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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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Uphs — Portage Heroes | Jennifer Kuivinen, Cna
January 28, 2021Jennifer Kuivinen, Certified Nursing Assistant at PortagePointe. What is your role at UPHS-Portage? As the Team Coordinator at PortagePointe, I provide support to our employees and the leadership team by ensuring staffing ratios are maintained and clerical needs are met. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I come from a long line of healthcare…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Eric Wolf, EMT-P
January 22, 2021Eric Wolf, Paramedic at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette?I am a Paramedic at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?My father was a paramedic and trained throughout the Upper Peninsula. Growing up, he would bring me along, so I’ve been around EMS my whole…
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Uphs — Portage Heroes | Charles Goodwin, Md, Ph.d. And Jessie Salo, Fnp
January 21, 2021Dr. Charles Goodwin is a Hematology and Oncology Physician, and Jessie Salo is Oncology Nurse Practitioner at UP Health System – Portage. What is your title and role at UPHS – Portage? Goodwin: I am a Hematology and Oncology Physician at UP Health System – Portage that is responsible for diagnosing and treating patients with cancers and…
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Uphs-portage Heroes | Robin Ranta
January 17, 2021Robin Ranta, Patient Service Representative for UP Health System – Portage. What is your title and role at UPHS-Portage? I am a Patient Service Representative at UP Health System – Portage. I assist patients with scheduling appointments, as well as helping patients when they first arrive for their appointments. What was your inspiration for…
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Extraordinary Nurses Recognized at UP Health System – Marquette
January 15, 2021Nurses at UP Health System – Marquette are being honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide to patients and families every day. The DAISY Award recipient for this quarter is Jan Ricker, RN, a nurse who works in the…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Melina Walenga
January 15, 2021Melina Walenga is a Telephone Operator in the Contact Center at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette?I am a Telephone Operator in the Contact Center at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I had worked in Telephone Support for several years, but I was tired of…
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Uphs-portage Heroes | Elizabeth Miller, Otrl
January 10, 2021Elizabeth Miller, Occupational Therapist for UP Health System – Portage. What is your title and role at UPHS – Portage? I am an Occupational Therapist for pediatric outpatients at UP Health System – Portage. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My inspiration for getting into the healthcare field was to help people get…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Kim Dunlap-Madosh
January 08, 2021Kim Dunlap-Madosh is the Director of Surgical Services. What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette?I am the Director of Surgical Services, which includes Pre-Admission and Testing, Outpatient Surgical Services, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Operating Room, Sterile Processing Department, and Endoscopy. What was your inspiration for getting into…
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Donate and Save – Giving Blood to Save Lives is More Important than Ever
January 07, 2021For information to set up a blood drive or make a blood donation appointment, please call the UPHS Regional Blood Center – 906-449-1450 or 1-800-491-4483 (GIVE) Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. And seasonal obstacles like busy holiday schedules, blood drives canceled due to inclement winter weather, and illnesses like the flu and COVID-19…
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