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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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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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