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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 dyslipidemia. Dr. Voice…
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