About SHF

The Superior Health Foundation was created in 2012 following Duke LifePoint’s acquisition of Marquette General Health System.

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Mission

Our mission is to proactively support organizations and initiatives across the Upper Peninsula to improve health and well-being.

Vision

We envision an Upper Peninsula where everyone has the opportunity, support, and resources to achieve their optimal health and well-being.

Values

  • We are committed to transparency with our partners and community as responsible stewards of resources benefiting the health and well-being of Upper Peninsula communities.

  • We recognize that people face unequal circumstances and power imbalances impacting health and well-being. It is essential for everyone to work together to remove these barriers. We are committed to fostering inclusive environments and dismantling obstacles for our partners and communities across the Upper Peninsula.

  • We value proactivity, adaptability, and creativity in achieving positive health outcomes throughout the Upper Peninsula.

  • Partnerships and collaboration are essential to driving positive health outcomes. Therefore, we proactively collaborate with organizational partners across the Upper Peninsula and beyond to leverage resources and co-create solutions.

  • Trust and respect create an environment where individuals feel valued and understood. By acting with integrity, we seek to create an environment where others can rely on us to act with honesty and fairness in the best interest of Upper Peninsula communities.