Within Detroit, residents have access to a great system of primary, specialty and emergency health care with the Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health System, and St. Johns Hospital. In addition, the region is well-served by other excellent hospitals including The University of Michigan Health System, Beaumont Hospitals, Oakwood Health Care System and St. Joseph Mercy Health System. Both the Detroit Medical Center and the University of Michigan Medical Center are teaching and research centers, ensuring a culture of medical innovation and excellence within the region.