Wake Up with UPHS – Portage and Walk the Area’s Historic Downtown Centers

UP Health Systems -Portage are regularly concerned about the health of individuals in communities. Staying active throughout your years, has been linked to better quality of life and reductions in developing illnesses such as heart disease and obesity.

“But we also, sometimes forget about the mental health aspect to it (walking) too. Especially with these wake up walks, we’ll be getting out, and get moving outdoors. Which has added benefits as well. On top of those mental health and physical) benefits, we’ll have the socializing aspects too. Because you know it will be a great group that will get together for these wake up walks in Houghton and Hancock.” – Angela Luskin, Community Health Coordinator, UPHS – Portage

Starting this week UPHS – Portage has organized community walks with the cities of Houghton and Hancock. Offering an opportunity for residents to get out, get active, and get involved with meeting neighbors and new friends.

“The routes and the distance that we go will really be dependent on the group that we have each week. Initially we are planning for Mondays, starting June 19th in Houghton, at the Houghton Pier at 9 am. And then on Wednesdays starting this week we will meet at 9am at the Scott Building. And we hope to incorporate some of the down-town. So partly walking through downtown Hancock, and downtown Houghton on Mondays. ” – Angela Luskin, Community Health Coordinator, UPHS – Portage

Houghton community walks will start next Monday at 9am. Houghton residents will meet at the waterfront pier each week for that community event, starting June 19th. Hancock’s community walks will take place on Wednesday mornings at 9 am. Attendees will meet at Scott building parking lot, starting this week.