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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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UPHS – PORTAGE HEROES | JANELLE CONE, R.PH, INPATIENT PHARMACIST
February 19, 2021What is your role here at UP Health System – Portage? I am a pharmacist and I work in the inpatient pharmacy where our team works to provide medications for patients admitted to the hospital and those treated in our outpatient clinics such as Cancer Care, ACU, and Dialysis. How long have you been employed with us? Have you always been in the same…
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An Unexpected Trip to the ER | Baby Julia’s Story
February 17, 2021When Rachael and Jonas' daughter had a severe allergic reaction, they were thankful for emergency care close to home. “As scary as this experience was, it has taught me that if an emergency like this happens again, high-quality care will be readily available at UPHS – Marquette.”
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Heart Disease: An Unwanted Heirloom
February 16, 2021You’ve got your father’s eyes, your grandmother’s laugh, but what about your uncle’s heart disease? While many inherited traits are good, others – like heart disease – aren’t. It’s important to know how your family’s history with heart disease can affect your own heart health. If you don’t know your…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Sandy Carlson
February 12, 2021Sandy Carlson, Manager of both the Clinic Business Operations and the Clinic Float Pool at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette?I am the Manager of both the Clinic Business Operations and the Clinic Float Pool. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I have always enjoyed helping people and felt a…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Savannah Koronka, LPN
February 05, 2021Savannah Koronka, LPN on the Cardiac Unit at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette?I am an LPN on the Cardiac Unit and the Instructor for the Strictly Rhythms certification course. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I am a second-career nurse, having spent about a decade as a human resource…
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28 DAYS OF HEART: GETTING A JUMP START ON BEING HEART SMART
February 04, 2021If the classic shape of a heart pops into your mind when you think of February, you’re not alone. With Valentine’s Day falling at the exact mid-point of the month, stores are filled with heart-shaped cards, candy, and more to celebrate the annual holiday of love. But there’s another reason that hearts should be on your mind right now. Each February we…
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HEART DISEASE: AN UNWANTED HEIRLOOM
February 04, 2021You’ve got your father’s eyes, your grandmother’s laugh, but what about your uncle’s heart disease? While many inherited traits are good, others – like heart disease – aren’t. It’s important to know how your family’s history with heart disease can affect your own heart health. If you don’t know your…
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Why I Got the COVID-19 Vaccine | Dr. Riley Torreano
February 04, 2021Riley Torreano, MD, is a Family Medicine physician at UP Health System – Bell.For most of us, this past holiday season was unlike any other we have experienced. Instead of the typical hustle and bustle of holiday parties, family gatherings, and being surrounded by those we love – this year was just different.While changing traditions this year was hard, I know…
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Why I Got the COVID-19 Vaccine | Dr. Francis Darr
February 03, 2021Dr. Darr is a Pediatrician with UP Health System – Pediatric Specialists in Marquette, MI. For most of us, this past holiday season was unlike any other we have experienced. Instead of the typical hustle and bustle of holiday parties, family gatherings, and being surrounded by those we love – this year was just different. I know for me personally, I missed…
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Why I Got the COVID-19 Vaccine | Becky Kerry, RN
February 03, 2021Becky Kerry is a Registered Nurse at UP Health System – Portage For most of us, this past holiday season was unlike any other we have experienced. Instead of the typical hustle and bustle of holiday parties, family gatherings, and being surrounded by those we love – this year was just different. I know for me personally, I missed getting together with my…
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How Healthy is Your Heart?
January 31, 2021By: Ronald Voice, MD, MS | UP Health System – PortageYour heart is one of the hardest working parts of your body. It’s also one of the most threatened. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. – about one in four deaths. Additionally, in the…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Rachel Heath
January 29, 2021Rachel Heath is the Blood Collection Coordinator for the UP Regional Blood Center. What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette?I am the Blood Collection Coordinator for the UP Regional Blood Center. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I have always wanted to be able to help people in my community, and my job allows me to do…
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5 Winter Safety Tips to Stay Warm and Healthy This Season
January 28, 2021Winter in the Upper Peninsula is filled with joyful outdoor activities, heartwarming comfort foods, and annual traditions with loved ones — but winter also brings seasonal challenges of its own. Here are some tips to help you stay warm, healthy, and safe, especially during extremely cold and snowy weather. Prevent Injuries When Shoveling or Clearing SnowAverage…
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First Recipient of the Dr. Julianne Kirkham Award
January 28, 2021Amy Kilroy, Infection Preventionist at UP Health System – Marquette, is the first recipient of the new Dr. Julianne Kirkham Award. The first recipient of the new Dr. Julianne Kirkham Award has been chosen: Infection Preventionist Amy Kilroy, MPH, CIC. The Dr. Julianne Kirkham Award is a new quarterly award at UP Health System — Marquette. The award…
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