COVID-19: The Highest Priority When COVID-19 arrived in Michigan, hospitals became the front line of defense against the highly contagious and dangerous disease. Despite issues that were out of their control, which included procuring enough personal protective equipment, increasing testing capacity and changing care delivery models, hospitals and their staff persevered to flatten the curve in Michigan. However, these actions have come at a steep price. Special consideration needs to be made for hospitals and healthcare providers that have been serving on the front lines of the pandemic. Not

Nominate an Outstanding Respiratory Therapist at Munson Medical Center All respiratory therapists at Munson Medical Center provide excellent care. Sometimes, you may feel your respiratory therapist has gone above and beyond his or her duties in caring for you. If you are inspired by your respiratory therapist’s exemplary care, you may honor him or her with a PHIL Award nomination. Each year, one respiratory therapist is selected at Munson Medical Center for The PHIL Award. What is The PHIL Award? The PHIL Award™ ( Pulmonary Health & Illnesses of the Lungs) is the only nationally recognized

Vaccines for Adults Vaccinations are not just for kids. Because the immunity your body builds from certain vaccines can wear off over time, it’s important to stay up to date on certain vaccines, including: Annual flu (influenza) vaccine Tdap, Td (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) The Best Vaccines for You and Your Lifestyle You could also be at risk for other vaccine-preventable diseases due to your age, occupation, lifestyle, travel preferences, and/or health conditions. For example, depending on where you plan to travel, you may need to consider an MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) booster

Vaccines: Your Child’s Best Shot at Health One of the best ways to protect your child against dangerous and potentially life-threatening diseases is to keep their vaccines up to date. Vaccines are the single most effective – and sometimes only – way to prevent children from the risk of deadly infectious diseases, including: Chickenpox Hepatitis B HPV Measles Polio Seasonal influenza Whooping cough And more Why Children Especially Need Vaccines From the moment we are born, we are exposed to thousands of germs – through the air, our food, and the objects and people we come in contact with. Our

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

Virtual Behavioral Health Virtual Behavioral Health: Outpatient Services Many outpatient services for behavioral health are now available through virtual visits. This allows patients to stay connected and benefit from the convenience of a virtual visit. Recovery coaching Virtual IOPE (Intensive Substance Use Disorder Evening services Outpatient psychiatry Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Virtual Behavioral Health: Partial Hospital Program The Partial Hospital Program is accessible through virtual visits. Talk to your provider about getting a referral for these services. Once you have a

Treetops Resort Special Golf Package Are you looking for a fun way to support Otsego Memorial Hospital? As you may know, this year's 23rd annual OMH Golf Outing was cancelled due to safety concerns regarding COVID-19. But in the new age of creative social engagement, Treetops Resort has created an opportunity for you to keep the spirit of the OMH Golf Outing alive and support local healthcare in Northern Michigan. This offer allows you and three others to enjoy golf on a beautiful, world-renowned course, engage in friendly competition AND support the purchase of critical mammography equipment

Thank YOU for Supporting Munson Healthcare! Munson Healthcare Foundations appreciates your generous support for healthcare initiatives across northern Michigan. Your gift ensures a strong and sustainable healthcare system for generations to come. By completing the form below, you are allowing Munson Healthcare Foundations to send you a thank you note for your generous gift to a recent Facebook Fundraiser. Additionally, you'll receive current information regarding virtual events, fundraising projects, and the latest happenings at Munson Healthcare hospitals. Learn more about the areas you can

Submit a Request to Marketing and Corporate Communications Click the button below to go to the new request form on the Intranet. This request form is for ALL requests going into Marketing and Corporate Communications, including: Urgent Communication Requests (including COVID-19 requests) Marketing Requests Internal Communication Requests (including articles in the Compass) Media Requests Printed Material Requests Website/Digital Requests