UP Health System - Marquette

04/10/2026

✨ Meet Stephanie — one of our UP Health System – Marquette Heroes! 💙

Stephanie Bovan, PTA, is a physical therapist assistant on the inpatient rehabilitation unit at UP Health System – Marquette. She works closely with patients on the medical, surgical and oncology units, helping them regain strength, mobility and independence so they can return to their daily lives. Every day brings something new, and Stephanie is proud to support patients through each step of their recovery journey.

Her path into health care was shaped by personal experience. After tearing her ACL in a high school track injury, the care she received through surgery and physical therapy inspired her to pursue a career helping others heal and recover.

With seven years at UP Health System – Marquette and nearly two decades in the field, Stephanie has seen many changes in health care. Through it all, she remains focused on adapting and growing to provide the best possible care for her patients.

Learn more about Stephanie: https://www.uphealthsystem.com/news/2026/04/10/uphs---marquette-heroes---stephanie-bovan--pta

Thank you, Stephanie, for your dedication to your patients, your team and our community each day! 💛

What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am a physical therapist assistant on the inpatient rehabilitation unit at UP Health System – Marquette.What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?I had always wanted to work in health care

04/09/2026

At UP Health System, the Upper Peninsula isn’t just where we work—it’s our home. That’s why every day we’re focused on more than health care: we support local programs, invest in the well-being of families and help our communities thrive.

From providing access to care for those who need it most to supporting public health initiatives, education and local organizations, our work is guided by one goal: making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve.

Our latest community benefit report shows how these efforts come together to strengthen the UP, one patient, one program and one community at a time. Explore the impact here: https://www.uphealthsystem.com/community-benefit-report

04/08/2026

💙🏃‍♀️ Lace up for a cause that matters.

UP Health System – Marquette is proud to be a sponsor of the Hope Starts Here Challenge, taking place Saturday, June 13, in Marquette.

Whether you’re running the half marathon, taking on the 5K, joining the leisure walk or cheering from the sidelines, this event brings our community together to support the Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center and the patients and families it serves.

Every step makes a difference.

Learn more or register: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Marquette/HopeStartsHereChallenge

The 2026 IncredibleBank Hope Starts Here Challenge is on Saturday June 13, 2026. It includes the following events: Half Marathon, 31K Challenge, 10K Run, 5K Run, Leisure Walk, Molly's Mile - 12 and Under 1 mile Kids Run, Virtual Participation, Mile Marker Donation, and Lunch Only.

04/06/2026

🐣🐰 Our NICU was egg-stra festive this Easter! 🐰🐣

Thanks to our amazing nurses, our tiniest “bunnies” got a hop-py holiday full of colorful decorations, sweet surprises, and lots of snuggly smiles. 🍼

We’re so grateful to have such a caring team spreading joy, warmth and a little springtime magic! 🌷🥚

04/03/2026

✨ Meet Lauren — one of our UP Health System – Marquette Heroes! 💙

Lauren Reckker, FNP-C, is a nurse practitioner with the cardiothoracic surgery team at UP Health System – Marquette. She plays a vital role in caring for patients before, during and after complex procedures, including coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve replacements and lung resections. From rounding in the ICU to assisting in the operating room and following up with patients in clinic, Lauren helps guide patients through every step of their care journey.

Inspired by her parents’ careers in healthcare, Lauren knew from a young age that she wanted to pursue a path in medicine. Over the years, she has grown with UP Health System – Marquette — from volunteering in the gift shop to working as an ICU nurse and now serving as a provider on the cardiothoracic surgery team.

What she finds most rewarding is continuing to build on her critical care experience while making a meaningful impact on patients’ lives. As a Marquette native, Lauren is especially proud to care for her community alongside family members, friends and longtime mentors.

Learn more about Lauren: https://www.uphealthsystem.com/news/2026/04/03/uphs---marquette-heroes---lauren-reckker--fnp-c

Thank you, Lauren, for your dedication to your patients and your team each day! 💛

What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am a nurse practitioner with cardiothoracic surgery at UP Health System – Marquette.What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?Both of my parents work in healthcare. My mom was an RN in the Emergency

04/02/2026

Please join us in welcoming Lauren Reckker, FNP-C, to the Heart and Vascular Center team at UP Health System – Marquette. ❤️

Reckker specializes in cardiothoracic care, supporting patients through heart and lung procedures, coronary artery disease, heart valve care, thoracic surgery and heart failure monitoring. She also brings experience in minimally invasive and hybrid procedures, along with post-operative ICU recovery.

