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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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Know your risk of Colon Cancer with UP Health System – Portage General Surgeon Tim Sears, MD
March 20, 2024Did you know colonoscopies could identify colorectal cancers early when the odds of successful treatment are highest? General Surgeon Tim Sears, MD, UP Health System – Portage, talks below about the importance of bringing awareness to colorectal cancer, risk factors, advice to improve colon health and what to expect during a colonoscopy procedure. Q: With March…
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March is National Reading Month—Pediatrician Amy Slette, MD, Discusses the Benefits of Reading with Children
March 20, 2024Pediatrician Amy Slette, MD, of UP Medical Group | Marquette Pediatrics, has provided some great information and resources to caregivers in celebration of National Reading Month.
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Caren Heath, PharmD
March 20, 2024What is your role at UPHS – Portage?I am a staff pharmacist in the Apothecary at UP Health System – Portage. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I always knew I wanted to work in healthcare and I do not actually know why. I specifically wanted to be a retail pharmacist because my first job was at a breakfast restaurant. I enjoyed…
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UP Health System – Marquette Recognized for Excellence with Renewal of Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation with PCI
March 19, 2024Providing necessary, high-quality care to cardiac cath lab patients close to homeThe American College of Cardiology (ACC) Accreditation Services has recognized UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette), a Duke LifePoint hospital, for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who come to a cardiac catheterization lab for care,…
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UP Health System – Bell Heroes | Michele Devold
March 15, 2024What is your role at UPHS – Bell? I am a Human Resources Generalist. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My mom worked at Bell my entire life, so I would say that led me to want to also work at Bell. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field? Interacting and assisting employees and potential…
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UP Health System – Marquette Heroes | Kaleigh Lequia, MS, RD, CDCES
March 15, 2024What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette? I’m a registered dietitian and diabetes educator, providing outpatient care and education to our patients. I’m also the primary dietitian for the Specialty Clinic with pediatric diabetes, BluePrint for Health, Multi-Handicap and Hemophilia clinics. What was your inspiration for getting into…
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UP Health System – Portage Heroes | Brandy Kari, RN, BSN
March 15, 2024What is your role at UP Health System – Portage? I am the Employee Health Nurse and Clinical Educator, Daisy Program Coordinator, and Trumont RN Resident Program Coordinator. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I had surgery for a birth defect at Mott’s Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor as an infant and returned there frequently…
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