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29 years of love

LAURIUM – The Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital Auxiliary invites community members to celebrate the season of remembrance, gratitude, and hope at the 29th Annual Tree of Love Ceremony on Sunday, December 13, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital. For nearly three decades, the Tree of Love ...

National Hospice and Palliative Care Month

WAUSAU, Wis. – Confusion about hospice and palliative care remains common, despite both services playing an important role in helping people navigate serious illness. A population-based survey published in the Journal of Palliative Medicine found that 39 percent of respondents were unsure ...

Talk with a Doc

HOUGHTON – Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, but many cases can be prevented through education, lifestyle changes, and early intervention. Kristi Wegener, MD, Family Medicine Physician will help community members better understand their heart health ...

Portage welcomes new podiatrist

HANCOCK — UP Health System – Portage announced that Dr. Nicholas Faiver, DPM, FACFAS, has joined UP Medical Group – Portage Podiatry, expanding access to specialized foot and ankle care for patients across the Copper Country and surrounding communities. According to a UP Health ...

Winter Hazards Awareness Week

LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed Nov. 8-14, as Winter Hazards Awareness Week. The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD), is encouraging residents to prepare for winter weather and potential hazards associated with snow, ice and ...

Abdul El-Sayed’s win propels ‘Medicare for All’ debate

Editor's note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online: bridgemi.com. LANSING — Fifteen years working as an emergency room nurse has convinced Kim Bogan that the only way to fix the American healthcare ...