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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Paula Huls, RN, BSN
July 26, 2024What is your role at UP Health System – Portage? I am a quality care coordinator in the Portage Medical Group (PMG) Clinics. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? When I look back, I think I have always wanted to help people. I became an LPN right after high school, then continued my education to become an RN. What’s a typical day like for…
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UPHS – Portage Parking Lot Construction Slated to Begin July 29
July 25, 2024Construction on the UP Health System – Portage (UPHS – Portage) main entrance patient loading/unloading loop is slated to begin Monday, July 29. The work will be done in two phases, with half of the loop being closed off at a time, allowing for continuous access to the main entrance throughout the project. The perimeter of the loop will be extended,…
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UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes Cardiologists Ellen Kehoe, DO, and Yasser Salem, MD, MBA, to Heart & Vascular Center
July 25, 2024Providing comprehensive diagnoses and treatment of diseases of the heart and vascular system
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UP Health System – Marquette Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
July 22, 2024American College of Cardiology NCDR® Chest Pain—MI Registry Gold Performance Achievement Award recognizes sustained, high-level performance in quality of care UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) has received the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR®) Chest Pain – MI Registry Gold…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Joel Poliskey, MD
July 19, 2024What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am an emergency medicine physician at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My inspiration for getting into healthcare comes from the two most important things in my life: faith and family. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it…
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UPHS – Bell Heroes | Stephanie Starrine
July 19, 2024What is your role at UPHS – Bell? I am a patient processing clerk in the Radiology Department. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I guess I just knew that being in healthcare would be a perfect fit for me. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field? A typical day would be answering phones, scheduling…
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UP Health System – Marquette Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
July 18, 2024The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines® – SilverPlus award for proven dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke SilverPlus quality…
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Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program Welcomes Six New Residents
July 17, 2024Pictured left to right: Claire Spivey, DO; Nada Attia, MD; Chelsea Travis, MD; Ellen Cravens, DO; Brittanie Floyd, MD; John Bradtke, MD UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) Family Medicine Residency Program has six new physicians. On July 1, the program welcomed Nada Attia, MD; John Bradtke, MD; Ellen Cravens, DO; Brittanie Floyd, MD; Claire…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Jen Heyrman, RN
July 12, 2024What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a registered nurse (RN) and clinical educator at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My mom. She is a nurse here on the cardiac floor and is an amazing role model. I wanted to follow in her footsteps of helping others. What’s a typical day like…
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Be Prepared – Have a First Aid Kit on Hand
July 10, 2024It’s the season for adventure in the Upper Peninsula! While you’re out enjoying all the area has to offer — whether you’re biking, hiking, running along the beach or traversing the playground — it’s important to be prepared for any situations that might arise. Basic first aid supplies are helpful to have on hand for cuts and scrapes,…
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Ring the Bell: Celebrating Milestones with a New Tradition in UPHS – Portage Cancer Care
July 01, 2024Surrounded by her family and medical team, Jessica marked an important milestone in her cancer treatment last week through a swift motion of the hand. The sound of UP Health System – Portage’s (UPHS – Portage) new symbolic bell in the Cancer Care unit rang out and the joy in the facility was palpable.She was among the first patients to have the…
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UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Katherine Haynes, LPN
June 28, 2024What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a licensed practical nurse (LPN) for UP Medical Group – Family Medicine | Lakewood. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I entered into the healthcare field later in life. I was a stay-at-home mom and decided to go back to work after my children were in high school. I was inspired by…
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UP Health System – Portage Names Casey Baird, MBA, BSN, RN, CPPS, Chief Nursing Officer
June 26, 2024UP Health System – Portage (UPHS – Portage) is pleased to announce Casey Baird, MBA, BSN, RN, CPPS, has been appointed to serve as chief nursing officer (CNO), effective June 23, 2024. Baird brings nearly two decades of healthcare experience in both clinical settings and progressive leadership roles, half of which have been at UPHS – Portage. An Upper…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Bonnie Aho
June 21, 2024What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am the clinical education coordinator at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? When I was in high school, I participated in the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) program and that gave me a better insight into the medical world. We assisted at our…
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UPHS – Bell Heroes | Liz Aho
June 14, 2024What is your role at UPHS – Bell? I am a billing specialist in the Occupational Medicine Clinic. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? As long as I can remember I’ve been involved with healthcare. I enjoy helping people. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field? My day varies usually between…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Lennie Webber
June 14, 2024What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) wheelchair van driver at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I have been in healthcare for nearly thirty years in various roles. I just recently started at UP Health System. What’s a typical day like for…
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UPHS - Portage Heroes | Stephanie Johns, PharmD
June 14, 2024What is your role at UP Health System – Portage? I am the director of Inpatient Pharmacy. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? Watching family members deal with health issues and wanting to know more so that I could help was the initial inspiration. Having a college advisor doubt my decision to pursue pharmacy was the final shove needed to fully…
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Stay Safe this Summer with these Helpful Tips
June 13, 2024Summer is on the horizon! As the days grow longer and hotter, many of us will be spending more time outdoors doing the things we love. Backyard barbeques, park play dates, boating, lazy days by the pool and summer holiday celebrations involving fireworks are likely already filling up your calendar. No matter how you choose to enjoy your summer, it’s important to…
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Your Cancer Care Team is Critical—Get to Know Oncology Nurse Practitioner Jessie Salo
June 12, 2024When you're facing a cancer diagnosis, your care team is critical, and every member has an important role in your treatment. From discovery through pathology and imaging to the oncologist and nursing staff and everyone in between, you can expect to meet a lot of professionals throughout the duration of your care at UP Health System – Portage. With compassion…
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UP Health System – Marquette Heroes | Carla Rew
June 07, 2024What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am the director of risk management & compliance at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I have always been interested in anatomy/physiology and pathophysiology. Knowing how our bodies work and how they are affected by disease is fun for me, however, I…
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