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UP Health System – Marquette Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
June 26, 2025American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award recognizes sustained, high-level performance in quality of care MARQUETTE, Mich. (June 26, 2025) — UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance...
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Building Healthy Habits for a Healthy Heart
February 03, 2025The heart is an amazing organ. Each day, your heart pumps over 2,000 gallons of blood, circulating oxygen through the 60,000 miles of blood vessels in your body. With so much riding on the muscle, it’s no surprise that heart diseases are the #1 cause of death in America—if your heart weakens or stops beating, cells throughout your body lose the nutrients they…
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UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes Cardiologists Ellen Kehoe, DO, and Yasser Salem, MD, MBA, to Heart & Vascular Center
July 25, 2024Providing comprehensive diagnoses and treatment of diseases of the heart and vascular system
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UP Health System – Marquette Recognized for Excellence with Renewal of Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation with PCI
March 19, 2024Providing necessary, high-quality care to cardiac cath lab patients close to homeThe American College of Cardiology (ACC) Accreditation Services has recognized UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette), a Duke LifePoint hospital, for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who come to a cardiac catheterization lab for care,…
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UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes Interventional Cardiologist Richard Markiewicz, MD, FSCAI, RVPI
December 05, 2023UP Health System – Marquette, a Duke LifePoint Hospital, is proud to welcome board-certified interventional and endovascular cardiologist Richard Markiewicz, MD, FSCAI, RVPI, to its Heart & Vascular Center. Within this subspecialty of cardiology, Dr. Markiewicz focuses on minimally invasive procedures to treat or diagnose diseases of the heart and vascular…
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UP Health System – Marquette Awarded Primary Stroke Center Certification from the Joint Commission
November 09, 2023UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette), a Duke LifePoint hospital, has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Stroke Center Certification. UPHS – Marquette underwent a rigorous, onsite review on October 11, 2023, as part of the process to…
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UP Health System – Marquette Lifesaving Heart & Emergency Care | Gregory's Story
September 28, 2023Gregory Adams was at home when something just didn't feel right—a feeling came over him that he had never felt before. He immediately lost consciousness. After an emergency helicopter flight, Gregory received lifesaving heart care from the heart and vascular team at UP Health System – Marquette.
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UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes New Providers and Expands Electrophysiology Services in the Upper Peninsula
March 22, 2023Providing essential, high-quality heart and vascular care close to home UP Health System – Marquette, a Duke Lifepoint Hospital and Duke Health Affiliate, is pleased to reintroduce and welcome electrophysiologists Brian Jaffe, MD; Daniel Buerkel, MD; and Matthew Fedor, MD; to the Heart and Vascular team. Your heart generally has a predictable, steady rhythm. But…
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A Heart-Safe Shoveling Season with Dr. Voice, Cardiologist at UP Health System – Portage
February 15, 2023Winter in the Copper Country is full of joyful outdoor activities and annual traditions—but winter also brings its fair share of chores—including shoveling. The fresh snowfall and the need to keep your driveway, sidewalks, roof and cars clean can let you know you may be out of shape. Cardiologist Ronald Voice, MD, at UP Health System – Portage states,…
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National Heart Month — Four Easy Ways to Show Your Heart Some Love
February 12, 2023Your heart is one of the hardest working parts of your body and it beats around the clock, only getting a break when you relax or sleep. It’s also one of the most threatened. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. — about one in four deaths.…
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UP Health System – Marquette Recognized for Excellence with Renewal of ACC Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI Accreditation
August 10, 2022UP Health System – Marquette provides necessary care, resources to patients with heart attack symptoms ACC Accreditation Services, the accrediting arm of the American College of Cardiology, has recognized UP Health System – Marquette, a Duke LifePoint hospital, for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. UP Health…
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Cardiac Emergency in the Heart of the UP | John's Story
April 06, 2022“I want to thank the team who acted so quickly to save my life. I know that I can count on the healthcare professionals in the Upper Peninsula.”
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Losing Pounds and Gaining Life | Carl’s Story
June 15, 2021"I feel fantastic. I know a lot of friends who would really benefit from joining something like this. I can’t recommend it enough."
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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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Renewed Hope for the Future
October 19, 2015Bettey Tomasi shares the story of her open heart surgery at UP Health System.
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Mickey Salmi Testimonial
June 12, 2015Mickey Salmi shares the story of his life-saving heart treatment at UP Health System.
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