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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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UP Health System – Portage Welcomes Orthopedic & Total Joint Specialist, Andre Oulai, MD
March 13, 2024UP Health System – Portage (UPHS – Portage) is pleased to welcome Andre Oulai, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship-trained total joint specialist, to its orthopedics team. Dr. Oulai will provide treatment and surgical procedures for the posterior total hip, minimally invasive anterior total hip, total knee, total joint revisions and general…
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UP Health System – Portage Sleep Medicine Receives American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) Accreditation
March 12, 2024UP Health System – Portage (UPHS – Portage) Sleep Medicine is pleased to announce its sleep center has received the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) accreditation for another five years. This status demonstrates our commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care for those who are suffering from sleep disorders. To receive and maintain…
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UP Health System – Marquette Nurse Christina Hanson, RN, Honored with DAISY Award
March 08, 2024UP Health System – Marquette is proud to honor Christina Hanson, 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. Christina is a nurse in our Cardiac Unit, where…
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UP Health System – Marquette Announces Alyson Sundberg, MBA, as Vice President of Operations
March 07, 2024UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) is proud to announce that Alyson Sundberg, MBA, has been named vice president (VP) of operations. A seasoned healthcare leader, Alyson previously served as the market director of risk management and emergency preparedness and has been with UPHS – Marquette for more than 24 years. Alyson started with…
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Certified Athletic Trainers | Helping Local Athletes Stay in the Game
March 04, 2024For many athletes in the Upper Peninsula, the winter and spring months mean spending more time in the gym, hockey rink, track, or ski hill—participating in the sport they enjoy. Regardless of proper preparation, like warm-up routines or well-fitting equipment, there’s always an inherent risk of injury when participating in sports. If an injury does occur,…
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Colon Cancer Awareness Month—Understanding Your Colonoscopy
March 04, 2024Have you had your colonoscopy? If you’re 45 or older, you’ve probably heard this question from someone you know—a doctor, a family member or a health-conscious friend. More than 50,000 people die from colon cancer each year in the United States, and the disease may not have early symptoms. That’s why most people should talk with their provider…
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UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Stephanie Enrietti, LPN
March 01, 2024What is your role at UPHS? I am a Licensed Practical Nurse working as a Clinical Care Coordinator for interventional radiology in the Heart & Vascular Center at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I took a healthcare class in my senior year of high school, which allowed me to experience multiple areas…
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UP Health System – Marquette Bringing the Latest Innovation in Heart & Vascular Care to the Region
February 29, 2024UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) has been a longtime leader in heart and vascular care in the Upper Peninsula, but recent advancements in technology and the onboarding of new, extensively qualified physicians have catapulted the facility to new heights. From expanding robotic-assisted surgery to include cardiothoracic procedures and the…
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