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  • U.P. medical students inducted into Gold Humanism Honor Society

    May 08, 2021

    Marquette, Mich. – Michigan State University College of Human Medicine chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) inducted four students from the Upper Peninsula campus. “I am very proud of our students for their outstanding qualities in receiving this honorary distinction,” said Community Assistant Dean, Stuart Johnson, DO. “Providing…

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  • UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Heidi Dickinson, LMSW

    May 07, 2021

    Heidi Dickinson, LMSW, Lead Social Worker on the Inpatient Adult Psychiatric Unit at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am the Lead Social Worker on the Inpatient Adult Psychiatric Unit at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?My mom was a nurse at the hospital for 36…

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  • UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Bill Davis

    April 30, 2021

    Bill Davis is a member of the Patient and Family Advisory Board (PFAB) at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am a member of the Patient and Family Advisory Board (PFAB) at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I saw an ad in the newspaper about the formation of the…

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  • UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Joan Haskin

    April 23, 2021

    Joan Haskin is a Housekeeper with Environmental Services at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UPHS — Marquette?I am a Housekeeper with Environmental Services at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I enjoy the work and the healthcare setting. What’s a typical day like for you? What…

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  • UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Amy Neaves

    April 19, 2021

    Amy Neaves, Clinic LPN in the Brain and Spine Center at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UPHS — Marquette?I am a Clinic LPN for the Brain and Spine Center Neurology Clinic at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?My grandmother was a nurse and I always wanted to do something that pleased…

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  • UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Katie Wares

    April 09, 2021

    Katie Wares, Practice Manager for UPHS Family Medicine Lakewood and UPHS Family Medicine Negaunee. What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette?I am the Practice Manager for UPHS Family Medicine Lakewood and UPHS Family Medicine Negaunee. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?My mom worked for the hospital, first in the Billing Department and…

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  • UP Health System – Marquette Brings the Latest Innovation in Robotic Surgery to the Area

    April 05, 2021

    Minimally invasive surgery improves patient outcomes and reduces recovery time MARQUETTE – Monday, April 5, 2021 – UP Health System – Marquette, a part of LifePoint Health, is pleased to announce it has acquired the latest innovation in robotic technology for surgeries, which inserts all surgical instruments through one small abdominal…

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  • UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Jim Lund

    March 26, 2021

    Jim Lund is a Maintenance Worker at UP Health System – Doctors Park in Escanaba. What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette?I am a Maintenance Worker at UP Health System – Doctor’s Park in Escanaba. I primarily do basic repairs or preventative maintenance, but I’m a jack-of-all-trades of sorts, so I do my best to fill in where…

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  • UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Denae Nadeau, RTR, CT

    March 19, 2021

    Denae Nadeau is a CT Scan Supervisor at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette?I am a CT Scan Supervisor at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I grew up with a mother who was an RN and a father who was a teacher. The hospital was located close to our home. My…

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  • UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Kelsey Ann Grigg

    March 12, 2021

    Kelsey 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, 2021

    From 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, 2021

    Candace 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, 2021

    Pictured 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, 2021

    Mary 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, 2021

    Jen 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, 2021

    When 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, 2021

    Sandy 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, 2021

    Savannah 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, 2021

    Rachel 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, 2021

    Melina 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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