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Childhood Immunization Schedule Children from birth through age 6 can be protected against 14 infectious diseases through 10 vaccines. The recommended vaccine schedule provides immunity early in life. This is important because young children are susceptible to diseases and their bodies may not be strong enough to fight infection. All childhood vaccinations are given as a series of two or more doses. More than one dose of these vaccines is needed to build high enough immunity to prevent disease, as well as to boost immunity that fades over time. Click here to view, print or download the Center

Feeding Therapy Specialization for Young Children Through our pediatric feeding therapy program, pediatric therapists at Munson Healthcare provide objective assessments of feeding behaviors, feeding skills, oral motor and sensory evaluation, and parent/child interaction. We work with parents and physicians to find the underlying causes of any feeding issue, so your child can thrive. Understanding the Development Process of Eating Eating is an important part of your child’s development process, but it is really just a new skill to learn. If your child is having difficulty learning how to eat

Patient & Family Resources Available from Munson Healthcare Home Health Our team at Munson Healthcare Home Health provides a variety of patient and family resources to assist in your care journey. At any point in your care, you can fill out an online form for patient and family feedback, as well as a way to express thanks to one of our Munson Healthcare Home Health team members. When needed, our team also provides hospice bereavement support services and grief support opportunities. Experienced Bereavement Support for Northern Michigan Munson Healthcare Hospice has offered bereavement support

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Mary Free Bed at Munson Healthcare Outpatient Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy Having trouble moving or participating in everyday activities? Or maybe you’re recovering from a minor injury, illness, or surgery – or transitioning from inpatient therapy. Whatever your specific needs, outpatient therapy can help address lost function and mobility, pain, and more. As opposed to inpatient (in-hospital) therapy, outpatient therapy is for patients with physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy needs who are able to independently manage their recovery from home but would greatly benefit from a

Extended Care is Available Close to the People and Places You Love Munson Healthcare offers assisted living, skilled nursing, short- and long-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and other extended care services at three convenient locations in northern Michigan. Because all of our extended care facilities are located at our hospitals, you benefit from a hospital-based approach to care. This gives residents a comfortable and home-like environment, but with immediate access to any health services needed. Crawford Continuing Care Center Crawford Continuing Care Center is a 39-bed, non-profit

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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

Spinal Cord Stimulation for Nonsurgical Back and Leg Pain Who is a Candidate? If you haven’t found chronic pain relief with other treatment options like physical therapy, medications, injections, or surgery, HFX could help relieve your pain HFX is also a good treatment option for people who aren’t candidates for back surgery or who experience painful diabetic neuropathy What is Nevro HFX Spinal Cord Stimulation? HFX includes a small device that safely works inside your body by blocking pain signals to significantly reduce your pain and restore your quality of life Learn more at www.NevroHFX