Family Medicine

dental health

pediatrics

behavioral health

Location Info

Located ¼ mile from intersection of Voodoo Ave and Explorer St

Upper Great Lakes Family Health
SAWYER Family Health Center
301 Explorer St., Gwinn, MI  49841

Location Info

Located ¼ mile from intersection of Voodoo Ave and Explorer Street

Upper Great Lakes Family Health
SAWYER Family Health Center
301 Explorer St.,
Gwinn, MI 49841

All services

Phone:  906.346.9275

hours

Monday 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

Tuesday 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

After Hours Services

A provider is on-call after hours, on weekends and during holidays. For urgent after hours needs for family practice call (906)372-3025. 

In an emergency, go to your local emergency department or dial 9-1-1.

Emily Starr

Emily Starr, NP-C

Family Medicine
Gwinn Family Health Center /Sawyer Family Health Center
(906) 346-9275

  • Family Nurse Practitioner Certification 
  • Nurse Practitioner Specialty Certification – Michigan Board of Nursing 
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) – Northern Michigan University – Marquette, MI
  • Masters of Science Nursing (MSN), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) – Northern Michigan University – Marquette, MI
Caitlin Koskey

Caitlin Koskey, LMSW

Behavioral Health
Sawyer Family Health Center
(906) 346-9275

  • Licensed Master Social Worker 

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Michigan State University – East Lansing, MI
  • Master of Clinical Social Work Degree – University of Southern California – Los Angeles, CA

“I enjoy being an LMSW and serving patients because I get to meet a lot of different people and help them through sometimes difficult journeys in their life. Whether it be working through symptoms of depression, the loss of a loved one, or a big life change, no two people are the same and no two situations are the same.” – Caitlin Koskey, LMSW

Melissa Hinkhouse

Melissa Hinkhouse, PMHNP-BC

Behavioral Health
Sawyer Family Health Center
(906) 346-9275

  • Mental Health First Aid Adult and Adolescent Certification
  • Group Crisis Intervention ICISF Certification

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Northern Michigan University – Marquette, MI
  • Master of Science in Nursing – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Walden University – Minneapolis, MN

“Mental health care should not be something a person needs to budget for; it is a need in life and is equally as important as physical health care. It is the same in the aspect that both are necessary for quality of life.” – Melissa Hinkhouse, PMHNP-BC

Lisenia Collazo

Lisenia Collazo, DMD

Dental Services
Sawyer Family Health Center
(906) 483-1177

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology Degree – University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus – Puerto Rico
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree – University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine – Philadelphia, PA
  • Master of Public Health Degree – University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine – Philadelphia, PA

“My greatest joy is founded in providing care to those who need it the most and being able to teach patients preventive measures.” – Lisenia Collazo, DMD

Colleen Vallad-Hix

Colleen Vallad-Hix, DO

Pediatrics
Hancock Family Health Center – Pediatrics
(906) 483-1700

*Gwinn Family Health Center
*Sawyer Family Health Center
*Calumet Family Health Center
*Ontonagon Family Health Center

*Dr. Vallad-Hix provides on-site and tele-health pediatric services at these locations on a limited basis.

  • American Academy of Pediatrics – Fellow
  • American College of Osteopathic Pediatrics – Fellow
  • Governor’s Action Asthma Council

Education:

  • Medical School – Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine – Kirksville, MO
  • Residency – Sparrow Hospital – Lansing, MI

Dr. Vallad-Hix has been appointed to the Governor’s Action Asthma Council, is a qualified lactation consultant and has considerable experience in behavioral medicine.

Thomas Kates

T. Michael Kates, DO

Family Medicine & Addiction Medicine 
Marquette Family Health Center
(906) 449-2900

  • American Society of Addiction Medicine Member
  • Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Member
  • American Academy of Family Physicians Member

Education:

  • Specialty: Board Certified in Addiction Medicine
    Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor in Entomology – MSU
    Graduate Degree: Master’s degree in Entomology – MSU
  • Medical Degree: A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
     Residency: UPHS Marquette

“I love helping people experience freedom and healing from using substances and engaging in activities that make it hard to live life. I am excited to be working with UGL to help create a comprehensive system to help people with substance disorders with every aspect of their health.”  – Dr. Kates.

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