UP Health System Ribbon Cutting Ceremony At New Marquette Hospital

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    CEO Brian Sinotte addressing the crowd

    Marquette, MI – April 5, 2019 – Friday was a big day for the city of Marquette. A ceremonial ribbon-cutting was held to welcome the new UP Health System Marquette hospital on Baraga avenue.

    The Sunny FM team of Walt Lindala and Mark Evans were on hand for the event broadcasting live and talking to the people that made it all possible. Walt and Mark’s first guest was the man that made this all possible behind the scenes. Victor Harrington, Regional Director of Marketing and Business Development for UP Health System, stopped by the Sunny desk to talk about the culmination of all the hard work coming together to open this beautiful new hospital.

    Walt and Mark were also joined by CEO of UP Health System – Marquette Brian Sinotte and Mayor of Marquette, Fred Stonehouse.

    Marquette Mayor Fred Stonehouse with Walt and Mark

    There were smiles to be had all around the outer part of the brand new hospital building, even through the piercing cold of the wind. After Mark and Walt wrapped up, CEO Brian Sinotte took the stage to address the large crowd. With many onlookers, Sinotte touched on what this hospital means for the city of Marquette, and thanked all those involved for making this possible.

    Michigan State Representative Sara Cambensy and State Senator Ed McBroom were on hand to present a State Legislative Tribute from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

    Others that spoke included: Victor Giovanetti, Executive Vice President LifePoint Health; Linda Sutton, Associate Chief Medical Officer for Duke Network Services; John Bartlett, Board Chair UP Health System; Craig Coccia. Chief of Staff UP Health System – all of whom you can listen to below.

    The ceremony concluded with Brian Sinotte and Victor Giovanetti cutting the ribbon. The ribbon was slashed to mark the opening of a new future in health care for the city of Marquette, while “Celebration” by Kool & the Gang blasted through the speakers.

    The hospital will officially open its doors on June 2nd.

    Listen to all the audio from the ceremony and check out all the great pictures below!

    Mark and Walt Chat with Victor Harrington
    Walt and Mark welcome CEO Brian Sinotte onto Sunny FM
    Marquette Mayor Fred Stonehouse joins Mark and Walt
    Full Podium Comments of All Speakers

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