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UPHS - Portage Heroes | Jason Matthews, Cook
April 04, 2022What is your title and role at UPHS – Portage?My role is to prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the elders at PortagePointe. From time to time I will also bake when needed. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? At first, getting into healthcare, I was pretty nervous about it. However, my mom is a nurse at UPHS – Portage and…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Lori Moreau, RN, CDCES
April 01, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am an RN and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist at UP Health System - Doctors Park in Escanaba. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?Four of my brothers and sisters have worked in healthcare, so I guess that could definitely be an inspiration. Truthfully, I just always wanted to be a…
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Celebrating National Doctors Day | March 30, 2022
March 30, 2022Each year in the U.S. we celebrate Doctors Day on March 30 to celebrate the contributions physicians make to the healthcare profession and to the communities they serve.
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Jennifer Fegan, R.T.(R)(CT)(AART)
March 25, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am a CT Technologist in Medical Imaging and am certified and registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography and Computed Tomography (CT). What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?Healthcare is actually my second career. For 10 years I worked in the mental health…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Jonathon Schwake, MD
March 24, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am a gastroenterologist in the Digestive and Liver Clinic at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I enjoyed studying biology and physiology early in my education and decided that helping people through delivering healthcare is the best way to find fulfillment and purpose in…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Amy Adams, RT(R)(MR)
March 11, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am the MRI Supervisor at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?My inspiration is the people you meet in the field of healthcare – both the patients and those I work with. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field?Every day and…
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Navigating Diabetes | Phil's Story
March 10, 2022“We’ve learned a lot about this form of diabetes and now understand that remaining misdiagnosed could have gotten increasingly dangerous. When I have questions, Mike and his team genuinely listen to me and address my concerns. They’ve all been so helpful.”
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PortagePointe Neighbor of the Month | Ivan Tolley
March 07, 2022What was your first job? My first job was farming when I was 18 years old. What is your favorite activity that is offered at PortagePointe? My favorite activity is bingo, but I also enjoy playing different card games. What are the most important lessons you have learned in your life?The most important life lesson I have learned throughout my…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Brandon Lawson
March 04, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am a Hospital Supervisor at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?My first degree was in Exercise Science. I originally considered a career in Athletic Training or Physical Therapy because I was always involved in sports while growing up. I didn’t enjoy it as much as I…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Justine Nelson
February 25, 2022Justine Nelson, Care Aide/Unit Clerk on the Behavioral Health Unit at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am a Care Aide/Unit Clerk on the Behavioral Health Unit at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?My great aunt had a stroke when she was very young. Growing up, I…
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UP Health System – Marquette Announces Recipient of the Dr. Julianne Kirkham Award
February 24, 2022Todd Valente, Anesthesia Technician in the Operating Room 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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Having Fun Supports Health & Well-Being | Recreational Therapy Month
February 22, 2022From Left: Michelle Cheney, CTRS; Cathy Jordan, MS, CTRS; Lori Paquette, Rehab Technician.We lead very busy lives. Whether we’re keeping up with family obligations, managing tasks at work or school, or coping with change — both planned or unexpected — it can be easy to forget about taking care of your own personal well-being. But if left unchecked,…
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UPHS – Bell Heroes | Tammy Hoffman, LPN
February 21, 2022Tammy Hoffman is a Clinic LPN for UP Health System – Bell. What is your role at UPHS – Bell? I am a Clinic LPN for UP Health System – Bell. What was your inspiration for getting into Healthcare? My grandmother and mother both were nurses and worked at Bell in the 1950s and 1960s. I wanted to follow in their…
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Stefanie Maatta, Adc
February 21, 2022Stefanie Maatta, is the Activities Coordinator for PortagePointe. What is your role at UPHS-Portage? I am the Activity Coordinator at PortagePointe. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?My inspiration for getting into healthcare is my family. My sister inspired me to get a job in healthcare, where I switched positions a couple of times…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Randy Schwemin, LPN, EMT
February 17, 2022Randy Schwemin, LPN, EMT, Clinic LPN at UP Health System – Lakewood Family Medicine. What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am a Clinic LPN at UP Health System – Lakewood Family Medicine. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I have always known that caring for others is what I was meant to do. Over the past 20 years, I have held…
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UP Health System – Marquette | Family Medicine Welcomes Crystal Caughy, PA-C, MMS, to Sault Ste. Marie Clinic
February 17, 2022SAULT STE. MARIE, MI | February 17, 2022 | UP Health System is pleased to welcome Crystal Caughy, PA-C, MMS, to the Family Medicine Sault Ste. Marie clinic. Caughy joins UP Health System from Baltimore, MD, where she worked in anesthesia and critical care medicine at Johns Hopkins University Hospital. Caughy earned a Bachelor of Arts in Gerontology from the University of…
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UPHS – Bell Heroes | Rebbekkah Marasco, MSN, ARNP-C
February 15, 2022Rebbekkah Marasco is a Nurse Practitioner at UP Health System – Bell’s Express Care. What is your role at UPHS-Bell? I am a Nurse Practitioner at our Express Care for UP Health System – Bell. What was your inspiration for getting into Healthcare? My inspiration for getting into healthcare was my mother. She is a nurse, and I have always felt…
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The Suites of Up Health System – Portage
February 15, 2022At UP Health System – Portage we have a variety of different suites that are based on the provider specialties. UP Medical Group – Portage (PMG) and Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center (UGL) suites are located within the Main Campus in Hancock, MI. Suite 1: PMG – Orthopedics – General Surgery – Wound Care Aaron Leininger, MDMichael…
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Patrick Prouty Jr. Rn, Bsn
February 14, 2022Patrick Prouty Jr. is a Registered Nurse in the Med Surg Department at UP Health System – Portage. What is your role at UPHS-Portage? I am a Registered Nurse in the Med Surg Department at UP Health System – Portage. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I have always felt a calling to help people. I was unsure what I…
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Staying Active Can Help Fight Cancer | February is National Cancer Prevention Month
February 14, 2022Research has shown that regular physical activity can make you feel happier, function better at work and/or school, and sleep better. Whether you do a little bit each day or save it for the weekends, regular physical activity benefits everyone of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Did you know that being physically active can also fight cancer?Exercise has several…
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