Hancock, MI

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Hancock, MI

History[edit | edit source]

  • Hancock was founded in the mid-19th century following the discovery of copper in the region. The city was named after John Hancock, a prominent figure in the American Revolution. The city's history is closely tied to the rise and fall of the copper mining industry in the region.

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  • Hancock is located on the southern shore of the Portage Lake, a natural harbor that separates the city from its twin city, Houghton, MI. The city's geography is characterized by steep hills and rugged terrain, a result of the area's volcanic past.

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  • Hancock is home to several well-known healthcare facilities. The UP Health System - Portage is a critical access hospital that provides a wide range of healthcare services to residents of Hancock and the surrounding areas. The hospital is known for its emergency care, surgical services, and specialty clinics.
  • The Copper Country Mental Health Services is another notable healthcare facility in Hancock. This organization provides a variety of mental health services, including counseling, therapy, and psychiatric services.
  • The city also hosts the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, which offers public health services to the residents of Hancock and the surrounding counties.

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Primary care doctors in or near Hancock, MI[edit | edit source]

Provider page Credentials Gender Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Marilyn Dewald 1548262702 F Family Practice 205 Osceola St Laurium MI 32501 9063373100
Marilyn Dewald 1548262702 F Family Practice 1000 Cedar St Houghton MI 32561 9064871710
Zachariah Deyoung 1093979700 M Family Practice 500 Campus Dr Hancock MI 49525 9064831060
Hafeman Bonnie 1922114271 F Family Practice Hospice/palliative Care Obstetrics/gynecology Laurium MI 49913
Abbott Leah 1760987341 F Family Practice Hancock MI 49930
Bittner Katie 1700226982 F Family Practice 1000 Cedar St Houghton MI 49931 9064871710
Zachariah Deyoung 1093979700 M Family Practice 205 Osceola St Laurium MI 71270 9063373100
Jaime Oswald 1366063216 M Family Practice 205 Osceola St Laurium MI 78704 9063373100
Keith Wright 1508836719 M Family Practice 500 Campus Dr Hancock MI 93912 9064831060
Lee Dawn 1184787772 DO F Family Practice Laurium MI 49913
Lee Dawn 1184787772 DO F Family Practice Lake Linden MI 49945
Mcconnon Thomas 1811919251 MD M Family Practice Laurium MI 49913
Mcconnon Thomas 1811919251 MD M Family Practice Hancock MI 49930
Mohammed Ahmed 1407231178 M Internal Medicine 205 Osceola St Laurium MI 49913 9063373100
Kinzel Terry 1023048477 M Internal Medicine GERIATRIC MEDICINE 500 Campus Dr Hancock MI 49930


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