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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Brandon Gambrall, RN
October 02, 2026What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a Clinical Informaticist Analyst RN at UP Health System–Marquette (UPHS–Marquette). What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My aunt is my biggest inspiration. She started her career as a certified nursing assistant (CNA), became a nurse, and then became my college nursing professor. She had a tremendous influence, guiding and encouraging me throughout my journey in healthcare.
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UP Health System – Portage welcomes orthopedic surgeon Zachary French, MD
October 01, 2026UP Health System – Portage is pleased to announce that orthopedic surgeon Dr. Zachary French has joined UP Medical Group – Portage Orthopedics, expanding access to specialized orthopedic care for patients across the Copper Country and surrounding communities. Dr. French specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery, sports medicine, general orthopedics,…
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UP Health System – Marquette welcomes neurologist Laith Freij, MD
September 29, 2026UP Health System – Marquette is pleased to welcome Laith Freij, MD, to its team of neurologists at the UP Health System – Marquette Brain and Spine Center. Dr. Freij brings specialized training in neurology and subspecialty training in epilepsy As a neurologist, Dr. Freij provides care for adults with a wide range of neurological conditions. His areas of focus include general adult neurology, epilepsy and seizure disorders, EEG testing and interpretation, headache and migraine, stroke, memory and cognitive issues, movement disorders and peripheral neuropathy.
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UPHS – Bell Heroes | Jacob Garceau, MA
September 25, 2026What is your role at UPHS – Bell? I am a Medical Assistant at Bell Medical Family Practice. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I have been an MA for thirty years. Being able to help people live their lives a little easier is my inspiration for getting into healthcare. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field?…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Christina Bennett
September 25, 2026What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a Pharmacy technician in the Cancer Center at UP Health System–Marquette (UPHS–Marquette). What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My inspiration for getting into healthcare was the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives every day. Knowing that my work directly affects patients' care and well-being is what drew me in, and it's what keeps me motivated.
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UP Health System – Marquette Names Executive Director of Nursing
September 23, 2026UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) has named Michael J. Phillips, RN, MHA, executive director of nursing. Phillips brings more than 30 years of progressive nursing leadership experience to his new role. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Northern Michigan University and a Master of Healthcare Administration and Management from Colorado State University.
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UP Health System – Marquette welcomes emergency medicine physician John Mroz, MD
September 22, 2026UP Health System – Marquette is pleased to welcome John Mroz, MD, to its team of emergency medicine physicians. Dr. Mroz brings extensive emergency medicine training, experience in trauma and emergency medical services, and a strong connection to the Upper Peninsula to his new role. As an emergency medicine physician, Dr. Mroz is trained to care for patients with a wide range of urgent and life-threatening conditions, including traumatic injuries, cardiac emergencies, respiratory conditions, infections and other medical emergencies.
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Matt L'Esperence
September 18, 2026What is your role at UP Health System? I am the network analyst and facility information security officer at UP Health System - Portage. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? From the time I was young, I always talked about being a doctor. As time went on, I realized that amount of school was not for me. I worked several jobs and changed careers four…
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UP Health System – Marquette earns renewal of ACR mammography accreditation
September 15, 2026MARQUETTE, Mich. (Sept. 15, 2026) — UP Health System – Marquette has earned a three-year term of accreditation in mammography from the American College of Radiology® (ACR®) following a recent review of the hospital’s breast imaging services.
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UPHS – Bell Heroes | Kailee Dowd, RN
September 11, 2026What is your role at UPHS – Bell? I'm a registered nurse on the OB unit at UPHS – Bell. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? After high school, I wasn’t exactly sure what I wanted to do, but I knew I wanted to do something in healthcare. After evaluating my own strengths and interests and listening to the recommendations of those who…
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UP Health System – Marquette Cancer Center welcomes Cheryl Davison, MD
September 10, 2026UP Health System – Marquette welcomes Cheryl Davison, MD, to the UP Health System – Marquette Cancer Center as a radiation oncologist. Davison brings more than 30 years of experience in radiation oncology and expertise in advanced radiation treatment techniques, including 3D conformal radiation therapy, electron therapy, volumetric modulated radiation therapy, image-guided radiation therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery and stereotactic radiotherapy.
