Winter Weather Closures | March 16 –17
March 15, 2026
UP Health System – Marquette and UP Health System – Bell Weather Updates
Due to the ongoing winter blizzard and hazardous travel conditions across the region, UP Health System – Marquette and UP Health System – Bell will operate on essential services only on Monday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 17. The safety of our patients, staff and community remains our top priority.
The following UP Health System – Marquette and UP Health System – Bell services will be closed Monday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 17:
- Outpatient clinics, including locations in Marquette and Delta County
- Outpatient lab and imaging services
- Outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy services
- UP Regional Blood Center, including locations in Marquette and Delta County
- Scheduled (elective) procedures
- All other non-essential services
The hospital will remain open and continue providing essential services and emergency care.
We encourage patients to check www.UPHealthSystem.com and our Facebook page for the latest updates before traveling.
If you or a loved one is experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 or visit www.UPHealthSystem.com/emergency-room to locate the nearest emergency department.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to keep our community safe during this severe winter weather event. Please stay safe and avoid unnecessary travel.
UP Health System – Portage Weather Updates
Due to the closure of the Michigan Technological University campus, the UP Health System – Portage | Rehab Services clinic, located inside the Student Development Complex at 600 MacInnes Drive, will be closed Monday, March 16. This closure also includes the lab and X-ray services located within the Michigan Tech facility.
Additionally, Home Medical Equipment services at UP Health System – Portage are closed Monday, March 16.
UP Health System – Portage hospital, Express Care locations and all other clinics remain open and operating as usual.