No one likes getting sick – and that includes the flu. This year, as COVID-19 continues, flu vaccination deserves a priority spot on your calendar. Schedule your flu shot today. You can visit the Health Department, a walk-in clinic, a pharmacy, or schedule one with your primary care provider. Need a provider? Call 844.411.UPHS (7456) or visit our Find a Doctor tab at www.mgh.org to get connected with primary care you can trust.
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If you’ve ever wondered how operating rooms seem to run so smoothly, you have a surgical technologist to thank. They’re responsible for properly setting up the room, arranging necessary equipment, and assisting physicians during surgery. They have some extremely important job duties, and that’s why we honor them September 20-26 during National Surgical Technologists Week. Thank you to our surgical technologists who work in our operating room, endoscopy department, and with our obstetric patients.
#NationalSurgicalTechnologistsWeek #HealthcareHeroes #UPHSMarquette
The amount of information about COVID-19 can feel overwhelming. Here's a reminder about the 3 simple steps to follow every day to protect yourself and others and help make your community healthier.
#3ToStayCOVIDFree #WashYourHands #SocialDistance #WearYourMask
Nurses at UP Health System – Marquette are being honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day.
The DAISY Award recipient for this quarter is Maradie Milkey, RN, a nurse who works in the Family Birthing Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Milkey has worked for UP Health System for more than 20 years.
#DaisyFoundation #ExtraordinaryNurses #UPHSHeroes
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Extraordinary Nurses Recognized at UP Health System – Marquette - UP Healthy Happenings
Kimberly LaForais is a Patient Experience and Recipient Rights Advisor at UPHS - Marquette, and has been working here for 29 years! "My favorite part about UPHS is the camaraderie with the staff, and I appreciate seeing the depth of knowledge and compassion of our staff and how it positively impacts our patient's lives."
#UPHSMarquette #UPHSHeroes
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UPHS-Marquette Hero Spotlight | Kimberly LaForais - UP Healthy Happenings
Did you know that at least 1.7 million American adults develop sepsis each year? Sepsis is a serious, life-threatening reaction to an infection in your body, and almost any infection - including COVID-19 - can result in sepsis.
Check out these four ways you can #GetAheadOfSepsis and visit www.cdc.gov/sepsis to learn more about this important issue and how you can help prevent infections. #SepsisAwarenessMonth
As our community continues the fight against COVID-19, it’s more important than ever for us all to be proactive about our health. A big part of that is making sure you’re vaccinated for the flu. Learn more about why you should make time for a flu shot this year and check out some other steps you can take to help protect yourself, your family, and your community this flu season.
#GetVaccinated #FluSeason #StayHealthy
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Kristana Adams is a Retail Manager for Food and Nutrition Services at UP Health System - Marquette, and has been working here for 12 years! "My favorite part about working at UP Health System is interacting and building relationships with our customers. My team is an amazing group of people to work with." #UPHSMarquette #UPHSHeroes
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UPHS - Marquette Hero Spotlight | Kristana Adams - UP Healthy Happenings
If you’re a woman 40 and up, one hour, just once a year, could save your life. A mammogram is a simple, routine screening that helps with early detection of breast cancer. It’s a key factor in effectively treating the disease. Take care of you. To learn more visit www.mgh.org, or call 906.449.1440 to schedule yours.
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #Mammogram
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An Hour that Could Impact a Lifetime - UP Healthy Happenings
Each year from October 6 - 12, the American Academy of PAs celebrates National PA Week, which recognizes the PA profession and their contributions to our nation's health.
Physician Assistants (PAs) are medical professionals with the ability to diagnose illnesses, develop and manage treatment plans, and prescribe medications. They may work in a physician's office, hospital, or medical clinic in collaboration with a licensed physician. UP Health System is proud to be home of several PAs, and our team of professionals offers the knowledge and expertise to assist our patients throughout the year.
