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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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UP Health System – Marquette Heroes | Tracy Maskart, PharmD
June 09, 2023What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette? I am a pharmacist and the pharmacy clinical coordinator at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I had a strong interest in science, especially biology and chemistry. I also wanted to use my knowledge to help people, so healthcare was the…
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UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Wendy Hyslop
June 09, 2023What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette? I am a Unit Clerk on the Medical-Surgical Unit at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I chose to work at UP Health System because of our reputation for providing exceptional care, and I wanted to be part of that.
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Melanie Murray
May 05, 2023What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette? I am a Unit Clerk in the Emergency Department (ED) at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My awesome neighbors and former longtime hospital employees, Shirley and Dean Jackson, mentioned it to me way back and I jumped at the opportunity! Before…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Jason Hausmann, RPSGT, RST, REEGT, CNIM
April 21, 2023What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette? I am the Manager of the Neurophysiology and Sleep Lab at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? Making a difference and caring for people in our local community. What is a typical day like for you working in this field? My…
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UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Robbie Jo Fezatt
April 14, 2023What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette? I am the Social Worker and Discharge Planner for the Inpatient Rehab Unit at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? While growing up I had family members with illnesses and needed support in navigating the services, systems, and programs. I did…
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UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Cathy Erspamer
April 07, 2023What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette? I am the Patient Service Representative (PSR) Supervisor for UP Health System – Marquette | Family Medicine. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I took a health occupational class in high school and that sparked my interest. What is a typical day like for…
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