Lac Vieux Desert Health Center

What Lac Vieux Desert Health Center does

Lac Vieux Desert Health Center (LVDHC) is a multi-specialty community health center founded in 1999 and owned and operated by the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Chippewa Indians. Headquartered in a state-of-the-art facility opened in 2016 in Watersmeet, Michigan, LVDHC delivers an integrated care model spanning primary care, walk-in clinic, dental, retail pharmacy, behavioral health, optometry, podiatry, chiropractic, physical therapy, telehealth, and veteran programs under one coordinated team. The center is credentialed with over 30 commercial insurance payers and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, VA Community Care, and self-pay — open to the general public regardless of tribal affiliation, with the surrounding catchment covering Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin.

The underlying technology stack is conventional healthcare IT: a third-party patient portal (MyHealthRecord.com with SSO), HIPAA-compliant telehealth video, electronic health records, a 24/7 IVR prescription refill system, and the LVDHC RX mobile application for iOS and Android. There are no AI/ML capabilities disclosed. In 2025–2026, the owning tribe invested $6 million in a 10,000-square-foot Legacy Wellness & Motion expansion (opened July 6, 2026) that adds physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, massage, personal training, sauna, cold plunge, and an elite fitness center, and introduced a subscription membership product ($30 individual, $50 household).

Revenue is generated through fee-for-service clinical billing across the 12+ service lines, retail pharmacy transactions, CareCredit-financed dental procedures, and the new Legacy Wellness & Motion membership subscriptions. The customer base is diversified across the general public, LVD tribal members (who receive complimentary wellness memberships), Veterans (via VA Community Care Program and IHS/THP agreements), families with children under five (Tribal Home Visiting Program), and patients seeking pain management and rehabilitation. No external venture or institutional investment is identified — the entity is fully owned and capitalized by the tribe.

Name

Lac Vieux Desert Health Center

Legal name

Lac Vieux Desert Health Center

Website

https://lvdhealthcenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lac Vieux Desert Health Center is a tribally-owned, multi-specialty community health center in Watersmeet, Michigan, delivering integrated primary care, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, physical therapy, optometry, podiatry, chiropractic, telehealth, and veteran services to the general public across the rural Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Center Services

NAICS

Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Critical Access & Rural Hospitals (HLAFAAAG)

Keywords

• Primary care services
• Community health center
• Tribal health services
• Behavioral health services
• Dental care clinic

Headquarters

HQ city

Watersmeet

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Clinical Services Revenue: Revenue generated from patient visits across multiple service lines including primary care, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, physical therapy, optometry, podiatry, and chiropractic care. Services billed to insurance (private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid), Veterans Administration for authorized care, and self-pay patients.
2. Pharmacy Services: Prescription dispensing services open to both LVDHC patients and those with prescriptions from outside providers. Accepts most insurance plans.
3. Legacy Wellness & Motion Memberships: Monthly membership fees for fitness and wellness facility access including individual ($30/month), household ($50/month), and complimentary memberships for LVD Tribal Members. Day passes also available.
4. Dental Financing: CareCredit health and wellness credit card financing offered for dental procedures allowing patients to pay over time with 6-month interest-free option.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lac Vieux Desert Health Center is a tribally-owned, multidisciplinary healthcare facility delivering integrated primary care, walk-in, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, optometry, podiatry, chiropractic, physical therapy, and telehealth services to patients of all ages in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin. Services are delivered via on-site visits, telehealth, and an on-site retail pharmacy, supported by an EHR-linked patient portal and a prescription mobile app.

Product overview

Lac Vieux Desert Health Center is a multidisciplinary healthcare facility operated by the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Chippewa Indians, offering a comprehensive range of medical, dental, behavioral, pharmacy, and rehabilitation services. The center operates as a single unified facility (with a new Legacy Wellness & Motion expansion) providing integrated care through Primary Care, Walk-In Clinic, Dental Care, Pharmacy, Behavioral Health, Optometry, Podiatry, Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Telehealth, and Veteran Programs. The facility opened in 2016 in Watersmeet, MI and serves both tribal members and the general public, accepting over 30 commercial insurance payers. The recent Legacy Wellness & Motion expansion adds fitness, recovery, and wellness services to the campus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Legacy Wellness & Motion: A 10,000-square-foot wellness expansion bringing physical therapy, massage, fitness, recovery, and whole-body wellness together. Includes occupational therapy, speech therapy, chiropractic care, personal training, wellness coaching, exercise classes, nutrition coaching, balance training, postural assessments, dry needling, laser therapy, sauna, cold immersion, and an elite fitness center. Open to Tribal and non-Tribal community members ages 12 and up. Individual membership $30/month; household membership $50/month. Complimentary membership included for LVD Tribal Members.

