Stories & Impact

Across Michigan's Upper Peninsula, organizations are doing remarkable work to improve health and well-being in their communities, ranging from grassroots health initiatives to substance use recovery to healthcare workforce development, and more.  

Lois Blau wasn't convinced Asahi was working. That is until she went cross-country skiing for two hours without getting out of breath. "My legs felt very strong and stable," she remarked. "The small but continuous pumping motions in Asahi had built strength in my legs without me even realizing it."

This year, 32 nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations across the U.P. applied for and received an AED through the Superior Health Foundation AED Program. Applications opened in early February 2026 and closed within five days, a reflection of the communities who want to be ready when it matters most.

2025 was an exciting year for Superior Health Foundation. From hosting grantee and funder convenings to celebrating a successful gala, our team advanced key initiatives while improving internal processes to remain accessible and responsive to stakeholders.