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PortagePointe Neighbor of the Month | Esther Bohto
September 26, 2022What 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, 2022What 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, 2022UP 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, 2022At 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, 2022By: 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, 2022By: 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, 2022In 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, 2022What 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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Count On Us for Urology Services
September 08, 2022Count on UP Health System for urology services close to home. We understand that urology issues are sensitive, and can be difficult to discuss, even with medical professionals. Our skilled and compassionate providers work with you, to help you get back to your most comfortable, confident self.Our ServicesUrinary disorders in patients of all agesUrinary tract…
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Suicide Prevention: Knowing the Signs & Getting Help
September 07, 2022By: Jennifer Bowden, MD, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry | UP Health System – MarquetteSuicide is a complex and alarming public health issue that causes pain to hundreds of thousands of people each year. Suicide continues to be one of the fastest-growing epidemics around the world and is a leading cause of death in the U.S. In fact, the U.S. suicide rate in…
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Renee Laitila, Patient Navigator
September 06, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Portage?My role at Portage is the Patient Navigator. What intrigued you about being our patient navigator at Portage?I was really intrigued by this position as it will allow me to have a good understanding of our daily operations to be able to help our patients. This position overall seemed like a great fit for me. What does…
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UP Medical Group – Urology Welcomes Brian Odom, MD
September 01, 2022Dr. Odom offers urology services close to home with expansion in robotic-assisted surgical options.
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UP Health System Welcomes Isaac Smith, MD
August 30, 2022UP Health System is pleased to announce Isaac Smith, MD, Pediatrician, has joined its medical staff and will be offering pediatric services to patients at UPHS – Bell.Dr. Smith earned his Bachelor of Science in biomedical sciences from Central Michigan University and later went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine degree at Michigan State University, College of Human…
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PortagePointe Neighbor of the Month | Charlotte "Char" Pera
August 29, 2022What was your first job?While I was a senior in high school, I worked as a volunteer at the hospital during the weekends. I was responsible for getting the trays ready, bringing them to the patients and cleaning up once they were finished. What is your favorite activity that is offered at PortagePointe?The popular activity at PortagePointe is bingo. I enjoy…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Chris Walline
August 26, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a Food & Nutrition Supervisor in the Bistro on Baraga at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I heard that the hospital offered a dependable and great work environment. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field? Food…
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10 Tips to Keep Feet Woundless
August 24, 2022While summer may be winding down, the days of feeling sand between the toes, going for a hike or bike ride, or enjoying the delicious benefits of outdoor cooking are not behind us just yet. The laid-back vibes of late summer and early fall are not the easiest to create when trying to prevent a wound from coming on. Patients most at risk of developing a chronic wound are dealing with a strong undertow of conditions, such as diabetes, and that can put a real damper on your plans for fun or exercise.
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Count on Us for Cancer Care
August 24, 2022A cancer diagnosis will change a patient’s life and their loved ones’ lives forever. At UP Health System, our compassionate and experienced staff are here to guide you through your treatment options and get you on the road to recovery. Our Services Clinic evaluations with our oncology specialists Outpatient chemotherapy Radiology (including X-rays, MRI,…
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Grace Huhta, RN
August 22, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Portage?I am a Registered Nurse in the Labor & Delivery Unit at UP Health System – Portage. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?My amazing aunt — her name is Molly and she works as a nurse in Minnesota. I always looked up to her and her caring personality towards others. My older two…
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UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes Chief Financial Officer, Henrietta Skeens, CPA
August 22, 2022UP Health System – Marquette is proud to announce that Henrietta Skeens, CPA has been named permanent Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Skeens has served as the hospital’s Interim CFO since May. A seasoned, hands-on finance executive, Henrietta Skeens, CPA, brings extensive experience in private practice, local and regional levels with multiple public…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Merlen Borgialli, AT, ATC
August 19, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am an Athletic Trainer with UP Health System – Rehab Services, a department of UP Health System – Marquette. I'm usually at the Sports Medicine Institute working in outpatient orthopedic rehab both on my own and alongside the physical therapists in the clinic. In the afternoons and evenings, I also provide high…
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