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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Kimberly O’Neill, MLS(ASCP)
February 11, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am the Lead Technician for Transfusion Services at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I always enjoyed science in school, leading me to pursue a career in a lab setting. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field?It’s very…
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UP Health System – Bell Recognized by the Chartis Center for Rural Health as a 2022 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital
February 11, 2022Monday, February 14, 2022 | ISHPEMING, MICHIGAN | UP Health System – Bell is pleased to announce it has been recognized as a 2022 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital in the United States by The Chartis Group for the fourth year in a row. Regarded as one of the industry’s most significant designations of performance excellence, the Top 100…
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UPHS – Bell Heroes | Judy Smith, RN
February 07, 2022Judy Smith is a surgical nurse at UP Health System – Bell. What is your title and role at UPHS – Bell? I am a surgical nurse at UP Health System – Bell, and I am currently working in the outpatient surgical area where I help with admitting and discharging patients. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I was very young when my…
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Up Health System – Portage Now Offering Weekly Positron Emission Tomography (Pet) Services
February 07, 2022UP Health System – Portage is now offering regular advanced imaging technology for cancer patients. The PET/CT system helps doctors better understand, track, and treat cancer. By offering this service on weekly basis, patients can have quick access to care – close to home. Positron Emission Tomography (PET) systems allow cancer clinicians to utilize…
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The Neighbor of the Month | Violette “vi” Richards
February 07, 2022Violette “Vi” Richards is a resident at PortagePointe. What was your first job? I worked at the old hospital in the kitchen until my senior year in high school. I often picked up shifts on the weekends and evenings. What is your favorite activity that is offered at PortagePointe? My favorite activity is Bingo! What are the most important…
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Welcome Keith Wright, DO to Internal Medicine Clinic at UP Health System - Portage
February 06, 2022UP Health System - Portage is pleased to welcome Keith Wright, DO, back to the Keweenaw to join it's Internal Medicine Clinic. Dr. Wright earned his Bachelor of Science from Michigan Technological University before receiving his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then went on to complete his Family Practice…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Chrissie Stanaway
February 04, 2022Chrissie Stanaway, Practice Manager of UP Health System – Sault Ste. Marie. What is your role at UP Health System?I am the Practice Manager for UP Health System – Sault Ste. Marie. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I enjoy working in this field because I enjoy helping people. Healthcare allows me to do that every day. It’s rewarding…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Heather Corden, BSRT(T)
January 28, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am a Radiation Therapist for the Cancer Center at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I have a passion for helping others. I knew I wanted to join a career field where I could care for my community and also build relationships with my patients. Radiation Therapy definitely…
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UP Health System – Rehab Services – New Location for Pediatric Therapy
January 24, 2022MARQUETTE, MI | January 24, 2022 | UP Health System – Rehab Services is pleased to announce the expansion of pediatric therapy services and a successful move to a newly renovated, centrally located, and convenient location for the communities we serve. UP Health System – Rehab Services offers a full spectrum of pediatric therapy services – including…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Darryl Niemi
January 21, 2022Darryl Niemi, Information Desk Attendant and Patient Transporter at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am an Information Desk Attendant and Patient Transporter at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I was inspired by the opportunity to help patients and visitors have a…
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Jeanette Racine, RN, Quality and MDS Manager
January 21, 2022What is your role at UPHS – Portage? My primary role is to review and assess the needs of all the elders that live at PortagePointe. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) is the assessment tool that I use to do this. Hence, the greater part of my role is the MDS manager. I also write care plans that the staff follow to ensure quality care is received. What was your…
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Keeping You Moving with Physical Therapy | Norbert’s Story
January 18, 2022"Before seeing Brad and Katie, just lifting my arm to reach something felt difficult. Now, look at me!”
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UPHS — Bell Heroes | Marie Lehto, RN
January 17, 2022Marie Lehto, Registered Nurse for UP Health System – Bell. What is your title and role at UPHS-Bell?I am a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department at UP Health System – Bell. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I grew up learning from my parents who dedicated their careers in healthcare caring for our community, and I also wanted to…
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UPHS-Portage Heroes | Robin Ranta
January 17, 2022Robin Ranta, Patient Service Representative for UP Health System – Portage. What is your title and role at UPHS-Portage? I am a Patient Service Representative at UP Health System – Portage. I assist patients with scheduling appointments, as well as helping patients when they first arrive for their appointments. What was your inspiration for…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Joe Ackerman, RN
January 14, 2022Joe Ackerman, RN, is the STEMI/Chest Pain Coordinator for the Heart & Vascular Center at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am the STEMI/Chest Pain Coordinator for the Heart & Vascular Center at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I was inspired to join the…
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UP Health System – Portage Welcomes Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Heinonen, MBA, MSN, RN, CPPS
January 12, 2022Hancock, Michigan (January 13, 2022) – UP Health System – Portage today announced that Ryan Heinonen has been named as permanent chief executive officer (CEO). He has served as the hospital’s interim CEO since October. “We are thrilled to welcome Ryan into his new role as CEO of Portage,” said Gar…
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UPHS-Portage Heroes | Elizabeth Miller, OTRL
January 10, 2022Elizabeth Miller, Occupational Therapist for UP Health System – Portage. What is your title and role at UPHS – Portage? I am an Occupational Therapist for pediatric outpatients at UP Health System – Portage. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My inspiration for getting into the healthcare field was to help people get…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Nancy Saari
January 07, 2022Nancy Saari, Environmental Services Technician at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am an Environmental Services (EVS) Technician at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I enjoy making people feel welcome and comfortable, and in the healthcare field, everything comes…
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Brighter Days Ahead: Celebrate the New Year with a Healthy Start
January 04, 2022A new year is a wonderful opportunity for a fresh start. A new beginning — that’s one of the big reasons so many of us set New Year’s resolutions. Turning the page on the calendar gives us a chance to turn the page on unhealthy habits, resolve to be better, healthier versions of ourselves, and look to the future with hope for what’s to…
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UPHS-Portage Heroes | Paige Outinen
January 03, 2022Paige Outinen, Human Resource Assistant for UP Health System – Portage. What is your title and role at UPHS – Portage? I am the Human Resources Assistant at UP Health System – Portage. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My inspiration for getting into healthcare was being able to help and care for people. Even though I…
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