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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Tamar Gagnon, RN, BSN
March 25, 2023
What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am a Clinical Educator and a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at UP Health System – Portage. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I have always wanted to be a nurse, and I knew that since kindergarten. What's a typical day look like for...
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UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Peggy Lindeman
March 24, 2023
What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette? I am the Point of Care Coordinator for the Laboratory at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I loved math and science in school and always enjoyed learning how things worked. I grew up watching M*A*S*H...
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UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes New Providers and Expands Electrophysiology Services in the Upper Peninsula
March 22, 2023
Providing essential, high-quality heart and vascular care close to home UP Health System – Marquette, a Duke Lifepoint Hospital and Duke Health Affiliate, is pleased to reintroduce and welcome electrophysiologists Brian Jaffe, MD; Daniel Buerkel, MD; and Matthew Fedor, MD; to the Heart and Vascular team. Your heart generally has a predictable,...
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UP Health System – Bell Women’s Health Now Offering MonaLisa Touch
March 22, 2023
UP Health System – Bell Women’s Health is excited to now offer MonaLisa Touch to women of Marquette County and beyond. MonaLisa Touch is a fractional CO2 laser for gynecologic use to deliver energy to the vaginal wall—the five-minute laser procedure is performed in the comfort of your provider’s office. "We...
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Caren Heath, PharmD
March 20, 2023
What is your role at UPHS – Portage?I am a staff pharmacist in the Apothecary at UP Health System – Portage. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I always knew I wanted to work in healthcare and I do not actually know why. I specifically wanted to be a retail pharmacist...
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Choose Healthy Greens This St. Patrick's Day
March 17, 2023
Looking for something green this St. Patrick's Day? You’re in luck — there’s a huge variety of delicious fruits and veggies to bring more nutrients to your diet and improve your overall health.
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Beware of Fad Diets that Overpromise
March 15, 2023
by: Heidi Hudd, MS, RD | Registered Dietitian at UP Health System – Marquette When it comes to weight loss, most people would like a quick fix. You might recall fad diets of the past that promoted eating cabbage soup or simply drinking grapefruit juice. Lately, diet marketing has tried...
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UP Health System – Portage Rehab Welcomes Katie Miller, PT, DPT
March 14, 2023
UP Health System – Portage is pleased to welcome Katie Miller, PT, DPT, to the Rehabilitation team. A native of the Copper Country, Katie earned her Bachelor of Exercise Science degree from Michigan Technological University and later completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo,...
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PortagePointe Neighbor of the Month, Corinne Koski
March 13, 2023
What was your first job?My first ever job was babysitting at 15 years old. What is your favorite activity that is offered at PortagePointe?I enjoy several activities at PortagePointe, but a few of my favorites are the book club, jeopardy, and friend feud (aka family feud). What are the most important life...
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UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Nicole Coleman, MS, AT, ATC
March 10, 2023
What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette? I am a Certified Athletic Trainer and Supervisor for UP Rehab Services and UP Health System Rehab Services. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I have always been the type of person to want help people. I knew I wanted...
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