News
View stories by hospital:
Posts tagged "UPHS Marquette"
UP Health System – Marquette Opens Second Registration Area to Improve Access and Reduce Walking Distance for Patients
June 16, 2025
MARQUETTE, Mich. (June 16, 2025) — UP Health System – Marquette has opened a second patient registration area to help improve access, reduce walking distances and enhance the overall patient experience. The new registration space was created in response to feedback from patients and families who shared challenges navigating appointments at...
read more
UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Madeline Jinkerson
June 13, 2025
What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am the clinic office clerk at Brain & Spine at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? The hospital was a big part of my life growing up. I experienced what it was like to be a patient,...
read more
UP Health System – Marquette Names Executive Director of Nursing
June 5, 2025
MARQUETTE, Mich. — June 5, 2025 — UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) has announced that Julie Nordberg, MSN, RN, CPPS, has been named executive director of nursing, effective May 25, 2025. Nordberg has been a valued member of the UP Health System – Marquette team since 2015 and...
read more
UP Health System – Marquette Names Meg McConnell as Chief Nursing Officer
June 4, 2025
MARQUETTE, Mich. (June 4, 2025) — UP Health System – Marquette has announced that Meg McConnell, MSN, BSN, RN, has been named chief nursing officer (CNO), effective immediately. McConnell joined UP Health System – Marquette in early 2023 and most recently served as assistant chief nursing officer. She brings more than a...
read more
UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Vicky Revord
May 30, 2025
What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am the Oncology Financial Liaison at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I've always had a passion for helping others, especially those who are uninsured or underinsured. Seeing how many people struggle to access basic care inspired...
read more
UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Raymond Richard
May 23, 2025
What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a volunteer at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My inspiration for getting into healthcare comes from a lifelong desire to serve others. I spent my career as a military police officer and eventually became deputy chief...
read more
UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Allison Wallace RT(R)CT
May 16, 2025
What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a computed tomography (CT) Radiographer at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I have always wanted to help people and be a contributing person to the community. I enjoy meeting all kinds of different individuals. As a high...
read more
UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Mike Murvich, RN
May 9, 2025
What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a registered nurse in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I have been interested in health care for as long as I can remember. Originally, I wanted to become an optometrist,...
read more
UP Health System – Marquette Names Two Vice Presidents of Operations
May 2, 2025
MARQUETTE, Mich. (May 2, 2025) — UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) has announced the appointment of two experienced health care leaders, Jason Collins, Ph.D., MBA-HCA, RN, NEA-BC, CCRN-K, and Polly Hockberger, M.S., MLS (ASCP)CM, as vice presidents of operations. These additions to the executive leadership team reflect...
read more
UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Tori Jurkanis
May 2, 2025
What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a team lead of patient access at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I have always wanted to work in healthcare. Patients come here on their worst days, it can make a huge difference having a...
read more