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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Taryn Kaurala, RN
August 01, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Portage?I am a Registered Nurse on the Medical Surgical floor at UP Health System – Portage. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?If you asked me six-plus years ago where I thought I would be working, it definitely would not have been me working in healthcare as an RN. After three years of attending…
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Samantha Maki
July 25, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Portage?I am an elder associate at PortagePointe for UP Health System – Portage. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I've always wanted to work in the healthcare setting and be able to take care of/help different people. It is very rewarding. What’s a typical day like for you? What is…
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PortagePointe Neighbor of the Month | Judy Mayer
July 18, 2022This monthly spotlight will feature a resident at PortagePointe. We look forward to getting to know a resident and sharing their life lessons!
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Amber Holombo, CCHT
July 11, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am the Dialysis Department Coordinator for UP Health System – Portage. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?
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Getting Back to Enjoying Camp | Dave's Story
July 05, 2022“I want to thank my therapist, Alysse, and the other rehabilitation specialists at UP Health System – Portage for such a positive experience and for motivating me to become stronger and healthier. Without them, I could not have properly healed my leg.”
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Kayla Hakala, RN
June 27, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Portage?I am a registered nurse (RN) and soon will be an RN at PortagePointe full-time. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I always wanted to be able to help those in need. I consider myself to be very empathetic and compassionate — it gives me all sorts of joy to be able to help and care for others.…
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Kristin Gipp, Phlebotomist
June 13, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Portage?My role here at UP Health System – Portage is to draw blood, receive and enter orders into our systems, and assist our patients and staff with anything they need. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I knew from a very young age that healthcare was my passion. I spent many years as a nurse aide…
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UP Medical Group - Portage Express Care | Count on Us To Know Where To Go
June 10, 2022UP Medical Group – Portage Express Care provides quality and compassionate care close to home. Knowing where to go to get the right care you need can be confusing – but we want you to count on us to help you receive the right care.The Portage Express Care provides services for acute illness and non-life-threatening injuries for patients of all ages. We are…
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Count on Us, Men | National Men's Health Month
June 08, 2022In celebration of Men’s Health Month, learn simple ways men can begin to improve their wellbeing, take charge of their health and achieve a higher quality of life.
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Summer Fun in the UP | Stay Safe and Injury-Free
June 06, 2022Summer is just around the corner in the Upper Peninsula. While you may be excited for the weather to warm up after a long winter season, it’s important to remember some key safety tips for keeping your summer fun and free of injury and stress.
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PortagePointe Neighbor of the Month | Lee Gherna
June 06, 2022What was your first job? My first job was waitressing. I worked at BonTon Café in Laurium for 20 years and then at John’s Restaurant for 21 years. I also worked for 10 years at Calumet Electronics. What is your favorite activity that is offered at PortagePointe? My favorite activity is Bingo! What are the most important lessons you…
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Bladder Cancer | Awareness and Prevention
June 01, 2022Bladder cancer is the 10th most common cancer in the world. However, it is possible to reduce risk factors for the disease by making positive and healthy lifestyle changes.
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Tips for Improving Mental Wellness | National Mental Health Month
May 27, 2022With Cameron Wilcox, MD, PsychiatryWhen you think about your health, what first comes to mind? For many – if not most – of us, it’s probably our physical health. Are we eating healthy? Are we exercising regularly? Are we feeling tired? Or ill? Do our joints ache? Have we scheduled our annual check-up?All these questions are, of course, important ones to…
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Jeanette Racine, RN, Quality and MDS Manager
January 21, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Portage? My primary role is to review and assess the needs of all the elders that live at PortagePointe. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) is the assessment tool that I use to do this. Hence, the greater part of my role is the MDS manager. I also write care plans that the staff follow to ensure quality care is received. What was your…
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UP Health System – Portage Welcomes Cardiologist, Ronald Voice, MD, MS
July 23, 2021UP Medical Group – Portage Cardiology is pleased to welcome cardiologist, Ronald Voice, MD, MS, to UP Health System – Portage. Dr. Voice offers specialized diagnostic care in medical cardiology. Dr. Voice will see patients for a range of cardiovascular conditions, such as coronary disease, valvular heart disease, heart failure, hypertension, and…
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