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First Baby Born in 2021 | Welcome Sam James!
January 04, 2021Welcome Sam James, born 1/1/2021 at 11:00 am. UP Health System – Marquette is ringing in 2021 with the year’s first bundle of joy. Weighing 6 pounds and 11.8 ounces and measuring 20.5 inches, Sam James was born to Meghan and Jack, Friday, Jan. 1, at 11:00 am. The Family Birthing Center at UP Health System – Marquette is committed to providing high…
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Lauri’s Angels | Dozens at UP Health System donate gifts to local teens in need
December 22, 2020Elena Henry, 14, coordinated donations for over 10 middle and high school students in Marquette County. She poses for a quick photo in-between organizing the gifts. For years, Lauri Ruonavaara organized a holiday donation program aimed to anonymously help local middle and high school-aged students in need, an age group she felt was particularly forgotten about during the…
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Brighter Days Ahead: Celebrate the New Year with a Healthy Start
December 21, 2020A new year is always an opportunity for a fresh start. A new beginning. That’s one of the big reasons so many of us set New Year’s resolutions. Turning the page on the calendar gives us a chance to turn the page on unhealthy habits, resolve to be better, healthier versions of ourselves, and look to the future with hope for what’s to come. As we look…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Matthew Scherrer, PharmD
December 18, 2020Matthew Scherrer, PharmD is the Pharmacy Manager at UP Health System — Marquette. What is your official title?I am the Pharmacy Manager at UPHS — Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?Ever since I can remember, I was always interested in healthcare. My path turned towards pharmacy when I began working at a local drug store…
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UP Health System - Portage Nationally Recognized with Fifth Consecutive 'A' for the Fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
December 14, 2020UP Health System – Portage was awarded an ‘A’ in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing UPHS – Portage’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is an independent watchdog organization committed to health care quality and safety. The…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Megan Brown, RN
December 11, 2020Megan Brown, RN in the Endoscopy Department. What is your official title?I am a Registered Nurse in the Endoscopy Department at UPHS — Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I always knew that I wanted to go into healthcare, but it wasn’t until I started college that I decided I should go into nursing. What’s a typical…
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UPHS – Bell Heroes | Helana Johnson, RPSGT, Polysomnographic Tech
December 07, 2020What is your title and role at UPHS – Bell? My title is Polysomnographic (or PSG) Tech. I am a Registered Respiratory Therapist with an RPSGT credential. My role at UPHS – Bell is to run and score sleep studies and fill in as an RT as needed on nightshift. My role in the department has changed since the increase in COVID numbers, and the extra staffing…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Julie Kab, PA
December 04, 2020Julie Kab is a Physician Assistant in Family Medicine. What is your official title?I am a Physician Assistant in Family Medicine. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I was inspired by the opportunity to help people live healthier lives. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field?Before the COVID-19 pandemic,…
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Keeping the Happy in Your Holiday: Making the Most of This Year’s Challenging Season
December 02, 2020With its myriad joyful and time-honored traditions, the holiday season is a cherished time of the year for many. Unfortunately, it can also be a stressful and emotionally trying time, especially for those juggling numerous obligations or coping with the loss of a loved one. And as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in our community and across the country, we are finding…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Rebecca Bahrman, LPN
November 30, 2020Rebecca Bahrman, Senior Clinical LPN at UP Health System — Lakewood Family Medicine in Harvey. What is your official title?Senior Clinical LPN at UP Health System — Lakewood. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I want to prevent disease before it starts and help keep our community healthy. What’s a typical day like for you? What…
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Update on COVID-19 in Our Community
November 24, 2020UP Health System's top priority continues to be protecting the health and safety of our patients, providers, employees, and the communities we serve. Like our fellow healthcare providers, we continue to be challenged by the concerning trend of COVID-19 in our local community and across the nation. The number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise rapidly across the…
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UPHS – Bell Heroes | Sheila Swenor, Radiographer/X-Ray Technologist
November 23, 2020What is your title and role at UPHS – Bell? My title is Rad Tech III, fancy for Radiographer/X-ray Technologist. How long have you been employed here? Have you always been in the same position? I have been employed with UPHS – Bell for 19 years and have always held the same position. What does a typical day look like for you? On a typical day, I take care of…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Denise Elizondo
November 19, 2020Denise Elizondo, Linen Director at UP Health System — Marquette. What is your official title?Linen Director at UP Health System — Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I moved to Marquette in 2007 and immediately fell in love with this community and the way this hospital cares for our community. When I was able to jump…
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Give Yourself the Gift of Good Health
November 17, 2020As we enter the final months of what has certainly been an unprecedented year, health and well-being have perhaps never been more at the forefront of our thoughts. The ongoing pandemic has shown us that it continues to be imperative for us to make our physical health a priority. Preventive care is a key factor in maintaining your overall health. Annual well visits and…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Rachel Grim
November 13, 2020Rachel Grim is a Special Procedure Radiographer at UP Health System — Marquette. What is your official title?I am a Special Procedure Radiographer at UP Health System — Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I was inspired by the chance to work with and take care of others. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it…
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UP Health System – Marquette Recognizes #Movember, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
November 10, 2020New Treatment Options Available are Clinically Shown to Shorten Treatment Times and Reduce the Likelihood of Harmful Side Effects UP Health System – Marquette joins in recognizing “Movember,” or Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. UP Health System – Marquette is urging men to take charge of their prostate health this month and throughout the year.…
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Detecting Lung Cancer Early: Why a Screening Could Save Your Life
November 09, 2020Did you know November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month? Today, lung cancer is responsible for 12.7 percent of all diagnosed new cancers each year, and 22.4 percent of cancer deaths in the U.S. – the largest percentage of cancer deaths. By the end of 2020, more than 228,000 people will have been diagnosed with lung cancer and more than 130,000 people will die from…
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UPHS – Bell Heroes | Douglas Anderson, PharmD, Director of Pharmacy
November 09, 2020What is your title and role at UPHS – Bell? Director of Pharmacy, I ultimately bear responsibility for all medications administered in the hospital, and therefore develop and enforce policies and procedures to ensure the safe, effective, and fiscally responsible use of those medications. I am also responsible for pharmacy informatics, which is the building and…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Ryan D’Angelo Budloo, MD MS
November 06, 2020What is your official title?I am a Premier Hospitalist at UP Health System — Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I have always enjoyed people and science. If you combine those things with a desire to problem solve and an affinity for coffee, you end up in healthcare. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working…
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Blood Donation: How You Can Aid in the COVID-19 Fight and Make Your Community Healthier
November 04, 2020Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood – but only about 10 percent of those who are eligible to give actually make a blood donation each year. Donated blood is a necessary part of helping patients cope with a wide variety of conditions, including burns, trauma, heart surgery, cancer, organ transplants and more. A one-time blood donation can save the…
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