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UP Health System – Marquette Announces Lisa Long, MD, as Chief Medical Officer
October 17, 2022UP Health System – Marquette is proud to announce that Lisa Long, MD, has been named Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Long has served as the hospital’s Chief of Staff since 2021.
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Joseph Gregorich
October 14, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a Volunteer at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I worked for the only ambulance service in the area from 1955-1956, which was the Marquette Fire Department. Neither of Marquette County's two hospitals had this service at the time. I volunteer because…
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UP Health System Welcomes Sports Medicine Physician Colleen Dupuis, DO
October 11, 2022UP Health System is pleased to welcome board-certified sports medicine physician, Colleen Dupuis, DO, specializing in comprehensive, non-surgical treatments for a wide range of orthopedic and sports-related conditions, from routine sprains and strains to concussions, fractures, and arthritis.
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Breast Cancer: Your Questions Answered
October 11, 2022Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed nationally every October to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer and provide education on the most common symptoms and associated risk factors for the disease. By staying informed and taking preventive action to fight breast cancer, we can help to minimize the effect this disease has on women in our communities.
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UP Health System — Marquette Welcomes Pulmonologists, Matthew Karulf, MD, and Marykay Lehman, MD
October 05, 2022Both Dr. Karulf and Dr. Lehman provide comprehensive consultation, diagnoses, and treatment of diseases of the lungs and respiratory system—such as asthma and COPD—and offer pulmonary function testing and chest imaging interpretation, among other services.
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Expect the Unexpected | Allison's Story
September 30, 2022Allison Dagenais-Watkins and her husband were over-the-moon excited to welcome their baby girl, Lilah, into the world. After struggling with some challenges throughout the pregnancy, they were looking forward to meeting their baby girl and becoming new parents. When the moment arrived, the family was in complete bliss and awe of her. Lilah was finally here. Then, suddenly, the energy in the room changed.
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UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Tasha Havel, MA, CCC-SLP
September 30, 2022"I always knew I wanted a career where I would help people and in college, a roommate talked me into taking a communication disorders class. I fell in love with the idea of assisting people in communicating. Being able to express yourself is invaluable."
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UP Health System – Marquette Pediatric Specialists Welcomes Jennifer Bowden, MD
September 27, 2022UP Health System – Marquette is pleased to welcome Jennifer Bowden, MD, to its Pediatric Specialists practice. Board-certified in pediatrics and child and adolescent psychiatry, Dr. Bowden provides comprehensive pediatric psychiatry services, to help patients achieve mental wellness and optimal functionality.
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UP Health System – Marquette Heroes | Susan Andary, AEMT
September 23, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) at UP Health System. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? Years ago a friend of mine got into a serious head-on car accident right in front of me. Ever since that day, I realized that I wanted to have the knowledge and ability to help people around me no…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Beth Riley
September 09, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am the Business Manager for the Operating Room at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I enjoy helping people and getting to be a part of their journey. The ability to help someone at the most vulnerable stage in their lives is what led me to become a surgical…
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Count On Us for Urology Services
September 08, 2022Count on UP Health System for urology services close to home. We understand that urology issues are sensitive, and can be difficult to discuss, even with medical professionals. Our skilled and compassionate providers work with you, to help you get back to your most comfortable, confident self.Our ServicesUrinary disorders in patients of all agesUrinary tract…
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Suicide Prevention: Knowing the Signs & Getting Help
September 07, 2022By: Jennifer Bowden, MD, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry | UP Health System – MarquetteSuicide is a complex and alarming public health issue that causes pain to hundreds of thousands of people each year. Suicide continues to be one of the fastest-growing epidemics around the world and is a leading cause of death in the U.S. In fact, the U.S. suicide rate in…
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UP Medical Group – Urology Welcomes Brian Odom, MD
September 01, 2022Dr. Odom offers urology services close to home with expansion in robotic-assisted surgical options.
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UP Health System Welcomes Isaac Smith, MD
August 30, 2022UP Health System is pleased to announce Isaac Smith, MD, Pediatrician, has joined its medical staff and will be offering pediatric services to patients at UPHS – Bell.Dr. Smith earned his Bachelor of Science in biomedical sciences from Central Michigan University and later went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine degree at Michigan State University, College of Human…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Chris Walline
August 26, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a Food & Nutrition Supervisor in the Bistro on Baraga at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I heard that the hospital offered a dependable and great work environment. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field? Food…
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10 Tips to Keep Feet Woundless
August 24, 2022While summer may be winding down, the days of feeling sand between the toes, going for a hike or bike ride, or enjoying the delicious benefits of outdoor cooking are not behind us just yet. The laid-back vibes of late summer and early fall are not the easiest to create when trying to prevent a wound from coming on. Patients most at risk of developing a chronic wound are dealing with a strong undertow of conditions, such as diabetes, and that can put a real damper on your plans for fun or exercise.
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UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes Chief Financial Officer, Henrietta Skeens, CPA
August 22, 2022UP Health System – Marquette is proud to announce that Henrietta Skeens, CPA has been named permanent Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Skeens has served as the hospital’s Interim CFO since May. A seasoned, hands-on finance executive, Henrietta Skeens, CPA, brings extensive experience in private practice, local and regional levels with multiple public…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Merlen Borgialli, AT, ATC
August 19, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am an Athletic Trainer with UP Health System – Rehab Services, a department of UP Health System – Marquette. I'm usually at the Sports Medicine Institute working in outpatient orthopedic rehab both on my own and alongside the physical therapists in the clinic. In the afternoons and evenings, I also provide high…
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Cardiac Emergency in the Heart of the UP | John's Story
August 18, 2022A heart attack can happen anywhere and at any moment — even during a vacation, hundreds of miles from home.
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UP Health System – Marquette Earns Renewal of the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers of the American College of Surgeons
August 17, 2022UP Health System – Marquette provides high-quality care, and resources to patients with breast disease
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