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UPHS – Marquette Welcomes Nurse Practitioner Justin Kleinschmidt to Cardiology Team
October 28, 2025UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) welcomes Justin Kleinschmidt, MSN, FNP-C, BSN, a board-certified family nurse practitioner, to its cardiology team at UP Medical Group – Marquette. Kleinschmidt provides comprehensive cardiac care to adult and geriatric patients, focusing on preventive health, disease management and patient education. He is dedicated to helping patients achieve optimal cardiovascular health and improving their overall well-being through individualized, compassionate care.
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Kim Carlson
October 24, 2025What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a medical laboratory technician at UPHS – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? When I was in high school, we had HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) and I shadowed at the old hospital and found the atmosphere and the pace exciting and interesting. I was originally interested in respiratory therapy but due to unforeseen events I changed my path to laboratory sciences.
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UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes Urology Nurse Practitioner Ericka Distefano
October 22, 2025UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) welcomes Ericka Distefano, NP, to its urology team at UP Medical Group – Marquette.
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Dawsen Emanuelson
October 17, 2025What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a medical assistant in Digestive and Liver at UPHS – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I have always enjoyed working with and helping people, and healthcare is a great place to have the ability to do those things every day.
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Jessica Veiht
October 10, 2025What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a Health Information Management (HIM) Director at UPHS – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My passion to help others, have a meaningful, purpose driven career, the diverse range of paths and ever-growing industry.
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UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes Neurologist Daniel Wahlstrom, MD
October 07, 2025UP Health System – Marquette is pleased to welcome Daniel Wahlstrom, MD, to its neurology team. Wahlstrom specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of neurological conditions, including stroke, epilepsy and seizures, neuromuscular disorders, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, multiple sclerosis, neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, headache and pain disorders, and Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders.
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Payton Lebombard, RN
October 03, 2025What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a clinical informaticist at UPHS – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I've always known I wanted to pursue a healthcare career. Initially, I planned to become a respiratory therapist, but once I started college, I shifted my focus to nursing and never looked back.
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UP Health System – Marquette welcomes Cardiac Electrophysiologist Matthew Ebinger, DO
September 30, 2025UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) is pleased to welcome Matthew Ebinger, D.O., to its cardiology team. Ebinger is a cardiac electrophysiologist specializing in internal medicine and clinical cardiac electrophysiology, providing care for patients with complex heart rhythm disorders. His areas of expertise include atrial fibrillation ablation, atrial fibrillation management, supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) management, pacemaker placement, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) placement, left atrial appendage occlusion device procedures, syncope, ventricular tachycardia and premature ventricular contractions (PVCs).
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UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes Sleep Medicine Specialist Aaron Betz, PA-C
September 25, 2025UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) is pleased to welcome Aaron Betz, PA-C, to its Respiratory and Sleep Medicine team. Betz diagnoses and treats patients with sleep disorders, with a special focus on sleep apnea and its impact on overall health and quality of life. He works closely with patients to identify the underlying causes of sleep disruptions and to provide individualized care plans designed to restore healthy, restful sleep.
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Olivia Rick
September 19, 2025What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a laboratory assistant at UPHS – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I have always loved working with people, but found myself drawn to hands-on sciences in school. My aunt, a clinical laboratory technologist, introduced me to the field of clinical sciences. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field? A typical day for me starts at 4 am and is spent drawing labs on inpatients on all floors of the hospital. It can be tough; no patient wants to get woken up for a blood draw.
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Morgan Kowalski, RN
September 11, 2025What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a registered nurse on the medical/surgical floor at UPHS – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I got into healthcare because I wanted to positively impact people’s lives during a time when they need it the most. A career in nursing offered me that.
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UP Health System – Marquette welcomes nurse practitioner Michael Duckwall to internal medicine
September 10, 2025UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) welcomes Michael Duckwall, a nurse practitioner specializing in internal medicine with a focus on endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism, to UP Medical Group – Medical Specialists. Duckwall provides care for a range of endocrine disorders, including diabetes and thyroid disease conditions. He works closely with patients to create individualized treatment plans that support long-term health and wellness.
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Jill Perroud, RN
September 05, 2025What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a clinical documentation specialist nurse at UPHS – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I witnessed family receiving healthcare as a child and that sparked my interest. I have always enjoyed caring for others in any capacity I can.
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UP Medical Group acquires Surgical Associates of Marquette, P.C., expands access to surgical care with new UPHS – Marquette Surgical Associates
September 02, 2025UP Medical Group acquires Surgical Associates of Marquette, P.C., expands access to surgical care with new UPHS – Marquette Surgical Associates Strengthening access to high-quality surgical care for patients and families across the Upper Peninsula.
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Michelle Augustyn
August 28, 2025What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am the patient experience officer at UPHS – Marquette.. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I took a circuitous route to getting into health care. My background is in biological sciences, and health care was not on my horizon with my first degree. After my own personal experiences with the health care system, I realized I wanted to take a more active role. I wanted to help impact the health and safety of others in a positive way. I chose a nursing career, which ultimately opened the door to the position I am in now.
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Megan Richards, RN
August 21, 2025What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a registered nurse on the sixth floor (medical/surgical) at UP Health System–Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I’ve always enjoyed helping people, so becoming a nurse seemed like the perfect fit. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field? There is no “typical” day in my job, and that’s what I love about it. Each day challenges me in different ways and pushes me to be flexible and roll with whatever comes my way. I help train many new hires on our floor and enjoy being a helping hand to those who need me.
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Trusted care, anywhere: How telemedicine expands access to high-quality health care
August 21, 2025At UP Health System and our clinics across the Upper Peninsula (UP), care happens every day in our hospitals and clinics — and now, it also happens virtually through telemedicine. We know that meeting with a doctor on a screen may be new for some patients. You may wonder if a virtual visit can really offer the same quality of care as being face to face. The answer is yes — because whether you’re in the exam room or on a video call, you’re still getting care right here at home from a qualified provider, connected to your local care team.
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Back-to-School Health & Wellness Tips for a Strong Start
August 14, 2025As summer days grow shorter and the school year draws near, it’s the perfect time to set your family up for a healthy, productive year ahead. Here are some practical ways to prepare your kids—and yourself—for the return to the classroom. 1. Book annual check-ups now. The start of a new school year is an ideal reminder to schedule yearly physicals. These visits allow your child’s provider to perform a complete exam, confirm vaccinations are current, and address any concerns you may have. Adding it to your back-to-school checklist ensures it won’t be overlooked.
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Michelle Palomaki
August 14, 2025What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a Regional Director of Specialty Services at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I’ve always been fascinated by the human body and its incredible capabilities. From an early age, I knew I wanted to be involved in a field where I could make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. That passion continues to drive my commitment to supporting others through healthcare.
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UP Health System – Marquette Heart & Vascular Certified Medical Assistant Mariah Lewis Honored with Julianne Kirkham Award
August 11, 2025UP Health System – Marquette Heart & Vascular Certified Medical Assistant Mariah Lewis Honored with Julianne Kirkham Award.
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