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No one chooses challenges, but we stand ready as a place of hope. We're not just healthcare professionals, we are your friends and neighbors dedicated to helping you do the things and be with the people you love.

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To us, this isn't just a job. It's our passion. The staff of UP Health System works together to support our mission of making communities healthier.

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Make Your Heart Health a Priority.

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If you have questions about your heart health but aren’t quite sure where to begin, start with a heart health assessment and learn more about any risks you may have for heart-related conditions. Your journey to a stronger heart starts here.

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Welcoming Ryan Miller, MD

Ryan Miller, MD, is an emergency medicine physician in our Emergency Department. Dr. Miller is trained to treat a wide range of urgent and critical medical conditions, including heart attacks, strokes, severe infections, and traumatic injuries such as fractures, falls, and concussions. He also provides expert care for patients experiencing asthma attacks, allergic reactions, and other serious illnesses or injuries.

Ryan Miller, MD

Welcoming Nathan Esplin, MD

Nathan Esplin, MD, is a board-eligible neurosurgeon in our Brain and Spine Center specializing in care for a wide range of neurological and spinal conditions, with clinical interests in spine surgery, cranial surgery and neuromodulation. To schedule an appointment , please call 906.449.3600.

Nathan Esplin, MD

Welcoming Jessica Caulkins, FNP-C

UP Health System – Portage is excited to welcome Family Nurse Practitioner Jessica Caulkins to its Internal Medicine team! Jessica earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Bradley University in Peoria, IL, and is board certified as a family nurse practitioner from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Call 906.483.1730 to make an appointment or visit her provider profile below to learn more.

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Jessica Caulkins, FNP-C

Welcoming Jessica Pruente, MD

Physician Jessica Pruente, MD, has joined its medical staff at UP Health System – Marquette | Pediatric Specialty Clinic. As a board-certified physician, Dr. Pruente provides rehabilitation services to children (all ages) with disabilities, including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, traumatic brain injuries, abnormal gait or development, neuromuscular conditions, spinal cord injuries, and more.

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Jessica Pruente, MD

Welcoming Lize Loubser, MD

Lize Loubser, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician at UP Medical Group - Family Medicine in Marquette. Dr. Loubser specializes in preventative care, chronic disease management, prenatal care, obstetric care, pediatric care and women’s health. To schedule an appointment, please call 906.449.1010 or learn more about her below.

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Lize Loubser, MD

Welcoming Janet Turner, MD

Janet Turner, MD, is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist with over 20 years of experience. Dr. Turner is affiliated with Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center and UP Health System - Portage, where she is known for her compassionate patient care. She advocates for the addition of gynecologic cancer services closer to home, offering patients access to critical care without having to travel far. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Turner, call 906.483.1050 or learn more about her below.

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Janet Turner, MD

Welcoming Andrea Carefoot, MD

Dr. Andrea Carefoot, a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation, provides a comprehensive range of treatments to help patients recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, and improve their quality of life. She recently joined the team at the Brain & Spine Center. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Carefoot, call 906.225.3914 or learn more about her below.

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Andrea Carefoot, MD

Welcoming Dawn Jackovich, MSN, FNP

Dawn Jackovich, MSN, FNP, is a family nurse practitioner with UP Health System – Bell Family Medicine. She focuses on partnering with her patients to either maintain or improve their lifestyle so they can live as happy and healthy as possible. Call 906.485.2668 to make an appointment.

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Dawn Jackovich, MSN, FNP

Welcoming Kimberlee Parks, PA-C

Kimberlee Parks, PA-C, is a highly skilled physician assistant specializing in vascular surgery at UP Health System – Marquette | Heart and Vascular. Kimberlee plays a vital role in patient care, assisting in surgical procedures, managing pre- and post-operative care, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Learn more about her at the button below. To schedule an appointment with Kimberlee, call 906.449.3440 or learn more about her below.

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Kimberlee Parks, PA-C

Welcoming Elizabeth Cousineau, MD

Elizabeth Cousineau, MD, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with UP Health System – Bell. She provides comprehensive services, including labor and delivery, routine gynecological care, contraception, family planning, infertility treatments, menopausal management and minimally invasive surgical procedures. Learn more about her at the button below.

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Elizabeth Cousineau, MD

Welcoming Dr. Emilee Syrjala, MSN, NP-C

Emilee Syrjala, MSN, NP-C, is a certified nurse practitioner with UP Health System - Marquette | Cancer Center. Her focus is on supportive care for cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy, monitoring side effects, providing patient education, coordinating care and conducting follow-up appointments. Learn more about her at the button below.

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Emilee Syrjala, MSN, NP-C

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We are UP Health System

UP Health System combines the experience and services of two historic community hospitals, Bell and Portage, with the tertiary care of Marquette, a Duke LifePoint hospital, to provide exceptional healthcare and value to those we serve. Working together, UP Health System focuses on delivering exceptional quality care in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

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Take Advantage of Summer Break—Schedule Pediatric Annual Physicals

We're in full swing into summer — and there’s a lot to accomplish while we catch our breath in preparation for another busy school year. The two most important things to do may seem fairly routine, but that doesn’t make them any less of a priority: schedule annual physicals for you and your family and get up-to-date on immunizations. Routine wellness checks are essential to your family’s ongoing health and are an integral part of children’s healthcare. In fact, visiting a provider for regular preventive care is one of the best ways to help identify and treat health issues before they become serious.

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Patient Stories

The Tom and Terry Show: A Journey through Cardiac Rehab

Tom Beccia, left, and Terry Schaaf, right, at the Portage Fitness Center. Tom Beccia and Terry Schaaf met under unusual circumstances. Both residents of the Upper Peninsula crossed paths during cardiac rehabilitation at UP Health System – Portage (UPHS – Portage), which quickly developed into a friendship sustained through regular visits...

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Careers

Every team member at UP Health System can make a difference in the health of the Upper Peninsula. We currently have job opportunities available for well-qualified, highly motivated people who have a passion for healthcare.

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