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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Jen Heyrman, RN
July 12, 2024
What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a registered nurse (RN) and clinical educator at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My mom. She is a nurse here on the cardiac floor and is an amazing role model. I wanted to follow in...
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Be Prepared – Have a First Aid Kit on Hand
July 10, 2024
It’s the season for adventure in the Upper Peninsula! While you’re out enjoying all the area has to offer — whether you’re biking, hiking, running along the beach or traversing the playground — it’s important to be prepared for any situations that might arise. Basic first aid supplies are helpful to...
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Ring the Bell: Celebrating Milestones with a New Tradition in UPHS – Portage Cancer Care
July 1, 2024
Surrounded by her family and medical team, Jessica marked an important milestone in her cancer treatment last week through a swift motion of the hand. The sound of UP Health System – Portage’s (UPHS – Portage) new symbolic bell in the Cancer Care unit rang out and the joy in...
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UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Katherine Haynes, LPN
June 28, 2024
What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a licensed practical nurse (LPN) for UP Medical Group – Family Medicine | Lakewood. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I entered into the healthcare field later in life. I was a stay-at-home mom and decided to go back to work...
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UP Health System – Portage Names Casey Baird, MBA, BSN, RN, CPPS, Chief Nursing Officer
June 26, 2024
UP Health System – Portage (UPHS – Portage) is pleased to announce Casey Baird, MBA, BSN, RN, CPPS, has been appointed to serve as chief nursing officer (CNO), effective June 23, 2024. Baird brings nearly two decades of healthcare experience in both clinical settings and progressive leadership roles, half of...
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Take Advantage of Summer Break—Schedule Pediatric Annual Physicals
June 24, 2024
We're in full swing into summer — and there’s a lot to accomplish while we catch our breath in preparation for another busy school year. The two most important things to do may seem fairly routine, but that doesn’t make them any less of a priority: schedule annual physicals for...
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Bonnie Aho
June 21, 2024
What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am the clinical education coordinator at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? When I was in high school, I participated in the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) program and that gave me a better insight into...
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Lennie Webber
June 14, 2024
What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) wheelchair van driver at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I have been in healthcare for nearly thirty years in various roles. I just recently started at UP Health System. What’s...
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UPHS – Bell Heroes | Liz Aho
June 14, 2024
What is your role at UPHS – Bell? I am a billing specialist in the Occupational Medicine Clinic. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? As long as I can remember I’ve been involved with healthcare. I enjoy helping people. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in...
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UPHS - Portage Heroes | Stephanie Johns, PharmD
June 14, 2024
What is your role at UP Health System – Portage? I am the director of Inpatient Pharmacy. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? Watching family members deal with health issues and wanting to know more so that I could help was the initial inspiration. Having a college advisor doubt my decision...
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