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 7:30 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
Janet Del-Valle

Janet Del Valle, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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

  • Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Mental Health First Aid USA Instructor
  • Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Social Science, Psychology – Michigan State University – East Lansing, MI
  • Associate of Applied Science in Nursing – Coastal Carolina Community College – Jacksonville, NC
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice – Rush University – Chicago, IL

“Individualized care that starts with listening to patients and those close to them is key in providing support. Everyone experiences things differently and every patient gives me clues about how to be helpful to them. It is a partnership.” – Janet Del Valle, Psych-NP

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.

CALL 906.449.2900

to hold a Quick Care appointment in Marquette