COVID-19 Testing Locations COVID-19 testing is available for people experiencing the following: Pre-procedure testing is needed No symptoms (but you plan to travel, you’ve been exposed, or you want to visit a loved one) Mild symptoms Moderate symptoms Severe symptoms Which COVID-19 testing option is right for you? Use the chart below to determine the best and most convenient testing option for you or your loved one. Pre-procedure/ surgery* No Symptoms Mild Symptoms Moderate Symptoms Severe Symptoms Your doctor or specialist will notify you if testing is required. You’ve been exposed to someone

What are the Benefits of the Flu Shot? The flu shot has proven benefits for people of all ages and is your best defense against the influenza virus. Each year, the flu vaccine prevents millions of adults and children from getting sick with this serious and potentially life-threatening virus. Several studies have shown that the flu shot provides the safest and most effective form of flu prevention. The flu vaccine reduces you and your loved ones’ risk of getting influenza by 40 – 60%, according to the CDC. Here are some other surprising facts about the flu shot: Reduces adult risk of being

Knowing When to Seek Help Everyone feels sad, anxious, overwhelmed or out-of-control at times. So, if you or a loved one has these feelings, how do you know when it’s time to seek help? For most people, feeling upset is a reaction to a stressful situation or negative event. The feeling typically lifts after a few hours or days. However, people with behavioral health disorders may experience thoughts and feelings that are out of control more often; they can last for months or even years. They may not even have a clear cause. The National Institute for Mental Health estimates about 1 in 5 adults

Prescribing Self-Care: Your Mental Health Matters! Crisis Resources If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911 now. If you are feeling distressed and need to talk to someone immediately, please call one of these hotlines. Physician Support Line | 888-409-0141 Free, confidential support for physicians run by volunteer psychiatrists. Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - midnight. National Suicide Prevention Hotline | Call or text 988 The National Suicide Prevention Hotline gives free, confidential, and 24/7 support for people facing distress

Behavioral Health Conditions We Treat If you or someone you love is struggling with behavioral illness or substance abuse, we can help. Munson Healthcare offers effective behavioral health treatment programs for adults delivered in a warm, nurturing, and confidential setting. As with other health conditions, early detection and treatment can help improve quality of life, restore day-to-day functioning, and lower related health care costs. We offer comprehensive behavioral health assessments for an accurate diagnosis, and to help us better know you and the difficulties you’re facing. Our

Experts Who Care For & About You Munson Healthcare’s behavioral health specialists are dedicated to providing you with the very best possible care in a professional, confidential, and respectful manner. We take pride in serving the community with behavioral healthcare services that focus on each individual we see. Our behavioral healthcare staff not only care for you, they care about you. That’s why we enjoy high client and employee satisfaction. People are comfortable coming here, and confident in the quality of care they receive. A Team in Your Corner Our team is specially trained to help

Support Munson Medical Center in Traverse City is the regional referral center for all of northern Michigan. This 442-bed teaching and research hospital has earned repeated national honors for top quality care, including sole winner of the prestigious American Hospital Association-McKesson Quest for Quality Prize™ and recognized as a Top 100 Hospital 14 times. Core Services at Munson Medical Center Healthcare has never been simple, but the COVID-19 pandemic has driven us to go beyond what we ever thought was possible and has pushed Munson Healthcare to remodel the way we provide care for

Support Otsego Memorial Hospital Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH) was founded in 1951 and has grown steadily through the years, keeping pace with the growth of its dynamic home community of Gaylord, Michigan. OMH is a progressive, independent fully accredited community hospital. With the support of more than 800 employees, Otsego Memorial Hospital provides the health care needs of the ten communities in our primary service area, including Atlanta, Elmira, Frederic, Gaylord, Indian River, Johannesburg, Lewiston, Waters, Wolverine, Vanderbilt, and other adjacent communities. Accomplishments and

Support Cadillac Hospital Since opening in 1908, Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital has worked to improve the health of people in the greater Cadillac region. Today, we provide quality health care to more than 80,000 residents across seven counties. Our hospital staffs 49 acute-care beds with 65 active physicians. We maintain our high quality through ongoing improvements. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), recognized Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital as one of only ten hospitals in Michigan, out of 136 total, to receive a five-star rating for overall quality. Only about

Support Chill Out for Winter Safety Chill Out for Winter Safety was developed following the passing of a vibrant young girl named Carly. Carly was eight years old when she lost her life in a tragic sledding accident. Carly's mom and Munson Healthcare team member, Tammie Budrow, created the Chill Out program to help protect other families from suffering the same tragedy. Through this program, Tammie and Munson Healthcare experts visit schools and ski and sledding hills across the region to provide important winter safety and helmet education, as well as helmet fittings and free helmets. Program