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Local heroes: Sculpture artist supports medical community
April 29, 2020MARQUETTE (Mining Journal) — Support for people at the front lines during the COVID-19 crisis can come in many ways. You can’t get much more front line than a hospital. Of course, it needs physical items such as personal protective equipment in the form of masks, shields and other items. However, moral support too is crucial and in one particular case, that…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes: Joy Polich
April 27, 2020What is your official title?I am a Financial Liaison for the Cancer Suite. How did you come into this position?I started off in the Billing Department when this hospital was MGH. Then I took a job as a financial liaison where I started to find out about different programs that our hospital had during the transition to help patients with billing and financial relief. As…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes: Allison Kirchner
April 17, 2020What’s your official title? I’m a Registration Specialist How did you come into this role? I actually was working at Menard’s previously and was looking for something in the healthcare realm. The registration specialist position was open and I was hired. I love my job. It’s busy all day, every day. What’s a typical day…
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UPHS – Marquette Brain and Spine offering telehealth services
April 08, 2020Despite social distancing and safety parameters put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Amy Martyanov, a pediatric neurologist at UPHS – Marquette, has still managed to see patients by utilizing technology in creative ways. For several years, Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Amy Martyanov has been involved with the Pediatric Epilepsy Project. This statewide…
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NMU, UPHS – Marquette Collaborate to Improve Patient and Staff Safety
April 08, 2020The acrylic canopies protect patients and those doing the intubation procedure from contaminated air. (NMU photo) MARQUETTE — Numerous groups within the community have rallied in support of UPHS – Marquette during this pandemic. Northern Michigan University is one of those who is utilizing its resources to supply UPHS with medical equipment. NMU donated two…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes: Alyson Sundberg, MHA, CHC, CPHRM
March 27, 2020What is your title? Director, Risk Management, Compliance & Emergency Services How long have you been employed with us? Twenty-three years total. I left in the early 90s for about five years to do some civilian hazardous waste work on Air Force bases that were closing and then came back. I’ve worked in the Histology, Medical Records, the Med Control…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes: Sharon Rozman
March 27, 2020It’s the unique daily challenges that have kept Sharon Rozman motivated throughout a career with UPHS that dates back to June 14, 1977. She started out as a housekeeper for a year before working in logistics for three years. Then, she found her calling as a pharmacy technician. “When I worked in logistics, I used to have to deliver all the patients’…
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UPHS – Marquette Hero: Mark Young
March 24, 2020After starting his career with UPHS – Marquette in the laundry department, Mark Young felt the pull to work in a field where he could impact patients more directly. So, after 7 1/2 years, he transferred over to patient transport where he has served UPHS – Marquette for the last 21 years. During that span, he’s become a mainstay on the night shift,…
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UPHS – Marquette Hero: Amy Kilroy, MPH, CIC
March 16, 2020Amy Kilroy’s role as an Infection Preventionist at UP Health System – Marquette can bring new and unique challenges on a daily basis. From talking with patients to meeting with medical directors, Amy is always working on the best ways to educate the public and practice proactive measures to ensure the best safety measures possible for UPHS –…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes: Bryan Carlson
March 03, 2020After moving to the UP six years ago, Bryan Carlson found himself serving the area in various roles as a driver. He worked for the county plowing runways and running heavy equipment before lowing the highways for the Marquette County Road Commission. Eventually, he served the Marquette School System as he transported students around. So it was only natural he would…
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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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