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Express Care Temporary Limited Availability | March 2026
March 20, 2026Calumet Express Care walk-in services will have temporary, limited availability beginning March 21.On days when walk-in care is available, we will continue to see patients and will make every effort to accommodate general walk-ins.Lab and X-ray services will be available on service days, and ultrasound, outpatient therapy, and the fitness center remain open with regular…
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Linnea Hermanson
March 20, 2026What is your role at UPHS – Portage?I am a team coordinator for our elder associates at PortagePointe.What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?Ever since I was young, I have watched my mom do the job she loves in healthcare. That inspired me to give it a try. I have loved it since.What's a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Ryan Kashmark, CMA
March 20, 2026What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a certified Medical Assistant at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I have always been interested in healthcare as a career. As a high school student, I enjoyed my anatomy labs and shadowing experiences. It is a challenging but incredibly rewarding field when you are able to make a difference in another person’s life.
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Emergency Preparedness at UP Health System – Marquette
March 19, 2026At UP Health System – Marquette, caring for our community means being ready at all times — even for situations we hope never happen. From winter storms and flooding to mass casualty incidents — such as multiple-vehicle crashes, active-shooter incidents, large building fires, industrial or workplace accidents, hazardous material incidents and structural…
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UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes Cardiac Electrophysiologist Mohamad Raad, M.D.
March 19, 2026UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) is pleased to welcome Mohamad Raad, M.D., to its cardiology team. Dr. Raad is a cardiac electrophysiologist who specializes in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and clinical cardiac electrophysiology, providing care for patients with complex heart rhythm disorders.
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Winter Weather Closures | March 16 –17
March 15, 2026UP Health System – Marquette and UP Health System – Bell Weather UpdatesDue to the ongoing winter blizzard and hazardous travel conditions across the region, UP Health System – Marquette and UP Health System – Bell will operate on essential services only on Monday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 17. The safety of our…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Brandie
March 13, 2026What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a clinical office clerk at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I was inspired to pursue a career in health care to help people and make a positive impact. Showing someone a smiling face when they walk in can help lighten a patient’s mood.
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UP Health System – Marquette Emergency Medical Services (EMS) wheelchair van driver Lennie Webber Honored with Julianne Kirkham Award
March 12, 2026Lennie Webber, an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) wheelchair van driver at UP Health System – Marquette, has been named the latest recipient of the Dr. Julianne Kirkham Award. This award recognizes exemplary employees in the support and ancillary departments who demonstrate a clear commitment to supporting the care of our patients and community.
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Gail Raffaelli and Carol Peterson
March 06, 2026What is your role at UPHS – Portage?Gail [pictured left]: I am one of the cooks. I work the morning shift.Carol [pictured right]: I am a cook/baker.What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?Gail: I was a junior in high school and was looking for a summer job.Carol: I was looking for a job in high school. Back then, high school kids worked the…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Amy Byrd
March 06, 2026What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a clinical office clerk at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My niece encouraged me to apply when she told me her office was hiring.
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UP Health System – Marquette Honors Jason Doney, RN, With the DAISY Award
March 05, 2026UP Health System – Marquette is proud to recognize Jason Doney, RN, Intensive Care Unit, 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. Doney’s dedication to patient-centered care and thoughtful, personal approach had a profound impact on both the patient and their family during a critical hospital stay.
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UP Health System – Marquette first in the Upper Peninsula to offer innovative treatment for chronic low back pain
March 03, 2026MARQUETTE, Mich. (Mar. 3, 2026) — UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette), a Duke LifePoint facility, announced it is the first in the Upper Peninsula to offer an innovative, minimally invasive treatment option for patients suffering from a specific type of chronic low back pain known as vertebrogenic pain.Vertebrogenic pain is chronic,…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Kristi Lemire, LPN
February 27, 2026What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am the Senior Clinic LPN at UP Health System – Marquette | Medical Specialists. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My first job was as a receptionist in a doctor’s office. I really liked the environment and started to feel like I wanted to be more hands-on with the patients. I decided to become a nurse, and it truly was the right fit for me.
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UPHS – Bell Heroes | Jill Dix
February 20, 2026What is your role at UPHS – Bell?I am a registered nurse case manager at UPHS – Bell.What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I knew I wanted to work in a field that had many different options and opportunities. When I was a kid, I didn’t always know what I wanted to do when I grew up, but when I found that nursing and healthcare had a wide…
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UP Health System – Portage Honors Matthew Williams with the Sunflower Award
February 13, 2026UP Health System – Portage is proud to recognize Matthew Williams, elder associate, as this quarter's recipient of the Sunflower Award. The Sunflower Award recognizes outstanding employees at UP Health System – Portage who demonstrate excellence through teamwork, a positive attitude, strong communication and deep knowledge in their roles. These…
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UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Lisa Gauthier
February 13, 2026What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am the Patient Safety Report (PSR) Supervisor at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? What inspired me to work in healthcare is the opportunity to help people feel better—inside and out.
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UP Health System – Marquette offers new procedure for atrial fibrillation
February 12, 2026UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) is now offering pulsed field ablation (PFA), a minimally invasive outpatient procedure to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most common type of abnormal heart rhythm.
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UP Health System – Portage Honors Hannah Ruohonen, RN, and Kayla Williamson, RN, with the DAISY Award
February 11, 2026UP Health System – Portage is proud to recognize Hannah Ruohonen, RN, and Kayla Williamson, 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.As a nurses in the…
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Women and heart health: The conversation we need to be having
February 11, 2026When people think about the biggest health risks facing women, heart disease often does not top the list. Cancer, breast health or reproductive concerns are usually the first things that come to mind. The reality, however, is clear: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States. Despite this, fewer than half of women recognize heart disease as their greatest health threat. That lack of awareness matters because heart disease does not develop overnight. It progresses quietly over time, often beginning much earlier in life than most women realize.
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UPHS – Portage Heroes | Kara Galbraith
February 06, 2026What is your role at UPHS – Portage?I'm an administrative secretary and patient advocate.What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?After many years working in elementary schools, I felt it was time for a challenge – one that would allow me to help people in a more direct way and make a meaningful, positive difference in their lives. That desire led…
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