Upon receiving a DMC badge, staffs working in most capacities are assigned to a parking location. This parking assignment must be used at all times when working. This privilege is coded to your ID badge which should be swiped upon entry/exit of the assigned parking location. Access will not be granted to other parking areas, without prior approval. Parking assignments are based on DMC Parking Policy 1CG040; exceptions must be approved by hospital executive leadership. Consideration is given to individuals with documented medical conditions.A formal request should be made through DMC Occupational Health Services.

Student parking and badge processing must be coordinated by the respective instructors. The Badging Office policy for all affiliated institutions is as follows: Instructors are required to complete the ACEMAPP process. Rosters will be forwarded via email to the Badging Office once approved by the respective DMC educator. Instructors must call to verify the Badging Office has received their student rosters.An appointment may be scheduled at this time. Groups must be prompt for their appointment.A 15 minute grace period is allowed after which appointment will be rescheduled. Parking assignments for all students rotating on days will be at the Student Lot located at Bethel AME Church 505 Richard Allen Blvd. Detroit, MI 48201. Shuttle service to campus is available. DMC Police Authority patrols this parking area. Yellow hanging tags will be provided for this parking location and must be returned along with DMC badge at the end of rotation. A voucher will be provided for a $5 refund.

When you visit a Detroit Medical Center (DMC) hospital, we want everyone’s experience to be pleasant and safe. This page contains important information about parking and shuttle services at DMC facilities for visitors, staff and students. and/or ticketing.

About DMC Badging Services

Q: ID Badge Request Process – Staff, Physicians, Residents, Students, Vendors, Contractors, Tenants

Tenet Healthcare & DMC Staff should bring their Human Resources paperwork ( e.g. Red Carpet badge request form ) when visiting the Badging Office. Physicians should bring their completed and approved badge request form by Medical Affairs when visiting the Badging Office. Residents / Students may visit the Badging Office once they have notification that rosters have been received by the Badging Office.NOTE:Instructors looking to bring in groups of more than 5 students at a time to be badged must schedule an appointment by calling the Badging Office at (313) 745.2145. Vendors / Contracted Staff must bring a completed and approved badge request form from their respective DMC contact when visiting the Badging Office. Tenants (w/leased space at a DMC site) must bring a completed and approved badge request form by the Real Estate Services Department when visiting the Badging Office.

Q: Data Changes – Job Title, Last Name, Work Location, Etc.

All requests for data changes (i.e. job title, last name, location, etc.) require appropriate documentation from the respective approving areas – e.g. Human Resources (DMC staff).

Q: ID Badging Processing Fees

There is a $10 processing fee for the following types of ID badges:Residents, Students, Vendors, Contractors, & Karmanos staff/vendors.

Q: Lost or Stolen ID Badge

There is also a $10 fee to replace lost/stolen badges.

Q: Lost, Stolen, or Unreturned Parking/Access Cards

There is a $25 replacement fee for lost/stolen/un-returned parking access cards.

Q: Parking Assignments – How is it determined?

Parking assignments are based on DMC Parking Policy #1CG040.

Q: ID Badge Request Forms – How can I obtain one?

Badge Request Forms may be attained by contacting the Badging Office at (313) 745.2145.

Q: Parking – I work at the DMC & I have an ID Badge. Why can’t I just pay to park?

In order to provide ease of access to care for our patients and their visitors; employees, students, etc. are not allowed to pay for parking services. Or park in areas reserved for patients/visitors. Violators of this policy are subject to progressive discipline and/or ticketing.

Everyone entering the Detroit Medical Center (DMC) system including employees contracted staff, physicians, students or residents on clinical rotation and vendors/contractors should visit one of the DMC’s Badging Offices to receive the proper Identification Badge credentials. All DMC badges must include a photograph (taken during your visit; personal photos are not accepted). Individuals in need of a parking privileges must provide all of their vehicle information (i.e. make, model, year, color and license plate no.). The appropriate vehicle identifier will be issued and must be displayed at all times when parked at the DMC. Please refer 1EC021 Identification Badge Policy for additional regarding badging processes.

