Kate Beer
HANCOCK – The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (WUPHD) is pleased to announce the return of Robert Van Howe, MD, MS as its provisional medical director. Dr. Van Howe previously served as interim medical director from October 2019 through December 2020 for the WUPHD and two other district health departments in the Upper Peninsula.
Prior to his work in public health, Dr. Van Howe practiced general pediatrics in Marquette County and was the founding professor and chief of pediatrics at the Central Michigan University College of Medicine. Dr. Van Howe has provisional status until the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services approves his full appointment.
OWOSSO â Memorial Healthcare officials said that in the facilityâs 99-year history, 2020 was a year like no other.
âWe are committed to providing our patients, staff, and visitors with the highest quality care and safety in our facilities,â officials said in a prepared statement. âToday and into the future, Memorial Healthcare remains committed to its mission â to promote health and wellness through quality compassionate health care with a commitment to service excellence, teamwork, and innovation. As the countyâs largest employer, residents from around the region are served by nearly 1,500 medical professionals. Our medical staff consists of more than 200 physicians and advanced practice providers from neurology to primary care and from surgical services to diabetes and endocrinology.â