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Winter schedule for Community Fitness Classes announced
The change of seasons means a new set of community fitness classes at the Portage Health Fitness Center in Houghton, including free introductory classes every week in January.The winter session will begin Dec. 1 with many of the popular classes returning, including indoor cycling, zumba, Pilates, yogalates and classes that combine elements of each of those things.
Portage Health offers new physical therapy service for women
Portage Health is pleased to announce a new service to its women’s health offerings in the form of physical therapy. This powerful and natural rehabilitation service helps women of all ages heal and regain strength naturally using specially designed exercises and stretches.“Physical therapy is a natural solution to problems such as urinary leakage, pelvic pressure, or pelvic or lower-back pain,” said Stephanie Peterson, DPT, PT.
OB/GYN Clinic sees major improvements in Press Ganey scores
The OB/GYN clinic received great news earlier this summer as the staff was recognized by Press Ganey for a six-point increase in overall satisfaction scores.The department has been infused with new staff highlighted by Dr. Rebecca Baudoin and Dr. Charles Rollison during the past year.
Prenatal fitness introduced as part of fall fitness class schedule
The Portage Health Fitness Center is proud to announce a brand new fitness class to the area: “Oh Baby” Prenatal Fitness.“A lot of my clients have questions about what kinds of exercises are safe during pregnancy,” said Emily Kunnen, personal trainer and instructor for this course. “This class will help them stay healthy and fit during pregnancy in a safe atmosphere.”
Dr. Rollison joins Portage Health Women's Health Team
Portage Health is proud to welcome Dr. Charles Rollison to the Portage Health Women’s Health Team.Dr. Rollison is a board-certified physician who attended medical school at Michigan State University before earning three medals while serving in our country’s military as a medical professional.
Liam Merriman welcomed as 2012 Leap Year Baby
Liam Raymond Robert Merriman is the Copper Country’s Leap Year Baby of 2012! Liam was born at 6:01 p.m. Wednesday at the Portage Health Family Birthing Center with women’s health doctors Rebecca Baudoin and Julie Meyer present.
Dr. Baudoin added to Portage Health's women's health team
HANCOCK – Portage Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Rebecca Baudoin to its women’s health services team. Dr. Baudoin attended the University of Minnesota for medical school and is heading to the Copper Country after finishing her residency at the same institution. She will join Dr. Julie Meyer and Dr. Mohann
Day for Women draws record crowd
More than 120 people attended Saturday’s A Day for Women event, up more than 20 percent from last year.“It was another nice jump in numbers for us,” said Angela Luskin, community health director at Portage Health. “It seemed like everyone left satisfied again this year.”
New advances being made in breast cancer detection
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second-leading cause of death in women in the United States. The chance of a woman being diagnosed with invasive breast cancer ...

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