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Don’t Take a Chance with Your Health – Get Vaccinated for Flu Season
September 07, 2021It is hard to believe that in the coming weeks, the temperature will begin its downward trend, and the fall season will already be upon us. This also means that flu season is just around the corner – 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.…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Renee Burns
September 03, 2021What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am an Information Desk Clerk at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I truly love working with the public and greeting people, and what better way to serve my community than working in the field of healthcare. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like…
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Uphs – Portage Heroes | Christa Wede, Cnmt
September 03, 2021What is your role at UPHS-Portage?I work in Radiology as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist where I administer radioactive tracers to patients, and then I perform nuclear imaging using a specialized camera to detect abnormalities in how the body functions. There are a variety of imaging procedures that nuclear medicine can focus on including the brain, thyroid, bones, heart,…
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Creating Healthier Families One Shot at a Time | UP Health System – Marquette
August 31, 2021As an obstetrician-gynecologist with UP Health System – Marquette, my goal is to always provide the best possible care and medical advice for expectant mothers and females who plan to become pregnant. I love helping moms-to-be stay healthy and prepare to welcome their baby into the world. As you can imagine, one of the most important conversations I’ve been…
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Uphs – Portage Heroes | Matthew Smith, Pt, Bphty
August 31, 2021What is your role at UPHS-Portage?I am a Physical Therapist at the UPHS – Portage Houghton rehab clinic. How long have you been employed here? How have you been enjoying your employment experience thus far?I started 4 months ago in May and have enjoyed being able to work with people again after my 3-year hiatus transitioning to the United States. All of the staff…
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UP Health System – Bell Welcomes Family Medicine Physicians, Emily French, MD and Christopher Smith, MD
August 31, 2021ISHPEMING, MI | August 31, 2021 | UP Health System – Bell Family Medicine is pleased to welcome Emily French, MD, and Christopher Smith, MD. Dr. French and Dr. Smith join us from La Crosse, WI, where they completed their family medicine residency at Mayo Clinic this past June.The couple met in 2015 while attending medical school at Central Michigan University…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Eric Burdick, MBA, RRT, LRT
August 27, 2021Erick Burdick, MBA, RRT, LRT, Director of Respiratory Care at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am the Director of Respiratory Care at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?When I was finishing up high school, I went to a job fair and this field sparked my interest.…
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Certified Athletic Trainers | Helping Athletes Kickoff the Fall Sports Season
August 27, 2021Merlen Borgialli, AT, ATC | Certified Athletic Trainer, working with a local student-athlete. For anyone participating in our area’s Fall youth sports programs, we know you have a lot to do in order to get ready for the upcoming season. There are annual physicals to schedule, gear and uniforms to organize, strength training and conditioning workouts to plan,…
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UPHS — Bell Heroes | Cathy LePage, Medical Lab Technician
August 25, 2021Cathy LePage, Medical Lab Technician | UP Health System – Bell What is your current title and role at UPHS Bell?I am Medical Lab Technician at UP Health System – Bell. How long have you been employed with us? Have you always been in the same position?I have worked at Bell Hospital for more than 30 years in the same position. Tell us a little about…
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UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes Occupational Medicine Director, Catherine Boomus, MD, MPH, FACOEM
August 23, 2021Catherine Boomus, MD, MPH, FACOEM, Medical Director for Occupational Medicine at UP Health System. MARQUETTE, MI | AUGUST 3, 2021 | UP Health System is pleased to welcome Catherine Boomus, MD, MPH, FACOEM, to its Occupational Medicine team. Dr. Boomus will serve as the new Medical Director overseeing Bell, Escanaba, and Marquette occupational medicine services. Dr.…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Joe Racine
August 20, 2021Joe Racine, Grounds Lead in the Plant Operations department at UP Health System — Marquette. What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am Grounds Lead in the Plant Operations department at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I got started in the field of healthcare almost by accident. I was working in the…
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Uphs — Portage Heroes | Lisa Broemer, Human Resources Coordinator
August 20, 2021What is your role at UP Health System — Portage? HR Coordinator. My role here is to assist managers with the onboarding process of hiring talented individuals to work within our organization. I am also responsible for New Hire Orientation, license and certification tracking, lead in the RQI CPR credentialing program, and support for benefits and payroll. How long…
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Uphs — Portage Heroes | Ryan Neely, It Support Specialist
August 16, 2021What is your role at UP Health System — Portage? I am an IT Support Specialist. In addition to telling employees to try and restart their computers, I assist with any computer troubleshooting issues (some easy, some complex) that may arise, and take whatever action is needed to get the issue resolved. How long have you been employed here? I have been at UP Health…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | JP Schuurhuis
August 12, 2021JP Schuurhuis, Security Access Analyst in the Information Technology (IT) department at UP Health System — Marquette. What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am a Security Access Analyst in the Information Technology (IT) department at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I actually started out with an…
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UP Health System – Marquette Announces Recipient of the Dr. Julianne Kirkham Award
August 12, 2021Linda Boyle, Pre-Arrival Coordinator in the Cancer Center 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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Larry Collister sponsors the 2020 Hope Starts Here Challenge in honor of his wife, Patti
August 10, 2021From left to right: JP Velasco, Dr. Sonia Geschwindt, Llewanne Salo, Larry Collister, Dr. Robert Winn, Paul Mann, Amber LaCosse. Larry receives the 2020 Hope Starts Here fundraising champion award! When reflecting on his wife of 30 years, it’s Patti’s overwhelming generosity that Larry Collister quickly remembers. He’s quick to highlight numerous…
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Healthy Habits to Ensure a Successful School Year for Kids
August 09, 2021When the days get shorter, it’s a good sign that another school year is just around the corner. As you begin to tackle your back-to-school to-do lists, we’ve got a few tips to help ensure that your family is ready for another successful and healthy school term. Schedule annual physicals. The beginning of a new school year is a great time to schedule annual…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Melissa Treacy, MA, CCC-SLP
August 06, 2021Melissa Treacy, MA, CCC-SLP, Program Director of Rehabilitation at UP Health System — Marquette. What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am the Program Director of Rehabilitation at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I was initially a business major when I started at Michigan State University but decided…
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Your Health Means Everything: Protect It with Immunizations
August 02, 2021If a researcher were to sit down at the end of 2021 and tabulate and record the number of times individual keywords were mentioned over the course of the year, “vaccine” would surely be near the top. The advent of COVID-19 vaccines and the key role they have played in slowing the spread of the virus and helping us get closer to the pandemic’s end has not…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Carol Holman, MHA, RD
July 30, 2021Carol Holman, MHA, RD, Director of Food & Nutrition at UP Health System — Marquette. What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am the Director of Food & Nutrition at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?When I was hired by what was then Marquette General Hospital as a Nutrition Technician, I…
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