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UP Health System – Marquette Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
June 26, 2025American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award recognizes sustained, high-level performance in quality of care MARQUETTE, Mich. (June 26, 2025) — UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance...
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Stay Safe This Summer: Tips to Beat the Heat, Enjoy the Water and Celebrate Responsibly
June 23, 2025Summer is in full swing! With the longer days and warmer temperatures, now is the perfect time to enjoy all the outdoor activities you love—backyard barbecues, beach days, family hikes, lake time, fireworks celebrations and more. But as you make your summer plans, it’s essential to stay alert and take...
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Brian Belmore
June 20, 2025What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a second shift maintenance worker at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I have had many family members work in healthcare, and it's rewarding to make a difference in our community when others are at their...
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FDA Updates Blood Donor Eligibility Guidelines
June 19, 2025UP Health System – Marquette is pleased to share an important update that supports a more inclusive and equitable blood donation process, following recent changes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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UP Health System – Bell Now Offers the Upper Peninsula’s First “Smart Knee” Implant for Knee Replacement Surgery
June 17, 2025ISHPEMING, MI (June 17, 2025) — If you or someone you know is considering knee replacement surgery, there’s a new high-tech option now available close to home. UP Health System – Bell is proud to be the first in the Upper Peninsula to offer Persona IQ®, the world’s first and...
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UP Health System – Marquette Opens Second Registration Area to Improve Access and Reduce Walking Distance for Patients
June 16, 2025MARQUETTE, Mich. (June 16, 2025) — UP Health System – Marquette has opened a second patient registration area to help improve access, reduce walking distances and enhance the overall patient experience. The new registration space was created in response to feedback from patients and families who shared challenges navigating appointments at...
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Madeline Jinkerson
June 13, 2025What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am the clinic office clerk at Brain & Spine at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? The hospital was a big part of my life growing up. I experienced what it was like to be a patient,...
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UP Health System – Portage Heroes | Jason M. Dellinger, CSCS
June 11, 2025What is your role at UP Health System — Portage? I am an exercise specialist at the fitness center. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I have loved sports, strength & conditioning, and fitness since I was young. I believe healthcare starts with fitness— taking care of our physical and mental...
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UP Health System – Marquette Names Executive Director of Nursing
June 05, 2025MARQUETTE, Mich. — June 5, 2025 — UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) has announced that Julie Nordberg, MSN, RN, CPPS, has been named executive director of nursing, effective May 25, 2025. Nordberg has been a valued member of the UP Health System – Marquette team since 2015 and...
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UP Health System – Marquette Names Meg McConnell as Chief Nursing Officer
June 04, 2025MARQUETTE, Mich. (June 4, 2025) — UP Health System – Marquette has announced that Meg McConnell, MSN, BSN, RN, has been named chief nursing officer (CNO), effective immediately. McConnell joined UP Health System – Marquette in early 2023 and most recently served as assistant chief nursing officer. She brings more than a...
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UPHS – Bell Heroes | Sheila Swenor
June 03, 2025What is your role at UPHS – Bell? I am the director of radiology at UPHS – Bell. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I have always been interested in health care. I initially wanted to become a speech therapist but eventually changed career paths. What’s a typical day like for you?...
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Vicky Revord
May 30, 2025What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am the Oncology Financial Liaison at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I've always had a passion for helping others, especially those who are uninsured or underinsured. Seeing how many people struggle to access basic care inspired...
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UP Health System – Portage Heroes | Melissa Coffey
May 29, 2025What is your role at UPHS - Portage? I am employed at PortagePointe as a Certified Nursing Assistant. I am responsible for taking care of elders and their needs. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? When I started taking Health Occupations at Marquette Senior High School. I realized that being in...
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UP Health System – Marquette Names Beth Riley as 2025 Mercy Award Winner
May 29, 2025UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) is proud to announce Beth Riley, operating room business manager, as its 2025 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of Lifepoint Health’s facilities who profoundly impacts the lives of others and exemplifies the company’s founding principles of compassion,...
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UPHS – Bell Announces Shawnia Taisto, RN, as 2025 Mercy Award Winner
May 27, 2025UP Health System – Bell (UPHS – Bell) recently announced that Shawnia Taisto, RN, has been recognized as the facility’s 2025 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of Lifepoint Health’s facilities who profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values...
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Raymond Richard
May 23, 2025What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a volunteer at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My inspiration for getting into healthcare comes from a lifelong desire to serve others. I spent my career as a military police officer and eventually became deputy chief...
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UP Health System – Marquette Honors Olivia, RN, and Jennifer, RN, with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®
May 20, 2025UP Health System – Marquette is proud to recognize Olivia, RN, and Jennifer, RN, as last quarter’s recipients of The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. The DAISY Award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to honor the exceptional, compassionate care nurses provide to patients and families every day. Olivia and...
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Allison Wallace RT(R)CT
May 16, 2025What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a computed tomography (CT) Radiographer at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I have always wanted to help people and be a contributing person to the community. I enjoy meeting all kinds of different individuals. As a high...
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Ryan Jurmu, RN, Named UP Health System – Portage 2025 Mercy Award Winner
May 13, 2025UP Health System – Portage (UPHS – Portage) is pleased to announce Ryan Jurmu, RN, director of nursing at PortagePointe, has been recognized as its 2025 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of Lifepoint Health’s facilities who profoundly touches the lives of others and best...
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UP Health System – Portage OB Nurse Britney Daavettila, RN, Honored with DAISY Award
May 12, 2025UP Health System – Portage is proud to honor Britney Daavettila, RN, with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care provided to patients and families every day. Britney has been a registered nurse for eight years, spending...
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