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Breast Cancer Never Crossed Her Mind: Kim’s Story
May 03, 2024Kim, pictured with her husband in the lobby at UPHS – Portage. An active mom, grandmother and owner of Somero Farm in Hancock, Kim doesn’t have much time to worry about what-ifs. Despite her many roles and busy day-to-day life, Kim still makes time to focus on her health. For her, attending a regular preventative care appointment made a big difference in…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Darcy Macke
May 02, 2024What is your role at UPHS? I am the referral coordinator in the Hematology/Oncology department within the UP Health System – Marquette Cancer Center. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I was living downstate when I finished a degree in public administration with a concentration in community development. I wasn’t sure what…
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Taylor Paul, RDN, Named UP Health System - Portage 2024 Mercy Award Winner
April 30, 2024UP Health System – Portage (UPHS – Portage) is pleased to announce Taylor Paul, registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), has been recognized as its 2024 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of Lifepoint Health’s facilities who profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which the…
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UP Health System – Marquette Heroes | Stephanie Carlson
April 26, 2024What is your role at UPHS? I am the Operations Manager for the Heart & Vascular Center at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I’ve always loved healthcare. It is very rewarding to help others in times of need. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this…
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UP Health System – Marquette and Beacon House: A Partnership in Hope and Healing
April 25, 2024By Mary Tavernini-Dowling, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Beacon House The decades-old partnership between Beacon House and UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) runs deep. It’s a relationship rooted in the history of the hospital and its growth, with the common bonds of hope and healing. With a mutual commitment to improving the lives of…
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Sustainability Focus: UP Health System – Portage Receives 2023 ENERGY STAR® Certification
April 25, 2024UP Health System – Portage (UPHS – Portage) was recently recognized for its "superior energy performance" with a 2023 ENERGY STAR® certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The facility's high score of 93 indicates that it's more energy efficient than 93 percent of similar properties nationwide—an accomplishment reached…
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UP Health System – Marquette Heroes Amanda Latini, REEGT
April 19, 2024What is your role at UPHS? I am a registered neurophysiology technologist at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I grew up with a passion for science, especially with the brain and anatomy. I wanted to apply that drive to be a part of directly helping patients in the neurology field. What’s a typical…
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Looking Ahead: Stroke Awareness Month—3 Steps to Manage Your Stroke Risk
April 18, 2024May is National Stroke Awareness Month. We recognize this month each year because for many people, stroke awareness can be truly life-saving – someone in the US suffers a stroke every 40 seconds, and for these patients, timely treatment can mean the difference between successful recovery and long-term disability. The most common type of stroke is an ischemic stroke,…
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Meet our Anesthesiologist and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists
April 15, 2024Left to right: Sean McBride, MD, Quinn LeRoy, CRNA, Mike Salmi, CRNA and Lynnette Huller, CRNA. If you have ever had a procedure done at UP Health System – Portage (UPHS – Portage) that required anesthesia, chances are you have met someone from our amazing team Meet Mike Salmi, a CRNA who has been with UPHS – Portage for nearly 20 years. CRNAs are…
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UP Health System – Portage Heroes | Jenae Meyette, RN
April 12, 2024What is your role at UP Health System – Portage? I am a registered nurse (RN) in Labor & Delivery and sometimes on MedSurg. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? When I was young, I always looked up to those in healthcare and knew I wanted to do something like that. Also, I was inspired by my mom and two of my brothers who are also in…
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UP Health System – Marquette Heroes | Samantha Mitchell
April 12, 2024What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette? I am a Senior Surgical Technologist and Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Specialist at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My mom was a nurse for many years, and I was always fascinated with her job. I knew I wanted to work in…
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UP Health System – Bell Heroes | Tammy Larmour, CMA
April 12, 2024What is your role at UPHS – Bell? I am a certified medical assistant (CMA) in Women's Care. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? When I was in high school, I took the HOSA class and realized then that I wanted to pursue a career in healthcare. Knowing every day that I could make a difference in a person's life is what I wanted to…
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UP Health System – Marquette Reverified as a Level II Trauma Center
April 12, 2024Verification recognizes meeting national standards and UP Health System – Marquette’s commitment to providing optimal trauma care for injured patients UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette), a Duke LifePoint hospital, has been reverified as a Level II Trauma Center by the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) after…
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New, Incision-free Treatment Option for Uterine Fibroids Now Available at UP Health System – Portage
April 10, 2024A new, advanced treatment for women with symptomatic uterine fibroids is now available at UP Health System – Portage (UPHS – Portage), offering patients relief while preserving their uterus. The Sonata Treatment®—a breakthrough alternative to traditional surgical procedures—uses a device that is inserted vaginally through the cervix…
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UP Health System – Portage Adds Board-Certified Sleep Medicine Physician, Martha Frankowski, MD, to its Sleep Medicine Team
April 08, 2024UP Health System – Portage (UPHS – Portage) is pleased to announce the addition of Sleep Medicine Physician, Martha Frankowski, MD, to its sleep medicine team. Board-certified in sleep medicine, Dr. Frankowski will provide diagnosis and treatment for restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy, insomnia, rapid eye movement behavior disorder, sleep apnea and all other…
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UP Health System – Portage Honors Med Surg Nurse Stacey Lassila, RN, with DAISY Award
April 01, 2024UP Health System – Portage is proud to honor Stacey Lassila, RN, with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. The award is given out every quarter and is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care provided to patients and families every day. Stacey cares for patients in the Inpatient Unit at…
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UP Health System – Marquette Heroes | Abigail Bordeaux
March 28, 2024What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette? I am a Technical Analyst at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I grew up with my parents taking care of my handicapped brothers and learning the importance of that, so I always enjoyed helping out others. I am very happy to have found a…
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Taylor Paul, RDN, at UP Health System – Portage Discusses Eating with the Seasons for Nutrition Month
March 28, 2024Spring is upon us! Springtime is exhilarating for the senses—the sounds of birds chirping, the stunning visuals of flowers in bloom, the feel of warm sun on your skin, the smell of newly cut grass, and, of course, the taste of fresh, in-season produce. The growing season in Michigan is kicking off soon, which means we'll be welcoming all sorts of fresh fruits…
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UP Health System – Marquette Care Aide Lilian Churchill Honored with Julianne Kirkham Award
March 22, 2024Lilian Churchill, care aide/unit clerk in the Cardiac Unit at UP Health System - Marquette, has been chosen as the latest recipient of the Dr. Julianne Kirkham Award. This award at UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) recognizes exemplary employees of the support and ancillary departments of the hospital who clearly see and act on their purpose…
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UP Health System – Marquette Heroes | Randy Trudell
March 22, 2024What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette? I am a Plant Operations Specialist at UP Health System – Marquette and I also work with the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I was lucky to start my career at Marquette General Hospital soon after graduating…
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