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A New Approach to Recuperative Care in Marquette
People experiencing homelessness are often discharged from the hospital with nowhere to go and no way to recover from surgery, amputation, or other serious medical needs. Room at the Inn in Marquette is working to close that gap
SHF CEO Appointed to Statewide Council Shaping Michigan's Rural Health Future
Superior Health Foundation CEO Megan Murphy has been selected as one of 20 statewide members of Michigan's newly established Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Advisory Council. The council advises the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) on rural health priorities, program progress, and strategic direction as the state implements the funding.
Newsletter | U.P. lifted | Q2 2026
The Summer 2026 issue of U.P. Lifted is here.
Inside, read about Michigan's Rural Health Transformation Program and SHF's seat at the table, two grantee spotlights on organizations strengthening health across the U.P., a conversation with Board Director Elise Bur, and upcoming Q3 grant deadlines.
Giving Children a Voice: CASA of Menominee/Marinette's Volunteer Training Program
Each year, more than 500,000 children enter foster care and the court system through no fault of their own. For children navigating that process in the Upper Peninsula, CASA of Menominee/Marinette trains community volunteers to serve as a steady, trusted adult who speaks up for their interests in court.
When Ontonagon's Hospital Closed, Gogebic Community College Stepped Up
The 2024 closure of Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital, the only emergency department within an hour's drive, resulted in increased pressure on emergency services across the western U.P. and widened the workforce gap. Gogebic Community College's (GCC) Emergency Medical Services Program in Ironwood is working to help fill this gap.