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UPHS – Marquette Hero: Amanda Benson
February 10, 2020The draw to medicine was always there for Amanda Benson — even in her childhood. Physiology fascinated her and she enjoyed reading about the inner workings of the human body and how all the various organ systems functioned within. Her interest then expanded to the personal side of medicine. “As I got older, I discovered I really liked the…
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UP Health System – Sault Ste. Marie welcomes Andrew Fellers, MD, to its Family Medicine team
February 04, 2020UPHS – Sault Ste. Marie is pleased to announce the addition of Andrew Fellers, MD, to its Family Medicine team. Dr. Fellers and his wife, Katerina Fellers, PA-C join Ashly Ellis, NPC at the family medicine clinic located in Avery Square. Dr. Fellers earned his Doctor of Medicine from Loma Linda University before completing his residency at St. Joseph Family…
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UP Health System – Sault Ste. Marie welcomes Katerina Fellers, PA-C, to its Family Medicine team
February 04, 2020UPHS – Sault Ste. Marie is pleased to welcome Katerina Fellers, PA-C, to its Family Medicine team. She and her husband Andrew Fellers, MD join Ashly Ellis, FNP at the family medicine clinic located in Avery Square. Katerina earned her Masters of Physician Studies at Kettering College, where she also received her Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and was Summa…
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Heroes of UPHS – Portage: Kimberly Peterson, Patient Financial Representative
February 03, 2020What is your title and role at UPHS-Portage? I am a Patient Financial Representative; I bill commercial insurance companies and work at the Houghton Family Health Center. How long have you been employed here? Have you always been in the same position? I have been back with Portage for just over a year. I was previously employe by Portage for about 8 years and…
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28 Days of Heart: Getting a Jump Start on Being Heart Smart
February 02, 2020If 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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29 Days of Heart: This Leap Year, Take Charge of Your Heart
January 31, 2020This February marks not only American Heart Month, but another leap year. That means an extra day to enjoy quality time with family and friends. An extra day to chase after your 2020 goals. And an extra day to focus on your heart health. Because, while leap year adds an extra day to the calendar, staying focused on maintaining good heart health can help add years to your…
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How the UPHS – Portage Fitness Center Helped Marcia Achieve her Health & Fitness Goals
January 31, 2020As someone who lives an active lifestyle, Marcia Goodrich was left without a place to exercise when her local gym closed. With a wide range of options in the area, Marcia did her research to find a gym that was the perfect option for her. That’s when she trusted the UP Health System – Portage Fitness Center to help her achieve her health and fitness…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes: Nancy Saundri
January 30, 2020Whether it’s through her church or remaining committed to assisting UP Health System – Marquette, Nancy Saundri has consistently found herself in a role where she’s helping other people. Her first position with UPHS came as a receptionist in the central billing office, where she worked for 18 years. And over the last six years, she’s served as a…
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UPHS welcomes back Dr. Santosh Gowda to hematology and oncology team
January 28, 2020ESCANABA — UP Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Santosh Gowda, MD, to UPHS’ hematology and oncology team. Dr. Gowda is returning to Escanaba after having previously worked in the area from 2009-14 as a Medical Oncology/Hematology Physician. “After having worked at several hospitals in the US and India, I find the UP Health System to…
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UP Health System - Portage Named a LifePoint Health National Quality Leader
January 27, 2020UP Health System - Portage today announced that it has been named a LifePoint Health National Quality Leader, recognizing it's continued efforts in transforming its culture of safety and achieving high standards of quality care, performance improvement, and patient engagement. The designation replaces the hospital's former recognition as a Duke LifePoint Quality…
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UPHS Heroes: Zac Deforge
January 23, 2020Around a year ago, Zac Deforge suffered a stroke. The experience was jarring for the UPHS – Marquette barista who had become a mainstay at the coffee shop after working there for four years. In the follow up to Deforge’s stroke, his co-workers rallied around him by holding a spaghetti dinner and a prize raffle drawing in order to assist in funding his…
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Sleep, Glorious Sleep: Resolving to Get the Rest You Need This Year
January 14, 2020Happy New Year! Have you made any resolutions yet? As the calendar turns to a fresh page, many of us make a fresh resolve to eat better, do better and be better. But have you ever made a resolution to sleep better? It’s one you may want to consider. Many people don’t connect the dots between the quality of their sleep and the quality of their overall health.…
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UP Health System donates $10,000 to Noqumenon Trail Network
January 04, 2020MARQUETTE — In conjunction with its mission of “Making Communities Healthier,” UP Health System donated $10,000 to the Noquemanon Trail Network to support the maintenance of the central UP’s non-motorized trails, which are home to numerous outdoor activities, including: hiking, trail running, mountain biking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and…
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Diane never gave up. So her cancer did.
May 09, 2016“My quality of care was excellent,” she says. “I wouldn’t go anywhere else, and I actually filled out my application to work here (at UPHS – Marquette Hematology/Oncology) while I was getting a chemo treatment.” It wasn’t long after that she was part of the cancer care team.
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A New Start for the Heart
March 21, 2016"I can't believe how I feel. Before the surgery I couldn't lay down without becoming short on air. Now I feel great. It's unbelievable what they've done for me. They gave me many more years."
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Back to the Races
February 11, 2016"I went head-over-heels and felt a pop in my hamstring... I was able to have surgery in March and was able to complete the Leadville 100 in August."
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Spinal Care, Close to Home
February 01, 2016"Dr. Coccia had an extremely strong command of all the medical issues related to my back. I've known a bunch of surgeons over the years and Dr. Coccia is the real deal."
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Against All Odds
January 15, 2016"I remember arriving at Black Rocks to go swimming. The next thing I remember is waking up in the hospital a week later."
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Going the Distance
December 15, 2015At age 40, today Dan has an athletic build that could easily be the envy of men decades younger. But at the time of his surgery in May of 2014, Dan's health was failing fast - primarily due to his weighing 360 pounds.
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Turning the Page on a Cancer Diagnosis
December 01, 2015Frank was relatively healthy. But during routine health testing, his family physician, UP Health System Portage’s Dr. William Anderson, Sr., suspected an abnormality in Frank’s blood work.
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