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Iron Deficiency Day: Q&A with UPHS – Portage Hematologist & Oncologist Charles Goodwin, MD
November 26, 2024November 26 is Iron Deficiency Day, aimed at raising awareness for people living with iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia. To help further spread awareness and educate our community on symptoms, treatments and the important role a hematologist can play in managing blood disorders, we did a Q&A with UP Health System – Portage Hematologist and Oncologist…
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UP Health System – Bell Heroes | Tania Harsila, RN, BSN
November 22, 2024What is your role at UPHS – Bell? I am the director of the Acute Care Unit (ACU). What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I went into healthcare to help make a difference in people’s lives. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field? My day is a mix of collaborating and coordinating with other team…
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UP Health System – Marquette Heroes | Alycia Davidson
November 22, 2024What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a nurse practitioner with electrophysiology at UP Heart & Vascular. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? Helping people and caring for others fills my bucket. I can’t imagine doing anything else. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field? I work in…
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UP Health System – Portage Earns 2024 Performance Leadership Award from The Chartis Center for Rural Health
November 21, 2024HANCOCK, MI | Nov. 21, 2024 | As part of National Rural Health Day, UP Health System – Portage (UPHS – Portage) today announced it has earned a 2024 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in patient Outcomes. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards recognize top quartile performance (i.e., 75th percentile…
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UP Health System – Bell Honors Emergency Department Registered Nurse Alice Miljour with Inaugural DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
November 21, 2024UP Health System – Bell is proud to honor Alice Miljour, RN, with the inaugural DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. The award will be a few times per year and is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize extraordinary, compassionate nursing care provided to patients and families every day. Alice cares for patients in the Emergency…
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UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes Family Medicine Physician Lize Loubser, MD
November 21, 2024UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) is excited to welcome Lize Loubser, MD, to UP Medical Group – Marquette | Family Medicine. Dr. Loubser is a board-certified Family Medicine physician with a wealth of expertise and a patient-centered approach to caring for individuals of all ages. Dr. Loubser specializes in preventative care, chronic…
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UP Health System – Bell Earns 2024 Performance Leadership Award from The Chartis Center for Rural Health
November 21, 2024ISHPEMING, MI | Nov. 21, 2024 | As part of National Rural Health Day, UP Health System – Bell (UPHS – Bell) today announced it has earned a 2024 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in patient Outcomes. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards recognize top quartile performance (i.e., 75th percentile or above)…
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UP Health System – Portage Earns an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
November 15, 2024UP Health System – Portage (UPHS – Portage) has earned an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns a letter grade to general hospitals across the country twice per year, based on over 30 performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and…
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UP Health System – Portage Heroes | Ankit Chhillar, MBA, MS
November 15, 2024What is your role at UP Health System – Portage? I am the data and interface analyst at UPHS – Portage, responsible for local data integration, supporting business metrics and ensuring efficient data transfers within the organization and in coordination with vendors. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? The opportunity to improve patient…
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UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes Physiatrist Andrea Carefoot, MD
November 13, 2024UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) is pleased to welcome board-certified physiatrist Andrea Carefoot, MD, to the Brain & Spine Center. Dr. Carefoot, a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation, provides a comprehensive range of treatments to help patients recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, and improve their quality of…
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UP Health System – Marquette Cardiology Nurse Amanda Atkins, RN, Honored with DAISY Award
November 12, 2024UP Health System – Marquette is proud to honor Amanda Atkins, RN, with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. This award, presented every quarter, is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care provided to patients and families every day. Amanda works in the Cardiac Unit at UP Health System –…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Chrissy Janssen
November 08, 2024What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a food service worker in the kitchen. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? For me, it’s a personal calling to help others make a difference. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field? I prepare food for staff and visitors and maintain…
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UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes Michael Potes, DO, to Digestive & Liver
November 07, 2024UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette), a Duke Lifepoint hospital, is pleased to announce that Michael Potes, DO, has joined its medical staff at UP Medical Group | Digestive and Liver. Dr. Potes, a board-certified gastroenterologist, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of digestive disorders and diseases. Dr. Potes earned…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Lisa McGowan, LPN
November 01, 2024What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a licensed practical nurse at the UP Bariatric Institute in the Medical Office Building on Washington Street. I'm responsible for all prior authorizations and daily patient care. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I have always enjoyed taking care of others. I became an aide when I was…
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Steve Hermanson
November 01, 2024What is your role at UP Health System – Portage? I am the director of facilities. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My past experiences in construction, mining and manufacturing management were challenging and provided many growth opportunities, but I often found myself looking for a deeper sense of purpose. I was drawn to the…
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Beyond the Game: How UP Health System – Portage Athletic Trainers Ensure Student Safety and Success in School Sports
October 25, 2024In every sport, a lot of unseen preparation happens before game day. Between intensive practices and physical conditioning and the coordination of efforts from staff, coaches and parents, there are a lot of moving parts that come together to make it happen. There are many benefits to participating in school sports—regular exercise, discipline, teamwork,…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Natalie Bordson, RN
October 25, 2024What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a registered nurse (RN) on the Medical/Surgical Unit. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My Aunt Lori is an RN here and inspired me to get into nursing. Growing up, I would always hear how she made a positive impact in her patients' lives and in our community; this made me want to do the…
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Lung Cancer Screening | What You Should Know
October 23, 2024Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in the United States and the most common cause of cancer-related death. While many things contribute to your risk of developing lung cancer—such as your genes, your family history of cancer, and exposure to carcinogenic substances like asbestos—cigarette smoking is the number one risk factor. The vast majority of…
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UPHS - Bell Heroes | Jason Hamlin, MLT
October 18, 2024What is your role at UPHS – Bell? I am a medical lab technician at UP Health System – Bell. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I enjoy science and also helping people. Working in the laboratory is perfect as I get to talk and interact with patients while also helping providers find answers that will help patients. What’s a typical…
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Becca Oger, CCHT
October 18, 2024What is your role at UP Health System – Portage? I am a certified clinical hemodialysis technician. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field? I have always been passionate about caring for and helping people. My inspiration to work in healthcare started in high school when my great-grandparents were having frequent…
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