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  • UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Robbie Jo Fezatt

    April 14, 2023

    What 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, 2023

    What 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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  • UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Shaquita Jones

    March 31, 2023

    What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette? I am Operations Manager for the Brain & Spine Center at UP Health System – Marquette.  What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?  My inspiration for getting into healthcare was to simply make a difference in the lives of those in my community. I have always had a passion for…

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  • UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Peggy Lindeman

    March 24, 2023

    What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette? I am the Point of Care Coordinator for the Laboratory at UP Health System – Marquette.    What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?  I loved math and science in school and always enjoyed learning how things worked. I grew up watching M*A*S*H and China Beach, so some of my…

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  • UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Ashley Veale, PA-C

    March 20, 2023

    What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette? I am an Interventional Radiology Physician Assistant at UP Health System – Marquette.   What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?  As a child, a close family member of mine had cancer and I was frequently surrounded by medical professionals. I found myself looking up to them in many…

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  • UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Nicole Coleman, MS, AT, ATC

    March 10, 2023

    What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette? I am a Certified Athletic Trainer and Supervisor for UP Rehab Services and UP Health System Rehab Services.   What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?  I have always been the type of person to want help people. I knew I wanted to continue to do this in the medical field. Being an athletic…

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  • UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Ronda Cochran

    February 24, 2023

    What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette? I am a Senior Accountant, working primarily with physician services at UP Health System – Marquette.   What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?  A friend told me about a job that was available, so I applied for it with the hope that it would lead to a job in my career…

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  • UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Justin Czenkus

    February 17, 2023

    What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I work in Food and Nutrition in the Bistro at UP Health System – Marquette.   What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field? I open and operate the cafe for the midnight shift. I also do overnight prep work, like cutting up fruits and vegetables and cooking dishes for the upcoming…

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  • UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Kerri Fisher, LPN

    February 10, 2023

    What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Adult Psychiatric Unit (APU) at UP Health System – Marquette.   What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? When I was 18 years old, I was giving my baby up for adoption. At this point in my life, I wasn’t aware of all my options. The RN in the Family…

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  • UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Ramona Annelin

    February 02, 2023

    What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am the Clinic Manager of Emergency Medical Associates in the Emergency Department (ED) at UP Health System – Marquette.  What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I initially went into nursing but decided that route was not for me. I proceeded to get a business degree and completed an…

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  • UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Steph Stocking

    January 26, 2023

    What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am the Marketing and Communications Coordinator for UP Health System – Marquette.  What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? Healthcare has always interested me, but it was never my intention to go into it specifically—it just sort of happened organically. I went to school for…

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  • UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Megan Richards, RN

    January 20, 2023

    What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a Registered Nurse on the Med/Surg/Oncology units (6th floor) at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? After high school, I wasn't really certain what I wanted to do. I liked the sciences and figured I'd do something in the medical field where I could interact with…

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  • UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Marcy Johnson

    January 19, 2023

    What is your role at UPHS? I am a clinic office clerk in Medical Records at UP Medical Group – Marquette Family Medicine. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? When I was looking for a career after school, the hospital was where everyone wanted to work. I had always worked in food service in high school and after. I learned that there was…

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  • UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Isaac Taylor

    January 13, 2023

    What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a Food and Nutrition Cafe Server at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My father's many years working as a certified nursing assistant inspires me every day to perform at a high level to honor his legacy. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it…

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  • UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Andrew Johns, RN

    January 06, 2023

    What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am the Clinical Manager for the Neurology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics and Rehabilitation Units (7th floor) at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My grandfather was a doctor, and my grandmother was an RN. I always loved listening to the stories that they would tell…

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  • UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Jeff Marceau

    December 22, 2022

    What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am the Supply Procurement & Distribution Clerk at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My Uncle Keith, who was the director of bulk stores here, piqued my interest in healthcare, and I owe it to him for getting me rolling on the path I'm on. I really love my…

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  • UP Health System – Marquette Family Medicine Welcomes Eliza Annelin, PA-C

    December 21, 2022

    UP Health System – Marquette is pleased to welcome Eliza Annelin, PA-C, to UP Medical Group – Family Medicine. Eliza sees and treats patients of all ages for primary care and family medicine services, including annual wellness exams, chronic disease management, women’s health, acute care visits, in-office procedures and more. Eliza is a graduate of…

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  • UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Brian Matthews

    December 15, 2022

    What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a Certified Medical Assistant in Neurology at UP Health System – Marquette.  What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I really enjoy helping people and the healthcare field has many opportunities to do so. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field? A…

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  • UPHS – Marquette Heroes | John Lenore

    December 01, 2022

    What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a Maintenance Specialist at UP Health System – Marquette.  What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I enjoy being part of a team that makes a difference in our community.   What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field? Every day in our department is…

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  • UP Health System – Marquette Announces Recipient of the Dr. Julianne Kirkham Award, Craig Coccia, MD

    November 30, 2022

    Craig Coccia, MD, Neurosurgeon in the Brain and Spine Center at UP Health System - Marquette, has been chosen as the latest recipient of the Dr. Julianne Kirkham Award. This quarterly award at UP Health System – Marquette recognizes exemplary employees of the support and ancillary departments of the hospital who clearly see their purpose and importance in…

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