Construction is set to begin in May 2026 and is expected to wrap up in time for the Fall 2027 semester.
Bay Mills Community College has announced that it will build a new Allied Health Facility on its campus, replacing an old library building and building capacity for various healthcare training programs. In 2022, discussions began about creating space for urgently-needed Certified Nursing Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse programs. Through collaboration and internal teamwork, the college came up with the plan for the new Allied Health Facility, on which construction will begin in May 2026. The Allied Health Facility will open its doors for classes in August 2027.
According to an article on Bay Mills Community College’s website, Dr. Duane Bedell, who serves as the President of Bay Mills Community College, was quoted as saying of the project, “I am incredibly proud of what we are accomplishing together at Bay Mills Community College. This project reflects our ability to respond to today’s healthcare workforce demands while never losing sight of what matters most: ensuring our students are prepared to transition confidently into meaningful employment when they complete their programs. This kind of impact doesn’t happen by chance. It is the result of the dedication, collaboration, and hard work of so many people across BMCC, and I am deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed their time, expertise, and passion to bringing this vision to life.”
The new building is planned to span 36,000 square feet, with space for a nursing simulation lab, an EMT lab, offices, a library, and a cafeteria. It is intended to provide adequate space to train the future healthcare workforce of the region, and inspire the community’s health and wellbeing.
Whitney Gravelle, who serves as the president of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Chair of the BMCC Board of Regents, said, "Bay Mills Indian Community is very proud of Bay Mills Community College's Allied Health Facility. This structure is about investing in opportunity, empowerment, and the future of our students. By creating more space for learning and services, we are building a place where every student can thrive, connect with their culture, and build the skills they need to succeed in life and in their communities.”
Construction will begin in May 2026. A formal groundbreaking ceremony will be announced in the near future.
For more information about Bay Mills Community College, visit the school’s website.