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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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Don’t “Toy Around” with Safety – Make Toy Safety a Top Priority this Holiday Season
December 15, 2022There are few holiday activities more fun than gifting toys to the children we love. Watching their faces light up can make us feel a bit like kids again ourselves. But before you head out to shop with those wish lists in hand, it’s important to pay attention to a word that pops up on many toy packages: caution. According to a report by the U.S. Consumer…
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Janelle Cone, Registered Pharmacist
December 13, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am a staff pharmacist in the inpatient pharmacy at UP Health System – Portage. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?My mom! My mother, Margaret Axford, is a retired registered nurse and I grew up realizing the importance of healthcare providers, especially in our rural area. I…
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Walk Safe this Winter with UP Health System – Portage
December 07, 2022Winter 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 including winter walking. Here are some helpful safety tips to keep you safe, injury free, and healthy during the freezing and snowy weather. Assume all wet, dark areas on…
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‘Tis the Season to be Healthy: Maintaining Your Physical and Mental Well-Being During the Holidays
December 06, 2022The holiday season is finally here, ringing with the joy of visiting family and friends, attending festive parties, exchanging gifts, sharing delicious meals, and giving back to charitable causes. It’s “the most wonderful time of the year” as they say. Unfortunately, though – for many of us – this time of year often means more stress and…
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PortagePointe Neighbor of the Month | May Forsman
December 05, 2022What was your first job? My first job was milking the cows. I grew up on a farm and we had eight cows. What is your favorite activity that is offered at PortagePointe?My favorite activity is Bingo — I think everyone at PortagePointe enjoys it. What are some of the most important life lessons you have learned?The most important life lesson I have…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | John Lenore
December 01, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a Maintenance Specialist at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I enjoy being part of a team that makes a difference in our community. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field? Every day in our department is…
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UP Health System – Marquette Announces Recipient of the Dr. Julianne Kirkham Award, Craig Coccia, MD
November 30, 2022Craig Coccia, MD, Neurosurgeon in the Brain and Spine Center at UP Health System - Marquette, has been chosen as the latest recipient of the Dr. Julianne Kirkham Award. This quarterly award at UP Health System – Marquette recognizes exemplary employees of the support and ancillary departments of the hospital who clearly see their purpose and importance in…
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Type 1 Diabetes | Raegan’s Story
November 29, 2022Raegan is an energetic and happy four-year-old. As a preschooler, she is artistically inclined and loves to paint and color. She is the bright star of her family, surrounded by her two older sisters and they are very close. Raegan and her mom, Crystal were on their way to their pediatrician’s office to get her COVID vaccine. At the appointment, Crystal thought it…
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Lexi Pyykkonen
November 28, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am the Executive Assistant to our executive team at UP Health System - Portage. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?Growing up, being a doctor was never a dream of mine — instead, I was interested in being a teacher. I knew I wanted to find a career that allowed me to help people, but a…
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Recipe Tuesday: Leftover Turkey Gumbo
November 28, 2022With the holidays, comes with a lot of planning, preparation and leftovers. UP Health System – Portage Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Taylor Paul, shares a quick and easy leftover Turkey Gumbo for you and your entire family to enjoy.
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Joy Benz
November 23, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am the Health Information Management (HIM) Lead at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? When I decided to go back to school, I wanted to go into a career that made a difference for people. I may not work directly with patients and their care, but the…
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Living with Diabetes: Tips for A Healthier Holiday Season
November 21, 2022Thanksgiving is upon us, and we all look forward to getting together to celebrate meals with family and friends. People with diabetes, need to be prepared for plenty of dietary temptations throughout the holiday season. If you have diabetes it’s important to eat mindfully and follow your treatment protocols. For smoother sailing, here are five helpful holiday tips…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Valerie Fraser
November 18, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am the Clinic Supervisor in the Pediatric Specialists office at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I always wanted to do something in the medical field, but I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do. When I saw an opening at a Pediatric office I thought it…
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Healthy Tips for a Healthy Thanksgiving
November 18, 2022This Thanksgiving and beyond, choose to eat and live a healthier lifestyle. Your diet can have a tremendous impact on your health, but making the right eating decisions can be overwhelming. Taylor Paul, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at UP Health System – Portage is here to help this holiday season with 10 healthy tips for a healthy Thanksgiving – so you,…
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Recipe Tuesday: Chorizo, Chestnut, Brussel Sprout & Apple Stuffing
November 18, 2022For this week’s recipe Tuesday, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Taylor Paul is sharing chorizo, chestnut, brussel sprout, and apple stuffing to enjoy this Thanksgiving. Ingredients 8 cups cubed multigrain bread ( 1lb = ½ inch pieces) 12 oz. chorizo sausage, remove the casing 3 tbsp. olive oil 4 cups Brussel sprouts 2 cups diced celery 1 cup chopped…
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