MARQUETTE, MI— UP Health System-Marquette has announced the appointment of two vice presidents of operations.
Dr. Jason Collins will oversee clinical operations for the heart and vascular, perioperative, oncology and imaging service lines. A board-certified advanced nurse executive and critical care nurse, Collins has served in multiple frontline and leadership positions, including cardiovascular nurse, flight nurse, and critical care educator.
Polly Hockberger began her career at Marquette General Hospital in 1995 as a phlebotomist and returned to the region in 2005. She has held several key leadership roles, including director of laboratory services, where she led numerous accreditations and helped implement strategic initiatives to improve operational performance and patient outcomes.
