Thunder Bay Community Health Service, Inc.

04/03/2026

Welcoming a new family member this spring? 🐣

Make sure they're covered! Life events such as having children and marriage may qualify you for a special enrollment period. Whether you are uninsured, underinsured, or not sure where to start, Thunder Bay is here to help.

04/01/2026

HOLIDAY HOURS

This Friday, April 3rd, all Thunder Bay Community Health Service sites will close at 12:00PM in observance of Good Friday.

We will resume regular hours of operation Monday, April 6th.

04/01/2026

We’re excited to announce the launch of Rx Kids in Montmorency county!

Rx Kids is a prescription for health, hope and opportunity. The program provides all pregnant moms in the Montmorency county with no-strings-attached cash prescription of $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 each month throughout the baby's first 6 months of life! ❤️ Learn more and apply at RxKids.org

Michigan State University Public Health GiveDirectly

03/31/2026

Thunder Bay Community Health Service is excited to expand behavioral health services with Julie Gilbert!

Julie is a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner that is now providing pediatric and adolescent psychiatry services at TBCHS. Seeing patients across our service zone, Julie is available for both in-person and telehealth appointments.

Thank you, Julie, for your commitment to caring for the people of our communities and increasing behavioral health access in our region! 💙

03/30/2026

Rx Kids is now available in three new communities. Find out where.

03/30/2026

Help us improve access!

We want to hear from you-- are we open when you need care? At TBCHS, we strive to provide accessible services that meet our community needs.

Take our short and easy Access to Care Survey to help us serve you best! Anyone in the community is welcome to participate; you do NOT have to be a TBCHS patient. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FXNSV5V

03/27/2026

Connect to a healthier tomorrow by enrolling in health insurance!

Not sure where to start? Our Community Health Worker team is happy to help 😊

03/25/2026

Community Health Centers play a critical role in prevention and early detection, providing care to 1 in 7 Americans nationwide.

In 2024, Community Health Centers screened more than 3.8 million patients for colorectal cancer. These screenings are vital. Colorectal cancer claims the lives of more than 50,000 people in the U.S. each year, yet this cancer can be prevented with screening and is highly treatable when detected early.

This is preventive care in action—reaching communities with limited access to health care and helping save lives every day.

03/23/2026

What's better than one Teammate of the Month?
TWO Teammates of the Month! 🎉

Join us in congratulating Ashton Mill and Margo Nowak for their outstanding efforts and teamwork!

Ashton is a Certified Medical Assistant at our Hillman location. He goes the extra mile connecting with his teammates and patients, bringing the TBCHS spirit wherever he goes!

Margo is a Health Information Technician and supports all TBCHS locations. She helps with appointment efficiency, doing preloads, and updating patient charts to ensure ease of flow for providers and patients!

Thank you, Margo and Ashton, for caring for the people of our communities! 💙

03/23/2026

Waking up with a stuffy nose is never fun.

Here at Thunder Bay, we want to help you get better quick, so you can get back to feeling healthy fast!

That's why we are now offering acute care visit scheduling via text message.

Our text line is monitored 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday.
Message and data rates may apply. In emergency situations, please contact 9-1-1.

03/20/2026

"As physicians, we can provide excellent prenatal care, but we cannot prescribe relief from financial stress. Until now," –Dr. Richard Bates, TBCHS CEO and long-time Northeast Michigan OB/Gyn.

Montmorency County, Rx Kids is coming to YOU on April 1st!

I still remember one of my patients from early in my career as an obstetrician in northern Michigan. She lived nearly an hour from our clinic. One winter morning she arrived late to her prenatal appointment, apologizing as she walked through the door. The roads were icy, her car wasn’t reliable, a...

03/20/2026

Get connected to health insurance this spring!

Not sure where to start? Look no farther than your local TBCHS clinic!

Our amazing team of Community Health Workers are ready to connect you to the resources you need!