Vision Screening Diabetes and Eye Health People with diabetes are at increased risk for vision loss. Managing your diabetes and getting routine eye exams can help protect your eyes. Why you need an annual retinal eye exam Over time, having too much sugar in your blood can damage your eye, causing a condition called retinopathy that can lead to blindness. There’s good news though—retinopathy is preventable. If you have diabetes there are important steps you can take to prevent vision loss and maintain good eye health: Get a comprehensive dilated eye examination every year Manage your blood

Diabetic Foot Screening Why You Should Have Routine Foot Exams People with diabetes are at increased risk for a condition called neuropathy. Caused by high blood sugar, diabetic neuropathy damages the nerves, resulting in pain and numbness over time, most often in the legs and feet. When untreated or uncontrolled, diabetic neuropathy can lead to serious consequences, like amputation. But it can be prevented by managing your disease. A foot check at your annual wellness visit and a yearly visit with your podiatrist can help to identify problems early. Keeping your blood sugar in the target

Tips for Finding Affordable Testing Supplies It may be tempting to ration insulin or skip testing in favor of saving money on supplies. Taking medications as prescribed and monitoring your blood sugar by testing are two of the best ways you can keep your diabetes in check. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2023 caped insulin medication costs for some at $35 per month. Check with your insurance company or pharmacy to learn how this impacts your out-of-pocket costs for medications. In addition, here are our best tips and tricks for reducing your diabetes-related expenses: 1. Contact Your Insurance

Paint the Town Pink Women's Health Social Thursday, October 24 | Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts Please join Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital for an evening of discussion on women's health. As part of the 2024 Paint the Town Pink activities, Manistee Hospital is proud to host a Women's Health Social. Event speakers will cover topics such as OB/GYN care, oncology and cancer, and more, with the opportunity for an open forum. A silent auction will also be held throughout the event! Event Details Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 4 to 6 p.m. Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts 101 Maple

Brain Aneurysms: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, & Treatments According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, around 30,000 Americans experience a brain aneurysm each year. A brain aneurysm can be life-changing and even deadly without intervention, but not all require surgical repair. Munson Healthcare’s Endovascular Stroke and Neurosurgery team provides custom treatment for brain aneurysms based on the patient’s unique needs. Our expert surgical team will recommend a treatment program based on the size, shape, and location of the aneurysm as well as the patient's

Munson Healthcare Hospice Lovelight For individuals no longer seeking a cure, Munson Healthcare Hospice provides the highest quality care complete with compassion, love, and dignity each and every day. The philosophy of hospice is to provide space for family members, friends, and caregivers to surround the patient and offer comfort and healing to all. Supporting Munson Healthcare Hospice has never been more critical than now. From bereavement support and counseling programs to spiritual guidance, and so much more - your gift this holiday season ensures hospice and bereavement services are

Traverse City Track Club Fun Run Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Thank you to the Traverse City Track Club for their generous support throughout the years of patients and families in Nothern Michigan! TC Track Club members are encouraged to join the organization in making a gift to the Cancer Patient Needs Fund this October. All donations made to this fund enable medical social workers and case management staff to assist cancer patients and their families during a cancer-related crisis. The fund provides critical financial assistance for non-medical expenses such as transportation, groceries

Diabetes and Nutrition There’s no one size fits all when it comes to eating with diabetes. Finding the balance that works for you, where you can control your blood sugar while enjoying meals is the goal, and there is lots of room for individualization. A Registered Dietitian or Diabetes Educator can help you find a plan that works for your lifestyle. Start with these tips: Try the “Diabetes Plate” Method Make half of the plate non-starchy vegetables, a quarter protein foods and the last quarter carbohydrates. Pair with a low-calorie drink like water or unsweetened tea. Vegetables Non-starchy

Pink Out Yoga Flow at Dharamsala TC October 18, 2024 | Dharamsala TC Join Dharamsala TC on Friday, October 18, for a donation-based gentle yoga class supporting patients of the Cowell Family Cancer Center. Wear your favorite pink attire to this all-level gentle yoga class on "Wear It Pink Day" in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! This class will support and promote healing through yoga while celebrating cancer survivors, warriors, and fighters. Event Details Friday, October 18, 2024 | 12:30 to 1 pm Dharamsala TC 319 East Front Street Traverse City, MI 49684 Click Here to register for

Prime Physician Opportunities in Northern Michigan If work/life balance is important to you, a practice opportunity in beautiful northern Michigan may provide the perfect blend of a recreation-based lifestyle with a challenging and rewarding career. Munson Healthcare physician recruiters work hard to match the best medical professionals – physicians and advanced practice providers – with exciting, fulfilling practice opportunities in northern Michigan. Working at Munson Healthcare requires a commitment to excellence. Excellence happens when the right people are in the right place using the