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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Kelsey Ann Grigg
March 12, 2021Kelsey Ann Grigg is a Volunteer at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette?I am a Volunteer at the main entrance information desk and the medical office building information desk at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?My inspiration has always been my passion,…
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UPHS donates $10,000 to YMCA of Marquette
March 11, 2021From left to right, YMCA Board Member Randell Girard; UPHS – Marquette COO and YMCA Board Member Steven Salyer; YMCA CEO Jenna Zdunek; YMCA Board Members Michele Butler, Amanda Specker, Cedric Calhoun, and Rachel Johnson. MARQUETTE — UP Health System contributed $10,000 to assist the YMCA of Marquette…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Candace Mattson
March 05, 2021Candace Mattson is a Registered Dietitian at UP Health System – Marquette. Certified in Oncology Nutrition (CSO), she specializes in nutrition for cancer patients. What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette?I am the Lead Dietitian in the Nutrition and Wellness, Diabetes Education Department at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your…
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UP Health System partners with the Marquette County Health Department and Area Schools to assist with COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts
February 26, 2021Pictured left to right: Gwen Gentz, RN; Jamilyne Spruytte, Clinic Administration; William Saunders, MAPS Superintendent; and Gar Atchison, CEO | UP Health System – Marquette. Marquette County teachers have the highest rate of vaccination in the state according to a recent survey February 26, 2021, MARQUETTE COUNTY, MI | Since the COVID-19 vaccine administration…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Mary Howko
February 26, 2021Mary Hawko is a Senior Accountant in the Accounting Department at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette?I am a Senior Accountant in the Accounting Department at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?Getting into the field of healthcare was accidental. My parents…
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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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