Thank you to our PAs who continue to be #HealthcareHeroes each and every day! #PAsAreEssential #NationalPAWeek
UP Health System is taking every precaution to keep our patients and staff safe to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our facilities. For this reason, anyone who enters our facility must wear a face mask at all times.
Universal masking, in addition to practicing social distancing and proper hand hygiene, can help prevent the spread of infectious diseases like COVID-19, especially in individuals who may not know they are ill. And until there is a vaccine, these measures are our best line of defense in protecting not only you but also our healthcare workers and community members.
To learn more about the ways we are working to ensure your safety while you are in our care, click here
https://www.mgh.org/covid-19-information/universal-masking
#MasksSaveLives #WearingisCaring
Mental health is a vital part of your overall health and well-being. And mental illness doesn’t discriminate. In fact, many of us may be dealing with higher levels of stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues this year. If you or a loved one is suffering from depression, anxiety, or any threat to your mental well-being, UP Health System can help. Our behavioral health support team is ready to help you on the road to living well. Call 844.411.7456 (UPHS) or visit the Find a Doctor tab at www.mgh.org to learn more. #YouAreNotAlone #ItsOkToAskForHelp #EndTheStigma #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek
Wash your hands. Observe social distancing. Wear a mask. Three simple actions that can help you protect yourself and others from illness. #ThreeToStayCOVIDFree #SlowTheSpread #StaySafe
Thank you to Dr. Ryan Brang and Dr. Abigail Prentice from UP Health System Family Medicine and Dr. Greg Sulik from Medical Acne and Skin Care for representing our team and sharing their knowledge with our community on last week's Wnmu-TV PBS Ask the Doctors episode focusing on general health. To watch the full show, click the link below. #AskTheDoctors #FamilyMedicine #UPHSMarquette
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Therese Wood is a Care Aide-Unit Clerk at UP Health System – Marquette and has been working here for over four years. "My favorite part about working at UP Health System is the people. I absolutely have the most amazing coworkers. I feel like we are all a big family and I am so lucky to work with them."
#UPHSMarquette #UPHSHeroes
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UPHS — Marquette Hero Spotlight | Therese Wood - UP Healthy Happenings
At UP Health System - Marquette, quality is at the center of everything we do, and it matters more than ever. Ensuring that you have access to the highest quality care possible in a safe environment is the most important way we’re #MakingCommunitiesHealthier! Watch how we’re working hard to ensure a safe environment to receive quality care.
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#HealthcareQualityWeek #HQW2020
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It's time to clean out the medicine cabinet!
UP Health System – Marquette is proud to support National Prescription Drug #TakeBackDay this Saturday, October 24, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Bring any unused or expired prescription medications (pills only) to one of the following drop-off sites in our community to safely dispose of them.
Marquette City Police Department
Chocolay Police
Negaunee City Police Department
Ishpeming City Police Department
Michigan State Police Negaunee
Meijer
For more information, see our newest blog post on UP Healthy Happenings: http://uphealthyhappenings.com/2020/10/20/practicing-safe-medication-habits-helps-make-homes-and-communities-healthier/
Thanks for helping to keep our community safe! #MakingCommunitiesHealthier #MedicationSafety #TalkAboutYourMedicinesMonth
Universal face coverings, in addition to practicing social distancing and proper hand hygiene, can help prevent the spread of infectious diseases like COVID-19, especially in individuals who may not know they are ill. And until there is a vaccine, these measures are our best line of defense in protecting not only you but also our healthcare workers and community members. From all of us at UP Health System - Marquette, please do your part and #MaskUP.
#MasksSaveLives #StopTheSpread #MakingCommunitiesHealthier
The science says it all. Masks work and they’ve helped slow the spread of COVID-19. Let’s #MaskUP and save lives together.
