Sturgis Hospital To Close Completely On June 19th

Sturgis Hospital in SW Michigan has been attempting to stabilize its finances since at least 2018, but to no avail.  Sturgis has announced a complete closure of all their operations will take place at noon on Friday, June 19th:

https://sturgishospital.com/sturgis-hospital-closure/

Sturgis Hospital Closure
By D. Brown | June 16, 2026

Important Announcement from Sturgis Hospital

Sturgis Hospital today announced the difficult decision to cease operations pending closure. The hospital will stop seeing patients on June 19, 2026 at noon.

This decision follows many years of ongoing financial challenges facing rural healthcare providers, including declining reimbursement rates, rising operational costs, and a sustained decrease in patient utilization. Despite extensive efforts by hospital leadership and the Board of Directors to secure the hospital’s future, including pursuing potential acquisition opportunities and partnerships, a sustainable path forward could not be achieved. This decision was reached only after every reasonable option to continue operations was thoroughly explored.

The closure will affect all hospital departments and services, including the Emergency Department, Endoscopy, Surgery, Laboratory, Medical Imaging, Physical Therapy, Cardiac Rehabilitation, outpatient clinics, and supporting ancillary departments.

We thank you for partnering with the hospital, whether it was as a provider, a partner, or a supplier. We also thank you for your support and your patience while we have navigated this difficult journey.

Patient safety and continuity of care remain the hospital’s top priorities. Sturgis Hospital will proactively notify active patients with upcoming appointments so those appointments can be canceled, and arrangements made for care with other facilities.

Any patient who is experiencing an emergency should report to the closest Emergency Department, including Parkview LaGrange Hospital, Beacon Three Rivers Hospital, and Insight Hospital Coldwater.

Patients who wish to obtain copies of their medical records may do so by calling 269-651-7824 or by visiting sturgishospital.com to obtain the Patient Release of Information Form under Contact Us. This form is to be completed and brought to the hospital. This form can also be obtained at the hospital.

For a copy of this announcement, please click the link below.

https://sturgishospital.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Announcement_Sturgis_Hospital-2.pdf