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  • Retired paramedic, Bruce, thankful for emergency care at UPHS — Marquette

    October 14, 2020

    Bruce Gustafson, retired paramedic, stands in front of the emergency room entrance. For over 30 years, Bruce Gustafson supported people during their most vulnerable moments. As a paramedic, he was drawn to a career dedicated to helping people get the immediate care they needed. “Being a paramedic made me realize how much our community depends on us,” he…

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  • UPHS — Marquette Celebrates National Case Management Week

    October 12, 2020

    This week, UP Health System — Marquette recognizes the commitment of case managers at the hospital: the Care Management Department. When it comes to coordinating care for patients, the Care Management Department’s diverse responsibilities are a vital part of the hospital’s day-to-day tasks. Read more about Care Managers at UPHS — Marquette…

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  • UPHS – Bell Heroes | Julie Solka, Accounting Coordinator

    October 12, 2020

    What is your title and role at UPHS – Bell? Accounting Coordinator. I make sure all the invoices are paid for the facility.  How long have you been employed here? Have you always been in the same position? I have been employed at UPHS – Bell for just over 10 years and just started my new position in June. My previous position was Volunteer…

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  • UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Kristana Adams

    October 09, 2020

    Kristana Adams is a Retail Manager for Food and Nutrition Servicesat UP Health System – Marquette What is your official title?Retail Manager for Food and Nutrition Services at UP Health System – Marquette What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I’ve been in management and customer service roles for over 20 years. The opportunity presented…

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  • UPHS – Marquette Hero Spotlight | Joseph “Bill” Graham

    October 02, 2020

    Joseph “Bill” Graham is a Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)for UP Health System – Marquette What is your official title?Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?Healthcare was always a field I was interested in, but I didn’t pursue a career in healthcare until later in…

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  • An Hour that Could Impact a Lifetime

    September 28, 2020

    How an annual mammogram could save your life. Our daily schedules can be tough to juggle. Especially when there is that “one more thing” to try and fit in. Especially now, when we have a new set of COVID-19-related challenges to navigate, like video work calls, shifting school schedules, and more. But if you’re a woman age 40 or older, there’s one…

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  • UPHS – Bell Heroes | Lenora Olgren, RN, OB Unit Co-Director

    September 28, 2020

    What is your title and role at UPHS – Bell? Co-Director/Staff RN on OB. How long have you been employed here? Have you always been in the same position? I started at Bell in the Pediatric unit and worked there for 1 year prior to transferring to the OB unit. I have been with Bell for 27 years.  What does a typical day look like for you? As a…

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  • UPHS – Marquette Hero Spotlight | Bronwyn Roell, RN

    September 25, 2020

    Bronwyn Roell, RN | Hospital Supervisor for UPHS – Marquette What is your official title?Hospital Supervisor for UPHS – Marquette  What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?When I was in high school, I found I really liked the healthcare fields, and my mother suggested I look into nursing. The college I applied to was directly into the…

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  • Extraordinary Nurses Recognized at UP Health System – Marquette

    September 21, 2020

    Nurses 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 patients and families every day. The DAISY Award recipient for this quarter is Maradie Milkey, RN, a nurse who works in the…

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  • UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Kimberly LaForais

    September 18, 2020

    Kimberly LaForais is a Patient Experience and Recipient Rights Advisor at UPHS-Marquette.  What is your official title?Patient Experience and Recipient Rights Advisor What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?When I was a child my grandfather sustained a stroke, which greatly impacted his ability to communicate verbally. Fast forward, when I was a…

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  • UPHS – Bell Heroes | Kara Hanlon, Pediatric Office Receptionist

    September 14, 2020

    What is your title and role at UPHS – Bell? Receptionist in the Peds office. How long have you been employed here? Have you always been in the same position? 18+ years. Most of my work has been done in the Peds office, with about a year in Urology. What does a typical day look like for you? I check in patients, prepare charts, scan, answer phones and generally…

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  • Lower Your Cholesterol, Lower Your Risk

    September 09, 2020

    Eat a healthy diet by avoiding foods high in saturated and trans fats, and focusing on consuming lean fish, chicken, vegetables, and grains that provide high fiber. “Cholesterol” is probably one of the most common words you hear when it comes to heart disease, what and what not to eat, and general health and well-being. And while the more one hears about…

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  • Don’t Take a Chance with Your Health – Get Vaccinated for Flu Season

    September 02, 2020

    It is hard to believe that in the coming weeks, the temperature will begin its downward trend, and the fall season will already be upon us. This also means that flu season is just around the corner – a period which usually peaks between December and February but can last as late as May. Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza…

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  • UPHS – Bell Heroes | Gerry Brown, MT (ASCP), Laboratory Director

    August 31, 2020

    What is your title AND role at UPHS – Bell? Laboratory Director. My role is to manage laboratory operations to ensure quality and viability for the community. How long have you been employed here? Have you always been in the same position? I have been employed at Bell since 2009. I started in the I.T. department as a Clinical Analyst to build and train…

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  • UPHS — Marquette Hero Spotlight | Colleen Granato

    August 31, 2020

    What is your official title? I am a Registered Nurse for the Outpatient Surgery and Prep and Recovery Unit at UPHS-Marquette.  What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I never remember wanting to do anything else. When I was really young I was visiting my aunt, who is a nurse, and I was unable to get home due to a snowstorm. She had to bring me to…

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  • How UPHS – Marquette helped Mark Evans regain his active lifestyle

    August 24, 2020

    Mark Evans underwent a hip replacement to alleviate the previous debilitating pain he was experiencing. Now, he can resume his favorite outdoor activities. Mark Evans can always recall having a high threshold for pain. He admits it’s part stubbornness and was simply a trait that developed due to the environment he grew up in. So when he fractured his hip in a high…

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  • UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Audrey Treado

    August 21, 2020

    What is your official title? I am the new Clinical Educator for UPHS-Marquette.   What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? When I was 12 years old, I broke my arm. In the emergency room, I needed an IV for conscious sedation due to the medical team needing to reset my arm. I learned going through this…

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  • UPHS – Bell Earns 5-Star CMS Rating for Patient Experience

    August 19, 2020

    UP Health System – Bell is one of only 266 U.S. hospitals to receive the highest possible patient experience rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services UP Health System – Bell today announced that it has been awarded five stars in patient experience ratings recently received by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Derived from…

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  • UP Health System - Portage Earns 5-Star CMS Rating for Patient Experience

    August 19, 2020

    UP Health System - Portage today announced that it has been awarded five stars in patient experience ratings recently received by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Derived from Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) surveys collected through 2019, these star ratings are designed to help patients choose a hospital…

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  • UPHS – Bell Heroes | Beth Olson, Radiologic Technologist

    August 17, 2020

    What is your title and role at UPHS – Bell? Radiologic Technologist. I perform Radiologic exams, such as X-rays, Mammograms, DEXA scans, CT, and Fluorography.  How long have you been employed here? Have you always been in the same position? I have been employed with Bell for 24 and 1/2 years. Always in this position.  What does a typical day…

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