Upper Peninsula Regional Center Fall Update

Upper Peninsula Regional Center Welcomes New Team Member

We’re excited to introduce you to Upper Peninsula Regional Center (UPRC)/UGLs newest member, Sharon Shifflette, Workforce Development Coordinator. We’re thrilled to have Sharon on the UPRC team not only for her professional background, but because she shows true passion for making a difference in the lives of others and that quality can’t be taught. 

 “My name is Sharon Shifflette, I’ve lived in the Upper Peninsula with my family for about 3 years and we love it here.  The Upper Peninsula has such wonderful charm and people.  The community is amazing, and I want to help them in any way possible.  I am excited to work with the UPRC team because it does just that, cares for the community and touches my heart.  

 I have worked with non-profit organizations before and that is where my heart is.  I have strong administration skills and passion for celebrating people’s accomplishments.  My favorite thing is to help people and that is where I thrive in the workplace. UPRC meets all things I was looking for in a career, and I am excited to be a part of the team.

UPRC Celebrates Andrea Heinz, CMA Apprentice   

Please help us recognize Upper Great Lake Family Health Center’s newest CMA Apprentice, Andrea Heinz, for her incredible effort towards completing her coursework and obtaining her National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) credential in just under 4 months! She’s the third member in her family to complete the program, following her mother, Tammy Heinz and sister, Samantha Heinz! Congratulations and very well done, Andrea! Good luck in nursing school, you’re going to be an awesome nurse!   If you’re interested in learning about our CMA Apprenticeship Program, reach out to upahec@uglhealth.org. Forinformation about open CMA positions at UGL or to apply, visit https://www.vs4.vscyberhosting.com/uglhealth/ 

UPRC Fall Provider Meeting Provides CME Opportunity 

On October 8th UPRC hosted their Fall Provider Meeting with their host partner, Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center. The event targeted NPs, PAs, Social Workers, MDs, DOs, and Behavioral Health Staff. Thomas Kates, DO held a session covering New Paradigms in Pain Theory and Management and Laura Santoro, MD covered Gender Affirming Care. The Fall Provider Meeting gave healthcare professionals an opportunity to receive 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. 

Northern Michigan University Healthcare Career Fair

Shelby Santti, UPRC Executive Director and Sharon Shifflette, Workforce Development Coordinator attended Northern Michigan University’s first Healthcare Career Fair on September 16th. The event targeted those interested in health careers. UPRC noticed improved attendance from students studying Nursing, Pre-Med, Pre-PA, and Radiography!