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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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Becoming a Certified Medical Assistant | Hadley’s Story
July 29, 2021Hadley Passamani, Medical Assistant at UP Health System – Marquette | Family Medicine Hadley Passamani had always shown interest in how she could help people live healthier lives – that’s why she decided to pursue a career in healthcare. She began by moving from Iron River to Green Bay, Wisconsin, to become a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) in May…
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UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Cemil Purut, MD
July 26, 2021MARQUETTE, MI | JULY 27, 2021 | UP Health System – Marquette is pleased to welcome Cemil Purut, MD, to its Cardiovascular Surgery team. Dr. Purut joins our heart and vascular service line from Salem, VA, where he served as Medical Director of Cardiovascular Surgery for Lewis-Gale Medical Center. Dr. Purut sees patients seeking treatment for heart and lung conditions…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Michele Khouli
July 23, 2021Michele Khouli is the Growth & Outreach Liaison at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am the Growth & Outreach Liaison at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?In 1990, my Aunt Mary was in need of a kidney transplant and my father donated one of his kidneys to…
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UP Health System – Portage Welcomes Cardiologist, Ronald Voice, MD, MS
July 23, 2021UP Medical Group – Portage Cardiology is pleased to welcome cardiologist, Ronald Voice, MD, MS, to UP Health System – Portage. Dr. Voice offers specialized diagnostic care in medical cardiology. Dr. Voice will see patients for a range of cardiovascular conditions, such as coronary disease, valvular heart disease, heart failure, hypertension, and…
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Early Colon Cancer Screening: a 30-minute Checkup Could Save Your Life
July 22, 2021Remember the good old days? Did you have a favorite disco outfit? Did you ever get dropped off to meet your friends at the roller rink? Or spend hours by the radio in high school during the 80s, waiting to record your favorite songs for a new mixtape? If you did, then it’s probably time to think about scheduling a routine colonoscopy screening. According to…
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UP Health System – Marquette Recognized for Excellence with Renewal of Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation with PCI
July 22, 2021Providing necessary, high-quality care to cardiac cath lab patients close to homeACC Accreditation Services, the accrediting arm of the American College of Cardiology, has recognized UP Health System – Marquette, a Duke LifePoint hospital, for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who come to a cardiac cath lab for care, including diagnostic…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Molly Holmstrom-Bolster
July 16, 2021Molly Holmstrom-Bolster is a Quality Lead in Quality Management at UP Health System – Marquette. She also serves as the Chair of the Employee Relations Committee (ERC). What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am a Quality Lead at UP Health System – Marquette. I also serve as the Chair of the Employee Relations Committee (ERC). What was your…
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