Angioplasty What is angioplasty? Angioplasty is a procedure that opens blocked arteries and restores normal blood flow to your heart muscle. It is not major surgery. People with blockages in their heart arteries may need angioplasty if they are having discomfort in their chest, or if their blockages put them at risk of a heart attack or of dying. What’s the difference between angioplasty and angiography? Angiography is the process of taking an X-ray of the blood vessels to see which vessel is blocked and needs to be repaired. Angiography is performed before an angioplasty to locate the

Northern Michigan’s Only Bleeding Disorder Center Anyone with bleeding or other platelet disorders living in or visiting northern Michigan can receive comprehensive, expert care at the Northern Regional Bleeding Disorder Center in Traverse City, Mich. The center is located at 217 S. Madison Street within Cowell Family Cancer Center on the campus of Munson Medical Center. The Bleeding Disorder Center serves 26 counties in northern Michigan and provides wrap-around care of treatment, education, and support for about 250 patients. The Bleeding Disorder Center team embraces the latest developments

Aquatic Therapy for Chronic or Multi-Joint Pain If you have chronic or multi-joint pain, aquatic therapy can make it easier and less painful to participate in rehabilitation services. We use this rehabilitation method at Munson Healthcare to improve your functional abilities and help you live a higher quality of life. Swimming skills are not required to participate in an aqua therapy program. Our program works well for those who need physical therapy, but have difficulty tolerating rehabilitation exercises in a more traditional setting. Individualized Therapy, Multi-Team Approach The goal of

Excellent Ortho Care and Outcomes Faster recoveries, less pain, and fewer complications are hallmarks of Munson Healthcare Orthopedic Services. From arthritis flare-ups to total joint replacements, we specialize in relieving your pain and restoring your ease of movement. Munson Healthcare has fellowship-trained specialists in almost every orthopedic specialty who treat diseases, injuries, and conditions of the bones and muscles, which include all of your joints, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. No matter what kind of orthopedic care you need, an expert team of surgeons, anesthesiologists

William and Leni Carls Hearing Clinic The William and Leni Carls Hearing Clinic based in Traverse City, Mich., serves all of northern Michigan. Our expert audiologists specialize in hearing loss, balance disorders, and tinnitus (ringing in the ears). They use the latest sophisticated technology to diagnose and treat hearing conditions, including finding the perfect fit with the best hearing aids. In addition to the main clinic located at Foster Family Community Health Center in Traverse City, clinics are held in Grayling. Northern Michigan's Leading Experts in Hearing Loss When it comes to

Assisted Living: Live Independently with a Little Help Assisted living is a popular option for seniors and others who want to enjoy independence and a high quality of life, but may need a little help with daily living. There are many factors to consider when choosing an assisted living facility. For example, you’ll want to consider the type of living arrangements, amenities, and services that are offered, as well as costs. Look for opportunities in the community to enrich everyday experiences, nurture friendships, and create fun. An Environment to Suit Your Needs Assisted living housing

Surgical Weight Loss Munson Healthcare’s team of bariatric surgeons performs weight loss procedures only when surgery is the best choice for the patient’s health. Weight loss surgery has been shown to significantly improve health by eliminating or reducing some of the co-morbidities of obesity, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and sleep apnea. However, weight loss surgery is not for everyone. Having any kind of elective surgery must be considered carefully. That is especially true with weight loss surgery because it will dramatically change your life forever. Surgery can help achieve

Cognitive Rehabilitation for Brain Injury Patients If you or someone you love has experienced a stroke, brain injury or trauma, or neurological disease that has diminished their cognitive abilities, we’re here to help. Munson Healthcare offers a cognitive rehabilitation program for adolescent and adult patients to enhance function and increase independence. In addition to helping people regain their cognitive abilities, our program also focuses on restoring physical strength and emotional well-being. We help people adjust to their “new normal” — both emotionally and physically by improving

Types of Imaging Exams Radiology exams are safe and usually painless. The type of radiology exam your doctor orders will depend upon your symptoms and the part of your body that needs to be examined. Advanced 3D breast imaging (3D Tomography) Bone density scans Core needle biopsy Computerized Tomography (CT) Digital mammography Fluoroscopy Vascular and interventional radiology Arteriography Arthrography Balloon angioplasty / stent placements Biliary interventions Embolizations Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filters Kyphoplasty Myelography Thrombolysis Venography Venous access procedures Low-dose CT