News
-
UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Jim Lund
March 26, 2021Jim Lund is a Maintenance Worker at UP Health System – Doctors Park in Escanaba. What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette?I am a Maintenance Worker at UP Health System – Doctor’s Park in Escanaba. I primarily do basic repairs or preventative maintenance, but I’m a jack-of-all-trades of sorts, so I do my best to fill in where…
Learn more -
UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Denae Nadeau, RTR, CT
March 19, 2021Denae Nadeau is a CT Scan Supervisor at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette?I am a CT Scan Supervisor at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I grew up with a mother who was an RN and a father who was a teacher. The hospital was located close to our home. My…
Learn more -
COLONOSCOPIES 101: WHY THEY’RE IMPORTANT, WHY IT MIGHT BE TIME TO GET ONE AND WHY THEY’RE EASIER THAN YOU MIGHT THINK
March 18, 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…
Learn more -
Five Reasons to Visit a Registered Dietitian | National Nutrition Month
March 18, 2021Have you been thinking about how you can live a healthier lifestyle, but feel that you don’t know where to start? Perhaps you have a strong family history of high cholesterol, diabetes, or heart disease and are considering what you could do to prevent developing these conditions yourself. Or, maybe you were recently diagnosed with a new condition and you are…
Learn more -
UP HEALTH SYSTEM – PORTAGE RECOGNIZED BY THE CHARTIS CENTER FOR RURAL HEALTH AS A 2021 TOP 100 RURAL HOSPITAL
March 15, 2021Wednesday, March 17, 2021 | HANCOCK, MICHIGAN | UP Health System – Portage is pleased to announce it has been recognized as a 2021 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital in the United States by The Chartis Group. Regarded as one of the industry’s most significant designations of performance excellence, the Top 100 Rural & Community…
Learn more -
Colorectal Cancer: Know the Symptoms, Know the Risks
March 15, 2021According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancers are the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States and the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the U.S. While more than 130,000 new cases of colon and rectal cancers are expected to be diagnosed in 2021, the overall incidence and death rates associated with this disease have…
Learn more -
Rotator Cuff Repair Lets a Bird Dog – and His Human Hunt Again
March 14, 2021Mika Gronqvist, 58, first visited the United States in 1980, as an 18-year-old exchange student from Finland. He was placed with a physician and his family in metro Detroit, who introduced him to what became some of his greatest joys: bird and deer hunting, fishing, and best of all – visits to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, which reminded him of the woods and…
Learn more -
UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Kelsey Ann Grigg
March 12, 2021Kelsey Ann Grigg is a Volunteer at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette?I am a Volunteer at the main entrance information desk and the medical office building information desk at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?My inspiration has always been my passion,…
Learn more -
Shake Up Your Plate | National Nutrition Month
March 12, 2021A bowl of salad greens with grilled chicken breast, avocado, pomegranate seeds and tomato. As National Nutrition Month continues, we’re sharing more tips to improve your eating habits and overall health. In the last post, we shared tips about how to best plan your weekly meals so that you stay on track. This week, we’re diving into the joy of variation in…
Learn more -
UPHS donates $10,000 to YMCA of Marquette
March 11, 2021From left to right, YMCA Board Member Randell Girard; UPHS – Marquette COO and YMCA Board Member Steven Salyer; YMCA CEO Jenna Zdunek; YMCA Board Members Michele Butler, Amanda Specker, Cedric Calhoun, and Rachel Johnson. MARQUETTE — UP Health System contributed $10,000 to assist the YMCA of Marquette…
Learn more -
EAT RIGHT, BITE BY BITE: HOW TO MAKE GOOD NUTRITION WORK FOR YOU
March 10, 2021Eating healthy helps us get and stay healthy. And there’s no better time to adopt useful strategies for making good nutrition an essential part of your health journey than National Nutrition Month.® This year’s theme is “Eat Right, Bite by Bite” – a great reminder that eating healthy and responsibly doesn’t have to be a daunting…
Learn more -
PREVENTION ON THE BRAIN: HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM CONCUSSIONS AND OTHER HEAD INJURIES
March 08, 2021Traumatic brain injuries may be caused by injuries from a number of sports, including soccer, boxing, football, baseball, lacrosse, skateboarding, hockey, and other high-impact or extreme sports. These are particularly common in youth. When you think about your health, some of the first things that probably come to mind are healthy eating, exercise, visits with a…
Learn more -
UP Health System – Bell Recognized by the Chartis Center for Rural Health as a 2021 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital
March 08, 2021Monday, March 8, 2021 | ISHPEMING, MICHIGAN | UP Health System – Bell is pleased to announce it has been recognized as a 2021 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital in the United States by The Chartis Group. Regarded as one of the industry’s most significant designations of performance excellence, the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals award is based upon the…
Learn more -
Youth Sports: Benefits, Risk, and Intervention
March 08, 2021March is National Athletic Training Month, a time to spread awareness about the important work of Athletic Trainers. UP Health System is proud to provide Athletic Training services, especially for our area’s youth sports programs. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, youth sports have been modified to keep players and their families safe. Although these changes have…
Learn more -
UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Candace Mattson
March 05, 2021Candace Mattson is a Registered Dietitian at UP Health System – Marquette. Certified in Oncology Nutrition (CSO), she specializes in nutrition for cancer patients. What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette?I am the Lead Dietitian in the Nutrition and Wellness, Diabetes Education Department at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your…
Learn more -
Planning Your Plate | National Nutrition Month
March 05, 2021Balanced, heart-healthy ingredients of unsaturated fats. Written by: Priscilla Drury, RD As National Nutrition Month continues, we’re sharing more tips to improve your eating habits and overall health. In the last post, we talked about the different parts of a nutritious diet. Next, we’re sharing tips about how to “Personalize Your Plate” when…
Learn more -
Personalize Your Plate | March is National Nutrition Month
March 01, 2021Happy National Nutrition Month! March is a great opportunity to celebrate good nutrition all month long. This month, you will be able to learn tips to improve your eating habits and overall health. This year, the theme for National Nutrition Month is “Personalize Your Plate.” Eating habits must be personalized to best meet your own individualized needs. A…
Learn more -
UP Health System partners with the Marquette County Health Department and Area Schools to assist with COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts
February 26, 2021Pictured left to right: Gwen Gentz, RN; Jamilyne Spruytte, Clinic Administration; William Saunders, MAPS Superintendent; and Gar Atchison, CEO | UP Health System – Marquette. Marquette County teachers have the highest rate of vaccination in the state according to a recent survey February 26, 2021, MARQUETTE COUNTY, MI | Since the COVID-19 vaccine administration…
Learn more -
UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Mary Howko
February 26, 2021Mary Hawko is a Senior Accountant in the Accounting Department at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette?I am a Senior Accountant in the Accounting Department at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?Getting into the field of healthcare was accidental. My parents…
Learn more -
UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Jen Granstrand
February 19, 2021Jen Granstand is a Quality Lead in the Quality Management Department at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette?I am a Quality Lead in the Quality Management Department at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?Healthcare is full of many diverse areas and career…
Learn more