About the Munson Medical Center Pharmacy Munson Medical Center’s Pharmacy strives to uphold the hospital's mission, which is to deliver comprehensive quality care to patients in partnership with all health care providers. Our vision is to provide the best combination of high quality, efficient, accessible health care while being highly valued by patients and their physicians. The Six Values That Guide Us Patients: Our first priority People: Our greatest resource for achieving excellence Accountability: To those we serve and one another Respect: How we treat others Stewardship: To continue to

What are the Benefits of the Flu Shot? The flu shot has proven benefits for people of all ages and is your best defense against the influenza virus. Each year, the flu vaccine prevents millions of adults and children from getting sick with this serious and potentially life-threatening virus. Several studies have shown that the flu shot provides the safest and most effective form of flu prevention. The flu vaccine reduces you and your loved ones’ risk of getting influenza by 40 – 60%, according to the CDC. Here are some other surprising facts about the flu shot: Reduces adult risk of being

Ablation What is ablation? No one has yet found the perfect cure for irregular heartbeats, such as atrial fibrillation. However, a non-surgical, catheter-based technique called ablation performed at Munson Medical Center has about an 80 percent long-term success rate in eliminating the condition. How is an ablation performed? This procedure takes place in a special hospital room called an Electrophysiology Lab. It takes 2 to 4 hours. A specially-trained cardiologist guides a catheter with an electrode at its tip to the area of heart muscle where the damaged site is located. A mild, painless

Notice of Privacy Practices (NOPP) Original Date: 4/9/2003 HIPAA OMNIBUS Final Rule Effective 9/23/2013 Reviewed: 1/2023 | Revised: 1/21/2020 THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW YOUR MEDICAL INFORMATION MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND YOUR RIGHTS. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY. You are receiving health care at a facility that is part of Munson Healthcare. Munson Healthcare includes the following hospitals and their owned outpatient clinics/locations, doctor’s offices, and long-term care/skilled nursing facilities: Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital, Munson Healthcare

Little Choices, Little Symptoms: Understanding Heart Disease in Women Women are just as vulnerable to heart disease as men. In fact, heart disease is the leading cause of death among both genders in the US. Symptoms of heart disease in women can feel much different than for men. For example, only about 50 percent of women report having chest pains before or during a heart attack. Instead, women often experience less obvious heart attack warning signs, such as unusual fatigue or dizziness. These seemingly little symptoms can signal a big problem. However, because women are generally focused on

What is a Brain Aneurysm? A brain aneurysm, also referred to as a cerebral aneurysm, is a bulge in a weak area of the wall of a brain artery. It puffs out like a small balloon. It is also called an intracranial aneurysm. The bulge is also known as a bleb and makes the artery more likely to tear (rupture) in that spot. A cerebral aneurysm more often happens in an artery under the front part of the brain, but aneurysms can form in arteries anywhere in the brain. Types of aneurysms include: Berry (saccular) aneurysm. This is the most common type of cerebral aneurysm. It looks like a berry with a

Good Faith Estimate You have the right to receive a “good faith estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees. Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1

Pharmacy Residency Program Virtual Showcase Our pharmacy residency program is dedicated to providing opportunities for prospective residents to connect with our program and learn more about the exceptional training and experiences we offer. We strive to provide a direct and personable experience at each showcase, ensuring that attendees can engage meaningfully with our team. We look forward to engaging with you and discussing how our program can help you achieve your career aspirations. Current showcase opportunities to connect with Munson Medical Center PGY1 Residency Program SNPha x ACCP

Meet the Munson Life Support Training Center Team James Foster, Paramedic, Training Center Coordinator, 231-935-7841, jfoster@mhc.net Lauren Holland, BSN, RN, Senior Coordinator of Simulation Education, 231-935-7245, lholland2@mhc.net Barbara Slagel, DHA, MBA, PHR, Manager, Clinical Education, 231-935-8324, bslagel@mhc.net

Cervical Cancer Care When you have cancer, you need a team of support. A diagnosis of cervical cancer can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone. We are here for you every step of the way through your journey of diagnosis and treatment. Cancer treatments have progressed significantly in recent years and survivor rates have increased as a result. Coordinated Team Approach We provide coordinated care that includes the latest treatments in surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. And, we include each patient as an active partner in every step of care. Our goal is for patients to be