UP Health System - Marquette

UP Health System - Marquette UP Health System – Marquette, a Duke LifePoint hospital, is located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette), a Duke LifePoint hospital, is a federally-designated Regional Referral Center for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. UPHS – Marquette is a Level II Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. The Joint Commission awarded the hospital the Gold Seal of Approval for its Primary Stroke Center in 2010, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan gave UPHS – Marquette its Blue Distinction Center+ Designation for Spine Surgery, Maternity Care, and Knee & Hip Replacement in 2016. The UP Health System – Marquette Cancer Care program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and is the only accredited cancer program in the Upper Peninsula. IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL 911 OR VISIT THE NEAREST EMERGENCY MEDICAL FACILITY. Please note that information, including personal and health information, posted to this page is generally accessible by others. To protect your privacy, PLEASE DO NOT SHARE OR COMMUNICATE ANY MEDICAL OR OTHER HEALTH INFORMATION ON OR THROUGH THIS PAGE. By posting to this site, you assume any risks associated with the sharing of this information. UP Health System – Marquette expressly disclaims any obligations under federal or state health privacy laws for information contained in such posts. For more information on Facebook’s privacy practices and terms and conditions, please review the policies and terms applicable to the third-party site. We are not responsible for the privacy and security practices of those other websites, applications, and/or platforms or the information they may collect (which may include IP address). You should contact such third parties directly to determine their respective privacy policies. Links to any other websites or content do not constitute or imply an endorsement or recommendation by us of the linked website, platform, and/or content. For more information on UP Health System – Marquette’s privacy and security practices related to our services, please visit our website. We use this page to share content about our facility, team, community, health observances, and general health education. Please be respectful, and note that while we do not regularly review or remove content from this page, we reserve the right to review and remove posts or comments that are, among other things, abusive, fraudulent, deceptive, misleading, obscene, violate the law, promote unrelated offerings, link to external sites, or may otherwise risk harm to any person.

🌍 Today is World Pneumonia Day. Pneumonia is the world’s biggest infectious killer, claiming 2.5 million lives every yea...
11/12/2025

🌍 Today is World Pneumonia Day.

Pneumonia is the world’s biggest infectious killer, claiming 2.5 million lives every year, including 672,000 children under five and countless older adults. It’s a serious lung infection caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi, and while it can affect anyone, young children, seniors and those with weakened immune systems are most at risk.

The good news is that most pneumonia deaths are preventable. With vaccination, proper nutrition, clean air and access to timely healthcare, millions of lives can be saved.

If we act now to raise awareness and strengthen prevention, we can reduce pneumonia deaths and lower the risk of future respiratory pandemics.

💙 Learn more and find out how you can help: stoppneumonia.org
👩‍⚕️ Have questions about pneumonia or need a provider? Find one today: uphealthsystem.com

At UP Health System, we pause today to honor and thank the veterans who have served our country with courage and dedicat...
11/11/2025

At UP Health System, we pause today to honor and thank the veterans who have served our country with courage and dedication. Veterans Day is a time to recognize the strength, sacrifice and selflessness of those who have defended our freedoms, past and present.

We encourage everyone to take a moment to show gratitude, support the veterans in your life, attend a community event or simply reflect on the impact of their service.

To all who have worn the uniform, thank you. Your commitment and sacrifice inspire us every day.

🌼 Congratulations to Nykole Fitzgibbon, RN, Staffing Pool, for receiving the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®! Nyko...
11/10/2025

🌼 Congratulations to Nykole Fitzgibbon, RN, Staffing Pool, for receiving the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®!

Nykole was recognized for her exceptional compassion, attentiveness and patient-centered care. One family shared how she went above and beyond to ensure their loved one’s comfort—anticipating needs, creating calm, and offering thoughtful touches that made all the difference.

“Nykole’s kindness and attentiveness reflect the very best of our profession,” said Meg McConnell, DPN, MSN, RN, chief nursing officer at UP Health System – Marquette.

Please join us in celebrating Nykole and all the outstanding nurses who were nominated this quarter. 💛

Learn more about Nykole: https://www.uphealthsystem.com/news/2025/11/10/up-health-system---marquette-honors-nykole-fitzgibbon--rn--with-the-daisy-award

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Meet William Parkkonen, PMHNP – As a psychiatric nurse practitioner at UP Health System – Marquette, William provides co...
11/07/2025

Meet William Parkkonen, PMHNP – As a psychiatric nurse practitioner at UP Health System – Marquette, William provides compassionate care to patients in the Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic.

Originally planning to become a clinical psychologist, William’s path shifted after a family member encouraged him to explore nursing, a choice that became a lifelong calling. “Working in this field is mentally stimulating and one of the greatest things that has happened to me,” he said.

Thank you, William, for your dedication to our patients and community.

🔗 Learn more about William: https://www.uphealthsystem.com/news/2025/11/07/uphs---marquette-heroes---william-parkkonen--pmhnp

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11/06/2025

🍂 Fall is winding down, and winter is just around the corner… which means flu season is in full swing. Now is the perfect time to protect yourself!

Getting your flu shot not only lowers your chances of getting sick, it can also reduce the severity of symptoms if you do catch the flu. By getting vaccinated, you’re helping protect yourself, your family and the community around you.

💉 Don’t wait—schedule your flu shot today! Need a provider? Find one here: https://www.uphealthsystem.com/

Stay healthy, enjoy the season, and keep the flu at bay!

