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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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UP Health System – Marquette Cancer Care Social Worker Jacki Lasich Honored with Julianne Kirkham Award
November 17, 2022Jacki Lasich, LMSW, CTP, OSW-C, Cancer Care Social Worker in the Cancer Center at UP Health System - Marquette, has been chosen as the latest recipient of the Dr. Julianne Kirkham Award. This award at UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) recognizes exemplary employees of the support and ancillary departments of the hospital who clearly see and act…
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UP Health System – Portage Nationally Recognized with Ninth Straight Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade ‘A’
November 15, 2022UP Health System – Portage has received an 'A' Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for the fall 2022 measurement period. This national distinction recognizes UP Health System – Portage’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and errors. This is the ninth straight 'A' rating in patient care and safety for UP…
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Cathy Paul
November 13, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Portage?I work with Risk and Compliance but also am the Patient Advocate and Facility Privacy Officer at UP Health System – Portage. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?Interacting with such kind people while my family was dealing with some very serious illnesses is what motivated me to pursue a…
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UP Health System – Portage Recognized for Excellence with ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation
November 10, 2022UP Health System – Portage provides necessary care, and resources to patients with heart attack symptoms ACC Accreditation Services, the accrediting arm of the American College of Cardiology, has recognized UP Health System – Portage, for its demonstrated expertise and commitment to treating patients with chest pain. UP Health System – Portage again…
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Diabetes: What You Need to Know
November 09, 2022With Michael Parks RN, BSN, CDCES , Diabetes Education, UPHS - Marquette; Michael Prevost, MD, Family Medicine, UPHS - Bell; Jennifer Tarvis, FNP, Diabetes Education, UPHS - Portage. Diabetes is a chronic health condition that impacts how your body turns food into energy and causes blood sugar levels to rise to abnormally high levels. As the seventh leading cause of…
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