Upper Peninsula Health Care Solutions

06/08/2026

📣 The Marquette County Community Resource Fair is coming up!

📅 Friday, June 12th
🕑 2–5 PM
📍 Lakeview Arena, Marquette
💚 FREE & open to the public!

John Redfield is joined by Katrina Keough to discuss an important upcoming event for the Marquette County community. The Marquette County Community Resource Fair will take place Friday, June 12 at Lakeview Arena, offering residents a chance to connect with local community and health care resources.

06/03/2026

The Michigan Secretary of State's Office Mobile Office will be at the Marquette County Community Resource Fair on Friday, June 12th, from 2:00-5:00pm EST.

Services available include:
• First-time Michigan ID
• Renew driver’s license or ID
• Vehicle Services
• Apply for or renew your disability placard

No appointment necessary- just visit the Secretary of State booth and their staff can help you on the spot with any services or questions you may have.

Be sure check website linked in our comments to review the required documents before you visit. We hope to see you there!

06/02/2026

Last week's Feeding America West Michigan event in KI Sawyer/Gwinn was another success!

Here are the distributions totals:
Households: 191
Individuals: 428
Children: 125
Seniors: 159
Veterans: 27

Thank you to Sawyer Village, Marquette Food Co-op, United Way of Marquette County, Upper Peninsula Health Plan for helping!

Are you or your organization looking for ways to volunteer? Sign up to help at one of our upcoming events here: https://www.yoopersunited.com/need/detail/?need_id=1172600

05/28/2026

Don't forget to come see us TODAY in KI Sawyer/Gwinn for our Feeding America West Michigan event from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.!
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05/27/2026

Join us TOMORROW from 12–2 PM at KI Sawyer for our next Feeding America West Michigan food distribution! If you can, give this a quick Like & Share to help spread the word.

On the menu: potatoes, pistachios, pinto beans, cereal, asparagus, apples, cottage cheese, mushrooms and oranges

Hope to see you there!

05/21/2026

On May 5th, UPHCS hosted our 4th Spinning Babies® training in the Upper Peninsula! 28 attendees learned physiological techniques that offer a complete system of birth preparation and labor ease concepts to improve labor with the baby's position.

Thank you to our wonderful trainer, Tammy Ryan. It was a day of community, learning, and meaningful connection.

This training was made possible through funding from the Region 1 PQC and UP Health Care Solutions, allowing us to offer it to attendees at a reduced rate.

We are so grateful for all the birth workers and medical staff that came together to make birth better for all families throughout the UP.

05/18/2026

In 2023, 41% of Michigan households- approximately 1.67 million- fell below the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) threshold, meaning they cannot afford basic necessities like housing and utilities. These aren't just statistics; ALICE households include the childcare providers, food service workers, cashiers, delivery drivers, and personal care aides who keep our economy running every day.

For families facing these pressures, navigating available programs and resources can be overwhelming- and that's why events like our 8th Annual Marquette County Community Resource Fair exist. Join us on Friday, June 12th at the Lakeview Arena from 2:00-5:00pm to connect face-to-face with organizations offering housing and utility assistance, including:
• Community Action Alger Marquette
• Efficiency United
• Home of Mackinac County
• Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI
• Marquette County Habitat for Humanity and ReStore
• Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
• Room at the Inn
• The Salvation Army Marquette County, MI
• Superior Watershed Partnership
• UPCAP Services
• UPPCO

We hope to see you there! For more data from United for ALICE: https://www.unitedforalice.org/home

05/18/2026

When we understand mental health challenges can be at the root of addiction, we start asking 'how can we help?’ with no judgement. That question alone can make a big difference.
Awareness Leads to Compassion.
• Mental illnesses are medical conditions involving changes in emotion, thinking, or behavior that can affect daily functioning.
• Serious mental illness can substantially interfere with major life activities, including work, school, relationships, and self-care.
• Economic instability, housing insecurity, unemployment, and limited access to healthcare can increase stress and worsen mental health conditions.
• Chronic stress related to financial hardship or unstable housing can contribute to the development or worsening of serious mental illness.
For social needs or substance use supports, check out www.UPBHN.org.
Learn more: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support

05/12/2026

📣 The Marquette County Community Resource Fair is coming up! Tune in to hear UPHCS Project Coordinator Taylor Bosley and Grant Associate Angelina Juidici chat with Sunny 101.9 about what's in store!

📅 Friday, June 12th
🕑 2–5 PM
📍 Lakeview Arena, Marquette
💚 FREE & open to the public!

🎙️ Listen to the interview: https://sunny.fm/featured/the-sunny-morning-show/1564483/uphp-update-mqt-co-community-resource-fair-returning-soon/

We hope to see you there! 👋