in-office care. Call your provider for details.Testing and safety precautions are in place to protect your health.

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McLaren Thumb Region
1100 S Van Dyke Rd
Bad Axe , MI 48413

Doing What's Best In Emergency Care

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McLaren Thumb Region has a fully equipped Emergency Department, which is staffed 24 hours daily by a physician specially trained in Emergency Medicine and experienced emergency room staff certified in trauma and advanced adult and pediatric life support to meet the demands of all types of patients.

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Patient Tools

At McLaren Thumb Region, we want to help empower you to take charge of your health care. We offer convenient tools that you can use to be seen by a physician from the convenience of your home or office, gain access to your personal medical records, find a doctor close to home, and more.

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Patient Stories

Jennifer Traub

McLaren Thumb Region

Patient sends children to the same genetic counselor over 20 years later because of exceptional care
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