Our Story
In December of 1979, MCR Health opened its first healthcare center, and by 1980, added a second site in Samoset. In 1983 the first MCRHS obstetrical program was established. By August 1984, Mr. Walter L. Presha became the new President & CEO of the organization. March 1993, marked the continued expansion of our healthcare centers. North Manatee Family Health Care Center opened, which continues to serve residents in the northwestern portion of Manatee County. Two years later, East Manatee Family Health Care Center proved ready to serve our patients, and in August of 1997, the Southeast Family Health Care Center was prepared to do the same. As the need for health care service continued to grow, MCR met the demand by opening seven additional centers. The Michael Bach Health Center, formerly Samoset Healthcare Center, opened in February 2000, specializing in infectious disease. The Arcadia Family Health Care Center began seeing patients in August of the same year, marking the first expansion beyond the boundaries of Manatee County. Health Park East, specializing in obstetrics, opened in September 2002, specializing in the treatment of automobile accident victims, opened in December of 2002. In April 2003, North County Family Health Care Center was added in Sarasota County; and in August of that year, Lawton Chiles Family Health Care Center was expanded to include a dental facility. Since 2004, the organization has continued to add new centers. Today, MCR has over 700 employees, operates in over 30 healthcare centers, 2 mobile units, and 11 pharmacies.
