Portage Health

2011 Annual Report

This year's Annual Report features several sto...
Sleep Medicine at Portage Health

Don't feel rested after a full night's sleep? ...
Pharmacy delivery to your home

The Healthmart Apothecaries of Houghton and Ha...
We're expanding your healthcare access.

With the total square footage more than doubli...
Trust our orthopaedic experts.

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2011 Annual Report

This year's Annual Report features several stories focused on improving the health of our community.
Read on ...

Sleep Medicine at Portage Health

Don't feel rested after a full night's sleep? Having trouble sleeping through your partner's snoring? We can help.

Pharmacy delivery to your home

The Healthmart Apothecaries of Houghton and Hancock have expanded their delivery service area! Call today to get your prescriptions and over-the-counter products delivered to your front door.

We're expanding your healthcare access.

With the total square footage more than doubling, the amount of exam rooms doubling and a staffing increase of more than 50 percent, the addition and renovation to Portage Health-University Center is a major step forward for healthcare in Houghton.

Trust our orthopaedic experts.

Whether by accident, overuse, or long-term wear and tear, breakdowns happen.
Enter our orthopaedic specialists.

Featured Physician

Colleen Vallad-Hix, DO

Dr. Vallad-Hix is a board-certified Fellow of both the American College of Osteopathic Pediatrics and the American Academy of Pediatrics. She has been appointed to the Governor's Action Asthma Council, is a qualified lactation consultant and has considerable experience in behavioral medicine.

Featured Services & Programs

Sleep Medicine

We run tests that will diagnose sleep apnea and related disorders.
Orthopaedics

Orthopaedics - The total care of your muscles and bones
Pediatrics

Portage Health Pediatrics provides healthcare for children and their families, from infancy through adolescence.
Primary Care

Our primary care physicians offer comprehensive care to patients of all ages. Services range from general physical exams and immunizations to disease management.
Women's Services

Our board-certified ob/gyn physicians provide quality, comprehensive care to women of all ages, from adolescents to seniors.
Emergency and Trauma

Portage Health is prepared to address emergency and trauma situations with a highly-trained staff.
PortagePointe

A hearth and a whole lot of heart make PortagePointe home to 60 of our area’s elder citizens.
Cancer Care

In collaboration with Marquette General Health System’s Upper Michigan Cancer Program, Portage Health’s medical team includes an oncologist on staff.
Hospice

Portage Health Hospice is dedicated to helping terminally ill patients and their loved ones cope with death and dying.

Bogan, Donahue and Store provide community update
Despite a nationwide struggle in healthcare, the Copper Country’s oldest and most trusted healthcare organization, Portage Health, is still as strong as ever, pushing the curve and keeping its residents healthy. That’s the main message from Portage Health CEO and President Jim Bogan, who presented to a group of community and business leaders at Michigan Technological University’s Memorial Union Building today.
Family Birthing Center welcomes first baby of 2012
Kent and Amber Holombo of Chassell welcomed in the Upper Peninsula’s first baby of the New Year on Sunday morning at 6 a.m. when Nolan Ryan Holombo was born in the Portage Health Family Birthing Center.
Kevin Store announced as Director of Marketing and Communications
Portage Health is pleased to announce Kevin Store as the director of marketing and communications. Store has served as the hospital’s medical staff recruiter since 2009. During his tenure as recruiter he has been an integral part of our successful physician development plan.
Dr. Khokhar earns board certification
Dr. Mansoor Khokhar joined Portage Health in July 2011, and in October, Dr. Khokhar was successful in becoming board certified. Dr. Khokhar, a hospitalist at Portage Health, has been in the medical field for more than 28 years.
Apothecary adds Chassell and Painesdale to delivery area
HANCOCK – The Apothecary Health Mart pharmacies delivery area now includes Chassell and Painesdale. The total delivery area ranges from Calumet and Lake Linden to Chassell and Painesdale. “We’re committed to providing quality service for our customers,” said Jason Evans,
Visiting hours changing in Family Birthing Center
The Portage Health Family Birthing Center visiting hours are changing, affective Nov. 14. The new visiting hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. each day, giving family and friends eight hours each day.
American Heart Association names Portage Health as Platinum workplace
HANCOCK – Portage Health has just walked its way into Platinum Status as a Fit Friendly Company, according to the American Heart Association. “We’ve worked hard to get this recognition, and every employee here can be proud of it,” said
Portage Health-University Center Expansion and Renovation
HOUGHTON – With the total square footage more than doubling, the amount of exam rooms doubling and a staffing increase of more than 50 percent, the addition and renovation to Portage Health University Center is a major step forward for
Dr. Peer goes from NFL to Portage Health
Just last week Dr. Christopher Peer was on the working with professional football players during summer training camp, but come September the board certified orthopaedic surgeon will be available for patients at Portage Health.
Dr. Jennifer Bow joins orthopaedics team at Portage Health
After five years in residency and three years of fellowship, Dr. Jennifer Bow is joining the orthopaedics team at Portage Health. Bow is an expert in hips and knees, including performing reconstructive and revision surgeries. She’s also highly trained in foot and ankle issues, especially when associated w
Effort towards patient-centered medical home pays off with designation
The effort of Portage Health over the past two years was rewarded this week as Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan designated three Portage Health clinics as patient-centered medical home (PCMH) clinics.
Transition to electronic medical records completed
Patient-centered care at Portage Health took a major step forward as Portage Health Medical Group upgraded to electronic medical records.