BAY CITY, MI – On Nov. 18, Great Lakes Bay Health Centers (GLBHC) celebrated a significant milestone in the expansion of healthcare access for residents of Bay County and surrounding areas with the groundbreaking of the new Bayside Health Center at Uptown in Bay City. The state-of-the-art, four-story facility, set to open in the spring of 2026, will unite multiple essential services under one roof to provide more convenient, comprehensive care for local residents.
Located at 102 E. Main Street in Bay City, the new Bayside Health Center will consolidate services currently offered at Bayside, Women’s Care Bay City, and Bay City South, including primary care, dental care, women’s health, and behavioral health. A key addition to the new facility will be vision services, along with an onsite pharmacy, further enhancing the health center’s offerings.
“This new facility will bring our patients all the services they need in one accessible location,” said Brenda M. W. Coughlin, M.D., MPH, President and CEO of GLBHC. “The greatest barrier to health care for many of our patients is transportation, and by centralizing our services, we can reduce this burden and help individuals and families get the care they deserve. We are committed to improving the health and well-being of our community.”
The new Bayside Health Center is a result of decades of commitment to the health of Bay County residents. Founded in 1968, GLBHC initially served Michigan’s migrant population, expanding over the years to provide year-round medical and dental services. In 1984, the original Bayside Health Center was established in Linwood, and by 1999, it moved to its current location on Monitor Road. Over the years, additional services have been added, including behavioral health, women’s care, and substance use disorder services.
“By bringing all of these services into one modern, state-of-the-art facility, we can better serve the people who need it most,” said Peter Shaheen, Vice President of Shaheen Development, the company partnering with GLBHC on the project. “This is a tremendous investment in Bay County’s healthcare infrastructure.”
The new health center will feature private consultation rooms, family-friendly waiting areas, and modern medical equipment. The facility will be designed with patient comfort in mind, offering flexible scheduling and improved accessibility for individuals and families.
Hundreds of community members attended the groundbreaking ceremony, which began with snacks and beverages at 2:30 p.m., followed by a brief program at 3:00 p.m. The event marked a pivotal moment in GLBHC’s continued commitment to providing high-quality healthcare to those who need it most, reinforcing the vision of improving lives through patient-centered care.
The new Bayside Health Center is set to open in the spring of 2026.
