Community Health Events
2023 Upcoming Community Health Events | UP Health System - Portage
A Healthier You – January 17
Just in time for the New Year, an event focused on small ways to improve your health in big ways. Meet with many health professionals in a relaxed, fun environment.
Heart Health by the Numbers – February 16 & 22
February is American Heart Month. Celebrate by taking time out of your busy lives to focus on your heart. Heart healthy screenings, including full lipid panels, will be offered free of charge and reviewed by a health expert. Learn tips on how to improve your health! Learn more here.
Great Bear Chase – March 11
Take part in this Swedetown Trail tradition by participating in one of the many ski races. Events include 50k Skiathlon, 50k freestyle or classic, 25k freestyle or classic and 10k freestyle or classic race. Visit greatbearchase.com for more information.
SiSu Shuffle – April 22
5k fun run, walk, jog or shuffle at UP Health System - Portage. This non-competitive event is free and encourages the whole community to get out and be active.
ACES Day (All Children Exercising Simultaneously) – May 3
ACES day is an international celebration of health emphasizing physical activity among children. Join us by getting 30 minutes of activity throughout the day!
Health and Safety Fair – June 3
Annual event highlighting services and programs offered within our community. The event includes free screenings, healthy food, giveaways, hands-on demonstrations and more.
Canal Run – July 15
Choose from a half marathon, 10-mile walk or run, 5-mile walk or run or 2-mile fun run/walk in this longstanding community event that ends in downtown Hancock. Visit canal.run for more information.
Turkey Trot – November 23
5k fun run, walk, jog or shuffle at UP Health System - Portage. This non-competitive event is free and encourages the whole community to get out and be active.
Maintain Don’t Gain – through the Holiday season
A program intended to help you keep off those unwanted extra pounds throughout the holiday season. Receive weekly tips to help you stay motivated.
Contact us
For more information on each event or to suggest an event that you may feel UP Health System - Portage should be participating in, please contact Angela Luskin at aluskin@portagehealth.org