Products and services

• Primary Care Family medical practitioners delivering primary care to patients of all ages, including annual wellness visits, chronic condition management, vaccinations, medication management, and preventive care.
• Walk-In Clinic Walk-in clinic serving patients without prior appointments for time-sensitive needs including colds, flu, fever, wounds, cuts, sprains, and minor burns.
• Health & Wellness Coaching Personalized lifestyle guidance program offering nutritional counseling, customized exercise programming, personal training, smoking cessation support, and ongoing health education.
• Physical Therapy Physical therapists evaluate and treat patients with medical problems or injuries limiting their movement abilities, offering pre-surgery and post-surgery rehabilitation, dry needling, and customized recovery plans.
• Dental Care Comprehensive dental services including routine cleanings, examinations, fillings, extractions, preventive care, digital X-rays, fluoride treatments, crowns, dentures, and emergency walk-in appointments.
• Pharmacy Full-service retail pharmacy open to everyone, accepting most insurances. Offers prescription refills via IVR, medication therapy management, med sync, mailing services, and medication disposal.
• Behavioral Health Outpatient mental health and substance abuse services including individual counseling, family/marital counseling, art therapy, smoking cessation, alcohol/drug education, relapse prevention, case management, and cultural counseling.
• Optometry Care Optical department offering comprehensive eye exams, prescription updates, glasses selection assistance, contact lens fittings, pediatric eye exams, diabetic eye screenings, and eyewear adjustments.
• Podiatry Care Specialized foot care services addressing foot health, circulatory issues, numbness, swelling, and mobility concerns.
• Chiropractic Care Chiropractic manipulation and adjustment services for spine and extremity joints, including spinal manipulation, joint pain treatment, and Erchonia EVRL laser therapy for pain relief and inflammation reduction.
• Veteran Programs VA Community Care Program provider offering Veterans access to healthcare services with VA authorization, flu shots, and Indian Health Service/Tribal Health Program coordination.
• Telehealth Virtual Appointments HIPAA-compliant virtual doctor appointment services allowing patients to connect with the care team via computer, smartphone, or tablet from remote locations for follow-ups, medication questions, and care plan check-ins.
• Legacy Wellness & Motion 10,000-square-foot wellness facility featuring physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, massage therapy, personal training, wellness coaching, exercise classes, nutrition coaching, balance training, postural assessments, dry needling, laser therapy, sauna, cold immersion, and elite fitness center with strength and cardio equipment.
• Vaccinations and Immunizations Vaccination services for all ages including childhood immunizations, adult immunizations, and COVID-19 vaccinations by appointment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25+ years of continuous operation serving the Northwoods community
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Veterans Administration (VA) Community Care ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2019LVDHC is a registered VA Community Care Program (VACCP) provider, offering Veterans greater choice and more timely access to high-quality healthcare. The program was established under the VA Mission Act of 2018, replacing the Veterans Choice Program. Community care must be pre-authorized by VA before a Veteran can receive care, except for eligible AI/AN Veterans using IHS facilities.
• Indian Health Service / Tribal Health Program (IHS/THP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVA works with IHS and Tribal Health Programs to reimburse the cost of care provided to eligible AI/AN Veterans. Through reimbursement agreements, care is provided to Veterans closer to home in a culturally sensitive environment. Eligible AI/AN Veterans do not need preauthorization and do not pay VA copayments.
• CareCreditminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCareCredit health and wellness credit card offered as financing option for dental services. Allows patients to pay over time with a 6-month interest-free option for qualifying purchases.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Bellin Health: Regional health system based in Green Bay, WI with primary care and specialty clinics across northeastern Wisconsin. Competes in adjacent geographies for rural Wisconsin patients and clinician talent, particularly through telehealth reach.

Broad incumbents

• Marshfield Clinic Health System: Large regional health system serving northern and central Wisconsin with extensive primary care, specialty, and telehealth capabilities. Overlaps LVDHC's Wisconsin catchment as a broader incumbent with deeper specialty and digital resources.
• Aspirus Health: Regional non-profit health system serving northern Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula with hospitals, clinics, and specialty services. Broad incumbent competing for the same rural patient base with significantly greater scale and specialty depth.
• UP Health System: Regional health system serving Michigan's Upper Peninsula with hospitals and clinics, including UPHS-Portage in Hancock, MI (named as a former employer of an LVDHC clinician). Broad incumbent competing in the same rural UP market.

Direct peers

• Forest County Potawatomi Health & Wellness Center: Federally recognized tribal health center in Wisconsin providing integrated primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to tribal members and the broader community. Directly comparable as a multi-disciplinary tribal outpatient clinic in the upper Midwest.
• Bad River Health and Wellness Center: Tribal health center operated by the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians in Odanah, WI. Provides comparable integrated medical, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy services and is named as a former employer of LVDHC's Medical Director.
• Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Health Center: Tribal health center in Baraga, MI providing medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to tribal members and the general public in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Directly comparable as a multi-disciplinary tribal outpatient clinic in the same region.
• Bay Mills Health Center: Tribal health center operated by the Bay Mills Indian Community in Brimley, MI. Offers comparable integrated outpatient services (medical, dental, behavioral health) to tribal and non-tribal patients in a rural upper Midwest setting.
• Peter Christensen Health Center: Tribal health center in Lac du Flambeau, WI offering primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy. Highly comparable multi-specialty tribal outpatient model in the same Wisconsin/UP region, and named as a former employer of LVDHC clinical staff.
• Hannahville Health Center: Tribal health center serving the Hannahville Indian Community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Directly comparable rural tribal outpatient provider in the same UP service region as LVDHC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LacVieuxDesertHealthCenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/lvdhealthcenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lvd-health-center

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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