Extended and Long-Term Care in Northern Michigan Munson Healthcare’s long-term care offerings are designed to meet all of our residents’ needs, including physical, social, and emotional support. We offer long-term care services in Frankfort, Gaylord, Grayling, and Kalkaska. Because our long-term care facilities are on our hospital campuses, clinical providers and emergency medical care are available 24 hours a day. In addition, our nursing team provides coordinated care around the clock. In addition to medical care, we provide a full range of services to help you or your loved one with

Ready to Quit? Help is Available Smoking and the use of nicotine products is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Are you ready to quit? Munson Healthcare can help connect you to community-based resources. Regional Programs and Resources District Health Department #10 Serving Crawford, Kalkaska, Lake, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Missaukee, Newaygo, Oceana, and Wexford Counties Tobacco Cessation for Adults and Teens Adolescent Health Centers Grand Traverse County Adolescent Health Clinic, Grand Traverse County Health Department Dee Zuidersma, Program Supervisor Adolescent

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Provides Highly Specialized Newborn Care Our tiniest and most fragile patients are cared for in Traverse City by highly skilled board-certified neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, a specialized nursing staff, and a clinical nurse specialist fellow who assists with care planning as necessary. Munson Medical Center has the only Neonatal Intensive Care Unit north of Grand Rapids, Mich., and is one of 17 NICUs in the state. Its rating as a Level 3 Regional Center means it is capable of caring for infants with significant respiratory and critical care needs

Highly Trained & Experienced Trauma Surgeons Munson Healthcare has four fellowship-trained trauma surgeons who specialize in complex trauma-based cases that may affect internal organs, bones, the brain, and the other soft tissues of the body. Our surgeons respond to trauma cases in Munson Healthcare Emergency Departments. The Emergency Department at Munson Medical Center is accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a Level II Trauma Center. All Munson Healthcare trauma surgeries are performed in facilities with advanced equipment and trauma capabilities. Regardless of where you receive

Highly Trained & Experienced Trauma Surgeons Munson Healthcare has four fellowship-trained trauma surgeons who specialize in complex trauma-based cases that may affect internal organs, bones, the brain, and the other soft tissues of the body. They respond to trauma cases in Munson Healthcare emergency departments. The Emergency Department at Munson Medical Center is accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a Level II Trauma Center. Regardless of where you receive surgery, you can be assured that Munson Healthcare’s experienced surgeons and care teams deliver the highest quality care

Art & Music Therapy Art and music can help calm, sooth, and heal patients and their families during a stressful time in their lives. The Cowell Family Cancer Center offers an abundance of both. Art Carefully-chosen local nature photography and other art on the walls of the cancer center help create a natural healing environment. The third floor Reflection Gallery features a large scale, permanent installation of original sculpture and interactive works. The Cowell Family Cancer Center is pleased to partner with Interlochen Arts Academy to bring art to the cancer center. The Aesthetics of

Art & Music Therapy Art and music can help calm, sooth, and heal patients and their families during a stressful time in their lives. The Cowell Family Cancer Center offers an abundance of both. Art Carefully-chosen local nature photography and other art on the walls of the cancer center help create a natural healing environment. The third floor Reflection Gallery features a large scale, permanent installation of original sculpture and interactive works. The Cowell Family Cancer Center is pleased to partner with Interlochen Arts Academy to bring art to the cancer center. The Aesthetics of

About the Chill Out for Winter Safety Program A Mission Inspired by Tragedy The Chill Out for Winter Safety program was developed mom and Munson Healthcare team member Tammie Budrow, following the death of her vibrant young daughter Carly, who was just eight years old when her sled veered off a local sledding hill and into a patch of trees, each no more than two inches in diameter. Sadly, tragic accidents like Carly’s are not uncommon. Every 30 seconds, a child dies from an unintentional injury, and millions of children are injured in ways that affect them for a lifetime. However, the majority

Obstetrics and Maternity Care: Navigating Nine+ Months Together Pregnancy and childbirth can be one of the most exciting and confusing times in a woman’s life—fortunately, our highly skilled obstetricians will be with you every step of the way. We are committed to making sure you experience not only a healthy pregnancy, but also a safe delivery. Our services include: Pregnancy testing Prenatal and postpartum care Pain management during labor Ultrasound examinations High-risk pregnancy care In addition to our dedicated obstetric clinics, many of our primary care and internal medicine practices

Extensive Gynecology Options for Women of All Ages Our skilled team of gynecology service providers, located in Cadillac, Charlevoix, and Manistee, offer a range of services to support good health for women at any age. We are dedicated to providing innovative, compassionate, and personalized patient care, no matter how routine or complicated your concerns may be. Our services include: Family planning Menopause and hormone therapy Breast screening and management of benign disease Diagnosis, management, and treatment of abnormal pap smears Menstrual disorder management Pelvic pain management