Graphic provided by Aspirus An artist rendering of a proposed renovation and expansion of the Aspirus Houghton clinic.

HOUGHTON — Aspirus announced a $5 million renovation and expansion project at the Aspirus Houghton Clinic. According to an Aspirus press release, the initiative — which is intended to improve efficiency, access and patient experience – underscores Aspirus’ dedication to addressing the growing health care needs in the Keweenaw and surrounding areas.

Onsite work is scheduled to begin later this month, with an estimated complete date of January 2026.

“We are committed to continuously improving health care for the Keweenaw region,” said Laura Brogan, director – regional clinics. “While the clinic has served this community for many years, it became clear that to meet the growing needs of our patients, we needed to expand services and capacity.”

Key features of the project include:

• 13 new exam rooms.

• Two new procedure rooms.

• A drive-through pharmacy.

• Redesigned central registration area and waiting room.

• Updates to existing space.

According to the release, “in these challenging times, Aspirus is dedicated to innovating and transforming its care models and processes. This approach ensures that the system continues to deliver excellent, compassionate care that meets evolving community needs.”

Brogarn said, “This investment demonstrates our dedication to maximizing the impact of our resources,” “We’re excited to enhance and broaden local care while contributing to the growth of the local economy.”