Bella Sleeman, PA-C: Returning Home to Provide Family Medicine and Women’s Health Services at UGL’s Hancock Family Health Center

Upper Great Lakes Family Health is pleased to welcome Bella Sleeman, PA-C, to our Hancock Family Health Center, expanding access to primary care services for patients and families in Hancock and surrounding communities. A Houghton native, Bella recently returned to the area after spending two years in Arizona. She earned her Bachelor of Science in […]
UGL Recognizes Shannon Mattson, Patient Service Representative, as Superior Spotlight Award Recipient

Upper Great Lakes Family Health is proud to recognize Shannon Mattson, Patient Service Representative, as the 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. Shannon is an outstanding team member at our […]
UGL Celebrates Groundbreaking for New Sawyer Facility

Upper Great Lakes Family Health recently celebrated an exciting milestone in the development of its new Sawyer facility with a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, August 12. Members of UGL’s leadership team and Board of Directors gathered at the site to recognize the project and UGL’s continued investment in the Sawyer community. Pictured from left: Trevor […]
UGL Recognizes Heather Bengry, Community Health Worker, as Superior Spotlight Award Recipient

Upper Great Lakes Family Health is proud to recognize Heather Bengry, Community Health Worker, as the 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. Throughout Heather’s time with UGL, she has demonstrated […]
UGL Recognizes Emily Starr, FNP-C, as Superior Spotlight Award Recipient

Upper Great Lakes Family Health is proud to recognize Emily Starr, FNP-C, as the 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. Emily has been the sole dedicated medical provider at the […]
Houghton and Hancock Apothecary Locations Open Today Under Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center Ownership

HOUGHTON and HANCOCK, Mich. (June 15, 2026) — Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center (UGL) is pleased to announce that, effective today at 12:30 p.m., the Houghton and Hancock Apothecary pharmacy locations have officially opened under UGL ownership and management. This milestone marks an exciting expansion of UGL’s commitment to providing accessible, high-quality healthcare services […]
Gabby Blevins, CNM: Compassionate Midwifery Care at UGL’s Hancock OB/GYN Clinic

Upper Great Lakes Family Health is pleased to welcome Gabby Blevins, CNM, to our Hancock OB/GYN Clinic, expanding access to women’s health and midwifery services for patients and families throughout the Copper Country. Gabby earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Georgia before completing her Master of Science in Nursing at […]
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 […]