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Minutes Matter: Don’t Put Your Heart Health On Hold During COVID-19
April 21, 2020When a heart attack strikes, every minute matters. In fact, the first few minutes are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcomes for the patient. While the world continues to focus on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, cardiovascular disease, or heart disease, is still the leading cause of death in the United States – and as such –…
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Thank a Health Care Hero
April 20, 2020As we continue to fight COVID-19, it has been so encouraging to see the outpouring of support from our community for UPHS – Marquette. We have always striven to be a place where you choose to come for healthcare, and we take our responsibility as a community leader very seriously. As our neighbors have come together to do everything possible to slow the spread of…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes: Allison Kirchner
April 17, 2020What’s your official title? I’m a Registration Specialist How did you come into this role? I actually was working at Menard’s previously and was looking for something in the healthcare realm. The registration specialist position was open and I was hired. I love my job. It’s busy all day, every day. What’s a typical day…
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UPHS – Marquette Brain and Spine offering telehealth services
April 08, 2020Despite social distancing and safety parameters put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Amy Martyanov, a pediatric neurologist at UPHS – Marquette, has still managed to see patients by utilizing technology in creative ways. For several years, Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Amy Martyanov has been involved with the Pediatric Epilepsy Project. This statewide…
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NMU, UPHS – Marquette Collaborate to Improve Patient and Staff Safety
April 08, 2020The acrylic canopies protect patients and those doing the intubation procedure from contaminated air. (NMU photo) MARQUETTE — Numerous groups within the community have rallied in support of UPHS – Marquette during this pandemic. Northern Michigan University is one of those who is utilizing its resources to supply UPHS with medical equipment. NMU donated two…
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UPHS Heroes: David Rickman
April 06, 2020What is your title? Leader for Environmental Services What’s a typical day like for you? Every day is different and it will vary based on the needs. If we have team members who work first, second or third shift and there are barriers, I’ll come in to help with our other leaders and take those opportunities to create action and make a…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes: Alyson Sundberg, MHA, CHC, CPHRM
March 27, 2020What is your title? Director, Risk Management, Compliance & Emergency Services How long have you been employed with us? Twenty-three years total. I left in the early 90s for about five years to do some civilian hazardous waste work on Air Force bases that were closing and then came back. I’ve worked in the Histology, Medical Records, the Med Control…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes: Sharon Rozman
March 27, 2020It’s the unique daily challenges that have kept Sharon Rozman motivated throughout a career with UPHS that dates back to June 14, 1977. She started out as a housekeeper for a year before working in logistics for three years. Then, she found her calling as a pharmacy technician. “When I worked in logistics, I used to have to deliver all the patients’…
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UPHS – Marquette Hero: Mark Young
March 24, 2020After starting his career with UPHS – Marquette in the laundry department, Mark Young felt the pull to work in a field where he could impact patients more directly. So, after 7 1/2 years, he transferred over to patient transport where he has served UPHS – Marquette for the last 21 years. During that span, he’s become a mainstay on the night shift,…
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Testing FAQ: COVID-19
March 24, 2020How do I get tested for COVID-19?At this time, tests for COVID-19 require a provider order. Visiting a provider does not necessarily mean you need testing or that you will receive testing. Your provider will work with the Marquette County Health Department to follow all appropriate guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Michigan…
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COVID-19: What UP Health System is doing and what you can do
March 16, 2020It probably feels as if coronavirus – or as it is officially known, COVID-19 – is all anyone is talking about these days. As COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses like the seasonal flu continue to spread across the U.S., you may feel a certain level of concern over how this disease could affect you or your loved ones, or if your local healthcare provider is…
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UPHS – Marquette Hero: Amy Kilroy, MPH, CIC
March 16, 2020Amy Kilroy’s role as an Infection Preventionist at UP Health System – Marquette can bring new and unique challenges on a daily basis. From talking with patients to meeting with medical directors, Amy is always working on the best ways to educate the public and practice proactive measures to ensure the best safety measures possible for UPHS –…
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In the Mix: Why it might be time to add routine colonoscopies to your health journey
March 03, 2020It’s a scene many of us can recall. You arrive home from school, rush to your bedroom and tune your boombox to your favorite radio station. You pop in a blank cassette tape, or one you’ve recorded over so many times before, to capture the songs you love – or the songs you hope someone else will love, too. If that scene of adding favorite songs to your…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes: Bryan Carlson
March 03, 2020After moving to the UP six years ago, Bryan Carlson found himself serving the area in various roles as a driver. He worked for the county plowing runways and running heavy equipment before lowing the highways for the Marquette County Road Commission. Eventually, he served the Marquette School System as he transported students around. So it was only natural he would…
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UP Health System - Portage Adds Lithotripsy Services
February 26, 2020UP Health System - Portage announced today the addition of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) to its Urology services. ESWL is a treatment that fragments kidney stones without the need for surgery. Shock waves transmitted through the skin shatter the stone with little effect on surrounding tissue. Its variable shockwave frequency and multiple power levels…
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UP Health System – Bell Recognized by the Chartis Center for Rural Health as a 2020 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital
February 19, 2020February 19, 2020 – UP Health System – Bell in Ishpeming, Michigan, today announced it has been named a 2020 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. UPHS – Bell is the only hospital in Michigan to receive this designation. This annual award honoring rural hospital performance is determined by the results of iVantage…
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UPHS – Marquette Hero: Paul Dishaw
February 18, 2020Whether it’s giving directions, helping someone in or out of a wheelchair or ensuring no one slips getting out of their cars, Paul Dishaw does a bit of everything to help patients and visitors at UPHS – Marquette. The length of his title alone speaks to his versatility: Supervisor Patient Transports/Concierge Front Information Desk.“I just like taking…
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New mother Dayna Hodgins gets care she needs at UPHS
February 13, 2020Depression and anxiety have always been a part of Dayna Hodgins’ life, and those feelings managed to persist during her first pregnancy. Still, she held out hope it was just a part of the prenatal process — something typical for first-time mothers. To cope, she told herself the sad thoughts would eventually be replaced with the joy of giving birth to her son.…
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UP Health System - Portage Earns 5-Star CMS Rating for Overall Hospital Quality
February 12, 2020UP Health System - Portage announced that it has been awarded five stars in the latest round of Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). UPHS - Portage's Overall Hospital Quality 5-Star Rating puts it in the top 11% of all hospitals in the U.S. with respect to patient safety and the overall patient experience.…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes: Amy Racine
February 10, 2020Throughout her life, Amy Racine, RN, BSN, has always been a source of comfort for those close to her. Whenever anyone in her family is facing a health issue, she is typically the first person they reach out to. “I come from a large family, and everyone calls me for any kind of medical advice,” Amy said. “The comfort is just who I am.” Her…
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