Saginaw Rheumatology Practice Joins MyMichigan Health

Great Lakes Rheumatology brings veteran doctor to growing health network

Apr. 6, 2026 at 6:18pm

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An extreme close-up X-ray image revealing the delicate bone and cartilage structures of a human hand and wrist, conceptually representing the specialized medical expertise now available through the partnership between the rheumatology practice and health network.The acquisition of a Saginaw rheumatology practice by a regional health network aims to expand access to specialized joint and musculoskeletal care.Saginaw Today

A Saginaw-based rheumatology practice, Great Lakes Rheumatology, has joined the MyMichigan Health system, adding an experienced physician with over 30 years of expertise to the network.

Why it matters

The partnership expands MyMichigan Health's specialty care offerings in the Saginaw area, providing residents with greater access to rheumatology services and expertise. It also reflects the ongoing consolidation in the healthcare industry as smaller practices seek the resources and scale of larger networks.

The details

Great Lakes Rheumatology, a private practice located in Saginaw, Michigan, has officially become part of the MyMichigan Health system. The move brings Dr. Samantha Wilkins, a rheumatologist with over 30 years of experience, into the MyMichigan network. Rheumatology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of joint, muscle, and bone disorders.

  • Great Lakes Rheumatology joined MyMichigan Health on April 6, 2026.

The players

Great Lakes Rheumatology

A private rheumatology practice located in Saginaw, Michigan.

MyMichigan Health

A regional health care network serving communities across central Michigan.

Dr. Samantha Wilkins

A rheumatologist with over 30 years of experience who has joined the MyMichigan Health system through the acquisition of Great Lakes Rheumatology.

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What’s next

The addition of Great Lakes Rheumatology and Dr. Wilkins to the MyMichigan Health network is expected to enhance the system's ability to provide comprehensive rheumatology care to patients in the Saginaw area.

The takeaway

The partnership between Great Lakes Rheumatology and MyMichigan Health reflects the ongoing trend of healthcare consolidation, as smaller practices seek to leverage the resources and scale of larger networks to better serve their communities.