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Celebrating Safely: How to Keep You, Your Family, and Your Community Healthy This Holiday Season
December 15, 2021The holidays are traditionally filled with a number of opportunities to celebrate with family, friends, and co-workers. Of course, 2021 has been anything but a traditional year, thanks in no small part to the ongoing pandemic. As we continue to fight COVID-19 and work to slow the spread in our community, it’s a good idea to take a moment to consider what will work…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Cori Steede, LPN
December 10, 2021Cori Steede, LPN, a nurse in the Specialty Clinics at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am a nurse at the Specialty Clinics at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I actually started out in college as a music major, then switched to business, earning a BS in Marketing. I…
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Let Your Heart be Light: Taking Care of Yourself During the Busy Holiday Season
December 09, 2021December is often called the most wonderful time of the year – and for good reason. Visits with family and friends, exchanging gifts, sharing delicious meals, and giving back to charitable causes are all great reasons to celebrate during this festive time of year. Unfortunately – for many of us – December is often the most stressful time of the year as…
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Don’t Take a Chance with Your Health – Get Vaccinated for Flu Season
December 08, 2021It’s more important than ever to get your flu shot. Flu season is upon us – a period that usually peaks between December and February but can last as late as May. Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness and can even lead to death in certain situations. Anyone can come down with…
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Natalie Hupp, Dpt
December 06, 2021WHAT IS YOUR TITLE AT UPHS – PORTAGE? I am a Physical Therapist with my Doctorate in Physical Therapy at UP Health System – Portage. WHAT WAS YOUR INSPIRATION FOR GETTING INTO HEALTHCARE?I had several knee injuries/surgeries between high school and college athletics. I loved that the Physical Therapists I worked with had an attitude of “how do we…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Andrew Haydon
December 03, 2021What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am a Charge Reconciliation Specialist for the Operating Room at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?Healthcare was always a career field that interested me. I enjoy helping people and learning new things. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in…
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Don’t “Toy Around” with Safety – Make Toy Safety a Top Priority this Holiday Season
December 03, 2021There are few holiday activities more fun than gifting toys to the children we love. Watching their faces light up can make us feel a bit like kids again ourselves. But before you head out to shop with those wish lists in hand, it’s important to pay attention to a word that pops up on many toy packages: caution. According to a report by the U.S. Consumer Product…
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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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