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Family Medicine

Women's Health

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Sarah Pettibone

Sarah Pettibone, MD
Family Medicine

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Kelly Fletcher

Kelly Fletcher, MD
Family Medicine

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Rosmin Jos

Rosmin Jos, MD
Family Medicine

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Mercedes Maki

Mercedes Maki, PA
Family Medicine

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Parks, Sheryl

Sheryl Parks, MD
Women’s Health

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Evon Schexnaydre

Evon Schexnaydre, MD
Women’s Health

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Ashley Chamberlain

Ashley Chamberlain, CNM
Women’s Health

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Taylor Landers, CNM
Women’s Health

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Rajanee Sripaipan

Rajanee Sripaipan, MD
Pediatrics

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Colleen Vallad-Hix

Colleen Vallad-Hix, DO
Pediatrics

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Michael Verive

Michael Verive, MD
Pediatrics

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Cathy Azzarello

Cathy Azzarello, MD
Pediatrics

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Jared Meyette

Jared Meyette, MD
Pediatrics

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Location Info

Located inside UP Health System Portage - Main Campus, Hancock

Upper Great Lakes Family Health
HANCOCK Family Health Center
500 Campus Drive, Hancock, MI 

Suite 2 | Family Medicine

Suite 3 | OB/GYN

Suite 5 | Pediatrics

Location Info

Located inside UP Health System Portage
Main Campus, Hancock

Upper Great Lakes Family Health
HANCOCK Family Health Center
500 Campus Drive,
Hancock, MI 49930

Suite 2 | Family Medicine

Suite 3 | OB/GYN

Suite 5 | Pediatrics

services

Suite 2 | Family Medicine: 906.483.1060

Suite 3 | OB/GYN: 906.483.1050

Suite 5 | Pediatrics: 906.483.1700

hours

Family Medicine: 

Monday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 

Tuesday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

OB/GYN:

Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Pediatrics:

Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 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. For after hours needs for OB/GYN or Pediatrics please call (906)483-1000.

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

Administrative Office
Phone: 906-483-1705
Address: 720 Lake Linden Ave., Laurium, MI 49913
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A provider is on-call after hours, on weekends and during holidays.

FOR URGENT AFTER HOURS NEEDS FOR FAMILY PRACTICE CALL (906) 372-3025

FOR AFTER HOURS NEEDS FOR OB/GYN OR PEDIATRICS CALL (906) 483-1000

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Sarah Pettibone

Sarah Pettibone, MD

Family Medicine
Hancock Family Health Center – Family Practice
(906) 483-1060

  • Advanced Life Support Certification
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), American Academy of Pediatrics Certification
  • Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO), American Academy of Family Physicians Certification
  • Certified Bilingual Spanish Medical Interpreter 

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience – University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI
  • Doctor of Medicine – University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI

“I really enjoy getting to know my patients and learning what they would rather be doing than seeing their doctor. This helps me put any medical issues into context, so we can work as a team to make their health what they would like it to be.” – Dr. Sarah Pettibone

Kelly Fletcher

Kelly Fletcher, MD

Family Medicine
Hancock Family Health Center – Family Practice
(906) 483-1060

  • American Academy of Family Physicians Member

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – University of Texas at Dallas – Richardson, TX
  • Doctor of Medicine – University of Sint Eustatius – Sint Eustatius, NA
  • Residency – University of Arkansas – Texarkana, AR

“I believe there is no better teacher of empathy than having experienced some of the very things my patients are going through. That common experience creates a bond much deeper than the typical doctor-patient relationship.”  – Kelly Fletcher, MD

Rosmin Jos

Rosmin Jos, MD

Family Medicine
Hancock Family Health Center – Family Practice
(906) 483-1060

  • American Medical Association Member
  • American Board of Family Medicine Member
  • American Association of Family Physicians Member
  • American Association of Physicians from India Member

Education:

  • Doctor of Medicine Degree – Pleven Medical University – Pleven, Bulgaria
  • Master of Public Health Degree – Michigan State University – East Lansing, MI

“Life experience in a multicultural frame of work has taught me the importance of making health care more accessible, affordable, and being served in a timely fashion. It is essential to work closely with patients to recognize their health needs, plan out their optimal management, and ultimately promote a healthy community.” – Rosmin Jos, MD

