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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 ...

Saving lives

HANCOCK — Copper Shores Community Health Foundation recently distributed 20 automated external defibrillators (AED) to 10 organizations and municipalities in Houghton, Baraga and Keweenaw Counties. Copper Shores President and CEO Kevin Store said the foundation bulk ordered the devices and ...

Healthy Futures

LAURIUM – The Keweenaw Health Foundation (KHF) has awarded a $25,000 grant to the CLK Early Childhood Center to support the development of a dedicated early childhood playground for daycare and preschool children. The project will create a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate outdoor play space designed specifically for children ages 0-5, helping strengthen physical activity, social development, and overall well-being during the most critical years of childhood growth. Currently, CLK Elementary School's youngest learners share a playground area with older elementary ...