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Recipe Tuesday: Fall Flavor Trail Mix
November 06, 2022With fall comes delicious fall snacks – but making the right eating decisions can be difficult and overwhelming. UP Health System – Portage Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Taylor Paul, is here to help guide you and your family to a healthier lifestyle. This week, Taylor is sharing an easy Fall Flavor Trail Mix filled with nutritious food.
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Extraordinary Nurses Recognized at UP Health System – Portage
November 03, 2022Nurses 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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PortagePointe Neighbor of the Month | Betty Busser
November 02, 2022What was your first job? My first job was working at Montgomery Ward in high school. I was happy to take this job as it allowed me to earn money to do things and go shopping for new clothes. What is your favorite activity that is offered at PortagePointe?At PortagePointe I really enjoy the musical entertainment, as well as bingo! What are the most important life lessons you have learned?I always told my children, "do whatever you want in your life, as long as you do not hurt anyone." My kids say this has stuck with them throughout their lives — even to this day!
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Recipe Tuesday: Green Beans with a Creamy Mushroom Sauce
October 28, 2022During this holiday season, it can be difficult to stick to healthy food choices. To help curb your cravings, every Tuesday throughout November, UP Health System – Portage will be sharing healthy, easy (and delicious!) recipes for community members to try
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Make Your Health a Priority | Get Vaccinated for Flu Season
October 25, 2022It’s time to roll up your sleeve – and protect yourself from the flu. Make getting your annual flu shot a priority.
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UP Health System – Bell Express Care Clinic Expansion
October 25, 2022UP Health System – Bell is pleased to announce its Express Care expansion to a newly renovated and larger suite located within UP Health System – Bell to help better serve the patients in our community.
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Amy Campbell, Lead Medical Technologist
October 24, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am the Lead Chemistry Technologist in the Laboratory Unit at UP Health System – Portage. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?As a child, I saw my fair share of healthcare professionals and I've always had a lot of respect for them. Throughout my college years, I realized I wanted to help people too, while still staying behind the scenes — the lab is a great place to be able to do that. What's a typical day like for you?I feel like every day is a little different. I usually start each day by going through morning quality control and reports of patient results. We evaluate every result that comes out of our lab, package samples that need to be sent out and keep the analyzers running in tip-top shape. How long have you been employed here? I have worked at UPHS – Portage for one year and eight months. I started as a med tech working nights and moved up to the lead chemistry tech last December. What are some of the big changes you have experienced in this position?My biggest change was moving from a night tech to a lead tech. There is so much more that goes into this position than I ever realized. I feel like I am still learning a lot, but it is very rewarding. What are some of your interests outside of work? Where is your favorite local gem?Outside of work, I like to camp throughout the summer and spend time snowmobiling on the local trails during the winter. What do you enjoy most about working at UPHS – Portage? I love the people that I work with — I've been employed in a few different hospitals and the welcoming atmosphere at UPHS – Portage is by far the best!
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UPHS – Bell Heroes | Melissa Perry
October 21, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Bell? I am a financial counselor at UP Health System – Bell. What's a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field?There are several aspects of the job. I take patient questions and payments on bills along with setting up payment plans. I also help patients apply for Medicaid and financial assistance. Finally, I am responsible for running upfront estimates of out-of-pocket costs for patients. I personally like having an array of daily tasks, there is never a dull moment. How long have you been employed here? Have you always been in the same position? I started 18 years ago in Women’s Care as a receptionist and was there for eight years, I then moved into a financial counselor role for physician practices for five years and spent another five years as a pre-registration coordinator. Now, most recently in July, I transitioned to financial counselor for the hospital. What are some of your interests outside of work? What is your favorite local gem? I enjoy going camping in our travel trailer with my husband and two boys ages 10 and 13. What do you enjoy most about working at UPHS – Bell? The people and the hometown feel of a small hospital is what I enjoy most.
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