Forest Health Medical Center
135 S Prospect St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
At a glance
Forest Health Medical Center is a government-affiliated acute care facility located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, within a large city setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its urban environment and significant international population suggest a welcoming and diverse community. This setting may offer international nurses opportunities for professional growth and cultural integration.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 148
- RN Count
- 71
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- Yes
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Pending
Specific educational requirements
Ann Arbor, MI overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $96,001 (+3% vs US median).
100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive78.9%
- Public transit3.3%
- Walk2.3%
- Other2%
- Work from home13.4%
- Willow Run Airport
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
- Oakland County International Airport
- Jackson County Reynolds Field
- Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 234,408
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 36,618
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 134,586
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Michigan state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
Monthly weather
Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.
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