Is it in the Great Lakes?
Yes, Lake Michigan, it was settled by the Irish.
...you are hours away from the nearest ER. My spec is 15 minutes max.
What about medical care? Is there a doctor? What happens if someone gets sick?
The Island has a modern well equipped Rural Health Center staffed by two experienced Nurse Practitioners who have 24 hour access to emergency physicians on the mainland.
Physicians visit monthly. Care is available 24/7.
They also have an outstanding Emergency Medical Service (EMS) and Fire Department.
The EMS response time is faster than in most cities.In the case of serious illness or injury charter flights to the mainland are available including an Air Ambulance.
In a worst case weather scenario the United States Coast Guard can send a helicopter from Traverse City.
Excellent hospitals are located in Charlevoix, Petoskey, and Traverse City which are within minutes away by chopper.