Emergency Medical Services in Northern Michigan Wherever you are in northern Michigan, medical first responders, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and ambulance services (including basic life and advanced life support providers), are standing by ready to respond to your emergency. Emergency Medical Service providers and their agencies work together to provide our region with quick, quality emergency care. Their work dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A call to 911 will bring a rapid

Close to Home Pediatric Care in Northern Michigan Every child is precious – and we treat each one as if they were our own. Munson Healthcare board-certified pediatric specialists, pediatric nurses, and child life specialists, approach children of all ages with calm gentleness to ease their fears – and the fears of their parents. Our experienced pediatric team has specialized training in the distinct medical and emotional needs of these small patients. We provide the best care possible so children can quickly become well again. “Children are the most honest, perfect, most beautiful patients

Hospital Stays for Children and Teens Children and teens who require hospitalization will be treated at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Munson Healthcare partners with Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, Mich., and C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor if pediatric patients need a higher level of care. Munson Medical Center most often treats children who are hospitalized with respiratory disease, trauma, ingestion, infection, or childhood illness. Our clinical and support staff are specially trained regarding the unique treatment for babies and children. Pediatric

Research and Clinical Trials in Northern Michigan Munson Healthcare conducts clinical research and participates in national and international research programs to bring the newest and most promising research to people in northern Michigan, offering cutting-edge therapies otherwise not locally available to patients. Clinical research is about possibilities. We are helping to make those possibilities a reality through research that leads to the development of new and promising discoveries. Clinical research establishes the standard of care and shapes the future of medicine. Participating in

Caring for Mind & Body Behavioral health plays a significant role in your overall well-being. It impacts how you think, feel, and behave — which is why we believe it’s just as important to take care of your mind as it is your body. Munson Healthcare ensures people in northern Michigan receive the best behavioral healthcare available. Our highly skilled professionals are specialists in the identification and treatment of behavioral and substance abuse disorders. They work with you to determine the right type and level of care to restore health, well-being, and a sense of worth. They can help

Advance Care Planning Since we never know what may happen on any given day and life can bring unexpected twists and turns, it can be difficult to know what decisions may need to be made. Medical issues sometimes arise that create confusion and uncertainty for patients, their families, and medical staff. Everyone wants to do the right thing – but in some cases, it’s not always clear. Conversations with your loved ones now will save those dearest to your heart unneeded stress later. Don’t wait until it’s too late. View Our Guide for Advance Care Planning Not sure where to start? Take comfort

HIV/AIDS Prevention, Wellness, and Care for Northern Michigan We've Moved! As of Monday, November 24, the Thomas Judd Care Center is located in the Foster Family Community Health Center at 550 Munson Ave., Suite 202, in Traverse City. The Thomas Judd Care Center in Traverse City, provides care to people in northern Michigan living with HIV/AIDS and to those at risk of contracting this infectious disease. The center offers medical care, support services, and prevention services. Founded in 1994, it is the only Ryan White federally-funded program in northern Michigan. Our dedicated case managers

Munson Healthcare Laboratories: We Get Results Your return to good health begins in the lab. Your doctor will routinely order lab tests before making a diagnosis or recommending an effective treatment plan. From complete blood counts and specialized INR testing to complex genetic testing, Munson Healthcare Laboratories provide accurate, timely results using some of the most sophisticated, highly automated technology available today. We are passionate about meeting the highest quality standards, following best-practice protocols, and delivering trusted results. We Have a Lab Near You Labs are

Medical Control Authorities A Medical Control Authority is an organization designated by the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services to supervise and coordinate a specific emergency medical services system. Each Medical Control Authority has an advisory board and a medical director who is board certified in emergency medicine or practices emergency medicine. The Medical Control Authority establishes written protocols for the practice of life support and EMS personnel, and ensures that physicians, hospital staff, and providers are educated on the protocols. Northwest Regional Medical