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Younger women are developing breast cancer

WAUSAU, Wis. – More women in their 20s, 30s and 40s are being diagnosed with breast cancer, reflecting a national trend that researchers are working to better understand. While breast cancer remains most common among older women, studies show rates are increasing among younger women, ...

Breast health presentation Tuesday

HOUGHTON — UP Health System – Portage invites the community to attend a free Breast Health Presentation designed to provide expert insight, guidance and answers to important breast health questions. The event will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Bonfire at The Continental Fire Co., 408 ...

Talking about drugs

LANSING – The public is invited to attend a virtual meeting hosted by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Oct. 27, about the list of prescription drugs covered under Michigan’s Medicaid health plans known as the Medicaid Health Plan ...

UP Health – Portage hires Orthopedic surgeon

HANCOCK, Mich. (October 1, 2026) — UP Health System – Portage announced orthopedic surgeon Dr. Zachary French has joined UP Medical Group – Portage Orthopedics, expanding access to specialized orthopedic care for patients across the Copper Country and surrounding communities. French ...

Psychedelic-assisted therapy

Washington - The Congressional Psychedelics Advancing Therapies (PATH) Caucus released a report capturing responses to a 2024 Request for Information into how psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) could be safely and ethically integrated into the United States health care system. The report ...

Aspirus Keweenaw Achieves Level IV Trauma Classification

LAURIUM – Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital has successfully achieved Level IV Trauma Facility classification following a comprehensive review by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). According to an Aspirus press release, during the review, the state trauma team ...