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Shake Up Your Plate | National Nutrition Month
March 12, 2021A bowl of salad greens with grilled chicken breast, avocado, pomegranate seeds and tomato. As National Nutrition Month continues, we’re sharing more tips to improve your eating habits and overall health. In the last post, we shared tips about how to best plan your weekly meals so that you stay on track. This week, we’re diving into the joy of variation in…
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UPHS donates $10,000 to YMCA of Marquette
March 11, 2021From left to right, YMCA Board Member Randell Girard; UPHS – Marquette COO and YMCA Board Member Steven Salyer; YMCA CEO Jenna Zdunek; YMCA Board Members Michele Butler, Amanda Specker, Cedric Calhoun, and Rachel Johnson. MARQUETTE — UP Health System contributed $10,000 to assist the YMCA of Marquette…
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EAT RIGHT, BITE BY BITE: HOW TO MAKE GOOD NUTRITION WORK FOR YOU
March 10, 2021Eating healthy helps us get and stay healthy. And there’s no better time to adopt useful strategies for making good nutrition an essential part of your health journey than National Nutrition Month.® This year’s theme is “Eat Right, Bite by Bite” – a great reminder that eating healthy and responsibly doesn’t have to be a daunting…
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PREVENTION ON THE BRAIN: HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM CONCUSSIONS AND OTHER HEAD INJURIES
March 08, 2021Traumatic brain injuries may be caused by injuries from a number of sports, including soccer, boxing, football, baseball, lacrosse, skateboarding, hockey, and other high-impact or extreme sports. These are particularly common in youth. When you think about your health, some of the first things that probably come to mind are healthy eating, exercise, visits with a…
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UP Health System – Bell Recognized by the Chartis Center for Rural Health as a 2021 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital
March 08, 2021Monday, March 8, 2021 | ISHPEMING, MICHIGAN | UP Health System – Bell is pleased to announce it has been recognized as a 2021 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital in the United States by The Chartis Group. Regarded as one of the industry’s most significant designations of performance excellence, the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals award is based upon the…
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Youth Sports: Benefits, Risk, and Intervention
March 08, 2021March is National Athletic Training Month, a time to spread awareness about the important work of Athletic Trainers. UP Health System is proud to provide Athletic Training services, especially for our area’s youth sports programs. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, youth sports have been modified to keep players and their families safe. Although these changes have…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Candace Mattson
March 05, 2021Candace Mattson is a Registered Dietitian at UP Health System – Marquette. Certified in Oncology Nutrition (CSO), she specializes in nutrition for cancer patients. What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette?I am the Lead Dietitian in the Nutrition and Wellness, Diabetes Education Department at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your…
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Planning Your Plate | National Nutrition Month
March 05, 2021Balanced, heart-healthy ingredients of unsaturated fats. Written by: Priscilla Drury, RD As National Nutrition Month continues, we’re sharing more tips to improve your eating habits and overall health. In the last post, we talked about the different parts of a nutritious diet. Next, we’re sharing tips about how to “Personalize Your Plate” when…
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Personalize Your Plate | March is National Nutrition Month
March 01, 2021Happy National Nutrition Month! March is a great opportunity to celebrate good nutrition all month long. This month, you will be able to learn tips to improve your eating habits and overall health. This year, the theme for National Nutrition Month is “Personalize Your Plate.” Eating habits must be personalized to best meet your own individualized needs. A…
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UP Health System partners with the Marquette County Health Department and Area Schools to assist with COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts
February 26, 2021Pictured left to right: Gwen Gentz, RN; Jamilyne Spruytte, Clinic Administration; William Saunders, MAPS Superintendent; and Gar Atchison, CEO | UP Health System – Marquette. Marquette County teachers have the highest rate of vaccination in the state according to a recent survey February 26, 2021, MARQUETTE COUNTY, MI | Since the COVID-19 vaccine administration…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Mary Howko
February 26, 2021Mary Hawko is a Senior Accountant in the Accounting Department at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette?I am a Senior Accountant in the Accounting Department at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?Getting into the field of healthcare was accidental. My parents…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Jen Granstrand
February 19, 2021Jen Granstand is a Quality Lead in the Quality Management Department at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette?I am a Quality Lead in the Quality Management Department at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?Healthcare is full of many diverse areas and career…
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UPHS – PORTAGE HEROES | JANELLE CONE, R.PH, INPATIENT PHARMACIST
February 19, 2021What is your role here at UP Health System – Portage? I am a pharmacist and I work in the inpatient pharmacy where our team works to provide medications for patients admitted to the hospital and those treated in our outpatient clinics such as Cancer Care, ACU, and Dialysis. How long have you been employed with us? Have you always been in the same…
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An Unexpected Trip to the ER | Baby Julia’s Story
February 17, 2021When Rachael and Jonas' daughter had a severe allergic reaction, they were thankful for emergency care close to home. “As scary as this experience was, it has taught me that if an emergency like this happens again, high-quality care will be readily available at UPHS – Marquette.”
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Heart Disease: An Unwanted Heirloom
February 16, 2021You’ve got your father’s eyes, your grandmother’s laugh, but what about your uncle’s heart disease? While many inherited traits are good, others – like heart disease – aren’t. It’s important to know how your family’s history with heart disease can affect your own heart health. If you don’t know your…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Sandy Carlson
February 12, 2021Sandy Carlson, Manager of both the Clinic Business Operations and the Clinic Float Pool at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette?I am the Manager of both the Clinic Business Operations and the Clinic Float Pool. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I have always enjoyed helping people and felt a…
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Savannah Koronka, LPN
February 05, 2021Savannah Koronka, LPN on the Cardiac Unit at UP Health System – Marquette. What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette?I am an LPN on the Cardiac Unit and the Instructor for the Strictly Rhythms certification course. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I am a second-career nurse, having spent about a decade as a human resource…
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28 DAYS OF HEART: GETTING A JUMP START ON BEING HEART SMART
February 04, 2021If 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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HEART DISEASE: AN UNWANTED HEIRLOOM
February 04, 2021You’ve got your father’s eyes, your grandmother’s laugh, but what about your uncle’s heart disease? While many inherited traits are good, others – like heart disease – aren’t. It’s important to know how your family’s history with heart disease can affect your own heart health. If you don’t know your…
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Why I Got the COVID-19 Vaccine | Dr. Riley Torreano
February 04, 2021Riley Torreano, MD, is a Family Medicine physician at UP Health System – Bell.For most of us, this past holiday season was unlike any other we have experienced. Instead of the typical hustle and bustle of holiday parties, family gatherings, and being surrounded by those we love – this year was just different.While changing traditions this year was hard, I know…
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