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Issue IN THIS page 6 901 Lakeshore Drive (906) 486–4431 Ishpeming, MI 49849 bellhospital.org 580 W. College Avenue (906) 228–9440 Marquette, MI 49855 mgh.org 500 Campus Drive (906) 483-1000 Hancock, MI 49930 portagehealth.org OUR MISSION UP Health System combines the experience and services of two historic community hospitals, Bell and Portage, with the tertiary care of Marquette, a Duke LifePoint hospital, to provide exceptional healthcare and value to those we serve. Working together, UP Health System will improve patient satisfaction and focus on delivering exceptional quality care in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. PUBLISHED BY Victor Harrington Regional Director of Marketing & Business Development Dave Edwards Communications Director Spring into Action I hope you enjoy this spring edition of UP! You will find that it reflects a fine sampling of the progress we are making as the Upper Peninsula's most comprehensive healthcare system. In this issue of UP! you will read the stories of some of your UP neighbors who have recently undergone extensive medical treatment at a UP Health System facility. You will meet Copper Country resident Frank Rugani (Page 6), who successfully battled leukemia. From Amasa, you'll meet Carlyn Raduechel (Page 9), who recently underwent total ankle joint replacement surgery. You'll read how brain surgery saved the life of a Northern Michigan University freshman after his fall from a cliff at Presque Isle (Page 10). You will also meet a Houghton college professor who utilized the UP Health System Brain and Spine Center for successful spine surgery (Page 11). In addition, we'll introduce you to UP Health System – Marquette's new Critical Care Program Medical Director, Dr. Pamela McShane, and learn of her two tours of duty in Iraq with the U.S. Air Force. ere are many other stories you will find interesting in this edition of UP!, including a special women's health article featuring Dr. Joe-la Dowdy; a UP Health System – Marquette new hospital construction update; Calumet clinic construction update; facts about our new website; and UP Health System senior leadership news. In short, this issue of UP! is filled with information we hope you will find not only interesting, but also reflective of UP Health System's commitment to making our communities healthier! Jim Bogan Regional President UP HEALTH SYSTEM I had no better care in all my years..." – FRANK RUGANI 5 From the Front Lines to the Bedside 6 Turning the Page on a Cancer Diagnosis 9 Finding Her Footing 11 Spinal Care Close to Home 14 Moving For ward with New Hospital Plans