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UP Health System – Marquette welcomes inpatient psychiatrists Samantha Leadbetter, DO, and Garett Braeburn, DO
September 08, 2026UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) is pleased to welcome Samantha Leadbetter, DO, and Garett Braeburn, DO, to its medical staff. Both physicians are psychiatrists providing hospital-based care at UPHS – Marquette. Dr. Leadbetter earned her degree in osteopathic medicine from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and recently completed her psychiatry residency at Michigan State University. As part of her training, she gained experience in adult and geriatric inpatient psychiatry, consultation-liaison psychiatry, addiction medicine and electroconvulsive therapy.
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | James Miron
September 03, 2026What is your role at UP Health System? I am the lead security guard at UP Health System - Portage. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? After 20 years in the Coast Guard conducting search and rescue and maritime law enforcement, my entire professional identity has been built around protecting people and responding to crises. When I retired from military…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Ingrid Olson
September 03, 2026What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a client services representative in the laboratory at UP Health System–Marquette (UPHS–Marquette). What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I have always enjoyed helping people, solving problems, and creating positive experiences during moments that matter, and healthcare provides an opportunity to do that every day. While I came from a hospitality background, I quickly realized that many of the same skills—compassion, communication, attention to detail, advocacy and a commitment to exceptional service—are incredibly valuable in healthcare. Being able to support patients, families, providers and our community while contributing to an organization that makes a tangible difference has made healthcare a very rewarding next step in my career.
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UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes Interventional Cardiologist Andrew Pap, MD
August 31, 2026UP Health System is pleased to welcome interventional cardiologist Andrew Pap, MD, to the Heart & Vascular Center at UP Health System – Marquette. Dr. Pap specializes in interventional cardiology, with a clinical focus on coronary artery disease. His expertise includes percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), patent foramen ovale (PFO) and atrial septal defect (ASD) closure, and percutaneous mechanical pulmonary thrombectomy.
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UPHS – Bell Heroes | Samantha Johnson, CMA
August 28, 2026What is your role at UPHS – Bell? I'm a certified medical assistant in the Family Medicine Clinic at UP Health System – Bell. I'm also the primary coordinator for the Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR) in Family Medicine. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I always knew I wanted to do something in healthcare, especially after taking…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Mike Reckker, CRNA
August 28, 2026What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I provide anesthesia services in the operating room, cath lab, etc. I specialize in cardiothoracic and vascular services, as I am the main certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) with the cardiothoracic and vascular surgery (CTVS) team at UP Health System–Marquette (UPHS–Marquette).
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UP Health System – Marquette Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Danielle Sandstrom Honored with Julianne Kirkham Award
August 27, 2026Danielle Sandstrom, NP, a palliative care nurse practitioner at UP Health System – Marquette, has been chosen as the latest recipient of the Dr. Julianne Kirkham Award. This award at UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) recognizes exemplary employees of the support and ancillary departments of the hospital who clearly see and act on their purpose in supporting the care of our patients and community.
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Neriah Colombe
August 21, 2026What is your role at UP Health System? I am an administrative secretary. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I was drawn to healthcare because it’s a field where work always feels meaningful. Even in an administrative role, I enjoy helping patients and providers feel welcomed, informed, & supported. What’s a typical day like for you?…
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UP Health System – Portage Introduces Magseed Technology to Improve Accuracy, Comfort in Breast Cancer Surgery
August 19, 2026HANCOCK, Mich. (Aug. 19, 2026) — UP Health System – Portage (UPHS – Portage) has introduced the Magseed® marker, an innovative technology that helps surgeons accurately locate and remove breast tumors while improving patient comfort. The new device offers a more accurate and less invasive alternative to traditional guidewire localization, enhancing…
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