The Alpena hospital serves a population of about 100,000 people in northeastern Michigan spread across seven counties. It’s not uncommon for patients to travel 60 miles to get there.

ALPENA COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A northern Michigan hospital has approved an almost $60 million expansion project.MidMichigan Medical Center Alpena is planning to build a 99,000 square-foot ...

ALPENA, Mich. – Snow fell as Richard Bates opened the passenger door of his silver Honda pickup truck. He placed a blue cooler packed with 130 doses of coronavirus vaccine on the front seat and ...

Richard Bates, MD, the regional vice president of medical affairs at MidMichigan Medical Center in Alpena, has been transporting COVID-19 vaccines to his hospital from the health system's main ...

Two people dead, 1 injured after head-on crash in Alpena. Published: Feb. 07, 2024, 12:57 p.m. ... while the driver of the transportation van died from their injuries at the hospital.

ALPENA COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A portable trailer is available to refill oxygen tanks for emergency crews and residents who need them in Alpena, all for free. Many in Alpena have been ...