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Kicking Off a Healthy School Year for Students and Parents
August 24, 2023When the days get shorter, it’s a good sign that another school year is just around the corner. As you begin to tackle your back-to-school to-do lists, we’ve got a few tips to help ensure your family is ready for another successful and healthy school term. Schedule annual physicals. The beginning of a new school year is a great time to schedule annual…
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UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Amy LaMere, RN, BSN, CPHQ
August 18, 2023What is your role at UPHS? I am the Stroke and Sepsis Coordinator at UP Health System – Marquette. I work with multidisciplinary teams to plan, implement and evaluate our clinical programs to achieve high-quality, patient-focused outcomes. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I switched from being an iron ore miner to nursing because I wanted a…
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UP Health System – Portage Heroes | Kelli Johnson
August 16, 2023What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am a Clinic Administrative Coordinator and recently took on the additional role as Clinic Compliance Champion. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I’ve always been passionate about helping others, but there’s something extra rewarding about being able to help those who need it…
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UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes Rheumatologist Christine Matijasic, DO
August 14, 2023UP Health System – Marquette is pleased to welcome Christine Matijasic, DO, to its Medical Specialists team. Board-certified in rheumatology, Dr. Matijasic provides comprehensive rheumatology services, including general rheumatology and the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and psoriatic arthritis. Dr. Matijasic…
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UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Christopher Belles
August 11, 2023What is your role at UPHS? I am a Registration Specialist at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My grandmother, Corinne, was a nurse in the Upper Peninsula for 45 years. She inspired me to pursue a career in healthcare. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field? I help…
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UP Health System - Bell Heroes | Mary Hosking, BSN, RN
August 10, 2023What is your role at UPHS? I am the Clinical Care Manager at UP Health System – Bell. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I have always wanted to be a nurse to be able to help people in a time of need, even in the smallest of ways. I also liked the idea that I could build a career anywhere. What’s a typical day like for you? What…
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UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Julie Perry
August 04, 2023What is your role at UPHS? I am a Clinical Informatics Analyst in the Information Technology (IT) department at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My mom was a nurse on the surgical floor and loved her job and the people she worked with. I had always wanted to help people as well. I started with the hospital…
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UP Health System – Bell Welcomes Elizabeth Tuma, MD, MPH, to Family Medicine
August 03, 2023UP Health System - Bell is pleased to welcome Elizabeth Tuma, MD, MPH, to its Family Medicine practice.Dr. Tuma earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine in Grand Rapids, MI, before completing the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program at UPHS – Marquette. She also earned a Master of Public Health (MPH)…
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UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes Radiation Oncologist Eric Schaff, MD
August 03, 2023UP Health System (UPHS) – Marquette is pleased to welcome Radiation Oncologist Eric Schaff, MD, to its Cancer Center team. He specializes in the treatment of adult cancers, offering advanced personalized radiation options for Upper Peninsula residents close to home. Dr. Schaff completed undergrad at Northern Michigan University (NMU) and went on to earn his…
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UP Health System – Marquette Cardiac Nurse Madison Mechling, RN, Honored with DAISY Award
August 01, 2023UP Health System – Marquette is proud to honor Madison Mechling, 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. Madison cares for patients in the Cardiac Unit…
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Summer Safety with Emergency Medicine Physician, Tara Robinette, MD
July 28, 2023Summer in the Upper Peninsula brings its fair share of outdoor activities including swimming, kayaking, boating, sitting in the sun, and much more. But with all the excitement around summer, many tend to forget a few key safety tips for keeping your summer fun and injury or illness free. Emergency Medicine Physician, Tara Robinette, MD, UP Health System – Portage,…
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UP Health System – Portage Earns 5-Star CMS Rating for Overall Hospital Quality
July 26, 2023UP Health System – Portage is proud to announce we have been awarded five stars in the latest round of Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). UP Health System – Portage's Overall Hospital Quality 5-Star Rating puts it among the top hospitals in the U.S. with respect to patient safety…
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UP Health System – Marquette Family Medicine Program Welcomes New Faculty, Resident Class
July 26, 2023The UP Health System – Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program (MFMRP) is pleased to welcome two new faculty members and six residents, beginning July 1, 2023. The residency program is community-based through UP Health System – Marquette, affiliated with Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. New Faculty Raquel Clary-Lantis, DO, is the…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Jay Kimsel
July 21, 2023What is your role at UPHS? I am an Environmental Services (EVS) Associate at UP Health System – Marquette. I clean and maintain my designated area and assist patients as much as I am allowed to in my role. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I am good with people and had personal experience caring for my mom, dad and grandpa. I wanted to do…
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UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Erin Powers, PT
July 14, 2023What is your role at UPHS? I am a Physical Therapist in the Inpatient Rehab Unit. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I wanted to work in a field where I could help people achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. I enjoy helping people reach milestones after a medical event. I also wanted a job that would allow me to have meaningful…
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UP Health System – Marquette Brings Advanced Technology for Kidney Dysfunction Patients to the Upper Peninsula
July 14, 2023Cutting-edge renal therapy system becomes part of the hospital’s comprehensive services in managing complex, critically ill patients with kidney dysfunction
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UP Health System – Marquette Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
July 13, 2023UP Health System (UPHS) – Marquette has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2023. UPHS – Marquette is one of only 82 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.
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UP Health System – Portage Adds Toni Clisch, NP-C, to the Internal Medicine Team
July 11, 2023UP Health System – Portage is pleased to announce the addition of Toni Clisch, NP-C, to the Internal Medicine team. An employee of UP Health System – Portage for six years, Toni has held various roles within our hospital including working as a phlebotomist and a surgical nurse. Toni earned both an associate degree and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from…
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Meet the Doctor: Michael Piggott, DO, Family Medicine
July 10, 2023Michael Piggott, DO, is a family medicine physician at UP Medical Group – Medical Specialists, located at 1414 W. Fair Avenue, Suite 344, Marquette, MI. He treats patients ages 13 and up with a focus on preventive health and special training in osteopathic manipulation—a technique used to correct structural imbalances in the body and help manage pain. Q: When…
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UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Linda Carilli
June 30, 2023What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette? I am a Patient Service Representative III at the UP Health System – Marquette Heart & Vascular Center. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I have always had an interest in healthcare. I was a Med Tech in the Air Force and enjoyed that. I wanted to be involved in the Heart &…
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