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Ishpeming Multi-Purpose Senior Center: State Health Insurance Assistance Program
Medicare Open Enrollment begins Oct. 15 and we learn about Michigan’s free, unbiased service that helps Medicare beneficiaries, caregivers, and families understand their health insurance options. SHIP counselors provide confidential, one-on-one guidance and do not sell or endorse any insurance products. COPYRIGHT 2026 BY MY UP NOW – WBUP/WJMN....
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MRHC presentation details relocations of several homes for 1980’s hospital expansion
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – Long before the demolition of the Marquette General Hospital, many of the houses in its surrounding property had to be physically moved for an expansion in the 1980’s. On Wednesday afternoon as part of the Senior Support Series, a presentation was given about those...
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New family practice brings community-centered care to the area
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – A new family practice is officially open in Marquette. South Shore Family Practice cut the ribbon this afternoon at their new location on West Ridge Street – bringing full-spectrum family medicine to the area in a setting built around reationships rather than volume. The...
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Negaunee City Manager Addresses Senior Center Rumors
I hope that all of you have enjoyed Pioneer Days and are having a wonderful summer. The purpose of this post is to address false rumors that the Negaunee Senior Center is closing and to encourage those spreading them to please stop. The Senior Center is not closing, nor have there been any discussions within the City of Negaunee about closing the facility or eliminating services.
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National nurses campaign rallies in UP over Medicaid changes
The Red Alert: Save Our Hospitals Tour heads to Michigan's Upper Peninsula this month. Nurses with National Nurses United said the campaign, which is visiting 30 cities across the country, will stop in Ironwood July 18 to raise awareness about federal Medicaid changes, including new work requirements for some adults and more frequent eligibility reviews. Cindy Evans, a registered nurse in the behavioral health annex at Beacon Hospital in Kalamazoo, said she is especially concerned about what the changes could mean for patients in a mental health crisis. "Our patients, the psychiatric patients, would have to be put into the main ER, which then causes a backup where we could put patients that are having potentially a stroke or a heart attack," Evans explained. More than 2.5 million Michiganders rely on Medicaid for their health coverage. Federal officials said the changes are intended to strengthen Medicaid, encourage work and community engagement among eligible adults and preserve the program for the people who need it most. Nationwide, more than 70 million Americans receive health coverage through Medicaid, making it the nation’s largest public health insurance program. Evans pointed out the reach is the driving force behind the tour. "Our main goal
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How to sign up for your My Medicare Card
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Independent Health Care Broker Kevin Dorr stopped by the TV6 Morning News on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Dorr spoke with TV6’s Molly Birch about how you can sign up for a My Medicare Card. There are some circumstances where you will be automatically enrolled in Medicare when you turn 65.
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Registration still open for Marquette Care Clinic’s Life Walk
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The Marquette Care Clinic is still accepting registration for the Life Walk on June 20th. The Life Walk is one of the biggest fundraiser events for Care Clinic. Care Clinic hopes to raise $30K from the event. Walkers will also be able to enjoy a hot dog cookout as well.
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Marquette eye doctor hosts grand opening of new office
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Anna Krause, also known as Dr. Anna or Dr. Baumgartner, has opened up an office in Marquette called Spex. The grand opening saw attendees partake in food and drinks, as well as try on glasses or schedule appointments. Spex offers a wide variety of glasses, all...
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Upgrades to MRI technology among highlights in UP Health System’s community benefit reports
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - UP Health System is sharing results from its 2025 ‘Community Benefit Reports.’. The hospital system invested more than $10 million in patient care at its three locations in Hancock, Ishpeming and Marquette. Tonya Darner, UPHS Market Chief Executive Officer, says investments in MRI technology have shortened the waiting time for patients to get an MRI.