Northern Michigan University Center for Rural Health

04/24/2026

An amazing first day of the 29th Annual Michigan Center for Rural Health Conference. Today we had an opportunity to share information about our collaborative effort to strengthen the resource referral system across the U.P. Thank you to my co-presenters, Kelly Kamm, Assistant Professor at Michigan Technological University and Megan Murphy, CEO of Superior Health Foundation and to our panel moderator, Laura Stoddard, SDOH Manager at MCRH.

04/23/2026

Camp counselors and volunteers are still needed for this year's U.P. Future Health Leaders Camp!

If you are pursuing a health-related major and want to help shape the next generation of students, consider applying for one of the U.P. FHLC counselor positions! We offer both paid and volunteer opportunities, and the deadline has been extended to Friday, May 1st!

For more information, look for "U.P. Future Health Leaders Camp Counselors" on Handshake.

04/21/2026

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. For those who experience Sexual Assault or Domestic Violence, a great local resource is the Women's Center which serves Marquette and Alger counties

In most states, it is against the law to have s*x with someone who is unable to give legal consent. If convicted of this crime, a perpetrator would likely have to register as a s*x offender.

To learn more, visit https://www.peaceoverviolence.org/

04/17/2026

Are you interested in pursuing a healthcare career? Join us for this year's U.P. Future Health Leaders Camp and learn about a wide range of health topics by professionals in the field! Registration is open now and will close on May 15 or once capacity is reached (50 students). For more information check out the link in our bio.

04/16/2026

This day is celebrated to inspire, educate, and empower the public and healthcare providers about the importance of advance care planning. Now is the time! To learn more click/copy: https://hdsi.uchicago.edu/national-healthcare-decisions-day/

04/16/2026

Are you interested in helping the next generation pursue a healthcare career? Apply for a counselor positions at this year's U.P Future Health Leaders Camp!

This week-long health education and career exploration camp is a great way to build mentorship skills, share your passions, and positively impact today's youth. We offer both paid and volunteer opportunities. The deadline to apply has been extended to Friday, May 1st! For more information, look for "U.P. Future Health Leaders Camp Counselors" on Handshake.

We hope to see your application!

04/16/2026

April is National Alcohol Awareness Month. On average, researchers estimate that each year there are more than 178,000 alcohol-related deaths, making alcohol a leading preventable cause of death in the United States. In addition, more than 200 disease and injury-related conditions are associated with alcohol misuse. To read more click/copy: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/news-events/announcement/april-alcohol-awareness-month?utm_campaign=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

04/15/2026

Next week, NMU is celebrating Earth Week with dozens of events and opportunities to celebrate our community and the arrival of spring.

On Tuesday, April 21st, from 6-7 p.m. in Jamrich (room #1313), our friends from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will be presenting information about what they've learned through their MiChem Statewide Biomonitoring Project.

People come into contact with chemicals at home, at work, through the air, soil and water. Although exposure to some chemicals are helpful and are necessary for life, some chemicals can be more harmful. The MiChem program gathers data about certain chemical exposures (lead, mercury and PFAS) that are detected in Michigan residents. Learn more about their program and what they've discovered so far in Michigan.

Community members are encouraged to attend any of next week's events and parking is FREE after 5:00 p.m. To learn more, visit: https://nmu.edu/shine/12th-annual-andertons-earth-week

04/13/2026

April is National Oral Cancer Awareness Month. An important part of routine dental care is getting an oral cancer screening. Talk to your dentist at your next appointment. To learn more, visit: https://bit.ly/4vs7vmi

04/10/2026

Registration is officially live for the 2026 U.P. Future Health Leaders Camp. Incoming fall 2026 U.P. 9th and 10th graders are invited to join us in July for a week of health education and health career exploration. Registration will close on May 15 or once capacity is reached (50 students), so make sure to complete yours today! For more information click the link in our bio.

04/07/2026

World Health Day is observed to commemorate the founding of the World Health Organization. On World Health Day 2026, the World Health Organization unites and mobilizes the world under the theme “Together for health. Stand with science.” To learn more, visit:

https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day/2026

03/28/2026

Grateful and appreciative for the opportunity to present with healthcare leaders at Lake Superior Community Partnership’s “Breakfast and Business: Healthcare In Our Community”. It was an enlightening discussion about our region’s accomplishments, challenges, gaps in care, potential solutions and hope for the future. The healthcare, education, business and social service sectors have a huge impact in our region’s economy and our ability to collaborate truly sets an example for other rural areas as to what can be accomplished when people work together. The U.P. is an amazing place to live, grow, learn, play, and work!