About Us

A Few Words

About Albion Health Care Alliance

Albion Health Care Alliance works to reduce barriers to accessing clinical and community preventive services, supports community health workers and patient advocacy, and brings together community representatives to see that barriers are being addressed.

We do this by offering navigation services, operating the Dr. Ralph and Mary Cram Medical Center, and helping with COVID-19 prevention with awareness, testing and micro-vaccine clinics.

The Albion Health Care Alliance began as the Greater Albion Alliance Health Care Task Force in 2002 to respond to the closure of Trillium Hospital.

The Albion Health Care Center opened in Stoffer Plaza in 2003 and is now named the “Ralph and Mary Cram Medical Center.”

Albion Health Care Alliance manages this building, which houses several health-related organizations.

AHCA also manages the Community Table of Albion, home of Albion Food Distribution and the Albion Food Pantry.

We Are Always

Glad to Help

During difficult times, the community of Albion has always found ways to turn challenges into achievements.

Community partners have found data and resources to be used in new ways as building blocks for health and education.

Rod Auton, Administrator

Albion Health Care Alliance

Board of Directors

Barbara Keyes, Ph.D.

AHCA Board President, Oaklawn Hospital, Psychological Services Dr. Barbara Keyes completed her undergraduate studies at ... Read More

Dr. Deb Hadfield, DNP

AHCA Board Vice President, Baker College School of Nursing Debra Hadfield is Baker’s nursing program ... Read More

Harry Bonner

AHCA Board Secretary/Treasurer Executive Director Substance Abuse Prevention Services Albion. Longtime youth advocate Harry Bonner ... Read More

Vivian Davis, MSocSc

Retired Educator, Albion Public Schools, Marshall Public Schools Davis has worked tirelessly to serve and ... Read More

Marquetta Frost

Goodwill Industries of Central Michigan's Heartland, Case Manager Marquetta Frost has been involved with a ... Read More

Daniel Buscher, Esq

Oaklawn Hospital, Legal Strategist career of public service, served as Calhoun County Prosecutor Dan Buscher ... Read More

Julie Higgs, RN

Bronson Healthcare, Director Of Outpatient Services Julie Higgs has extensive healthcare experience at both Bronson ... Read More

Travis Ziebell, MSN

Director of Primary Health at Henry Ford Allegiance Health Travis Ziebell has continued his education ... Read More

Andy Lawrence, MAT

Albion College, Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Training, Director of Campus Wellness A 2008 graduate ... Read More

Staff

Rod Auton, MSW

Albion Healthcare Alliance, Administrator Experienced leader with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry, including …

Vicki Easterwood, CHW

Albion Healthcare Alliance, Navigation Specialist Vicki Easterwood formerly worked for Community HealthCare Connection of Battle Creek. Her advocacy and navigation …

Alfredia Dysart-Drake, BA, CHW

Albion Healthcare Alliance, Program Assistant / Health Navigator Alfredia helps with Navigation services, 2-1-1 calls, and helps to organize the …

A Trusted Community Partner

Whether we are coordinating vaccine clinics, assisting the faith community with mental health resources, providing healthcare navigation services, or providing boxes of food to those in need, Albion Healthcare Alliance provides a range of benefits to the Albion community.

We thank all of the organizations that have provided assistance for the work that we do.

Albion Health Care Alliance works with many area organizations to address the greater Albion community’s hunger and other health needs. You can help us to make our friendly community a bit healthier!

Thank you to everyone who contributes with their time, donations, sharing information, or letting us serve you!