One Patient Record A single patient record experience across Munson Healthcare The One Patient Record Wave 2 go-live date is scheduled for January 25th, 2025 Project Vision: One Patient Record will enable real-time decision-making using clinical, financial, and operational data to create a single health journey for our patients. One Patient Record is a multiyear journey that consists of ambulatory and acute facilities adopting Oracle Health (formerly Cerner) as our EHR platform. Its main goal is to establish one patient record system across all of Munson Healthcare, allowing staff to make

COVID-19 Vaccine Myths COVID-19 vaccines are causing the variants like Delta. False. New variants of any virus occur due to a natural process called mutation. Essentially, in an effort to survive, viruses multiply as they spread, changing themselves in the process. Even prior to the COVID-19 vaccines, several variants of the virus already existed. Further, more variants are expected as the virus continues to naturally mutate. COVID-19 vaccines can actually help prevent new variants by slowing the spread of COVID-19 and therefore reducing the opportunity for the virus to mutate. The COVID-19

COVID-19 Testing Locations COVID-19 testing is available for people experiencing the following: Pre-procedure testing is needed No symptoms (but you plan to travel, you’ve been exposed, or you want to visit a loved one) Mild symptoms Moderate symptoms Severe symptoms Which COVID-19 testing option is right for you? Use the chart below to determine the best and most convenient testing option for you or your loved one. Pre-procedure/ surgery* No Symptoms Mild Symptoms Moderate Symptoms Severe Symptoms Your doctor or specialist will notify you if testing is required. You’ve been exposed to someone

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

Knowing When to Seek Help Everyone feels sad, anxious, overwhelmed or out-of-control at times. So, if you or a loved one has these feelings, how do you know when it’s time to seek help? For most people, feeling upset is a reaction to a stressful situation or negative event. The feeling typically lifts after a few hours or days. However, people with behavioral health disorders may experience thoughts and feelings that are out of control more often; they can last for months or even years. They may not even have a clear cause. The National Institute for Mental Health estimates about 1 in 5 adults

Prescribing Self-Care: Your Mental Health Matters! Crisis Resources If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911 now. If you are feeling distressed and need to talk to someone immediately, please call one of these hotlines. Physician Support Line | 888-409-0141 Free, confidential support for physicians run by volunteer psychiatrists. Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - midnight. National Suicide Prevention Hotline | Call or text 988 The National Suicide Prevention Hotline gives free, confidential, and 24/7 support for people facing distress

Behavioral Health Conditions We Treat If you or someone you love is struggling with behavioral illness or substance abuse, we can help. Munson Healthcare offers effective behavioral health treatment programs for adults delivered in a warm, nurturing, and confidential setting. As with other health conditions, early detection and treatment can help improve quality of life, restore day-to-day functioning, and lower related health care costs. We offer comprehensive behavioral health assessments for an accurate diagnosis, and to help us better know you and the difficulties you’re facing. Our

Experts Who Care For & About You Munson Healthcare’s behavioral health specialists are dedicated to providing you with the very best possible care in a professional, confidential, and respectful manner. We take pride in serving the community with behavioral healthcare services that focus on each individual we see. Our behavioral healthcare staff not only care for you, they care about you. That’s why we enjoy high client and employee satisfaction. People are comfortable coming here, and confident in the quality of care they receive. A Team in Your Corner Our team is specially trained to help