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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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UP Health System – Marquette Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
July 13, 2023UP Health System (UPHS) – Marquette has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2023. UPHS – Marquette is one of only 82 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.
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Meet the Doctor: Michael Piggott, DO, Family Medicine
July 10, 2023Michael Piggott, DO, is a family medicine physician at UP Medical Group – Medical Specialists, located at 1414 W. Fair Avenue, Suite 344, Marquette, MI. He treats patients ages 13 and up with a focus on preventive health and special training in osteopathic manipulation—a technique used to correct structural imbalances in the body and help manage pain. Q: When…
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UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Linda Carilli
June 30, 2023What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette? I am a Patient Service Representative III at the UP Health System – Marquette Heart & Vascular Center. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I have always had an interest in healthcare. I was a Med Tech in the Air Force and enjoyed that. I wanted to be involved in the Heart &…
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UP Health System – Marquette Outpatient Behavioral Health Nurse Amy Besola, LPN, Honored with DAISY Award
June 29, 2023UP Health System – Marquette is proud to honor Amy Besola, LPN, with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. The award is given out on a quarterly basis and is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care provided to patients and families every day. Amy cares for patients in the UP Health…
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UP Health System – Marquette Heroes | Dan Engstrom
June 23, 2023What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette? I am a Maintenance Specialist at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? Healthcare plays an integral role in any community—I am proud to be part of the team here and make a difference. What is a typical day like for you working in this…
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UP Health System – Marquette Heroes | Sarah Zeller
June 16, 2023What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette? I am a Clinic Office Clerk at UP Health System – Marquette Family Medicine. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I always knew I wanted to be in a position to help people and was curious about working in healthcare. I found a job posting that looked interesting, applied, and here I…
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