Sports medicine institute to open in Marquette
Business adjacent to new hospital will offer variety of services
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MARQUETTE -- The name and logo of the new sports medicine institute in Marquette was announced Monday -- Great Lakes Sports Medicine & Life Performance Institute.
Construction began on the $3.6 million, 25,000 square-foot facility in June 2016 and will be completed in February, with an open house and sign reveal planned for spring. The building is located at 841 W. Washington St.
Services offered at the facility include regional orthopedic and sports medicine services; a 24-hour gym offering medical fitness and wellness services; physical therapy, specialty spine and orthopedic rehab services; aquatic therapy, hand therapy, and athletic training services; and sports science research focusing on non-traditional treatments for cancer survivors.
"Our goal for this facility is to be a regional destination center for active people seeking innovative and inclusive sports medicine services. The Sports Medicine and Life Performance Institute brings resources and expertise -- academic, clinical and material -- all together in an exceptional facility. This pioneering approach and our profound commitment to patients will create value that attracts people from all over the Midwest," said Dr. J. Bryan Dixon of the Advanced Center for Orthopedics in a press release.
"From a service point of view I think any growth in the medical service area to our citizens can only be a benefit," said Marquette City Manager Mike Angeli.
Brian Sinotte, chief executive officer of UPHS-Marquette, said, "This one-of-a-kind institute is a key part of our broader effort to transform health care in our region to best meet the needs of our communities and neighbors for generations to come."
The facility is a collaboration between UP Health System Rehab Services, Northern Michigan University, Advanced Center for Orthopedics and Plastic Surgery, UP Rehab Services and Perform4Life Medical Fitness & Wellness Center.
Rachel Oakley can be reached at 906-228-2500, ext. 243. Her email address is roakley@miningjournal.net.