Talking Points and Resources for Patients The Michigan Opioid Prescribing Engagement Network (MI-OPEN) has multiple tools that can be displayed in waiting areas or shared patients to educate them about opioid laws and how they may impact their care. Messages for Your Patients Opioids can reduce pain during short-term use, but there is no evidence that opioids control chronic pain long-term. Exercise, non-opioid medications, and other therapies are typically more effective with less harm. Regular follow up visits are important during opioid therapy. Precautions include checking drug monitoring

Pain Management Strategies Each person recovers from procedures in their own way, and two people having the same procedure might have completely different experiences of pain. Pain after procedures is normal and is a body’s sign that it is healing. Patients should balance activity with rest. Pain is an uncomfortable but natural part of recovery. While everyone feels pain differently, typically procedural pain is the worst during the first 2-3 days and then begins to get better. Opioids are not the first-line therapy for pain management. The goal of pain management is to do activities of daily

Substance Use Disorder Treatment & Resources Addiction is far more complicated than a matter of “poor choices” or willpower. It's a medical condition requiring an individualized, patient-centered treatment plan. Watch as Dr. Jim Whelan explains the powerful dopamine effect of substances such as opioids, drugs, alcohol, and even nicotine on the brain – and how this influences recovery. More than 760,000 people have died since 1999 from a drug overdose. Nearly 75% of drug overdose deaths in 2020 involved an opioid. Beyond opioids, an average of 4,548 annual deaths in Michigan are attributable to

Outpatient Laboratory Self-Scheduling Munson Healthcare is excited to offer patients the opportunity to self-schedule outpatient lab service appointments at the facilities below. Online self-scheduling allows you to book appointments at your convenience. This option also helps laboratory staff prepare in advance for your visit and reduce wait times. Participating Locations A valid email address is required to schedule your appointment. Cadillac Cadillac Hospital Outpatient Services Charlevoix Charlevoix Hospital Outpatient Lab Services Little Traverse Primary Care Gaylord Otsego Memorial

Pregnancy and Substance Use Disorder Neonatal Withdrawal Syndrome (NWS) Services for our Communities Neonatal Withdrawal Syndrome (NAS) is a group of side effects that can occur when an infant is exposed to certain substances while in the womb. These substances can include things like caffeine, tobacco, certain medications, herbal remedies, and supplements. When a baby is used to being supplied with substances like these while in the womb, withdrawal can occur after the baby is born. Key Points Buprenorphine and methadone are safe and effective during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Both are

Stigma Addictions, and the treatment, are highly stigmatized. This stigma often stems from the belief that an addiction is somehow a moral failing. Sadly, substance use disorders are treatable, chronic diseases – but societal misconceptions and biases can be barriers to successful treatment. Providers and other clinical team members are not immune to this bias – even at a subconscious level. Studies have shown that stigma can unknowingly influence providers’ perceptions of people with substance use disorder. Whether or not we’re aware of these biases, using stigmatized language or practices

Education Munson Healthcare regularly offers CME related to Substance Use Disorder prevention, treatment, and stigma. Find opportunities at CME | Munson Healthcare. Other Educational Resources https://pcssnow.org/  https://michigan-open.org/  https://michiganopioidcollaborative.org/  https://www.svsu.edu/echo/substanceusedisorderprojectecho/  On Demand - Bridge to Treatment

How to Register with MAPS All prescribers are required to register with the Michigan Automated Prescribing System (MAPS) and conduct a MAPS query prior to prescribing or dispensing a controlled substance to a patient. Register at https://michigan.pmpaware.net/login Click here for a step-by-step tutorial NOTE: If you had registered in the old MAPS system prior to April 4, 2017, you must re-register.

PGY-2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency Program Cowell Family Cancer Center, Traverse City, MI Residency Program Overview Program Update: The oncology pharmacy residency position has been filled through the Early Commitment Process for the 2025 – 2026 program year. This program offers only one position and is now closed for applications as the position has been filled. The PGY-2 oncology pharmacy residency was established in 2020 and is fully accredited by ASHP. The residency is conducted primarily at the Cowell Family Cancer Center and Munson Medical Center. Upon completion, graduates will be