HANCOCK, Mich. (Oct. 2, 2025) — UP Health System – Portage (UPHS – Portage) is pleased to welcome urology nurse practitioner Suzanne Miron, DNP, NP-C, to its urology team.

Urology specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the urinary system. This includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra in both men and women. Alongside the urologist, Miron will provide comprehensive care for patients with kidney stones, enlarged prostate, benign prostatic hyperplasia, erectile dysfunction, interstitial cystitis, incontinence, overactive bladder and prostate cancer.

“Suzanne’s extensive primary care experience provides a solid base as she expands her practice into the field of urology,” said Ryan Heinonen, chief executive officer of UPHS – Portage. “We are proud to welcome her to our team and look forward to the high-quality, compassionate care she will provide to families across the Copper Country.”

Miron earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice in adult and geriatric primary care at the University of Michigan-Flint. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing at the University of Phoenix in Tempe, Arizona. She began her health care career at UPHS – Portage in the obstetrics–labor and delivery unit and the medical-surgical unit, later moving into infection prevention, critical care nursing, chronic disease management and preventive care.

“I started my nursing career at Portage Health, and I want to serve my community with my education and compassion that Portage values,” said Miron. “I value and honor the relationships with the people I serve. I want to provide the best care for them to be able to live their best lives.”

Outside of work, Miron enjoys healthy cooking, sourdough baking and outdoor recreation.

Suzanne Miron, DNP, NP-C, is seeing patients at UP Health System – Portage at 500 Campus Drive, Hancock, MI 49930. To schedule an appointment with Suzanne Miron, call 906.483.1760 or visit UPHealthSystem.com/Urology.