Beaver Island Rural Health Center

10/31/2025

BEAVER ISLAND RURAL HEALTH CENTER
Board of Directors Vacancy Announcement

The Beaver Island Rural Health Center invites applications and nominations to serve on its Board of Directors effective in 2026.
The nine-member board seeks to fill two at-large positions. Board terms are three years and directors are not compensated. The BIRHC meets every third month. Directors are expected to attend most of the meetings in person.
The candidate should be a collaborator who will champion the cause of the Health Center and be willing to contribute their time and talents to Board activities, including fundraising. Year-round and seasonal residents are encouraged to apply.
Board members are not required to have a medical background but preferably can contribute expertise, guidance, and dedication in areas that strengthen the Health Center’s ability and capacity to pursue its mission.
The Board is responsible for overseeing the fulfillment of the organization’s mission, strategic planning, financial oversight, fundraising and contributing to organizational growth through dedicated committees and teamwork.
To apply, please send a resume and a letter of interest with what you hope to contribute to the BIRHC. Letters may be emailed to ann@biruralhealth.org (place “Board Application: in your “Subject” line) or mailed to the BIRHC Selection Committee, PO Box 146, Beaver Island, MI 49782. Mailed application letters must be received by December 1, 2025. Emailed applications must be received by midnight December 1, 2025.
More information about the Health Center operation and services, as well as the Board of Directors may be found on the BIRHC web page: www.biruralhealth.org.
The Selection Committee will review applications and begin scheduling interviews in December for positions to be effective in 2026. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please email ann@biruralhealth.org or phone: 231-448-2275.

10/14/2025

The BIRHC phones are working again...thanks, TDS Rick!
231-448-2275

10/14/2025

The BIRHC main phone line is currently down and TDS is working to restore. You can reach the Health Center directly at 231-622-3412.

You can also email ann@biruralhealth.org for assistance.

Thank you for your patience while we address this issue!

09/05/2025

The Regularly scheduled meeting of the BIRHC Board of Directors for 9/5/25 was cancelled at the Special Meeting that took place on 8/29/25. Sorry for the late posting!

08/26/2025

08/26/2025

Beaver Island Rural Health Center
NOTICE
Special Board Meeting BIRHC Board of Directors
August 29, 2025 at 3:30pm
Community Room, Oakwoods
38085 Beaver Lodge Dr, Beaver Island, MI 49782-5143

DRAFT AGENDA

I. Meeting Called to Order (D'Andraia)

II. Roll Call (Secretary)

III. Approval of June 6, 2025 Meeting Minutes (previously distributed) D'Andraia

IV. Announcements (D'Andraia)
The Sept. Board meeting is cancelled & next scheduled meeting is in Dec.

V. Reports
A. Managing Director - Quarterly Board Report (Partridge)

B. Finances:
1. Draft Operating Budget FY2025/26 and Update (Peirano)
2. Good Samaritan Fund - Balance and Applicant and Awards total to date (Peirano)
3. Fundraising Projections July through December 2025 (D'Andraia)

C. Operating Agreement Amendment (D'Andraia)

D. Committee Assignments and Charges (D'Andraia)

E. Special Projects Fund (D'Andraia)
1. Medical Equipment (New & Replacement)
2. Safety: Fire Extinguishers, Locks, Exterior/Interior Cameras, Barrier/Fencing & Installation
3. Deferred Maintenance
a. HVAC
b. Exterior Shingles
c. Condo Unit #3 Carpet Replacement/Wood Flooring
d. Condo Unit #9 Minor Repairs
e. HC Painting (last phase)

F. Grants (D'Andraia)
1. Home Health Care Rescission $3000
2. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: It was hoped that a local mainland pediatrician would be able to begin visiting the island on a trial basis, thanks to a grant award from c3f. Unfortunately, that will not be the case. Fortunately, the grant included the option to recruit a Nurse Practitioner with a pediatric specialty. The center is now in the process of scheduling an interview with a promising candidate willing to participate in our initiative to gauge island demand for pediatric care.
3. Submitted Grants: August Urgent Needs (GSF) and Mini Grant (Donor Email Lists)
4. New Grants
a. October: c3f Geographic Enrichment Grant (Social and Human Service Assistant/Counselor, a halftime line for 12 months) & GLE People Fund (safety barrier)
b. November: Blue Cross Blue Shield Grant Writer Grant

VI. Call for Public Comment (D'Andraia)

VII. Group Picture: A picture of the board will be taken at the meeting for use in a forthcoming edition of the HC Newsletter.

VIII. Call for Motion to Adjourn (D'Andraia)

08/22/2025

TDS landlines are still down. If you need to get in touch with the BIRHC, please call 231-622-3412.

911 is still accessible from cell phones and the emergency phones located at Wagner campground and Iron Ore Bay.

08/15/2025

The Beaver Island Rural Health Center has an opening for a person to clean the health center starting mid-September 2025. Hours are flexible but need to be in the evenings and on weekends when the clinic is closed to appointments. Experience cleaning offices preferred. Pay commensurate with experience. This is a part-time position and does not include benefits. Applicants should send a letter of interest, resume and list of references to Ann Partridge, Managing Director, BIRHC, PO Box 146, Beaver Island, MI 49782 or email ann@biruralhealth.org.

07/23/2025

Foot trouble?! Dr. Patrick Richmond will be seeing patients at the Beaver Island Rural Health Center on Monday, 7/28/25.

Call 231-448-2275 for an appointment.