Medical Imaging Services | UP Health System
Diagnostic Radiology • Houghton, MI • Since 1973 • Multiple locations across Marquette, Portage (Hancock), Bell (Ishpeming), Calumet, and Escanaba locations
About
Summary: UP Health System Houghton offers comprehensive medical imaging services as part of its broader suite of care. While the page for UP Health System highlights services across the UP region (including Marquette)—such as imaging, surgery, and laboratory—the provided materials focus on UP Health System overall rather than a dedicated imaging department at Houghton. For imaging specifics at Houghton, you may want to visit UP Health System Houghton’s site or contact their radiology department directly to confirm services (e.g., MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound), hours, and any telehealth/image transfer options. If you’re seeking imaging services in the Upper Peninsula, UP Health System provides regional access through its network of clinics and facilities.
Clinic Type
Diagnostic Radiology
Address
UP Health System – Marquette, 850 West Baraga Ave., Marquette, MI 49855; UP Health System – Portage, 500 Campus Drive, Hancock, MI 49930; UP Health System – Bell, 901 Lakeshore Dr., Ishpeming, MI 49849; UP Health System – Portage | Express Care Calumet, 56720 Calumet Ave., Calumet, MI 49913; UP Health System – Doctors Park | Escanaba, 710 S. Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI 49829
Phone
- Marquette: 906.449.3130; Portage: 906.483.1400; Bell/Ishpeming: 906.486.2632; Calumet Express Care: 906.481.8952; Escanaba: 906.786.4628
Bell_Patient_Portal@lifepointhealth.net
Opening Hours
24-hour staffing for x-rays and CT at all three hospital locations
Emergency Care
All three hospital locations offer 24-hour staffing for x-rays and CT.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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Self-pay, Insurance billing, Provider-based clinic charges (possible)
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services are available in imaging and radiology?
A complete range of imaging procedures with board-certified radiologists and advanced technology; completely digital departments at each location.
Are there 24-hour imaging services?
Yes, all three hospital locations offer 24-hour staffing for x-rays and CT.
What are the PET/CT scanning schedules?
PET/CT scanning services are available at Portage location every Monday, and at Marquette location every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Momentary (based on CMS HCAHPS data): 5/5 stars overall patient satisfaction rating (299 surveys completed)
- Healthgrades: 82% rating of 9 or 10; 80% would recommend (10 ratings)
- MedicalRecords.com: 2.3/5 stars (35 reviews)
Patients praise
- high patient satisfaction ratings relative to national averages
- effective and compassionate communication from nursing and medical staff, particularly in imaging and surgical departments
- convenience of having advanced imaging technology close to home
- successful outcomes in diagnostic imaging, notably in cancer screening and early detection
Common complaints
- billing issues, specifically regarding insurance status
- perceived lack of patient privacy in ER settings
- inconsistent communication regarding service availability (e.g., lab hours)
- frustration with being redirected from urgent care to the ER for non-life-threatening issues
"There was virtually no wait time. The staff were pleasant. X-ray went well. The doctor was kind, efficient and knowledgeable."
— Healthgrades user review"I can’t thank the staff enough at UPHS – Portage for their outstanding care... they all made me feel I was their only priority."
— UP Health System patient testimonial (Kim's Story)"More often than not when I go I’m told to 'just go to the ER.' I have a cold, I’m not dying; I should not be expected to pay $1,500 for a couple tests."
— Local review of UP Medical Group-Portage (Houghton)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- UP Health System – Marquette earns American College of Radiology Accreditation in Computed Tomography — Jul 28, 2025
- Imaging Services that Specialize in You — Jan 30, 2026
- UP Health System – Marquette Earns ACR Accreditation for Stereotactic Breast Biopsy — Jul 31, 2025
- UPHS-Marquette earns tomography accreditation | News, Sports, Jobs - The Mining Journal — Aug 23, 2025
- Upgrades to MRI technology among highlights in UP Health System’s community benefit reports — May 1, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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