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UP Health System Welcomes Sleep Medicine Specialist Michael Sand, DO
September 20, 2023
UP Health System is pleased to welcome Michael Sand, DO, to its Respiratory and Sleep Medicine teams. Dr. Sand diagnoses and treats sleep disorders—such as sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy and restless leg syndrome—in adults and children ages four and older through a variety of sleep tests and studies. He earned his Doctor of...
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Taylor Paul, RDN
September 14, 2023
What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist serving patients in all different areas. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I always knew I could make an impact in healthcare. At first I wasn’t sure how I was going to do that until I took...
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UP Health System – Portage Honors Extraordinary Nurses with DAISY Award
September 14, 2023
UP Health System – Portage (UPHS – Portage) is proud to honor Stacey Lassila, RN; Wanda Givens, RN; Jordan Juntunen, RN; Mary Willmer, RN; Callie Donnelly, RN; Dillon Velmer, RN; Leena Bekkala, RN; and Brooke Larsen, RN; with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® The team of compassionate and kind nurses...
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UP Health System – Portage Now Offering a Registered Nurse (RN) Resident Program for New RN Graduates
September 12, 2023
To support and prepare RNs in their transition to clinical practice through online and in-person modules with preceptor and mentor support. UP Health System – Portage (UPHS – Portage) is excited to announce the offering of a RN Resident Program for all new RN graduates. For many, transitioning from the classroom...
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A Compassionate Team of Speech-Language Pathologists Ready to Help You Meet Your Goals
September 6, 2023
The ability to communicate effectively with others is a basic tenet of the human experience. Speech allows you the ability to connect with others, effectively communicate your needs and desires, and develop the confidence to reach your goals in life. At UP Health System – Portage (UPHS – Portage), we have...
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Michael Stuber
August 31, 2023
What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am a Staff Accountant in the Fiscal Department. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? It was important for my next career opportunity to heavily value the community that I grew up in. I am grateful this opportunity presented itself because it fits...
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UP Health System – Portage Heroes | Kelli Johnson
August 16, 2023
What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am a Clinic Administrative Coordinator and recently took on the additional role as Clinic Compliance Champion. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I’ve always been passionate about helping others, but there’s something extra rewarding about being able to help those who need...
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UP Health System – Portage Earns 5-Star CMS Rating for Overall Hospital Quality
July 26, 2023
UP Health System – Portage is proud to announce we have been awarded five stars in the latest round of Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). UP Health System – Portage's Overall Hospital Quality 5-Star Rating puts it among the top hospitals in...
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UP Health System – Portage Names 2023 Mercy Award Winner, Lexi Pyykkonen
May 2, 2023
Lexi Pyykkonen recognized for demonstrating compassion and unwavering commitment to helping others.
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Samantha Kytta
April 4, 2023
What is your role at UPHS – Portage? I am a Patient Service Representative in the Internal Medicine Suite at UP Health System – Portage. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I was looking for a career that would give me the opportunity and satisfaction of helping more people in need. What's a...
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