Integrative Therapies: Acupuncture & Massage Integrative Therapies are currently on hold. The Health and Wellness Suite at the Cowell Family Cancer Center includes three integrative therapy rooms for patients, caregivers and family members, as well as the community. Eastern and Western therapies are featured. The Health and Wellness Suite also includes an exercise studio and a meditation room. Integrative or complementary therapies are products, practices, and systems that complement mainstream medicine. They are not “alternative” to mainstream medicine. They include holistic, self-care, or

Frequently Asked Questions What is the typical call schedule? The call schedule varies by resident level. Interns (PGY-1) average every third weekend. Second year residents (PGY-2) average every fourth to fifth weekend. Third year residents (PGY-3) average every sixth weekend. Describe your night float system. Residents must cover inpatient care and outpatient calls from 7 pm to 7 am. Night float is a two-week rotation. PGY-1s have four nonconsecutive instances of night float. PGY-2s and PGY-3s have two night float rotations in their second and third year. Please describe the didactics

Nominate an Outstanding Respiratory Therapist at Munson Healthcare All respiratory therapists at Munson Healthcare 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 from each Munson Healthcare region is selected for the PHIL Award. What is The PHIL Award? The PHIL Award™ ( Pulmonary Health & Illnesses of the Lungs) is the only nationally recognized

Hospital Rehabilitation Services: Orientation Class Registration To register for a class, please complete the Class Request form. Education courses located on the Online Course Page: Documentation PowerChart FirstNet Basics Images

What to Know About RSV What Is RSV? Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common and highly contagious respiratory virus that affects the lining of the respiratory system, including the nose, throat, lungs, and breathing passages. RSV spreads among people of all ages, including infants, with cold-like symptoms that can vary from mild to severe, including: Runny nose Decrease in appetite Coughing Sneezing Fever Wheezing The majority of adults and children will encounter these symptoms in stages, over the course of 1-2 weeks. For most, RSV goes away on its own. But for some, especially the most

Collective Bargaining at Munson Medical Center In March 2019, Munson Medical Center and registered nurses represented by the Michigan Nurses Association (MNA) reached a three-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and subsequently agreed to a one-year extension of the contract in February 2022. With the current contract set to expire on February 14, 2023, negotiations on a new contract began on November 10, 2022. Representatives from both sides are scheduled to meet 20 times from the beginning of contract negotiations to the date the current CBA expires, with much work being done in

Substance Use Disorders and Controlled Substances Prescriber Requirements and Clinical Guidelines Opioid Prescribing Requirements Register for MAPS Clinical Reminders for Prescribing Opioids Toolkits, Downloadable Documents & Forms Talking Points and Resources for Patients Pain Management Pain Management Strategies Talking Points and Resources for Patients Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment and Resources for Patients SUD Treatment and Resources Pregnancy and SUD Harm Reduction Education Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Other Opportunities Stigma

DEA License Renewal Training The new Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act requires most licensed prescribers who are either renewing or applying for a new controlled substance DEA license to have completed at least 8 hours of opioid or other substance use disorders (SUD) training. The MATE act went into effect on June 27, 2023. Opioid/SUD Training Resources: Munson Healthcare On-Demand CME Best Practices and Tools for Chronic Pain (1-hour recorded webinar) Chronic Pain Management in Primary Care (1-hour recorded webinar) Addressing the "5th vital sign": Pain Management Beyond

Ambulatory Clinical: Quick Reference Cards Appointment Scheduling Walk In Clinic Appointment Scheduling and Provider Assignment Pocket Guide (MHC Charlevoix Walk In Clinic Only) Faxing Faxing Using Medical Record Request Work Queue Monitor Pocket Guide General Clinical Staff Quick Tips Quick Reference Clinical Reconciliation and Intake Medications Medication List Review and Edit Pocket Reference Medication Refill Request Quick Reference Cards Message Center Message Center Pocket Reference Orders Quick Reference Order Communication Types Quick Tips Quick Tips for Ambulatory Staff

Documents and Instructions Before You Begin If you have a question about the terminology used in any of the following documents, please use this helpful resource from the National Institute of Health. There is an Advance Care Planning section with a glossary of terms and frequently asked questions section to help you get started. Here is another great resource that outlines the difference between Hospice and Palliative Care. Once You Have Completed Any of the Below Documents Keep the original documents Make a copy of the original documents and provide one to your primary care physician, the