News
-
UPHS – Portage Heroes | Kristin Vichich, RN
August 16, 2024What is your role at UP Health System – Portage? I am a nurse for the Internal Medicine and Nephrology Clinics. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? After working in insurance for five years, I realized that I really liked working with medical records but I wanted to be on the other side of the insurance claim, helping people. What’s a…
Learn more -
UP Health System Welcomes Emergency Medicine Physician and Munising Native Sara Sutherland, MD
August 14, 2024UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) is pleased to announce the addition of Sara Sutherland, MD, to its team of emergency medicine physicians. A native of Munising, Dr. Sutherland brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to the community to her new role. As an emergency medicine physician, Dr. Sutherland is trained to handle a wide range…
Learn more -
UP Health System - Bell Celebrates First Graduate of RN Resident Program
August 12, 2024Emma Bleau, RN (center), is pictured with Senior Nursing Officer June Hanson and Clinical Educator Melissa Perry, RN. UP Health System – Bell (UPHS – Bell) is celebrating the first graduate of its Registered Nurse (RN) Resident Apprenticeship Program. Emma Bleau, RN, joined the program upon its launch in August of 2023 and went on to successfully…
Learn more -
UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Dakota Halquist
August 08, 2024What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a cashier at the Bistro on Baraga at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My dad. He worked in maintenance at the hospital and suggested the cafe as a first job. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this…
Learn more -
UP Medical Group Launches Bone Health Clinic in Marquette to Combat Osteoporosis
August 07, 2024UP Medical Group, in collaboration with the Advanced Center for Orthopedics, is pleased to announce the opening of its bone health clinic to address the growing concern of osteoporosis among Upper Peninsula residents. Led by Physician Issam El Bizri, MD, and Certified Physician Assistant Allison Blaksmith, PA-C, the clinic will offer comprehensive services focused on…
Learn more -
UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Lauralee Clement, LPN
August 02, 2024What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a quality lead II at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I grew up in Marquette and knew I wanted to work and raise my family here. I had an aunt who worked as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in the hospital clinics which provided me the inspiration…
Learn more -
UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Renee DeRusha, MA
July 26, 2024What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a medical assistant at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I have always enjoyed being involved in helping people who need healthcare and making a difference in their lives. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like…
Learn more -
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…
Learn more -
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,…
Learn more -
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
Learn more -
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…
Learn more -
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…
Learn more -
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…
Learn more -
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…
Learn more -
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…
Learn more -
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…
Learn more -
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,…
Learn more -
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…
Learn more -
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…
Learn more -
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…
Learn more