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‘Tis the Season to be Healthy: Maintaining Your Physical and Mental Well-Being During the Holidays
December 6, 2022
The holiday season is finally here, ringing with the joy of visiting family and friends, attending festive parties, exchanging gifts, sharing delicious meals, and giving back to charitable causes. It’s “the most wonderful time of the year” as they say. Unfortunately, though – for many of us – this time...
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PortagePointe Neighbor of the Month | May Forsman
December 5, 2022
What was your first job? My first job was milking the cows. I grew up on a farm and we had eight cows. What is your favorite activity that is offered at PortagePointe?My favorite activity is Bingo — I think everyone at PortagePointe enjoys it. What are some of the most important life lessons...
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | John Lenore
December 1, 2022
What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a Maintenance Specialist at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I enjoy being part of a team that makes a difference in our community. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in...
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UP Health System – Marquette Announces Recipient of the Dr. Julianne Kirkham Award, Craig Coccia, MD
November 30, 2022
Craig Coccia, MD, Neurosurgeon in the Brain and Spine Center at UP Health System - Marquette, has been chosen as the latest recipient of the Dr. Julianne Kirkham Award. This quarterly award at UP Health System – Marquette recognizes exemplary employees of the support and ancillary departments of the hospital who...
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Lexi Pyykkonen
November 28, 2022
What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am the Executive Assistant to our executive team at UP Health System - Portage. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?Growing up, being a doctor was never a dream of mine — instead, I was interested in being a teacher. I knew...
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Recipe Tuesday: Leftover Turkey Gumbo
November 28, 2022
With the holidays, comes with a lot of planning, preparation and leftovers. UP Health System – Portage Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Taylor Paul, shares a quick and easy leftover Turkey Gumbo for you and your entire family to enjoy.
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Joy Benz
November 23, 2022
What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am the Health Information Management (HIM) Lead at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? When I decided to go back to school, I wanted to go into a career that made a difference for people. I may...
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Jeanette Racine, RN, Quality and MDS Manager
November 21, 2022
What is your role at UPHS – Portage? My primary role is to review and assess the needs of all the elders that live at PortagePointe. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) is the assessment tool that I use to do this. Hence, the greater part of my role is the MDS...
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Living with Diabetes: Tips for A Healthier Holiday Season
November 21, 2022
Thanksgiving is upon us, and we all look forward to getting together to celebrate meals with family and friends. People with diabetes, need to be prepared for plenty of dietary temptations throughout the holiday season. If you have diabetes it’s important to eat mindfully and follow your treatment protocols. For...
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Healthy Tips for a Healthy Thanksgiving
November 18, 2022
This Thanksgiving and beyond, choose to eat and live a healthier lifestyle. Your diet can have a tremendous impact on your health, but making the right eating decisions can be overwhelming. Taylor Paul, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at UP Health System – Portage is here to help this holiday season with...
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