Copper Ridge Surgery Center

10/17/2025

October 17th is National Mammography Day! A reminder of the life-saving importance of early detection. A mammogram can detect breast cancer early - when it's most treatable - and even before symptoms appear.

At Copper Ridge Surgery Center, we’re proud to work alongside physicians and care teams who support prevention and early intervention.

If you’re 40 or older, or have other risk factors, talk to your provider about scheduling your mammogram.

10/16/2025

Join us for a Blood Drive next week on October 23rd!

The Versiti Blood Bus will be located in our parking lot from 1:00 - 5:30 pm.

Walk ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred! You can sign up here:
https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11407498

10/13/2025

It’s International Infection Prevention Week! 🌎🧼

At Copper Ridge Surgery Center, safety starts with prevention—and that means keeping infection control at the heart of everything we do.

This week, we proudly recognize the incredible work of our Infection Preventionist, nurses, providers, and staff who follow strict protocols every day to keep our patients, visitors, and team members safe.

From hand hygiene to instrument sterilization to high standards for patient care, infection prevention is built into every step of our surgical process. Why? Because your safety is our priority.

How you can help:
✔️ Wash your hands regularly
✔️ Stay home when you're sick
✔️ Follow pre-op instructions carefully
✔️ Ask questions—we’re here to help!

👏 Join us in celebrating the behind-the-scenes heroes of infection prevention who make safe surgery possible, every day.

10/05/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀 we honor the strength, courage, and resilience of every life touched by breast cancer. They inspire us to:

✅️Never stop testing. Routine screenings and mammograms can detect breast cancer early—when it's most treatable.

📚Never stop fighting. Knowledge is power. Understanding the risks, warning signs, and preventive steps gives you tools to fight for your health.

🎉Never stop celebrating. Every survivor, every milestone, every step forward matters.

We stand with our community and breast cancer survivors this month and every month.

We encourage you to
📅 Schedule your mammogram.
📚 Learn the signs.
💬 Share your story.

09/16/2025

September is Sports Eye Safety Month! As kids head back to school and fall sports are in full swing, it's important to remember to stay safe and play smart! Eye injuries can be life-changing but are largely preventable with the right protective equipment and regular eye exams.

Reach out to your provider with any questions!

08/14/2025

We are grateful to celebrate National Ambulatory Surgery Center Month with our staff and physicians at our Annual Barbecue!

Thank you to our team for your dedication to each patient that we see and to our community for trusting us with your care!

08/11/2025

Copper Ridge Surgery Center (CRSC) is celebrating National ASC Month, recognizing the key role ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) play in delivering safe, affordable, and high-quality care! ASCs offer a convenient alternative to hospitals, especially as outpatient demand grows. CRSC CEO Tina Piotrowski highlights their strong outcomes, patient satisfaction, and lower costs. With over 80% of surgeries now done outpatient, ASCs have saved Medicare $1.5 billion and show fewer post-op hospital admissions.

Want to learn more about celebrating national ASC month? Click here: https://business.traverseconnect.com/news/details/copper-ridge-surgery-center-celebrates-national-asc-month-08-05-2025

Interested in more happenings in your community? Discover the latest news and events from a variety of member businesses in the Grand Traverse Region. Click the link for this week's News Releases: https://business.traverseconnect.com/news

07/24/2025

We are having a Blood Drive today and there is plenty of room if you are looking for a place to donate!

Walk ins are welcome, or you can sign up for a specific time slot here: https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11407497

All attempting donors will receive a coupon for a free pint or beverage from partnering brewery locations while supplies last!

07/03/2025

04/28/2025

It's World Day for Safety and Health at Work!

Our Safety Committee is made up of members from every department at CRSC, with the safety of our staff and patients at the center of all we do.

We recently celebrated Patient Safety Awareness Week and the theme this year is "Together, We are Moving the Needle," meaning that at CRSC we strive to not only bring awareness to important safety issues, but are proactively seeking ways to increase safety for our patients, staff, and visitors every day.

04/25/2025

It's 'Every Kid Healthy' Week!

Our pediatric patients are special to us, and we are always looking for ways to improve their care. Our Pediatric Focus Group recently launched a project to enhance every child's experience with us through education, videos, updates to our pediatric rooms, and other great tools. We are proud to announce it that it was presented at the recent AORN conference and was considered a "people's favorite." We are even more proud to provide children and their families with a safe and comforting experience while in our care.

If your child has, or may have, a procedure scheduled with us, check out the videos and resources on our website to help you through the process!

We encourage parents to discuss the procedure and the Surgery Center with their child beforehand to alleviate unnecessary stress. To help you in doing so, we’ve provided a short educational video.

04/22/2025

This week we recognize Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Awareness, and the importance of early detection through screening and knowing the symptoms and risk factors with this type of cancer. Learn more here (www.headandneck.org) and talk to your Primary Care Provider for any concerns or to discuss your screening options!