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UPHS – Marquette Hero: Paul Dishaw
February 18, 2020Whether it’s giving directions, helping someone in or out of a wheelchair or ensuring no one slips getting out of their cars, Paul Dishaw does a bit of everything to help patients and visitors at UPHS – Marquette. The length of his title alone speaks to his versatility: Supervisor Patient Transports/Concierge Front Information Desk.“I just like taking…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes: Amy Racine
February 10, 2020Throughout her life, Amy Racine, RN, BSN, has always been a source of comfort for those close to her. Whenever anyone in her family is facing a health issue, she is typically the first person they reach out to. “I come from a large family, and everyone calls me for any kind of medical advice,” Amy said. “The comfort is just who I am.” Her…
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UPHS – Marquette Hero: Amanda Benson
February 10, 2020The draw to medicine was always there for Amanda Benson — even in her childhood. Physiology fascinated her and she enjoyed reading about the inner workings of the human body and how all the various organ systems functioned within. Her interest then expanded to the personal side of medicine. “As I got older, I discovered I really liked the…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes: Nancy Saundri
January 30, 2020Whether it’s through her church or remaining committed to assisting UP Health System – Marquette, Nancy Saundri has consistently found herself in a role where she’s helping other people. Her first position with UPHS came as a receptionist in the central billing office, where she worked for 18 years. And over the last six years, she’s served as a…
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UP Health System donates $10,000 to Noqumenon Trail Network
January 04, 2020MARQUETTE — In conjunction with its mission of “Making Communities Healthier,” UP Health System donated $10,000 to the Noquemanon Trail Network to support the maintenance of the central UP’s non-motorized trails, which are home to numerous outdoor activities, including: hiking, trail running, mountain biking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and…
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Diane never gave up. So her cancer did.
May 09, 2016“My quality of care was excellent,” she says. “I wouldn’t go anywhere else, and I actually filled out my application to work here (at UPHS – Marquette Hematology/Oncology) while I was getting a chemo treatment.” It wasn’t long after that she was part of the cancer care team.
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A New Start for the Heart
March 21, 2016"I can't believe how I feel. Before the surgery I couldn't lay down without becoming short on air. Now I feel great. It's unbelievable what they've done for me. They gave me many more years."
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Back to the Races
February 11, 2016"I went head-over-heels and felt a pop in my hamstring... I was able to have surgery in March and was able to complete the Leadville 100 in August."
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Spinal Care, Close to Home
February 01, 2016"Dr. Coccia had an extremely strong command of all the medical issues related to my back. I've known a bunch of surgeons over the years and Dr. Coccia is the real deal."
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Against All Odds
January 15, 2016"I remember arriving at Black Rocks to go swimming. The next thing I remember is waking up in the hospital a week later."
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Going the Distance
December 15, 2015At age 40, today Dan has an athletic build that could easily be the envy of men decades younger. But at the time of his surgery in May of 2014, Dan's health was failing fast - primarily due to his weighing 360 pounds.
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Surgery After Stroke Saves Negaunee Teen
November 15, 2015"I remember a nurse talking to me and braiding my hair, even though she didn't know I could hear her or see her... All the nurses talk to me as if I could hear them."
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Renewed Hope for the Future
October 19, 2015Bettey Tomasi shares the story of her open heart surgery at UP Health System.
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Mickey Salmi Testimonial
June 12, 2015Mickey Salmi shares the story of his life-saving heart treatment at UP Health System.
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