Learn more: www.everymaskup.com
Keeping our community healthy and strong takes a community effort. We were treated to a delicious meal for our #HealthCareHeroes last week donated by Fox Marquette Ford of Marquette. Staff enjoyed lunch from Smelted Wood Fired Pizza and Dia de los Tacos. Thank you for your generosity and support for our frontline workers!
#ThankAHealthCareHero #YooperStrong
Denise Elizondo is the Linen Director at UP Health System - Marquette. "They always say it takes a village to raise a child… well it also takes a village to get people back on their feet after illness, trauma, surgery, etc. A lot of people make up this “village” here in this hospital and I most enjoy seeing how hard they all work to get our patients healthy and back to their lives." #UPHSHeroes #UPHSMarquette
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Denise Elizondo - UP Healthy Happenings
For the safety of our patients, employees, and medical staff, UP Health System – Marquette is reimplementing visitor restrictions at our facility so that we can remain focused on providing high-quality care to our patients. Thank you for your cooperation as we continue to ensure the safety of our community.
*Some exceptions may apply. For the most up-to-date information on visitor restrictions, please visit https://www.mgh.org/covid-19-information/visitor-restrictions
We are honored and inspired by Ms. Polkinghorne's first-grade class at Superior Hills Elementary School for creating this video for our #HealthCareHeroes. Thank you for brightening our day and reminding us why we do what we do for the patients and families of the Upper Peninsula. #YooperStrong #ThankYou #StaySafe
As the fight against COVID-19 in the Upper Peninsula continues, UP Health System - Marquette recognizes the hard work and dedication from our #HealthcareHeroes who are here and ready to care for our community. See below, a message from Gar Atchison, CEO of UPHS - Marquette, and visit www.ThankAHealthcareHero.com to send a special note of thanks.
#YooperStrong #MakingCommunitiesHealthier
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Today, we honor Dr. Charles DeWitt Watts (1917 – 2004). The first African American board-certified surgeon in the state of North Carolina, Dr. Watts spent more than half a century breaking barriers to care that have been traditionally placed on Black communities and changing the landscape of care in his state. #BlackHistoryMonth
With the #SuperBowl today, it’s a good time to remember that the safest way to celebrate an event right now is at home with those you live with, or virtually via a video conference platform like FaceTime or Zoom. Even as more people get their vaccinations, it is important to continue practicing safe behaviors – including mask-wearing, social distancing, and good hand hygiene. Visit the link below to learn more about #COVID19 cautious small gatherings and get inspired by some creative ideas for watching the big game safely. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays/small-gatherings.html
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Savannah Koronka, LPN, works on the Cardiac Unit at UP Health System - Marquette. She also co-leads the Strictly Rhythms certification course. "I l love the teamwork at UP Health System. We are all willing to help each other both inside and outside of work." #UPHSHeroes #UPHSMarquette #AmericanHeartMonth
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UPHS — Marquette Heroes | Savannah Koronka, LPN - UP Healthy Happenings
Today is National #WearRedDay. Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S. Know your risk and protect your heart. Learn more about being #HeartSmart at http://uphealthyhappenings.com/2021/02/02/28-days-of-heart-getting-a-jump-start-on-being-heart-smart/
February is #AmericanHeartMonth – a great time to remind ourselves to take good care of our hearts throughout the year. Learn how you can get a jump start on being heart smart and give your heart the care and attention it deserves. #HeartMonth #HealthyHearts
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28 Days of Heart: Getting a Jump Start on Being Heart Smart - UP Healthy Happenings
Dr. Francis Darr, Pediatric Department Chair for UP Health System - Marquette, chose to receive the #COVID19 vaccine because as a Pediatrician he has seen the tremendous impact the virus has caused, and getting vaccinated contributes to the fight to save lives threatened by this dangerous virus.
As vaccines become more widely available to our community, consider taking this step to protect yourself, family, friends, loved ones, and our community. #VaccineHero #GetVaccinated #YooperStrong
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Why I Got the COVID-19 Vaccine | Dr. Francis Darr - UP Healthy Happenings
