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  • UP Health System – Marquette Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients

    July 13, 2023

    UP 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, 2023

    Michael 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, 2023

    What 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, 2023

    UP 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, 2023

    What 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, 2023

    What 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, 2023

    What 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, 2023

    What 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, 2023

    What 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, 2023

    What 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, 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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