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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Juli Baker
September 29, 2023What is your role at UPHS? I am a Patient Services Representative in the Medical Specialists office at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? To be honest, I never realized just how rewarding it would be to work in this field and be able to assist people with their healthcare. What’s a typical day like for you?…
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UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes Critical Care Pulmonologist Sara Meehan, MD
September 28, 2023Providing comprehensive diagnoses and treatment of diseases of the lungs and respiratory system
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UP Health System – Marquette Receives Hospital Maternity Care Improvement Award
September 25, 2023UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) is proud to be recognized by the Economic Alliance of Michigan (EAM) with a 2024 Hospital Maternity Care Improvement Award. The awards are part of the EAM's Maternity Care Project and are given to hospitals that have demonstrated excellence and improvement in maternity care and delivery outcomes. UP…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Nichole Sundberg
September 22, 2023What is your role at UPHS? I am the Dietary Technician Supervisor at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I love to help people and with my culinary background, this position is a great fit for me. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field? Going to see patients and…
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UP Health System Welcomes Sleep Medicine Specialist Michael Sand, DO
September 20, 2023UP Health System is pleased to welcome Michael Sand, DO, to its Sleep Medicine team. Dr. Sand diagnoses and treats sleep disorders—such as sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy and restless leg syndrome—in adults and children ages four and older through a variety of sleep tests and studies. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from Nova…
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UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Erika Tollefson, RN, BSN
September 15, 2023What is your role at UPHS? I am a Registered Nurse (RN) on the Adult Behavioral Health Unit at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? Growing up, I always had an interest in healthcare. When I was younger, my dad was an emergency medical technician and would tell me stories that would interest me. I also grew up in an…
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UP Health System – Marquette Nurse Brian Stasevich, RN, Honored with DAISY Award
September 14, 2023UP Health System – Marquette is proud to honor Brian Stasevich, RN, with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. The award is given out every quarter and is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care provided to patients and families every day. Brian cares for patients in the…
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UP Health System Welcomes Neurosurgeon Elizabeth Hogan, MD
September 12, 2023UP Health System (UPHS) – Marquette is pleased to welcome board-certified Neurosurgeon Elizabeth Hogan, MD, to its Brain and Spine Center. She offers specialized care for many neurological and spinal conditions, with a special focus and training in adult spinal disorders/trauma, cranial tumors/trauma, and complex skull base tumors. Dr. Hogan completed…
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Understanding Prostate Cancer
September 07, 2023Prostate cancer is a condition often heard about, but perhaps seldom fully understood. In recognition of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we asked Brian Odom, MD, a urologist at UP Health System, to answer some of the most frequently asked questions concerning this common form of cancer. Brian Odom, MDUrologist What is the prostate? The prostate is…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Lily Kerry
August 31, 2023What is your role at UPHS? I am a Patient Transporter at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My grandfather worked here as a physical therapist for several years and he enjoyed the process of helping people get back on their feet. I always admired that and this inspired me to get into healthcare. I started in…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Jaime Olson
August 25, 2023What is your role at UPHS? I am the Referral Specialist at the Pediatric Specialists office at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I love helping others and working hard. While nursing isn't specifically for me, I've found an appreciation for the work that goes on behind the scenes in each office and I love…
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UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Amy LaMere, RN, BSN, CPHQ
August 18, 2023What is your role at UPHS? I am the Stroke and Sepsis Coordinator at UP Health System – Marquette. I work with multidisciplinary teams to plan, implement and evaluate our clinical programs to achieve high-quality, patient-focused outcomes. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I switched from being an iron ore miner to nursing because I wanted a…
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UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes Rheumatologist Christine Matijasic, DO
August 14, 2023UP Health System – Marquette is pleased to welcome Christine Matijasic, DO, to its Medical Specialists team. Board-certified in rheumatology, Dr. Matijasic provides comprehensive rheumatology services, including general rheumatology and the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and psoriatic arthritis. Dr. Matijasic…
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UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Christopher Belles
August 11, 2023What is your role at UPHS? I am a Registration Specialist at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My grandmother, Corinne, was a nurse in the Upper Peninsula for 45 years. She inspired me to pursue a career in healthcare. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field? I help…
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UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Julie Perry
August 04, 2023What is your role at UPHS? I am a Clinical Informatics Analyst in the Information Technology (IT) department at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My mom was a nurse on the surgical floor and loved her job and the people she worked with. I had always wanted to help people as well. I started with the hospital…
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UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes Radiation Oncologist Eric Schaff, MD
August 03, 2023UP Health System (UPHS) – Marquette is pleased to welcome Radiation Oncologist Eric Schaff, MD, to its Cancer Center team. He specializes in the treatment of adult cancers, offering advanced personalized radiation options for Upper Peninsula residents close to home. Dr. Schaff completed undergrad at Northern Michigan University (NMU) and went on to earn his…
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UP Health System – Marquette Cardiac Nurse Madison Mechling, RN, Honored with DAISY Award
August 01, 2023UP Health System – Marquette is proud to honor Madison Mechling, RN, with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. The award is given out every quarter and is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care provided to patients and families every day. Madison cares for patients in the Cardiac Unit…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Jay Kimsel
July 21, 2023What is your role at UPHS? I am an Environmental Services (EVS) Associate at UP Health System – Marquette. I clean and maintain my designated area and assist patients as much as I am allowed to in my role. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I am good with people and had personal experience caring for my mom, dad and grandpa. I wanted to do…
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UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Erin Powers, PT
July 14, 2023What is your role at UPHS? I am a Physical Therapist in the Inpatient Rehab Unit. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I wanted to work in a field where I could help people achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. I enjoy helping people reach milestones after a medical event. I also wanted a job that would allow me to have meaningful…
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UP Health System – Marquette Brings Advanced Technology for Kidney Dysfunction Patients to the Upper Peninsula
July 14, 2023Cutting-edge renal therapy system becomes part of the hospital’s comprehensive services in managing complex, critically ill patients with kidney dysfunction
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