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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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UP Health System – Marquette Heroes | Morganne Badgero, RN, BSN
February 23, 2024What is your role at UPHS? I am a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department (ED) at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? Growing up, my grandmother was a nurse and people always would come up to me and tell me how wonderful she was. It was inspiring to see a small community speak so highly of her! As I got…
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UP Health System – Bell Recognized as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital
February 20, 2024ISHPEMING, Mich. | February 19, 2024 | UP Health System – Bell (UPHS – Bell) is pleased to announce it has been recognized as a 2024 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Chartis' annual Top 100 award program recognizes outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the…
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UP Health System – Portage Offers Midwifery Services
February 20, 2024The birth of your child is a special moment in your life—you may be excited, anxious or nervous about your path ahead. At UP Health System – Portage, we partner with you to provide a compassionate and positive birthing experience for you, your family and your new bundle of joy. UP Health System – Portage offers midwifery services to women in the Upper…
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UP Health System – Portage Recognized as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health
February 19, 2024UP Health System – Portage (UPHS – Portage) is pleased to announce it has been recognized as a 2024 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital for the second year in a row. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this annual recognition recognizes outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of…
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UP Health System – Bell Heroes | Laurie Collins, RN, BSN
February 16, 2024What is your role at UPHS – Bell? I am a Registered nurse on the Obstetrics (OB) Unit. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? Since I was a little girl, I knew I wanted to be a nurse. My “auntie” was a nurse and I loved to listen to stories about how she helped her patients—I really looked up to her. When I became a nurse, I…
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UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Jaelyn Treece Bowers
February 16, 2024What is your role at UPHS? I am a Medical Assistant in the Brain & Spine Center Neurology Clinic at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? When I was young my grandpa was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. It sparked a drive to learn more about how the body works, how things can go wrong in the…
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UP Health System – Portage Heroes | Ruth Harmala, MLS
February 09, 2024What is your role at UP Health System – Portage? I am a lead medical technologist in the hospital laboratory. I received my Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I’ve always had a deep love for the sciences and learning new things. I…
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UP Health System – Marquette Heroes | Amy Sue Michaels, RN, BSN
February 09, 2024What is your role at UPHS? I am a Care Manager at UP Medical Group – Family Medicine | Lakewood. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? When my grandfather was hospitalized, I spent a lot of time with him. It made me want to be able to help those who couldn’t help themselves. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like…
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Keeping Your Kids Active This Winter with UP Health System – Bell FNP Amelia Schafer
February 02, 2024During the cold, winter months here in the Upper Peninsula, it’s easy to slow down and slip into habits that keep us cozy and warm. However, despite the frigid temps, it’s important to stay active year-round. Physical activity is valuable for people of all ages, but starting healthy habits in childhood can make a huge impact long term. There are plenty of…
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UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Paula Fraley, LPN
February 02, 2024What is your role at UPHS? I am the Clinic Care Coordinator for Cardiovascular Surgery at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I took health occupations when I was in high school and was a unit clerk shadow on the surgical floor. The nurses knew I was thinking about going into nursing, so they took me under…
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UP Health System - Portage Heroes | Douglas Hodges, CPT
January 19, 2024What is your role at UP Health System – Portage? I am an exercise specialist and certified personal trainer at the Portage Fitness Center. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I’ve always been involved in physical fitness and really enjoy helping people achieve their goals and improving their self-confidence and quality of…
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UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Morgan Harvala, RN
January 15, 2024What is your role at UPHS? I am a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Urology Clinic at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? Growing up, I always knew I wanted to have a job in healthcare. I enjoy getting to know our patients. Nursing is such a rewarding profession, knowing that you are making a difference in…
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