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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Jen Granstrand
February 19, 2021Jen Granstand is a Quality Lead in the Quality Management Department at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette?I am a Quality Lead in the Quality Management Department at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?Healthcare is full of many diverse areas and career…
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An Unexpected Trip to the ER | Baby Julia’s Story
February 17, 2021When Rachael and Jonas' daughter had a severe allergic reaction, they were thankful for emergency care close to home. “As scary as this experience was, it has taught me that if an emergency like this happens again, high-quality care will be readily available at UPHS – Marquette.”
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Sandy Carlson
February 12, 2021Sandy Carlson, Manager of both the Clinic Business Operations and the Clinic Float Pool at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette?I am the Manager of both the Clinic Business Operations and the Clinic Float Pool. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I have always enjoyed helping people and felt a…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Savannah Koronka, LPN
February 05, 2021Savannah Koronka, LPN on the Cardiac Unit at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette?I am an LPN on the Cardiac Unit and the Instructor for the Strictly Rhythms certification course. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I am a second-career nurse, having spent about a decade as a human resource…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Rachel Heath
January 29, 2021Rachel Heath is the Blood Collection Coordinator for the UP Regional Blood Center. What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette?I am the Blood Collection Coordinator for the UP Regional Blood Center. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I have always wanted to be able to help people in my community, and my job allows me to do…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Melina Walenga
January 15, 2021Melina Walenga is a Telephone Operator in the Contact Center at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette?I am a Telephone Operator in the Contact Center at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I had worked in Telephone Support for several years, but I was tired of…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Kim Dunlap-Madosh
January 08, 2021Kim Dunlap-Madosh is the Director of Surgical Services. What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette?I am the Director of Surgical Services, which includes Pre-Admission and Testing, Outpatient Surgical Services, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Operating Room, Sterile Processing Department, and Endoscopy. What was your inspiration for getting into…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Matthew Scherrer, PharmD
December 18, 2020Matthew Scherrer, PharmD is the Pharmacy Manager at UP Health System — Marquette. What is your official title?I am the Pharmacy Manager at UPHS — Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?Ever since I can remember, I was always interested in healthcare. My path turned towards pharmacy when I began working at a local drug store…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Megan Brown, RN
December 11, 2020Megan Brown, RN in the Endoscopy Department. What is your official title?I am a Registered Nurse in the Endoscopy Department at UPHS — Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I always knew that I wanted to go into healthcare, but it wasn’t until I started college that I decided I should go into nursing. What’s a typical…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Julie Kab, PA
December 04, 2020Julie Kab is a Physician Assistant in Family Medicine. What is your official title?I am a Physician Assistant in Family Medicine. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I was inspired by the opportunity to help people live healthier lives. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field?Before the COVID-19 pandemic,…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Rebecca Bahrman, LPN
November 30, 2020Rebecca Bahrman, Senior Clinical LPN at UP Health System — Lakewood Family Medicine in Harvey. What is your official title?Senior Clinical LPN at UP Health System — Lakewood. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I want to prevent disease before it starts and help keep our community healthy. What’s a typical day like for you? What…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Denise Elizondo
November 19, 2020Denise Elizondo, Linen Director at UP Health System — Marquette. What is your official title?Linen Director at UP Health System — Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I moved to Marquette in 2007 and immediately fell in love with this community and the way this hospital cares for our community. When I was able to jump…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Rachel Grim
November 13, 2020Rachel Grim is a Special Procedure Radiographer at UP Health System — Marquette. What is your official title?I am a Special Procedure Radiographer at UP Health System — Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I was inspired by the chance to work with and take care of others. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Ryan D’Angelo Budloo, MD MS
November 06, 2020What is your official title?I am a Premier Hospitalist at UP Health System — Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I have always enjoyed people and science. If you combine those things with a desire to problem solve and an affinity for coffee, you end up in healthcare. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Brandon Ogle
October 29, 2020Brandon Ogle, Respiratory Therapist at UP Health System — Marquette. What is your official title?I am a Respiratory Therapist at UP Health System — Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I rounded in Respiratory Therapy in a course in high school and I have been hooked ever since. What’s a typical day like…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Therese Wood
October 26, 2020What is your official title?I am a Care Aide-Unit Clerk at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I love helping people. When I was in high school I would get off the bus at the nursing home to help my grandma who had Alzheimer’s. That was the start of me wanting to help others as a career. What’s a…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Sarah Parkinson
October 17, 2020Sarah Parkinson is the Outpatient Clinical Director for Cancer Care and Infusion Services What is your official title?Outpatient Clinical Director – Cancer Care and Infusion ServicesWhat was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I had amazing family support who aided in molding that innate need to help. There wasn’t an “ah-ha” moment that…
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Retired paramedic, Bruce, thankful for emergency care at UPHS — Marquette
October 14, 2020Bruce Gustafson, retired paramedic, stands in front of the emergency room entrance. For over 30 years, Bruce Gustafson supported people during their most vulnerable moments. As a paramedic, he was drawn to a career dedicated to helping people get the immediate care they needed. “Being a paramedic made me realize how much our community depends on us,” he…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Kristana Adams
October 09, 2020Kristana Adams is a Retail Manager for Food and Nutrition Servicesat UP Health System – Marquette What is your official title?Retail Manager for Food and Nutrition Services at UP Health System – Marquette What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I’ve been in management and customer service roles for over 20 years. The opportunity presented…
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UPHS – Marquette Hero Spotlight | Joseph “Bill” Graham
October 02, 2020Joseph “Bill” Graham is a Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)for UP Health System – Marquette What is your official title?Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?Healthcare was always a field I was interested in, but I didn’t pursue a career in healthcare until later in…
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