UPHP named Governor’s Fitness Award winner

December 7, 2020

MARQUETTE — Upper Peninsula Health Plan announced it was recently selected as a winner of the Governor's Fitness Award. Each year, the GFAs recognize communities, organizations, and individuals who inspire healthy choices. Winners are recognized in several categories; UPHP was selected in the Healthy Workplace - Small Organization category. This award in particular recognizes Michigan companies that create workplace wellness programs so their employees have access to resources to be fit, healthy, and more productive. “We're extremely honored to have been selected for this award out ...

Chamber Chat: Giving back this holiday season

December 7, 2020

Don’t be a scrooge this holiday season. Make your community better, rack up those karma points, and spread some holiday cheer to those less fortunate. The pandemic has been tough on families, especially those who lost jobs or relatives. Give back by donating to the TV6 Virtual Canathon, ...

Virus keeps Black Friday crowds thin as more shoppers shift online

November 30, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — The raging coronavirus pandemic kept crowds thin at malls and stores across the country on Black Friday, but a surge in online shopping offered a beacon of hope for struggling retailers after months of slumping sales and businesses toppling into bankruptcy. In normal times, ...

Irish Family Practice opens

November 30, 2020

MARQUETTE — Irish Family Practice, a new Marquette primary care office using the Direct Primary Care model, announced the opening of the business led by Colin Irish, DO. “Irish brings decades of experience to the city’s primary care landscape and with the DPC model, care is more accessible than ever,” officials said in a news release. Irish Family Practice launched in conjunction with Freedom Healthworks, a direct primary care services company. “As patients struggle to get prompt, personal medical attention, the DPC model of subscription-based care allows them to access ...

News from the Greater Munising Area: MSPL hosts ‘A Far Different Path’ author

November 30, 2020

Lucile Ball was 22 when she moved to Munising from a small farming community in the Lower Peninsula to teach in 1918. It took her a 22-hour train ride to get to the upcoming city along the shores of Lake Superior, which at the time was known for its impressive amount of timber mills and ...

Partnership News and Views: Looking forward to 2021

November 30, 2020

Well, hello December! I think we all can agree turning the calendar over to 2021 sounds pretty good right now. It has been a challenging year, but we continue to work together and support each other to muddle through. So as we start looking forward, the LSCP has several opportunities for you ...