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  • UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Joseph Gregorich

    October 14, 2022

    What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a Volunteer at UP Health System – Marquette.  What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I worked for the only ambulance service in the area from 1955-1956, which was the Marquette Fire Department. Neither of Marquette County's two hospitals had this service at the time.  I volunteer because…

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  • Count on UP Health System for Your Annual Mammogram

    October 13, 2022

    October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a great time to remind all women of the importance of scheduling their annual mammogram. 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer, making regular mammogram screenings essential. Breast health is important to us at UP Health System – that's why we offer advanced 3D mammography, which has proven to detect breast…

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  • Breast Cancer: Your Questions Answered

    October 13, 2022

    Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed nationally every October to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer and provide education on the most common symptoms and associated risk factors for the disease. By staying informed and taking preventive action to fight breast cancer, we can help to minimize the effect this disease has on women in our communities.

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  • UP Health System Welcomes Sports Medicine Physician Colleen Dupuis, DO

    October 11, 2022

    UP Health System is pleased to welcome board-certified sports medicine physician, Colleen Dupuis, DO, specializing in comprehensive, non-surgical treatments for a wide range of orthopedic and sports-related conditions, from routine sprains and strains to concussions, fractures, and arthritis.

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  • Breast Cancer: Your Questions Answered

    October 11, 2022

    Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed nationally every October to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer and provide education on the most common symptoms and associated risk factors for the disease. By staying informed and taking preventive action to fight breast cancer, we can help to minimize the effect this disease has on women in our communities.

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  • UPHS – Portage Heroes | Michele LaCourt, CST

    October 10, 2022

    What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am a certified surgical technologist in the surgery department at Portage.  What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?Initially, a labor and delivery nurse inspired me to go into the healthcare field. My interest grew as I experienced one of the most stressful things — a loved one or friend…

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  • UP Health System — Marquette Welcomes Pulmonologists, Matthew Karulf, MD, and Marykay Lehman, MD

    October 05, 2022

    Both Dr. Karulf and Dr. Lehman provide comprehensive consultation, diagnoses, and treatment of diseases of the lungs and respiratory system—such as asthma and COPD—and offer pulmonary function testing and chest imaging interpretation, among other services.

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  • My First Mammogram Saved my Life | Renee's Story

    October 04, 2022

    Renee went in for her first routine mammogram and life decided to throw an unexpected storm her way. 

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  • Expect the Unexpected | Allison's Story

    September 30, 2022

    Allison Dagenais-Watkins and her husband were over-the-moon excited to welcome their baby girl, Lilah, into the world. After struggling with some challenges throughout the pregnancy, they were looking forward to meeting their baby girl and becoming new parents.  When the moment arrived, the family was in complete bliss and awe of her. Lilah was finally here. Then, suddenly, the energy in the room changed. 

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  • UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Tasha Havel, MA, CCC-SLP

    September 30, 2022

    "I always knew I wanted a career where I would help people and in college, a roommate talked me into taking a communication disorders class. I fell in love with the idea of assisting people in communicating. Being able to express yourself is invaluable."

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  • UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes Cardiothoracic Surgeon, David Cable, MD

    September 29, 2022

    UP Health System is pleased to welcome board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, David Cable, MD, to the Heart & Vascular Center at UP Health System – Marquette, a Duke LifePoint hospital. Dr. Cable, who began here in May 2022, provides treatment for heart and lung conditions that may require surgical intervention, including heart bypass surgery, aortic valve…

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  • UP Health System – Marquette Pediatric Specialists Welcomes Jennifer Bowden, MD

    September 27, 2022

    UP Health System – Marquette is pleased to welcome Jennifer Bowden, MD, to its Pediatric Specialists practice. Board-certified in pediatrics and child and adolescent psychiatry, Dr. Bowden provides comprehensive pediatric psychiatry services, to help patients achieve mental wellness and optimal functionality.

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  • PortagePointe Neighbor of the Month | Esther Bohto

    September 26, 2022

    What was your first job?My first job was working on the family farm. It was busy and my main responsibilities were milking the cows and gardening.  What is your favorite activity that is offered at PortagePointe? During the spring and summer, I enjoy spending time outside gardening. I also enjoy attending the bingo games that are offered at…

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  • UP Health System – Marquette Heroes | Susan Andary, AEMT

    September 23, 2022

    What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) at UP Health System. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? Years ago a friend of mine got into a serious head-on car accident right in front of me. Ever since that day, I realized that I wanted to have the knowledge and ability to help people around me no…

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  • UP Health System – Bell Welcomes Christie Ferrari, DNP, to the Family Medicine Staff

    September 21, 2022

    UP Health System – Bell is pleased to welcome Christie Ferrari, DNP, Family Nurse Practitioner, to the Family Medicine staff. Christie will see and treat patients of all ages for annual wellness visits, high blood pressure, nutrition counseling, chronic diseases, arthritis, allergy injections and more. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Northern…

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  • Count On Us for Imaging Services

    September 20, 2022

    At UP Health System – Portage, we provide quality imaging services with advanced technology, including Nuclear Medicine and Positron Emission Tomography (PET). Our nuclear medicine camera does a variety of tests and scans to help diagnose a medical issue and to start you on your road to recovery — offering fast 3D imaging and better sensitivity. Nuclear…

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  • What is Food Insecurity & How Do We Overcome It?

    September 16, 2022

    By: Taylor Paul, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist | UP Health System - PortageFood insecurity is having a lack of regular access to healthy and nutritious food that is necessary for normal growth and development. In 2020, an estimated one in eight Americans were food insecure, equating to over 38 million Americans, including almost 12 million children. Due to the…

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  • What is Food Insecurity & How Do We Overcome It?

    September 15, 2022

    By: Taylor Paul, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist | UP Health System - PortageFood insecurity is having a lack of regular access to healthy and nutritious food that is necessary for normal growth and development. In 2020, an estimated one in eight Americans were food insecure, equating to over 38 million Americans, including almost 12 million children. Due to the…

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  • What is Food Insecurity & How Do We Overcome It?

    September 14, 2022

    In 2020, an estimated 1 in 8 Americans were food insecure, equating to over 38 million Americans, including almost 12 million children. Fortunately, there are many ways to help increase access to nutritious foods and decrease the prevalence of food insecurity. 

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  • UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Beth Riley

    September 09, 2022

    What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am the Business Manager for the Operating Room at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I enjoy helping people and getting to be a part of their journey. The ability to help someone at the most vulnerable stage in their lives is what led me to become a surgical…

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