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  • UPHS – Bell Heroes | Rochelle Ostola, RN, OB Unit Co-Director

    October 26, 2021

    What 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, 2021

    UP 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, 2021

    Cathy 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, 2021

    What 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, 2021

    UP 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, 2021

    It 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, 2021

    What 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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  • UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Anna Dorr

    October 15, 2021

    Anna Dorr, Department Support Assistant for the Imaging Department at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am the Department Support Assistant for the Imaging Department at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I’ve always enjoyed clerical work and I love to talk with…

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  • Uphs – Portage Heroes | Adeline Kariainen, Ms, Ep-c, Atc

    October 12, 2021

    Adeline Kariainen, Certified Exercise Physiologist at UP Health System – Portage. What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am a Certified Exercise Physiologist working in cardiac and pulmonary rehab. My role is to work on creating personalized exercise prescriptions, educating patients on the body’s response to exercise, and the benefits of living a…

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  • UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Jamie Armstrong

    October 07, 2021

    Jamie Armstrong, Marquette Courier at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am the Marquette Courier with the Logistics Department at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I started as a patient transporter and was able to interact with patients and their families and see…

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  • Get Your Mammogram: It’s an hour that could save your life

    October 01, 2021

    According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the U.S., behind only skin cancers. In fact, the ACS puts the average risk as a one in eight chance that a woman will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. And according to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is now the most common cancer globally, claiming 12…

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  • Uphs – Portage Heroes | Hannah Tilton, Rn

    October 01, 2021

    What is your title and role at UPHS-Portage? Cancer care infusion nurse. My job involves educating, administering chemotherapy drugs, managing side effects, and supporting patients emotionally.  What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? When I was younger, I would visit my grandmother in the nursing home and I would watch the nurses and aides and…

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  • UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Toni Pellonpaa, BSN, RN

    September 30, 2021

    Toni Pellonpaa, a nurse on the Intensive Care Unit at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am a nurse in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I wanted to be able to help people and have a career that’s needed all over the…

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  • Uphs – Portage Heroes | Maria Normand, Lat, Atc

    September 27, 2021

    What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am a licensed athletic trainer for the local high schools; Chassell, Dollar Bay, Hancock, Houghton, and Jeffers varsity sports.  What was your inspiration for getting into Sports Medicine? In high school, I always wanted to go into the medical field. When my dad sliced his hand open and needed physical therapy, I…

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  • UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Edith Nelson, RN

    September 24, 2021

    Edith Nelson, RN, nurse on the Family Birthing Unit at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am a nurse on the Family Birthing Unit at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?Nursing is a second career for me. After a series of significant losses in my life, I realized that my…

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  • Cervical Disc Replacement Clinically Shown to Preserve Neck Mobility and Shorten Recovery Time

    September 21, 2021

    The Brain & Spine Center at UP Health System – Marquette is home to the region’s leaders in treating injuries and diseases of the brain and spine. Neurosurgeon, Dr. Andrew Look, offers a surgical option new to the Brain & Spine Center: cervical disc replacement. This specialized surgery is clinically shown to improve patient outcomes for qualifying…

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  • Know where to go to get the care you need

    September 20, 2021

    Knowing where to go to get the care you need can be confusing – especially now. Efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 have resulted in many new practices for hospitals, outpatient centers, and medical offices. As we move forward, life – and healthcare – will look different, but UP Health System – Bell’s commitment to providing a broad range…

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  • Uphs – Portage Heroes | Cody Abe

    September 20, 2021

    WHAT IS YOUR ROLE AT UPHS – PORTAGE?What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am a housekeeper at UPHS – Portage. My role here is to clean on the second floor, as well as rotating to clean the ER a few times a week. I get to switch areas also, which I do not mind.    HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN EMPLOYED WITH US? TALK ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE WORKING…

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  • UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Karen Johnson, LPN

    September 17, 2021

    Karen Johnson, Senior Clinic LPN at UP Health System – Doctors Park | Family Medicine. What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am a Senior Clinic LPN at UP Health System – Doctors Park | Family Medicine. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?My mother was my inspiration to become a nurse, and so I attended Bay College after high…

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  • UP Health System – Portage Welcomes Hematologist-Oncologist, Charles Goodwin, MD, PhD

    September 14, 2021

    SEPTEMBER 15, 2021, HANCOCK, MI | UP Health System – Portage is pleased to welcome Charles Goodwin, MD, Ph.D., to the Cancer Care team. Board-certified in Internal Medicine and board eligible for Hematology and Medical Oncology, Dr. Goodwin specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of adult cancers and blood disorders, offering support and specialized treatment…

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