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 throughout the Copper Country while ensuring that trusted pharmacy services remain locally owned and operated.
Patients can continue to expect the same exceptional pharmacy services they have come to know and trust. UGL has worked closely with the pharmacy team to ensure a seamless transition, and patients should experience no disruption to their prescriptions, care, or customer service.
“We are incredibly excited to welcome the Houghton and Hancock Apothecary locations into the Upper Great Lakes family,” said Trevor Hodges, Chief Executive Officer of Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center. “These pharmacies have long served as trusted healthcare resources for our communities, and we are proud to continue that tradition. Most importantly, this transition keeps ownership rooted in the Copper Country and ensures that decisions about local healthcare continue to be made by a local organization committed to serving our neighbors.”
The transition strengthens UGL’s ability to provide integrated healthcare services while preserving the relationships, expertise, and personalized care that patients value. UGL is proud to continue working alongside the dedicated pharmacy staff who have built strong connections with patients and families throughout the region.
“This is an exciting day not only for Upper Great Lakes, but also for our patients and the entire community,” Hodges added. “We remain committed to delivering outstanding pharmacy services, expanding access to care, and maintaining the hometown service and personal attention that our patients deserve.”
Keeping the pharmacies under local ownership reflects UGL’s ongoing commitment to investing in the health and well-being of the Copper Country. As a community-based healthcare organization, UGL is proud to continue serving patients through pharmacy services that remain rooted in the communities they support.
As part of the transition, UGL will be updating signage and branding at both pharmacy locations in the coming weeks. Community members can expect to see new signs featuring the Upper Great Lakes Family Health Pharmacy logo appearing at the Houghton and Hancock locations in the near future.
Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center thanks patients, staff, and community partners for their support throughout the transition and looks forward to serving the Copper Country for years to come.
Pharmacy Information
Patients can continue to access pharmacy services at both locations, including prescription filling, pharmacist consultations, convenient drive-thru service in Houghton, and free next-day prescription delivery throughout much of the Copper Country.
Hancock Pharmacy
Hours:
- Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday – Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Phone: 906.483.1919
Houghton Pharmacy & Drive-Thru
Hours:
- Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 906.483.1818
Free Prescription Delivery
UGL Pharmacy is committed to providing convenient, accessible service throughout the Copper Country. Free next-day prescription delivery is available for medications stocked at our pharmacy locations and serves the following communities:
Atlantic Mine • Baltic • Calumet • Chassell • Dodgeville • Dollar Bay • Hancock • Houghton • Hubbell • Lake Linden • Laurium • Painsdale • Ripley • South Range • Tamarack City
For information about home delivery services, please contact:
- Houghton Pharmacy: 906.483.1818
- Hancock Pharmacy: 906.483.1919
About Upper Great Lakes Family Health
Upper Great Lakes Family Health (UGL) is a Federally Qualified Health Center with seventeen clinic locations across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, dedicated to providing high-quality medical, dental, and behavioral health services to rural communities regardless of ability to pay. UGL employs more than 250 healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, clinical support staff, and administrative staff. As a non-profit, patient-governed, and taxpayer-supported organization, UGL is committed to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves. For more information, visit uglhealth.org.