Mercedes Maki

Mercedes Maki, PA

Family Medicine
Hancock Family Health Center – Family Practice
(906) 483-1060

  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Education:

  • Undergraduate -Grand Valley – Allendale, MI
  • Graduate – Grand Valley – Allendale, MI
  • Family Practice Residency Program – Marquette General Hospital – Marquette, MI

“I believe in empowering the patient to have knowledge of their medical diagnosis so I can tailor their treatment to best fit their lifestyle.” – Mercedes Maki, PA

Parks, Sheryl

Sheryl Parks, MD

Women’s Health
Hancock Family Health Center – OB/GYN
(906) 483-1050

  • Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists Member
  • American Medical Association Member
  • Michigan State Medical Society Member

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Human Medicine – Michigan State University – East Lansing, MI
  • Doctor of Medicine – Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine – East Lansing, MI
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency – Henry Ford Hospital – Detroit, MI

“My goal is quality care, regardless of the ability to pay. I enjoy working with women of all ages. I like working with teens, providing them education and assisting them in making decisions.” – Dr. Sheryl Parks

Evon Schexnaydre

Evon Schexnaydre, MD

Women’s Health
Hancock Family Health Center – OB/GYN
(906) 483-1050

  • Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists Fellow

Education:

  • Doctor of Medicine Degree – Louisiana State University School of Medicine – New Orleans, LA
  • Bachelor of Science Degree – OB/GYN Residency and Internship – Tulane University Medical School

“I love my job, profession, and career for many reasons.  Seeing a family begin when a couple receives their firstborn is so beautiful. Having those connections with people and families and assisting them proactively or resolving an emergency is rewarding.  Educating patients and families is part of my joy as I spend time with everyone and try to introduce humor where it might ease fears appropriately.” Dr. Evon Schexnaydre.

Ashley Chamberlain

Ashley Chamberlain, CNM

Women’s Health
Hancock Family Health Center – OB/GYN
(906) 483-1050

  • Certified Nurse Midwife
  • American College of Nurse-Midwives Member
  • Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses Member
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Lake Superior State University – Sault Ste. Marie, MI
  • Master of Science in Nursing – Frontier Nursing University – Hyden, KY

“Being a CNM affords me the opportunity to build relationships, empower women, and provide individualized care. I am particularly interested in gynecology, prenatal care, labor support, birth, and breastfeeding promotion. My favorite thing about being a midwife is attending births. I feel honored that I get to be present for such a special moment in a woman’s life.” – Ashley Chamberlain, CNM

Rajanee Sripaipan

Rajanee Sripaipan, MD, FAAP

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

  • American Academy of Pediatrics – Fellow

Education:

  • Undergraduate – Chulalongkorn University – Bangkok, Thailand
  • Medical School – Faculty of Medicine and Siriraj Hospital – Dhonburi, Thailand
  • Pediatric Residency Program – Children’s Hospital of Michigan – Detroit, MI
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.

Michael Verive

Michael Verive, MD

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

  • American Board of Pediatrics – Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics – Pediatric Critical Care

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry – Elmhurst College – Elmhurst, IL
  • Doctor of Medicine – University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Medicine
  • Residency – Hope Children’s Hospital – Oak Lawn, IL
  • Chief Residency – Hope Children’s Hospital – Oak Lawn, IL
  • Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship – Hope Children’s Hospital – Oak Lawn, IL

“If you play with children, they will let you into their world and the parents know you care about their child.” – Dr. Mike

Cathy Azzarello

Cathy Azzarello, MD

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

  • American Board of Pediatrics – Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics – Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biology – Eureka College – Eureka, IL
  • Doctor of Medicine – Medical College of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, WI
  • Residency – Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, WI

“As a neonatologist and pediatrician, I have cared for many children with complex and rare disorders. I enjoy having a relationship with the family and understanding subtle changes in the child’s status as it can make a huge difference for their well-being.” – Dr. Azzarello

Jared Meyette

Jared Meyette, MD

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

  • American Academy of Pediatrics Member
  • American Medical Association Member

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Biology/Pre-Professional Medicine – Michigan Technological University – Houghton, MI
  • Doctor of Medicine – Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine – Grand Rapids, MI

“I enjoy watching children grow up and attain their milestones while assisting in any way so they can achieve their best. With young ones – life is fun, simple things are appreciated, and the energy is endless.” – Jared Meyette, MD

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