Palliative Care | Marquette, MI - UP Health System
Palliative and Hospice Care • Marquette, MI • Since 1973
About
UP Health System – Marquette is a 307-bed specialty care hospital in Marquette, Michigan, founded in 1973. It serves the Upper Peninsula with 42 primary and specialty clinics and 65 medical specialties. The system staffs over 200 physicians and 1,800 employees, delivering care to about 9,000 inpatients and 350,000 outpatients annually. Key palliative-relevant context: - Comprehensive care network includes Heart Institute, Cancer Center, Brain & Spine Center, and Rehabilitation, with strong imaging, surgery, and laboratory services. - Telehealth capability via UP Telehealth Network. - Wide-ranging services support complex, symptom-directed care often relevant to palliative needs. - Regional footprint includes multiple locations (HQ in Marquette; Hancock, Ishpeming; other Marquette addresses). If you’re seeking palliative care options in Marquette, UP Health System Marquette likely offers consultative palliative services within its broader hospital and specialty centers or through affiliated clinics. For specifics (teams, inpatient vs. outpatient palliative care, referral process), contacting the hospital directly is recommended. Phone: multiple listed numbers; main HQ: 906-449-4844.
Clinic Type
Palliative and Hospice Care
Address
Marquette, MI
Phone
06.449.3900
Bell_Patient_Portal@lifepointhealth.net
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vivian Health (hospital-wide): 3.4/5 stars (26 reviews)
- SeniorResource (Home Care & Hospice): 4/5 stars (Quality of patient care) (580 surveys)
- WebMD (Dr. Leah Abbott): 5.0/5 stars (1 rating)
Patients praise
- Individual palliative care providers receive high satisfaction ratings (e.g., 5.0 rating for Dr. Leah Abbott)
- Hospice and home care services maintain positive quality ratings (e.g., 4-star ratings)
- Commitment to patient-centered, dignified, and comfortable care for those with serious illness
Common complaints
- Formal complaint/grievance process required for patient feedback
- General hospital-wide negative experiences reported by some patients
"It was a relief to find such a kind, caring and thorough dr as Dr Abbott."
— WebMD Patient ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- U.P. Home Health & Hospice named as 2025 Hospice Honors recipient | Local News | myupnow.com — Jul 24, 2025
- Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice Hosting Community Events For Hospice Month — Nov 10, 2025
- U.P. Home Health & Hospice hosts events for November: National Care at Home Month | News, Sports, Jobs - The Mining Journal — Nov 10, 2025
- Canal View appoints new medical director with a passion for elder care | News | myupnow.com — Jun 18, 2026
- UP hospice foundations rededicate serenity garden honoring patients who've passed on | News | myupnow.com — Jul 29, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice is a nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider based in Marquette, Michigan. Founded in 1979, it operates from its headquarters at 914 W. Baraga Avenue, Marquette, and maintains two offices in the United States. The organization emphasizes compassionate, interdisciplinary care to improve quality of life for patients and support for families facing end-of-life challenges. Key details: - Type: Nonprofit in Hospitals and Health Care - Headquarters: Marquette, MI - Founded: 1979 - Services: Hospice and palliative care with a focus on dignity, comfort, and family support - Contact: Phone numbers (906) 225-7760, (888) 380-0302 - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/lake-superior-life-care-hospice If you’re seeking care in Marquette or need information for a loved one, this organization is the local provider highlighted in Marquette, MI.
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