South Shore Family Practice

01/14/2026

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Thank you!

01/09/2026

We’d like to extend congratulations to Dr. Darr on his new position with UPHP!

Meet the newest face of UPHP leadership. Dr. Francis Darr stepped into the role of Medical Director in August 2025, bringing more than 20 years of pediatric experience and a deep commitment to preventive, family-centered care across the Upper Peninsula. Learn more about Dr. Darr here: https://bit.ly/4pzqQOh

01/01/2026

Happy New Year and welcome to 2026!

Our office is closed today, but we'll be back tomorrow!

If you have an urgent need, please call the hospital operator at 906-449-3000 and ask for the doctor on call for South Shore. Any non-urgent matters can be left on our office answering machine will be answered the next business day.

Have a great day!

12/30/2025

Our office will be closed as off noon, Wednesday December 31st to allow our staff to enjoy ringing in the new year or maybe keep digging out from the blizzard!
We will reopen Friday, January 2nd, 2026 at 7:00AM.

If you have an urgent need while we are closed, we will have a doctor on call available via the hospital operator by calling 906-449-3000 and ask for the doctor on call for South Shore.

Wishing you a safe New Years Eve and beginning of 2026!

12/29/2025

We will be keeping our doors closed today due to inclement weather. We do not advise traveling today.
If you had an appointment today, we will be contacting you to either reschedule it or turn it into a virtual appointment. We will not be answering phones today, please leave a message and we will reach out the next business day. If you have an urgent need please call the hospital operator at 906-449-3000 and ask for the the doctor on call for South Shore

Stay safe today! i

12/26/2025

Reminder, we are closed today!

We will have a doctor on call available while we are closed for URGENT matters that can be reached by calling the hospital operator at 906-449-3000. Any messages left on the office answering machine will be checked the next open business day.

Thank you and happy holidays!

12/25/2025

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

12/24/2025

It’s been a long December for these two already. They are relaxing with some tea before they head back to the North Pole tonight! Thanks for spending December with South Shore Buddy and Elfie, we will miss your shenanigans. Merry Christmas to everyone and thanks to those that followed along in their adventures! 🎄

12/24/2025

It's Christmas Eve!
We are closed today 12/24 through Friday 12/26 to allow our employees to enjoy their family and friends during the Christmas holiday. We will reopen Monday, 12/29 for normal business hours.

We will have a doctor on call available while we are closed for URGENT matters that can be reached by calling the hospital operator at 906-449-3000. Any messages left on our office answering machine.

Merry Christmas and Happiest Holidays to you!

12/22/2025

Buddy and Elfie are here to remind us that family is very important, especially this time of year.

12/22/2025

We're hiring and would love to add a nurse to our team!

Job description:
We’re seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Nurse to join our outpatient clinic team. This full-time role blends direct patient care, telephone triage, and operational support to ensure smooth, high-quality experiences for patients of all ages. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and value teamwork, precision, and patient advocacy, we’d love to meet you.

Patient Care & Assessment
• Deliver direct care across the lifespan, including immunizations, injections, and routine procedures
• Conduct telephone triage and determine appropriate follow-up (ER, office visit, specialist referral)
• Perform nurse appointments, obtain vitals, reconcile medications, and conduct non-invasive tests (EKG, NST, flu/strep/mono/COVID, ear lavage)
• Initiate in-house testing and immunizations using sound clinical judgment
• Educate patients and families using evidence-based resources
Operational & Administrative Support
• Prepare and document patient charts accurately and promptly
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace (including instrument sterilization and waste disposal)
• Oversee vaccination programs: ordering, stocking, and MCIR registry updates
• Support lab recalls, future order management, and nurse scheduling
• Communicate workload status and support needs to promote transparency
• Refrain from personal calls or errands during work hours (except designated breaks)
This is a full-time position with operating hours Monday through Friday, primarily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Some shifts may start as early as 6:30 AM or extend into the evening (up to approximately 7:00 PM), depending on provider schedules. The primary focus of this role is triage nursing, typically working from 8:30 or 9:00 AM until 5:30 PM, with occasional floor coverage as needed. Flexibility, reliability, and a team-first mindset are essential.

Interested candidates may submit their resume and references to the clinic during business hours.

12/19/2025

Buddy and Elfie are “dropping in” on Christmas 🤣. Just kidding, happy Friday all!