There are 3 Badging Office locations:

Central Campus 4707 St. Antoine St. Suite G15 Detroit, MI 48201
Operating hours:
Monday through Thursday 7:30am- 11:50am & 1:00pm - 3:50pm (Walk-ins welcome)
Friday: 7:30am- 11:20am (Walk-ins welcome); 12:30pm – 3:50pm (Prescheduled Group Appts)
Phone: (313) 745-2145 Email: Parking@dmc.org

Sinai Grace Hospital 6071 W. Outer Drive Detroit, MI 48235 (1st floor of Lourdes Building)
Operating hours:
Monday through Friday 7:30am – 3:00pm
Phone: (313) 966-3101

Huron Valley Sinai Hospital 1 William Carls Drive Commerce Township, MI 48342
By appointment only. Phone: (248) 937-5004

Shuttle Service

The Parking and External Transportation Department (PETD) is responsible for several services system-wide at the DMC. The PETD provides ID Badges in conjunction with managing parking for all visitors, vendors, physicians and employees, including contracted services for shuttling, self-park and valet parking. PETD also assigns parking for DMC employees, students and frequent vendors.

Visitor Parking

The DMC Central Campus offers visitors convenient covered self-park and valet park services. Self-parking is free for patients and patient visitors with validation (available inside the hospital). Valet rates depend on the site you are visiting.

Parking Locations

DMC Central Campus parking consists of covered parking decks and open lots. The campus also includes designated vendor and police/authority parking.

Parking & Shuttle Services

Central Campus Parking & Shuttle Service

Parking Services for DMC’s Central Campus in Midtown, Detroit

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital Parking Service

Parking Services at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Commerce

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital Parking Service

Parking Services at DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital in Northwest Detroit

DMC Police Authority Offices

Office	Phone Number
Children's Hospital of Michigan	(313) 745-5555
Detroit Receiving Hospital/ University Health Center	(313) 745-3325
Harper Hospital Professional Office Building	(313) 745-1358
Harper University Hospital	(313) 745-8353
Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital	(248) 937-5032
Hutzel Women’s Hospital	(313) 745-1352
Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan	(313) 745-9714
Sinai-Grace Hospital	(313) 966-1000

Central Campus Shuttle Services

The DMC provides fast and convenient shuttle service 5:00am – 11:00pm Monday - Friday for patients, visitors and employees. DMC Shuttle buses are clean, comfortable and heated/air-conditioned. There are four types of vehicles providing shuttle service to the Central Campus:

Standard 24 passenger bus
American Disability Act (ADA) wheelchair equipped bus
10-passenger van
Sport Utility vehicle (SUV)

Shuttles travel along defined routes, with dedicated stops designed to provide efficient and time-saving travel across the DMC campus.

After Hours Shuttle Service is available by calling 313-745-8700. Orchestra Place (OP) employees will continue to use this number for transportation from OP to Central Campus hospitals. If you have safety concerns, please contact DMC Police Authority at 313-745-3325, to request an escort.

Detroit Receiving Hospital/Children's Hospital Express Services

Two shuttles service DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital/University Health Center and DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan employees parking at the Kresge Deck/Lot.(View Map)

Morning shuttles will run from 5:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Afternoon shuttles will run from 2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Shuttles will run Monday through Friday.
Shuttles will run approximately every 10 minutes between the Kresge Deck, Detroit Receiving and Children’s Hospital.

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan/Harper University Hospital Express Services

Shuttle services DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan and DMC Harper University Hospital/Hutzel Women’s Hospital employees parking at the Kresge Deck/Lot. The shuttle operates approximately every 15 minutes, picking up from the Hutzel Building.( View Map)

The van operates from 4:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m.
The shuttle bus runs from 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Afternoon shuttles will run from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Shuttles will run Monday through Friday.
Shuttles will run approximately every 15 minutes between the Kresge Deck, DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan/Harper University.
Pickup for this route is in front of the Old Hutzel Building

Bethel Student Shuttle Services

Bethel AME Church 5050 Richard Allen Blvd.

Shuttle services students parking at the Bethel AME Church lot. Bus picks up and delivers to and from all central campus hospitals. (View Map)

Morning shuttle runs from 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Afternoon shuttle runs from 2 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (*see below for off hours service)

*Off hours service – Shuttle Dispatch may be contacted at (313) 745-8700 to request a ride after hours. If you have safety concerns DMC Police Authority is also available at (313) 745-3325.