UGL Recognizes Matthew Summers, IT Support Specialist, as First Superior Spotlight Award Recipient
Upper Great Lakes Family Health is proud to recognize Matthew Summers, IT Support Specialist, as the first recipient of the Superior Spotlight Award. The Superior Spotlight Award recognizes employees who go above and beyond in supporting their coworkers, patients, and organization while making a positive impact across UGL. Matthew was nominated by multiple coworkers who […]
Mabel Adams, PA-C: Building Trust and Supporting Wellness at UGL’s Gwinn Family Health Center
Upper Great Lakes Family Health is pleased to welcome Mabel Adams, PA-C, to our Gwinn Family Health Center, expanding access to primary care services for patients and families in Gwinn and surrounding communities. Mabel earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from the University of Minnesota before completing her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at […]
Emily Kleikamp, LLPC: Expanding Access to Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Services at UGL
Upper Great Lakes Family Health is pleased to welcome Emily Kleikamp, LLPC, to our Behavioral Health team, expanding access to child and adolescent counseling services for patients and families across the Upper Peninsula. Emily earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, specializing in Children and Adolescent Counseling, from Marquette University. She provides […]
UGL Leaders Recognized by Michigan Primary Care Association
Upper Great Lakes Family Health is proud to share that two members of our team were recently recognized by the Michigan Primary Care Association (MPCA) for their extraordinary leadership and dedication to service. Trevor Hodges, CEO, received a Healthcare Leadership Award, and Sarah Tregembo, Practice Manager of UGL’s Gwinn and Sawyer Clinics, was honored with […]
UGL to Assume Ownership of Portage Apothecary from UP Health System – Portage
HOUGHTON and HANCOCK, Mich. (April 8, 2026) — UP Health System – Portage today announced an agreement to transition ownership of Portage Apothecary, the retail pharmacies currently owned by UP Health System – Portage, to Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center. Patients and the community will continue to have access to pharmacy services without interruption, and […]
Chris Alderton, FNP-C: Supporting Patient Health and Independence at UGL’s Gwinn Family Health Center
Upper Great Lakes Family Health is pleased to welcome Chris Alderton, FNP-C, to our Gwinn Family Health Center, expanding access to primary care services for patients and families in Gwinn and surrounding communities. Chris earned her Registered Nursing and Health Applied Science degrees from Schoolcraft College in Livonia, Michigan. She later completed her Bachelor of […]
Danielle Hamlin, FNP-C: Caring for Patients and Families at UGL’s Ontonagon Family Health Center
Upper Great Lakes Family Health is pleased to welcome Danielle Hamlin, FNP-C, to our Ontonagon Family Health Center, expanding access to primary care services for patients and families in Ontonagon and surrounding communities. Danielle earned her Associate of Applied Science in Nursing from Suomi College in 2000 as part of the institution’s final nursing class. […]
UGL Providers Accepting New Patients in Calumet, Lake Linden, and Houghton
Upper Great Lakes Family Health is currently welcoming new patients at several locations across the Copper Country. Several providers are accepting new patients, including the following providers with availability in Calumet, Lake Linden, and Houghton. At the Calumet Family Health Center, Physician Assistant Brianna Rahn and Nurse Practitioner Jenni Huls provide comprehensive primary care with […]
UGL Expands Pediatric Team and Continues Recruiting to Support Growing Community Needs
Upper Great Lakes Family Health is proud to continue growing its pediatric team to meet the needs of families across the Upper Peninsula. With rising demand for pediatric care and recent additions to its provider group, UGL is actively recruiting clinical support staff to help ensure children receive high-quality, compassionate care close to home. UGL’s […]
Jennifer Huls, NP: Providing Comprehensive Primary Care at UGL’s Calumet Family Health Center
Upper Great Lakes Family Health is pleased to welcome Jennifer Huls, NP to our Calumet Family Health Center, expanding access to primary care services for patients of all ages throughout the Copper Country. Jenni earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Michigan University in 2013 and went on to complete her Master of […]