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Saturday, May 25, 2013  NORTHSTAR Health System in Iron River has joined as an affiliate of Superior Health Partners

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The city of Marquette is competing in My Big Green Gym Blue's community challenge

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) will remain a non-profit, but it'll no longer have to offer coverage at current rates

Saturday, February 09, 2013  Blue Cross Blue Shield faces $4 million in property taxes

Monday, July 02, 2012  Young adults hold the largest portion of the uninsured in the nation

Friday, December 09, 2011  It's estimated 40 percent of people become sedentary during the winter months

Friday, August 12, 2011  Three Upper Peninsula hospitals, along with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan, joined the Superior Health Partnership

Thursday, August 11, 2011  The new members include three more hospitals and an insurance agency

Friday, August 05, 2011  Residents of Munising were awarded for their efforts toward a healthier lifestyle

Saturday, July 09, 2011  The assessment is intended to raise $400 million

Wednesday, June 01, 2011  They hit the Iron Ore Heritage Trail Wednesday morning as a year-end celebration to their Safe Routes to School program

Tuesday, March 01, 2011  Blue Cross remains well below its state-imposed reserve maximum

Friday, February 25, 2011  Experts say leaving the U.P. costs the patient more for health care

Thursday, February 24, 2011  $80 million leaves the U.P. each year to out of state health care

Tuesday, December 28, 2010  Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, along with the Wellness Council of the Upper Peninsula, are providing U.P. residents with the tenth annual Get Moving Challenge