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Donations needed for all blood types

MARQUETTE — The Upper Peninsula Regional Blood Center is experiencing a critical need for blood donations of all types across the U.P. The UPRBC has collection sites in Marquette, Hancock and Escanaba and it is the primary supplier of blood products to Upper Peninsula hospitals. The center also partners with community organizations to host drives across the region. This local blood supply enables healthcare providers to treat patients with a wide range of conditions. All blood donations stay in the Upper Peninsula. A single donation could save up to three lives and typically takes ...

UP Health System-Marquette nationally recognized for excellence in stroke care


MARQUETTE — UP Health System-Marquette has received three American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to following the latest evidence-based guidelines for stroke treatment, helping save lives, supporting recovery and reducing hospital readmissions. Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 4 causes of death in the United States, respectively, according to the American Heart Association’s 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Report. Studies show patients can experience better outcomes when care teams consistently ...

Velvet antlers observed

Business has ribbon cutting

Caregivers workshop planned

ISHPEMING — Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six-week in-person workshop, designed for the non-professional, informal family caregiver, will be held from 1:30-3:00 p.m. EST Thursdays, Aug. 13 through Sept. 17, at the Ishpeming Senior Center, 121 Greenwood St., Ishpeming. Research studies find high rates of depression and anxiety among caregivers and increased vulnerability to health problems. Caregivers frequently cite restriction of personal activities and social life as problems. In addition, caregivers often feel a lack of control over events and a sense of powerlessness which can ...

Sand Point road closure postponed

MUNISING — The planned closure of Sand Point Road has been postponed until further notice because of unexpected project delays. Sand Point Road and the beach remain open and accessible. The closure, originally scheduled to start Wednesday of this week and run through Friday, July 17, was intended for a culvert replacement project beginning at the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore boundary. Officials will announce a new date for the project and road closure once it is determined. For updates on park alerts and closures, visit www.nps.gov/piro/planyourvisit/conditions.htm. Additional ...