We had some extra tail wags and happy hearts around the hospital recently! 🐾Therapy dogs Maude, Ramsey, and Hestia came ...
11/05/2025

We had some extra tail wags and happy hearts around the hospital recently! 🐾

Therapy dogs Maude, Ramsey, and Hestia came to visit, spreading smiles, comfort and plenty of furry joy to patients, families and staff. Their visits always remind us how powerful a little love (and a few dog kisses) can be in brightening someone’s day.

A huge thank-you to their wonderful handlers — Gwen with Maude, Anne with Ramsey, and Patty with Hestia — for sharing their sweet companions with all of us at UP Health System. 💙

Although it’s the 3rd most common form of cancer in the United States, more people die from lung cancer than any other t...
11/04/2025

Although it’s the 3rd most common form of cancer in the United States, more people die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer. A simple lung cancer screening can help determine the health of your lungs and detect cancer early—when treatment is most effective.

Low Dose Computed Tomography (LDCT) uses 90% less radiation than a standard CT scan and can detect lung cancer early, when it’s most treatable. Screening is recommended for adults at high risk who have no symptoms. Talk with your provider about your medical history, risks, and benefits.

Take our Lung Health Risk Assessment to learn more about your lung health and see if a screening may be right for you: https://uphealthsystem.com/health-risk-assessment/lung-health?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=16900_726Lng&utm_content=lcam

11/03/2025

💪 Meet Travis.

A personal trainer, business owner, and devoted husband and father of six — Travis is as tough as they come. But when imaging revealed that three-quarters of his lung was infected with a rare bacteria, he faced one of the biggest challenges of his life.

Thanks to the robotic surgery capabilities at UP Health System, doctors were able to remove the infection and flush his lung — a procedure that would have required a much more invasive approach elsewhere.

Travis says it best: “You’d never call surgery convenient, but this was very convenient.”

Watch his full story of strength, technology, and recovery here:
👉 https://youtu.be/0Xcusm6qkXI

🎃👶 Tiny but Spooktacular! 👶🎃Our littlest patients in the UP Health System – Marquette NICU are celebrating their first H...
10/31/2025

🎃👶 Tiny but Spooktacular! 👶🎃

Our littlest patients in the UP Health System – Marquette NICU are celebrating their first Halloween in the sweetest way! From pumpkins to caterpillars, our tiniest trick-or-treaters (and their amazing care team) are bringing big smiles to the unit today.

A huge thank-you to our NICU nurses and staff for helping families make these special moments possible — even in the earliest days of life. 💜🧡

Happy Halloween from all of us at UP Health System – Marquette! 🕸️🦇

Meet Linda Bergren – as Manager of the Acute Medical and Surgical Unit at UP Health System – Marquette, Linda Bergren le...
10/31/2025

Meet Linda Bergren – as Manager of the Acute Medical and Surgical Unit at UP Health System – Marquette, Linda Bergren leads the 6th floor team with compassion and dedication to quality patient care.

Inspired by a family friend who was a nurse, Linda discovered her calling to help others early in life. “There’s never a typical day on the 6th floor,” she said. “Every patient has different needs, but what stays the same is our team’s commitment to showing up every day ready to help.”

Thank you, Linda, for your leadership and dedication to our patients and community.

🔗 Learn more about Linda: https://www.uphealthsystem.com/news/2025/10/31/uphs---marquette-heroes---linda-bergren

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We want you to have a safe and happy Halloween! 🎃Before you head out for trick-or-treating, take a moment to check out t...
10/30/2025

We want you to have a safe and happy Halloween! 🎃

Before you head out for trick-or-treating, take a moment to check out the safety reminders here to help keep you and your family safe this coming Halloween night.

From all of us at UP Health System – Marquette, have a fun and healthy Halloween! And if a bump, bruise or scare happens along the way, we’re always here when you need us — visit UPHealthSystem.com.

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UP Health System - Marquette is a federally designated Regional Referral Center and a member of Superior Health Partners. We are the regional medical center for Michigan's Upper Peninsula and beyond. UPHS - Marquette is the region's Level II Trauma Center as verified by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, has been named by Thomson Reuters as a 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospital, has earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission for Primary Stroke Centers, and Blue Distinction for Spine Surgery from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. As a 315-bed specialty care hospital, Marquette receives patients from throughout Upper Michigan, and provides care in 65 specialties and subspecialties. Our medical staff of more than 200 doctors work as a team with our 2,400 employees in caring for approximately 12,000 inpatients and more than 350,000 outpatients a year. UP Health System - Marquette's major services include the Heart Institute, Cancer Center, Brain & Spine Center, Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health, Digestive Health, Weight Loss Center and Women's & Children's Center. We also provide the region's premier services in imaging, surgery and laboratory, and are home to the U.P. Telehealth Network, a leading telehealth network in the nation. Marquette General Health System also includes numerous primary and specialty care physician offices as well as home health services. Collaborations with Northern Michigan University have resulted in formation of the Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center, which is conducting primary research on the formation of brain tumors. As a teaching hospital, Marquette General has numerous affiliations with universities and community colleges throughout the state and the Midwest in training medical students, family medicine residents, Pharm.D. pharmacists, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, nurse anesthetists, radiographers, surgical technicians and dietitians. As a member of Superior Health Partners, UPHS - Marquette works to increase access to care, enhance quality of care and create an Accountable Care Organization for the people of the Upper Peninsula. Patient Feedback Form: http://www.mgh.org/about-us/uphsm-patient-feedback