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Researchers explore new health uses for U.P. maple sap

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ESCANABA — Researchers at Michigan State University’s Forestry Innovation Center in Escanaba are studying new health and commercial uses for maple sap through a multi-university One Health initiative, including Northwestern University and Montana State University. Projects range from ...

Bay Mills Community College breaks ground on new Allied Health facility

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BRIMLEY — Bay Mills Community College has announced plans for a new 36,000 square-foot Allied Health Facility, designed to help address healthcare workforce shortages across the Eastern Upper Peninsula. Construction is scheduled to begin in May with doors expected to open in Fall 2027 on ...

UP Health System–Marquette welcomes cardiac electrophysiologist

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MARQUETTE — UP Health System–Marquette has announced that Mohamad Raad, M.D., has joined its cardiology team. Raad is a cardiac electrophysiologist who specializes in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and clinical cardiac electrophysiology, providing care for patients with complex ...

MDHHS hosts public hearing on weatherization state plan April 6

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MARQUETTE — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is hosting a virtual public hearing on its 2026 U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program State Plan from 2-2:30 p.m. Monday, April 6. The Weatherization Assistance Program provides energy conservation and ...