Aspiring to Make a Difference

In January 2024, Hills & Dales General Hospital rebranded itself as “Aspire” following a significant merger with Marlette Community Hospital, The Heartlands Senior Living Center, and Deckerville Community Hospital. This strategic move positioned Aspire as a more formidable entity in the regional healthcare landscape, expanding its reach and services.

Aspire is committed to fostering career growth within the healthcare industry, as evidenced by its Surgical Tech Apprenticeship program, which is approved by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) and awarded On-the-Job Training through the Going PRO Talent Fund. The program currently offers two positions, both of which have recently been filled by apprentices who completed their training. These graduates have now embarked on new career paths, making room for two additional apprentices to join the program.

The success of this initiative has prompted Aspire to request an additional USDOL-approved apprenticeship slot, increasing their Surgical Tech positions to three. This expansion reflects Aspire’s dedication to developing skilled healthcare professionals and its ongoing investment in the community’s workforce.