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UP Health System – Portage Earns an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
November 15, 2024
UP Health System – Portage (UPHS – Portage) has earned an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns a letter grade to general hospitals across the country twice per year, based on over 30 performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and...
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Ankit Chhillar, MBA, MS
November 15, 2024
What is your role at UP Health System – Portage? I am the data and interface analyst at UPHS – Portage, responsible for local data integration, supporting business metrics and ensuring efficient data transfers within the organization and in coordination with vendors. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? The opportunity to...
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UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes Physiatrist Andrea Carefoot, MD
November 13, 2024
UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) is pleased to welcome board-certified physiatrist Andrea Carefoot, MD, to the Brain & Spine Center. Dr. Carefoot, a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation, provides a comprehensive range of treatments to help patients recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, and improve their...
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UP Health System – Marquette Cardiology Nurse Amanda Atkins, RN, Honored with DAISY Award
November 12, 2024
UP Health System – Marquette is proud to honor Amanda Atkins, RN, with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. This award, presented every quarter, is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care provided to patients and families every day. Amanda works in the Cardiac Unit...
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Chrissy Janssen
November 8, 2024
What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a food service worker in the kitchen. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? For me, it’s a personal calling to help others make a difference. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field? I prepare...
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UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes Michael Potes, DO, to Digestive & Liver
November 7, 2024
UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette), a Duke Lifepoint hospital, is pleased to announce that Michael Potes, DO, has joined its medical staff at UP Medical Group | Digestive and Liver. Dr. Potes, a board-certified gastroenterologist, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of digestive disorders...
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November 1, 2024
What is your role at UP Health System – Portage? I am the director of facilities. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My past experiences in construction, mining and manufacturing management were challenging and provided many growth opportunities, but I often found myself looking for a deeper sense of purpose. I...
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Lisa McGowan, LPN
November 1, 2024
What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a licensed practical nurse at the UP Bariatric Institute in the Medical Office Building on Washington Street. I'm responsible for all prior authorizations and daily patient care. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I have always enjoyed taking care of others....
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Beyond the Game: How UP Health System – Portage Athletic Trainers Ensure Student Safety and Success in School Sports
October 25, 2024
In every sport, a lot of unseen preparation happens before game day. Between intensive practices and physical conditioning and the coordination of efforts from staff, coaches and parents, there are a lot of moving parts that come together to make it happen. There are many benefits to participating in school sports—regular...
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Natalie Bordson, RN
October 25, 2024
What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a registered nurse (RN) on the Medical/Surgical Unit. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My Aunt Lori is an RN here and inspired me to get into nursing. Growing up, I would always hear how she made a positive impact in...
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