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Navigating Diabetes | Phil's Story
March 10, 2022“We’ve learned a lot about this form of diabetes and now understand that remaining misdiagnosed could have gotten increasingly dangerous. When I have questions, Mike and his team genuinely listen to me and address my concerns. They’ve all been so helpful.”
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Brandon Lawson
March 04, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am a Hospital Supervisor at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?My first degree was in Exercise Science. I originally considered a career in Athletic Training or Physical Therapy because I was always involved in sports while growing up. I didn’t enjoy it as much as I…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Justine Nelson
February 25, 2022Justine Nelson, Care Aide/Unit Clerk on the Behavioral Health Unit at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am a Care Aide/Unit Clerk on the Behavioral Health Unit at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?My great aunt had a stroke when she was very young. Growing up, I…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Randy Schwemin, LPN, EMT
February 17, 2022Randy Schwemin, LPN, EMT, Clinic LPN at UP Health System – Lakewood Family Medicine. What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am a Clinic LPN at UP Health System – Lakewood Family Medicine. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I have always known that caring for others is what I was meant to do. Over the past 20 years, I have held…
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UP Health System – Marquette | Family Medicine Welcomes Crystal Caughy, PA-C, MMS, to Sault Ste. Marie Clinic
February 17, 2022SAULT STE. MARIE, MI | February 17, 2022 | UP Health System is pleased to welcome Crystal Caughy, PA-C, MMS, to the Family Medicine Sault Ste. Marie clinic. Caughy joins UP Health System from Baltimore, MD, where she worked in anesthesia and critical care medicine at Johns Hopkins University Hospital. Caughy earned a Bachelor of Arts in Gerontology from the University of…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Kimberly O’Neill, MLS(ASCP)
February 11, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am the Lead Technician for Transfusion Services at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I always enjoyed science in school, leading me to pursue a career in a lab setting. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field?It’s very…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Chrissie Stanaway
February 04, 2022Chrissie Stanaway, Practice Manager of UP Health System – Sault Ste. Marie. What is your role at UP Health System?I am the Practice Manager for UP Health System – Sault Ste. Marie. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I enjoy working in this field because I enjoy helping people. Healthcare allows me to do that every day. It’s rewarding…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Heather Corden, BSRT(T)
January 28, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am a Radiation Therapist for the Cancer Center at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I have a passion for helping others. I knew I wanted to join a career field where I could care for my community and also build relationships with my patients. Radiation Therapy definitely…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Darryl Niemi
January 21, 2022Darryl Niemi, Information Desk Attendant and Patient Transporter at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am an Information Desk Attendant and Patient Transporter at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I was inspired by the opportunity to help patients and visitors have a…
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Keeping You Moving with Physical Therapy | Norbert’s Story
January 18, 2022"Before seeing Brad and Katie, just lifting my arm to reach something felt difficult. Now, look at me!”
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Joe Ackerman, RN
January 14, 2022Joe Ackerman, RN, is the STEMI/Chest Pain Coordinator for the Heart & Vascular Center at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am the STEMI/Chest Pain Coordinator for the Heart & Vascular Center at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I was inspired to join the…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Nancy Saari
January 07, 2022Nancy Saari, Environmental Services Technician at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am an Environmental Services (EVS) Technician at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I enjoy making people feel welcome and comfortable, and in the healthcare field, everything comes…
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UP Health System – Marquette Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
December 21, 2021UP Health System – Marquette, a Duke LifePoint hospital, has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2021. UP Health System – Marquette is one of only 132 hospitals nationwide to receive this honor.The award recognizes UP Health System – Marquette’s…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Mark Augenstein
December 17, 2021Mark Augenstein, Groundskeeper in the Plant Operations department at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am a Groundskeeper in the Plant Operations department at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?There is a sense of pride in working at our community’s…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Cori Steede, LPN
December 10, 2021Cori Steede, LPN, a nurse in the Specialty Clinics at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am a nurse at the Specialty Clinics at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I actually started out in college as a music major, then switched to business, earning a BS in Marketing. I…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Andrew Haydon
December 03, 2021What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am a Charge Reconciliation Specialist for the Operating Room at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?Healthcare was always a career field that interested me. I enjoy helping people and learning new things. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Michael Lenore
November 05, 2021Michael Lenore, Orthopedic Technician and Brace Fitter at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am an Orthopedic Technician and Brace Fitter at UP Health System – Marquette. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field?No day is the same. I perform casting and bracing throughout the…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Rex Chang, MD
October 29, 2021Rex Chang, MD, second-year Resident Physician at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am a second-year Resident Physician at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I want to provide medical care to all who need it, without barriers. Health equity is my ultimate goal in…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Cathy Jordan, CTRS
October 22, 2021Cathy Jordan, CTRS, Recreational Therapist on the Adult Behavioral Health Unit at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am a Recreational Therapist on the Adult Behavioral Health Unit at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?My degree field is very holistic, taking in the…
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UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes Back Tonya Darner, MBA, as Chief Operating Officer
October 20, 2021UP Health System – Marquette is pleased to welcome back Tonya Darner, MBA, who has been appointed to serve as Chief Operating Officer (COO) to improve clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing operations. Tonya previously managed the development and operations of several specialties at UP Health System – Marquette. Tonya returns to Marquette…
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