Houghton county, MI

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Houghton County, Michigan[edit | edit source]

  • Houghton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 36,628. The county seat and largest city is Houghton. Houghton County is part of the Copper Country in the state's Upper Peninsula.

Healthcare in Houghton County[edit | edit source]

UP Health System - Portage[edit | edit source]

  • UP Health System - Portage is a comprehensive healthcare provider serving the residents of Houghton County and the surrounding areas. The hospital offers a wide range of services including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, surgery, and women's health. It is a part of the larger UP Health System, which operates several hospitals and clinics throughout the Upper Peninsula.

Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital is another major healthcare provider in Houghton County. It offers a variety of services including emergency care, surgery, radiology, and rehabilitation. The hospital is a part of the Aspirus health system, which operates numerous hospitals and clinics in Michigan and Wisconsin.

Health Statistics[edit | edit source]

  • According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Houghton County has a lower rate of uninsured individuals compared to the state average. The county also has a higher rate of individuals with private health insurance. The leading causes of death in the county are heart disease and cancer, similar to the rest of the state.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Houghton County is well-served by two major hospitals and several clinics. The county's health statistics are generally in line with state averages, with a slightly higher rate of insured individuals. The leading causes of death are heart disease and cancer, reflecting trends seen across the state and nation.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Houghton county, MI



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Abbott Leah 1760987341 F Other 2018 Family Practice Hancock MI 49930
Bittner Katie 1700226982 F Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med 2013 Family Practice 205 Osceola St Laurium MI 49913 9063373100
Bittner Katie 1700226982 F Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med 2013 Family Practice 1000 Cedar St Houghton MI 49931 9064871710
Groos Fred 1467456400 M Wayne State University School Of Medicine 1984 Family Practice Hancock MI 49930
Hafeman Bonnie 1922114271 F University Of Michigan Medical School 1990 Family Practice Hospice/palliative Care Obstetrics/gynecology Laurium MI 49913
Lee Dawn 1184787772 DO F University Of Michigan Medical School 1990 Family Practice Laurium MI 49913
Lee Dawn 1184787772 DO F University Of Michigan Medical School 1990 Family Practice Lake Linden MI 49945
Liston Audrey 1346354461 F Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine 1993 Family Practice Laurium MI 49913
Mcconnon Thomas 1811919251 MD M Wayne State University School Of Medicine 1981 Family Practice Laurium MI 49913
Mcconnon Thomas 1811919251 MD M Wayne State University School Of Medicine 1981 Family Practice Hancock MI 49930

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Houghton county, MI - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Voice Ronald 1174521975 M University Of Michigan Medical School 1992 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Internal Medicine Hancock MI 49930
Raisanen Tom 1124481544 M Other 2016 Dermatology Laurium MI 49913
Nathan Mcparlan 1073656955 M University Of Minnesota Medical School 2003 Diagnostic Radiology 13833 Us Hwy 45 Bruce Crossing MI 49913 9068273201
Laszko Rachel 1568876621 F Wayne State University School Of Medicine 2014 General Surgery Laurium MI 49913
Blotter Robert 1861403719 M Ohio State University College Of Medicine 1989 Orthopedic Surgery Laurium MI 49913
Conklin Jeffrey 1598870719 M Other 2003 Pathology Hancock MI 49930



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Hoiska Darin 1508401886 M Other 2019 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Laurium MI 49913
Vanderhoef Jonnie 1790880664 CNA M Other 1986 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Hancock MI 49930
Martens Thomas 1114071925 DC M Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport 2002 Chiropractic Suite 6 Houghton MI 49931
Valerie Stroupe 1497840193 F New York Chiropractic College 2007 Chiropractic 2021 Rambling Rd Kalamazoo MI 49930 2693811800
Arringdale John 1871046169 F Other 2020 Clinical Social Worker 901 W Memorial Dr Houghton MI 49931 9064829400
Collins Thomas 1487639829 M Other 1977 Clinical Social Worker Hancock MI 49930
Featherly Richard 1932232816 F Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine 2018 Clinical Social Worker Houghton MI 49931
Martin Michelle 1215162722 F Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine 2008 Clinical Social Worker Houghton MI 49931
Tikkanen Patricia 1114951829 F Other 1976 Clinical Social Worker Suite 321 Hancock MI 49930
Anderson Bruce 1386049211 M Other 2014 Nurse Practitioner Calumet MI 49913

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