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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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UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Marcy Johnson
January 19, 2023What is your role at UPHS? I am a clinic office clerk in Medical Records at UP Medical Group – Marquette Family Medicine. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? When I was looking for a career after school, the hospital was where everyone wanted to work. I had always worked in food service in high school and after. I learned that there was…
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Mary Beth Knuuttila
January 17, 2023What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am a Food Service worker in the Cafeteria at UP Health System – Portage. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I have a Health Education degree from Northern Michigan University. But my mother, Shirley Kommes, was my biggest inspiration. She worked at Portage View Hospital for 16…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Isaac Taylor
January 13, 2023What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a Food and Nutrition Cafe Server at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My father's many years working as a certified nursing assistant inspires me every day to perform at a high level to honor his legacy. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it…
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UP Health System – Portage Rehab Welcomes Brad Lawton, PT, DPT
January 11, 2023UP Health System – Portage is pleased to welcome Brad Lawton, PT, DPT, to the Rehabilitation team. A familiar face within the Copper Country, Brad is a Yooper at heart and earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Michigan Technology University. He then earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant,…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Andrew Johns, RN
January 06, 2023What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am the Clinical Manager for the Neurology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics and Rehabilitation Units (7th floor) at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My grandfather was a doctor, and my grandmother was an RN. I always loved listening to the stories that they would tell…
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Winter Safety Tips to Stay Safe and Healthy
January 05, 2023Winter in the Upper Peninsula is filled with joyful outdoor activities, heartwarming comfort foods, and annual traditions with loved ones — but winter also brings seasonal challenges of its own. Here are some tips to help you stay warm, healthy, and safe, especially during extremely cold and snowy weather.
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Debbie Maggio, CNA
January 03, 2023What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and am responsible for taking care of the residents at PortagePointe. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?My grandmother lived at PortagePointe — it was an amazing home then and it still is just as amazing today. I also have been the…
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New Year, New You: Four Tips for a Healthy Start to 2023
January 03, 2023The beginning of a new year symbolizes a fresh start and, for many of us, it provides a renewed focus on our overall health and wellbeing. That’s why so many of us set New Year’s resolutions intended to improve our wellness. Turning the page on the calendar gives us a chance to turn the page on old unhealthy habits, commit to being better, healthier versions…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Jeff Marceau
December 22, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am the Supply Procurement & Distribution Clerk at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My Uncle Keith, who was the director of bulk stores here, piqued my interest in healthcare, and I owe it to him for getting me rolling on the path I'm on. I really love my…
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UP Health System – Marquette Family Medicine Welcomes Eliza Annelin, PA-C
December 21, 2022UP Health System – Marquette is pleased to welcome Eliza Annelin, PA-C, to UP Medical Group – Family Medicine. Eliza sees and treats patients of all ages for primary care and family medicine services, including annual wellness exams, chronic disease management, women’s health, acute care visits, in-office procedures and more. Eliza is a graduate of…
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UP Health System – Portage Express Care Welcomes Jenny Bausano, FNP
December 20, 2022UP Health System – Portage is pleased to welcome Jenny Bausano, FNP, to UP Medical Group Express Care locations. A Copper Country native, Jenny attended Finlandia University where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and later earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Board-certified by the American Academy of…
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Nancy Kauppila, RN, BSN
December 19, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am a staff nurse at PortagePointe. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?When my youngest child was almost three, I took a very part-time job in an assisted living home and discovered that I loved it! Then a nurse from a local hospice came and spoke to us about end-of-life care and that cemented it…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Brian Matthews
December 15, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a Certified Medical Assistant in Neurology at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I really enjoy helping people and the healthcare field has many opportunities to do so. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field? A…
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