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Heroes of UPHS – Bell | Mary Kay Grady
August 22, 2025What is your role at UP Health System? I’m a patient processing clerk at UPHS – Bell. I help patients get admitted for their appointments and make sure all the paperwork is ready. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? At 18, I was just looking for work. Bell was the first place that called, and the rest is history.
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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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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Kathy Haglund
August 08, 2025What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a controller at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? The hospital was one of the big employers back in the day. I thought accounting for a hospital would be a rewarding challenge.
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UP Health System – Bell & UP Health System – Portage Recognized for Excellence with Renewal of ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation
August 07, 2025UP Health System – Bell & UP Health System – Portage Recognized for Excellence with Renewal of ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation
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UP Health System – Marquette Recognized for Excellence with Renewal of ACC Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI Accreditation
August 07, 2025UP Health System – Marquette Recognized for Excellence with Renewal of ACC Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI Accreditation
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UP Health System – Bell Expands Access to Specialty Care for Patients
August 06, 2025UP Health System – Bell Expands Access to Specialty Care for Patients
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Why Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Are on the Rise — and How to Protect Yourself
August 01, 2025Warmer weather and standing water are fueling a surge in mosquito-borne diseases. Here’s what you need to know and how to prevent them.
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UP Health System – Portage Honors Michael Salmi, CRNA, and Janette Pietila, RN, BSN, with The DAISY Award
August 01, 2025UP Health System – Portage is proud to recognize Michael Salmi and Janette Pietila as this quarter’s recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. The DAISY Award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to honor the exceptional, compassionate care nurses provide to patients and families every day.
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | David Cable, MD
July 31, 2025What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?
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UP Health System – Marquette Earns ACR Accreditation for Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
July 31, 2025UP Health System – Marquette Earns ACR Accreditation for Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
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UP Health System – Marquette Earns U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Award
July 29, 2025UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) has been named among U.S. News & World Report’s 2025–2026 Best Hospitals edition as a high-performing hospital for spinal fusion and pacemaker implantation. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.
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UP Health System – Marquette earns American College of Radiology Accreditation in Computed Tomography
July 28, 2025UP Health System – Marquette earns American College of Radiology Accreditation in Computed Tomography
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UP Health System – Bell Heroes | Ben Kayes
July 25, 2025What is your role at UPHS? IT Director What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I wanted to do work that benefited the local community, while also growing in my field. Healthcare is a fantastic way to do that for IT as it interacts with so many different systems.
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Peggy Seaver
July 25, 2025What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a Care Aide in the staffing pool at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? This goes way back to my senior year in high school when I took a nurses aide training class. I find it very rewarding to assist those in need.
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UP Health System – Marquette Honors Zack Pavlat, RN, with The DAISY Award
July 23, 2025UP Health System – Marquette is proud to recognize Zack Pavlat, RN, as this quarter’s recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. The DAISY Award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to honor the exceptional, compassionate care nurses provide to patients and families every day.
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