A Marquette native, Reckker brings more than a decade of experience as an ICU travel nurse caring for cardiothoracic patients across the country. She is passionate about building meaningful relationships with her patients and their families while delivering compassionate, high-quality care.

Reckker is now seeing patients at UP Health System – Marquette Heart and Vascular Center, 850 W. Baraga Ave., Ste. 20, Marquette, Michigan.

Learn more about Lauren: https://www.uphealthsystem.com/news/2026/04/02/up-health-system---marquette-welcomes-lauren-reckker--fnp-c--to-heart-and-vascular-center
Learn more about our Heart and Vascular services: https://www.uphealthsystem.com/cardiology
Take our Heart Health Assessment: https://www.uphealthsystem.com/health-risk-assessment/heart-health

To schedule an appointment, call 906.449.3440.

UP Health System – Marquette is pleased to welcome Lauren Reckker, BSN, FNP-C, to its Heart and Vascular Center team. She specializes in cardiothoracic surgery, supporting heart and lung procedures, coronary artery disease, heart valve care,

04/01/2026

Some heroes don’t wear capes—they roll up their sleeves—like Dana Langsford. ❤️

Today we’re celebrating someone who truly embodies what it means to give back. As Director of the UP Regional Blood Center, he has reached an incredible milestone of 525+ blood donations—that’s more than 65 gallons of blood donated over time.

It’s hard to even comprehend how many lives have been touched, supported and saved through that level of generosity. He leads by example every single day, always ready to step up, lend a hand and make a difference in our community.

Dana, your compassion and commitment inspire all of us. We are so grateful for everything you do.

Want to make an impact like Dana? Consider donating blood—your one donation could help save multiple lives. Join us and be someone’s hero.

Learn more: https://www.uphealthsystem.com/regional-blood-center
View upcoming blood drives: https://www.facebook.com/upregionalbloodcenter/events

03/31/2026

Last week on WNMU-TV PBS’ Ask the Doctors, host Jennifer Dehlin, MD, was joined by a panel of local providers for an engaging and informative discussion on general and respiratory health. Guests included Patrick Bulinski, MD, of UP Health System – Bell; Matthew Karulf, MD, of UP Medical Group | Marquette Respiratory Medicine; Marykay Lehman, MD, of UP Medical Group | Marquette Respiratory Medicine; and Matthew Fedor, MD, of UP Health System – Marquette Heart and Vascular.

The group addressed a wide range of health topics that matter to everyday life, with a special focus on respiratory well-being. Discussion included how to recognize warning signs of lung and breathing issues, common respiratory symptoms, and strategies for maintaining healthy lungs. They also covered general wellness topics such as when to seek medical care, approaches to preventive health, and ways to support overall health through proactive habits. Viewer questions were answered throughout, offering practical advice and insights from a multidisciplinary team of providers.

🎥 Watch the full episode: https://www.pbs.org/video/general-health-uv1gmv/

03/30/2026

Happy National Doctors’ Day! 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Today we celebrate the amazing physicians on our team who lead with compassion, expertise and dedication every single day. From guiding care teams to providing trusted care for our patients, your impact is felt in every corner of our community.

Thank you for making care personal, going above and beyond and helping keep our families and neighbors healthy. Today, we honor you—and every day we’re grateful for your commitment to excellence. 💙

03/27/2026

✨ Meet Jim — one of our UP Health System – Marquette Heroes! 💙

Jim Hausmann is the lead cardiac electrophysiology (EP) technologist in the interventional cardiac imaging department (cath lab) at UP Health System – Marquette. He works alongside cardiologists to treat heart rhythm disorders, assisting with procedures like cardiac ablations and the implantation of pacemakers, ICDs and Watchman devices.

Inspired by a high school football injury and his experience with imaging, Jim pursued a career in radiology. He joined UP Health System – Marquette in 1999 as an MRI technologist and transitioned to the cath lab in 2017, gaining a new perspective on patient care.

What he appreciates most is the sense of family among coworkers.

Thank you, Jim, for your dedication to your patients and team each day! 💛

Learn more about Jim: https://www.uphealthsystem.com/news/2026/03/27/uphs---marquette-heroes---jim-hausmann

What is your role at UPHS – Marquette?I am the lead cardiac electrophysiology (EP) technologist in the interventional cardiac imaging department (cath lab) at UP Health System – Marquette.