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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Susan Rosemurgy, Exercise Specialist
March 06, 2023What is your role at UPHS – Portage? As an Exercise Specialist, I act as a personal trainer and group exercise instructor at the UP Health System – Portage Fitness Center. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I have always been very active and fully believe exercise is the best preventive medicine. What's a typical…
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Anna Gaffney, DME Coordinator
February 27, 2023What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am the DME Coordinator at the Apothecary Home Medical Equipment (HME) store for UP Health System – Portage. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?My family! Most of them also work in healthcare and they were the main inspiration for joining Portage. I love helping people in any way that I…
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Bethanne Cadeau
February 23, 2023What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) in the Internal Medicine suite. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?It was time for a career change, but I still wanted to be able to help people as much as I could—being a CCMA allows me to do just that. What's a typical day like for…
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UP Health System – Portage Recognized as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health
February 21, 2023UP Health System – Portage is pleased to announce it has been recognized as a 2023 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance…
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A Heart-Safe Shoveling Season with Dr. Voice, Cardiologist at UP Health System – Portage
February 15, 2023Winter in the Copper Country is full of joyful outdoor activities and annual traditions—but winter also brings its fair share of chores—including shoveling. The fresh snowfall and the need to keep your driveway, sidewalks, roof and cars clean can let you know you may be out of shape. Cardiologist Ronald Voice, MD, at UP Health System – Portage states,…
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Extraordinary Nurses Recognized at UP Health System – Portage
February 13, 2023Nurses at UP Health System – Portage are being honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day.
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Chris Sochay
February 06, 2023What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am a Housekeeper and Utility Worker for UP Health System – Portage. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I was looking for a career opportunity that was a little more meaningful and provided me with a sense of bettering our community. Working in healthcare has given me that sense of…
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Lexie Jacques
January 30, 2023What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am the Marketing and Communications Coordinator for UP Health System – Portage and Bell. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I have always been involved in sports throughout growing up and my college years, whether it was playing, coaching, or training and I thought a change of…
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PortagePointe Neighbor of the Month | Penny Ziemer
January 23, 2023What was your first job? My first job was as a nurse's aide at St. Joseph's working on the fourth floor. I really enjoyed it. What is your favorite activity that is offered at PortagePointe?For my favorite activity, I'd have to go with Bingo. Funny story, I used to dislike bingo and would never attend, but one day I went and it grew on me from there. It's a…
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UP Health System – Portage Welcomes Telehealth Rheumatologists, Linda Belhorn, MD, and Christine Matijasic, DO
January 21, 2023UP Health System – Portage is pleased to welcome Linda, Belhorn, MD, and Christine Matijasic, DO. Dr. Belhorn and Dr. Matijasic provide comprehensive rheumatology services, including general rheumatology, autoimmune diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and psoriatic arthritis.
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Mary Beth Knuuttila
January 17, 2023What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am a Food Service worker in the Cafeteria at UP Health System – Portage. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I have a Health Education degree from Northern Michigan University. But my mother, Shirley Kommes, was my biggest inspiration. She worked at Portage View Hospital for 16…
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UP Health System – Portage Rehab Welcomes Brad Lawton, PT, DPT
January 11, 2023UP Health System – Portage is pleased to welcome Brad Lawton, PT, DPT, to the Rehabilitation team. A familiar face within the Copper Country, Brad is a Yooper at heart and earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Michigan Technology University. He then earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant,…
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Debbie Maggio, CNA
January 03, 2023What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and am responsible for taking care of the residents at PortagePointe. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?My grandmother lived at PortagePointe — it was an amazing home then and it still is just as amazing today. I also have been the…
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UP Health System – Portage Express Care Welcomes Jenny Bausano, FNP
December 20, 2022UP Health System – Portage is pleased to welcome Jenny Bausano, FNP, to UP Medical Group Express Care locations. A Copper Country native, Jenny attended Finlandia University where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and later earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Board-certified by the American Academy of…
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Nancy Kauppila, RN, BSN
December 19, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am a staff nurse at PortagePointe. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?When my youngest child was almost three, I took a very part-time job in an assisted living home and discovered that I loved it! Then a nurse from a local hospice came and spoke to us about end-of-life care and that cemented it…
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Janelle Cone, Registered Pharmacist
December 13, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am a staff pharmacist in the inpatient pharmacy at UP Health System – Portage. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?My mom! My mother, Margaret Axford, is a retired registered nurse and I grew up realizing the importance of healthcare providers, especially in our rural area. I…
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PortagePointe Neighbor of the Month | May Forsman
December 05, 2022What was your first job? My first job was milking the cows. I grew up on a farm and we had eight cows. What is your favorite activity that is offered at PortagePointe?My favorite activity is Bingo — I think everyone at PortagePointe enjoys it. What are some of the most important life lessons you have learned?The most important life lesson I have…
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Lexi Pyykkonen
November 28, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am the Executive Assistant to our executive team at UP Health System - Portage. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?Growing up, being a doctor was never a dream of mine — instead, I was interested in being a teacher. I knew I wanted to find a career that allowed me to help people, but a…
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Healthy Tips for a Healthy Thanksgiving
November 18, 2022This Thanksgiving and beyond, choose to eat and live a healthier lifestyle. Your diet can have a tremendous impact on your health, but making the right eating decisions can be overwhelming. Taylor Paul, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at UP Health System – Portage is here to help this holiday season with 10 healthy tips for a healthy Thanksgiving – so you,…
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Recipe Tuesday: Chorizo, Chestnut, Brussel Sprout & Apple Stuffing
November 18, 2022For this week’s recipe Tuesday, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Taylor Paul is sharing chorizo, chestnut, brussel sprout, and apple stuffing to enjoy this Thanksgiving. Ingredients 8 cups cubed multigrain bread ( 1lb = ½ inch pieces) 12 oz. chorizo sausage, remove the casing 3 tbsp. olive oil 4 cups Brussel sprouts 2 cups diced celery 1 cup chopped…
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