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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Nick Boor, RN
May 21, 2026What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a registered nurse in the Emergency Department (ED) at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? During college, a friend encouraged me to become an Emergency Medical Technician. I quickly became drawn to the fast-paced environment, the teamwork and the complexity of human physiology and treatments.
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Andrea Parent
May 14, 2026What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a charge recon specialist, but I also manage the inventory for the Cardiac Cath Lab at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I started working for Manpower in the Admitting Department in 2002 and really enjoyed working at the hospital. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field? A typical day for me is very busy. I start early in the morning, making sure all of the cath labs are ready to go. Then I focus on inventory and making sure we have all of the supplies needed for our cases. Lastly, I go through patient charts for the charge recon portion of my job.
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UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes Cardiothoracic Surgeon Frederic Joyce, M.D.
May 12, 2026UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) is pleased to welcome Frederic Joyce, M.D., to its cardiothoracic surgery team. Dr. Joyce specializes in cardiothoracic surgery, including coronary artery bypass grafting; surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR); transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR); mitral valve repair and replacement; surgery for ascending aortic aneurysm; and surgery for atrial fibrillation. He is dedicated to delivering high-quality care for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions and focuses on improving outcomes through precision, innovation and a patient-centered approach.
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Mollie Holsworth
May 08, 2026What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a radiation therapist at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? A cancer diagnosis within my family led to firsthand exposure to the power of compassionate healthcare. During her radiation treatment, my family member repeatedly expressed how remarkable her radiation therapists were and how much comfort they brought her during an overwhelming time. Their influence left a lasting impression on me and inspired my passion to pursue a career where I can support others through challenging moments and create a truly meaningful life.
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UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes General Surgeon Christopher Omerza, M.D.
May 05, 2026UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) is pleased to welcome Christopher Omerza, MD, to its surgical services team. Dr. Omerza specializes in general surgery, including robotic and minimally invasive surgery, hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, colorectal disease, breast disease, endoscopy and trauma and acute care surgery. He is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered surgical care.
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Lexi Glasheen
May 01, 2026What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a dishwasher at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I worked here as a student through Maresa. I enjoyed it and wanted to join the team.
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Stephanie Bovan, PTA
April 10, 2026What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a physical therapist assistant on the inpatient rehabilitation unit at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I had always wanted to work in health care but wasn’t sure in what capacity until I tore my ACL in a high school track and hurdle injury. The surgery and physical therapy I went through inspired me to pursue my career in this field.
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Lauren Reckker, FNP-C
April 03, 2026What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a nurse practitioner with cardiothoracic surgery at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? Both of my parents work in healthcare. My mom was an RN in the Emergency Department for years before working for a plastic surgeon. My dad is a CRNA. Growing up, I was always fascinated with the medical field, and I knew I wanted to follow in their footsteps and pursue a career in medicine.
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UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes Lauren Reckker, FNP-C, to Heart and Vascular Center
April 02, 2026UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) is pleased to welcome Lauren Reckker, BSN, FNP-C, to its Heart and Vascular Center team. She specializes in cardiothoracic surgery, supporting heart and lung procedures, coronary artery disease, heart valve care, thoracic surgery, heart failure monitoring, minimally invasive and hybrid procedures and post-operative ICU recovery.
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Ryan Kashmark, CMA
March 20, 2026What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a certified Medical Assistant at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I have always been interested in healthcare as a career. As a high school student, I enjoyed my anatomy labs and shadowing experiences. It is a challenging but incredibly rewarding field when you are able to make a difference in another person’s life.
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UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes Cardiac Electrophysiologist Mohamad Raad, M.D.
March 19, 2026UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) is pleased to welcome Mohamad Raad, M.D., to its cardiology team. Dr. Raad is a cardiac electrophysiologist who specializes in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and clinical cardiac electrophysiology, providing care for patients with complex heart rhythm disorders.
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Kristi Lemire, LPN
February 27, 2026What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am the Senior Clinic LPN at UP Health System – Marquette | Medical Specialists. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My first job was as a receptionist in a doctor’s office. I really liked the environment and started to feel like I wanted to be more hands-on with the patients. I decided to become a nurse, and it truly was the right fit for me.
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Lisa Gauthier
February 13, 2026What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am the Patient Safety Report (PSR) Supervisor at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? What inspired me to work in healthcare is the opportunity to help people feel better—inside and out.
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Stacy Kohl, BSN RN
February 06, 2026What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a clinical manager in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? Since I was a child, I have wanted to be in healthcare. My inspiration to be a nurse is my mother. She became an LPN when I was a teenager. Her drive and dedication to her schooling while working and taking care of her family showed me it was possible.
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Leanna Taylor, RN
January 30, 2026What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a registered nurse in the neonatal ICU at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? When I was in high school, I really enjoyed anatomy and physiology classes and thought I wanted to become a doctor. My senior year, I had an internship on the cardiac unit here and was really drawn to the care and compassion of bedside nursing.
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Wendi L. Tonkin
January 23, 2026What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a patient service representative supervisor at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I have always had a strong interest in the medical field. Healthcare is both challenging and rewarding, and I enjoy the opportunity to learn new things.
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Lindsay Williams
January 15, 2026What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a medical assistant for Digestive and Liver at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I've always had the desire to help people. I now have the honor of being one of the first faces people see when they come into the clinic. Whether it's setting people up for procedures or providing emotional support in times of need, I am fulfilling that longing to help others.
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Leanne Herrington, RN
January 09, 2026What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a Registered Nurse in Pre-Admission & Testing at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My mom. My mom became a nurse later in life and I recall being so proud of her when she talked about school. She worked on the surgical unit at the old MGH with a great group of nurses who became some of her closest friends. She was proud of what she did and I wanted to do the same.
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UP Health System – Marquette Heroes | Lise Plis
December 19, 2025What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a clinic LPN at Respiratory Medicine at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I considered pre-med after high school, but life had other ideas. After working ten years in customer service and learning so much about people, I decided it was time to explore other avenues in this field. Nursing was a good fit.
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Marla Dehlin
December 11, 2025What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a laboratory lead tech at UP Health System-Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I actually had a science teacher in high school who mentioned Medical Technology to me and I enjoyed science and lab work. I enrolled in the Medical Technology program at NMU and stuck with it.
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