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Getting the Most Out of Your Health Insurance
December 01, 2021Have you been putting off your annual doctor’s visit? Or perhaps even a needed screening or procedure? If you’ve been putting off care – whether it’s a recommended surgery, screening, or simply your annual check-up – now’s the time to do it. Your health means everything. Taking care of it now is a great opportunity to really get the…
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Justice Taylor, Cna
November 29, 2021WHAT IS YOUR TITLE AND ROLE AT UPHS-PORTAGE?I am an Elder Associate at PortagePointe. WHAT WAS YOUR INSPIRATION FOR GETTING INTO HEALTHCARE?I love helping people and I love the elderly. I used to love to visit my great-grandma in the nursing home when I was younger. When I was a junior in high school, a CNA class was offered and I fell in love. WHAT’S A TYPICAL…
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UPHS — Portage Heroes | Maria Sturos
November 22, 2021What is your title and role at UPHS-Portage? PTA (Physical Therapist Assistant) and Cardiopulmonary Rehab Technician. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I went into the healthcare field because I knew I wanted a job where I would be working with people. I love helping people and watching them make changes and improvements in their lives is…
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Uphs-portage Heroes | Ryan Anderson
November 15, 2021What is your title and role at UPHS-Portage? I am a Dialysis Technician and have recently taken on another role of becoming a Biomedical Technician. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I was retiring from the Coast Guard and wanted to try something different and take a step out of my comfort zone. I really enjoy helping people, so becoming a Dialysis…
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UP Health System - Portage Nationally Recognized with an 'A' Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
November 10, 2021Seventh Straight ‘A’ Rating in Patient Care and Safety for UPHS – Portage UP Health System – Portage received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2021. This national distinction recognizes UP Health System – Portage’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the…
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Give Your Child a SHOT at Staying Healthy with a COVID-19 Vaccine
November 08, 2021Since one COVID-19 vaccine has received emergency use authorization for individuals ages 12 and up, I have received many questions from parents who want to do the best thing for their child’s health and wellness – now and in the future. In some cases, parents have just recently become comfortable with the idea of getting vaccinated themselves and are now…
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Uphs – Portage Heroes | Josie Ledgerwood
November 08, 2021What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am the Express Care Clinical Specialist at the Houghton clinic. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? It’s been a long time coming. In the year 2018, I got involved with the National Ski Patrol at Mont Ripley and knew that healthcare was the career for me. After finishing my Outdoor Emergency…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Michael Lenore
November 05, 2021Michael Lenore, Orthopedic Technician and Brace Fitter at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am an Orthopedic Technician and Brace Fitter at UP Health System – Marquette. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field?No day is the same. I perform casting and bracing throughout the…
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Have You Checked Your Blood Sugar Recently?
November 05, 2021Our blood sugar level is one of those individual health numbers that it’s important for us to know when it comes to staying on top of our health. It measures the amount of sugar, or glucose, present in our blood at any given time. Why is this such an important fact to know? Because too little sugar in our blood can lead to cognitive difficulties and too much can…
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UP Health System – Marquette Announces Recipient of the Dr. Julianne Kirkham Award
November 04, 2021Jackie Carter, Operations Manager for UP Health System – Marquette Pediatrics and Family Medicine Negaunee and Lakewood, 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…
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A Lung Scan Can Be a Lifesaver
November 01, 2021If you are a smoker or a former smoker, and between the ages of 50 and 80, you may qualify or be eligible for a lung cancer screening exam. And it’s an exam that could be a lifesaver.According to the American Lung Association, lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer death in both men and women in the U.S., accounting for approximately one-quarter of cancer…
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Up Health System – Portage Establishes Community Health Worker Program With Federal Grant Funding
November 01, 2021UP Health System – Portage now accepting applications for a community health worker positionUP Health System – Portage announced it has received funding as part of a federal grant awarded to AdvantagePoint Health Alliance – Great Lakes, a clinically integrated network (CIN) built in partnership with leading national healthcare company LifePoint…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Rex Chang, MD
October 29, 2021Rex Chang, MD, second-year Resident Physician at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am a second-year Resident Physician at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I want to provide medical care to all who need it, without barriers. Health equity is my ultimate goal in…
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UPHS – Bell Heroes | Rochelle Ostola, RN, OB Unit Co-Director
October 26, 2021What is your title AND role at UPHS – Bell? I am a Co-Director for the Obstetric Unit and I also work scheduled shifts each week as a staff registered nurse out on the floor. I believe working both roles is beneficial for everyone; management, staff, and patients. When working with patients on the floor, it is very helpful to know what policies and procedures will…
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UP Health System Welcomes Orthopedic Hand Surgeon Andrew Mitchelson, MD
October 22, 2021UP Health System is pleased to welcome orthopedic surgeon, Andrew Mitchelson, MD. Dr. Mitchelson comes to Marquette from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Erie, PA, where he completed his hand and upper extremity fellowship. A graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Dr. Mitchelson completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the same…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Cathy Jordan, CTRS
October 22, 2021Cathy Jordan, CTRS, Recreational Therapist on the Adult Behavioral Health Unit at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am a Recreational Therapist on the Adult Behavioral Health Unit at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?My degree field is very holistic, taking in the…
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Uphs – Portage Heroes | Damon Kangas, Rn
October 22, 2021What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am a registered nurse in the medical, surgical, and ICU areas at UP Health System – Portage. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My inspiration for getting into health care was likely from my few ER visits from roughhousing as a kid. Having compassionate nurses and doctors made me want to work in a…
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UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes Back Tonya Darner, MBA, as Chief Operating Officer
October 20, 2021UP Health System – Marquette is pleased to welcome back Tonya Darner, MBA, who has been appointed to serve as Chief Operating Officer (COO) to improve clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing operations. Tonya previously managed the development and operations of several specialties at UP Health System – Marquette. Tonya returns to Marquette…
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Committed to Coordinating Care for Patients | UPHS – Marquette Care Management
October 18, 2021It takes a multidisciplinary healthcare team to oversee quality patient care, from admission to discharge. When it comes to coordinating the overall care for patients at UP Health System — Marquette, that responsibility falls to the Care Management Department. This week, we’re celebrating National Care Management Week, an opportunity to recognize staff with…
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Uphs – Portage Heroes | Jenna Zamaites
October 18, 2021What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am a Patient Service Representative at Express Care in Houghton. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I have always had an interest in Healthcare and wanted to be more involved within the community. I completed my undergrad at Tech in Biological Sciences and have had the opportunity to shadow in…
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