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St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea has been named a 2015 Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey Associates, Inc., which recognizes top-performing health care organizations that have consistently achieved the 95th percentile or above of performance in patient experience. The Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award is a nationally-recognized symbol of achievement in health care. Presented annually, the award honors those health care organizations which have consistently sustained performance in the top 5 percent for each reporting period during the course of one year.  "I am very proud of our colleagues who have made this achievement possible," said Nancy Graebner, president and CEO of St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea. According to Graebner, the award represents an important recognition from an industry leader in measuring, understanding and improving the patient experience. "This award is a testament to the organization’s leadership in delivering patient-centered care," said Patrick T. Ryan, CEO of Press Ganey. "By achieving and sustaining this level of excellence, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea demonstrates their commitment to advancing the overall quality of health care.”

Michigan Community Credit Union has had the honor and privilege of serving the financial needs of their members and community for 80 years. Recently, Michigan Community Credit Union announced receiving a five-star rating for December of 2015 from Bauer Financial, Inc. Bauer Financial is the nation’s leading independent bank and credit union rating firm, and the five-star rating is the highest that can be awarded to a financial institution. The five-star rating indicates that Michigan Community Credit Union is proficient in capital adequacy, profitability, asset quality, and much more. “It is an honor in our 80th year, that we continue to be recognized as one of the strongest credit unions in our area. We want our members to be confident with our services, and this rating ensures them that they are in good hands,” said Tina Hamilton, CEO for Michigan Community Credit Union. Member deposits at Michigan Community Credit Union are insured up to at least $250,000 by an agency of the Federal Government and administered by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). For more information on Bauer Financial, please visit www.bauerfinancial.com.