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National Nutrition Month: Five Tips to Help You Fuel for the Future
March 03, 2023By: Taylor Paul, RDN, UP Health System - Portage & Brett Peterson, RDN, LD, UP Health System - Bell. March is National Nutrition Month®, an annual campaign driven by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that focuses on the importance of making informed food choices, developing sound eating habits and maintaining regular physical activity. This…
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Climate Conscious Eating | Fueling Up with the Environment in Mind
March 02, 2023By: Kaleigh Peterson, MS, RD | Registered Dietitian at UP Health System – MarquetteMarch is National Nutrition Month®, and the theme of this year's awareness campaign is Fuel for the Future. As a dietitian, I think of "fuel" as synonymous with energy. Fuel or energy can only come from food that contains calories — and that's fuel for our bodies. Our bodies…
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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month | Is it Time for Your Colonoscopy?
March 01, 2023March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and there's no better time to schedule your appointment to get screened. A colonoscopy screening can identify colorectal cancer early when the odds of successful treatment are greatest. It can also help find polyps that can be removed before they become cancerous. According to the American Cancer Society, you should…
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Anna Gaffney, DME Coordinator
February 27, 2023What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am the DME Coordinator at the Apothecary Home Medical Equipment (HME) store for UP Health System – Portage. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?My family! Most of them also work in healthcare and they were the main inspiration for joining Portage. I love helping people in any way that I…
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Giving the Gift of Life | First Placenta Donation in the Upper Peninsula
February 27, 2023September Brawley and her newborn daughter, Lena, gave a unique gift to others on the day she was born. They were the first family in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to give the gift of life through placenta donation at UP Health System – Marquette. And at a mighty 6 lbs., 14 oz., Lena is already a trailblazer in our community. "While I was pregnant, I knew I…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Ronda Cochran
February 24, 2023What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette? I am a Senior Accountant, working primarily with physician services at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? A friend told me about a job that was available, so I applied for it with the hope that it would lead to a job in my career…
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Bethanne Cadeau
February 23, 2023What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) in the Internal Medicine suite. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?It was time for a career change, but I still wanted to be able to help people as much as I could—being a CCMA allows me to do just that. What's a typical day like for…
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UP Health System – Portage Recognized as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health
February 21, 2023UP Health System – Portage is pleased to announce it has been recognized as a 2023 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance…
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UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Justin Czenkus
February 17, 2023What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I work in Food and Nutrition in the Bistro at UP Health System – Marquette. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field? I open and operate the cafe for the midnight shift. I also do overnight prep work, like cutting up fruits and vegetables and cooking dishes for the upcoming…
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A Heart-Safe Shoveling Season with Dr. Voice, Cardiologist at UP Health System – Portage
February 15, 2023Winter in the Copper Country is full of joyful outdoor activities and annual traditions—but winter also brings its fair share of chores—including shoveling. The fresh snowfall and the need to keep your driveway, sidewalks, roof and cars clean can let you know you may be out of shape. Cardiologist Ronald Voice, MD, at UP Health System – Portage states,…
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Extraordinary Nurses Recognized at UP Health System – Portage
February 13, 2023Nurses at UP Health System – Portage are being honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day.
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National Heart Month — Four Easy Ways to Show Your Heart Some Love
February 12, 2023Your heart is one of the hardest working parts of your body and it beats around the clock, only getting a break when you relax or sleep. It’s also one of the most threatened. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. — about one in four deaths.…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Kerri Fisher, LPN
February 10, 2023What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Adult Psychiatric Unit (APU) at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? When I was 18 years old, I was giving my baby up for adoption. At this point in my life, I wasn’t aware of all my options. The RN in the Family…
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Chris Sochay
February 06, 2023What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am a Housekeeper and Utility Worker for UP Health System – Portage. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I was looking for a career opportunity that was a little more meaningful and provided me with a sense of bettering our community. Working in healthcare has given me that sense of…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Ramona Annelin
February 02, 2023What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am the Clinic Manager of Emergency Medical Associates in the Emergency Department (ED) at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I initially went into nursing but decided that route was not for me. I proceeded to get a business degree and completed an…
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Lexie Jacques
January 30, 2023What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am the Marketing and Communications Coordinator for UP Health System – Portage and Bell. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I have always been involved in sports throughout growing up and my college years, whether it was playing, coaching, or training and I thought a change of…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Steph Stocking
January 26, 2023What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am the Marketing and Communications Coordinator for UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? Healthcare has always interested me, but it was never my intention to go into it specifically—it just sort of happened organically. I went to school for…
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PortagePointe Neighbor of the Month | Penny Ziemer
January 23, 2023What was your first job? My first job was as a nurse's aide at St. Joseph's working on the fourth floor. I really enjoyed it. What is your favorite activity that is offered at PortagePointe?For my favorite activity, I'd have to go with Bingo. Funny story, I used to dislike bingo and would never attend, but one day I went and it grew on me from there. It's a…
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UP Health System – Portage Welcomes Telehealth Rheumatologists, Linda Belhorn, MD, and Christine Matijasic, DO
January 21, 2023UP Health System – Portage is pleased to welcome Linda, Belhorn, MD, and Christine Matijasic, DO. Dr. Belhorn and Dr. Matijasic provide comprehensive rheumatology services, including general rheumatology, autoimmune diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and psoriatic arthritis.
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Megan Richards, RN
January 20, 2023What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a Registered Nurse on the Med/Surg/Oncology units (6th floor) at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? After high school, I wasn't really certain what I wanted to do. I liked the sciences and figured I'd do something in the medical field where I could interact with…
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