Hospital Stays for Children and Teens Children and teens may be hospitalized at Charlevoix Hospital, Grayling Hospital, Manistee Hospital, Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, and Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord. These hospitals provide inpatient pediatric care allowing families to stay close to home. Munson Healthcare hospitals partner 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. Intermediate Pediatric Care in Traverse City Munson Medical Center is becoming a regional

Mammography Near You One in eight women are impacted by breast cancer – and approximately 75 percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of the disease. When detected early, breast cancer is easier to treat. 3D mammography screening, now the standard at all Munson Healthcare screening locations, takes the most advanced, low-dose imaging to detect, diagnose, or rule out breast cancer. This life-saving screening is recommended annually for women 40 and older. If you’re due for a screening, or if you’ve never had a mammogram before, schedule your 3D mammography today

Ready to Quit? Help is Available Smoking and the use of nicotine products is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Are you ready to quit? Munson Healthcare can help connect you to community-based resources. Regional Programs and Resources District Health Department #10 Serving Crawford, Kalkaska, Lake, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Missaukee, Newaygo, Oceana, and Wexford Counties Tobacco Cessation for Adults and Teens Adolescent Health Centers Grand Traverse County Adolescent Health Clinic, Grand Traverse County Health Department Dee Zuidersma, Program Supervisor Adolescent

Opioid Resources in Northern Michigan Misuse of opioids is a serious national health crisis. Every day in the United States, 130 people die from an opioid overdose. In Michigan alone, the number of people diagnosed with an addiction to opioids between 2010 and 2016 increased by a staggering 493 percent. This crisis affects us even here in northern Michigan. In fact, in the five-county area that our largest hospital and regional referral center – Munson Medical Center – serves, the average age-adjusted death rate from opioid overdose from an overdose per 100,000 residents was 17.1 versus the

Advanced Heart Services in Northern Michigan Your heart is always working for you – and so is our nationally-recognized heart team. When it comes to your heart, we don’t miss a beat. We’ve provided advanced heart care longer than any other team in northern Michigan, with a laser focus on the following: Prevention Early disease detection Interventional treatments Leading-edge research Our expert team of cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, and Advanced Practice Providers are situated throughout northern Michigan so you never have to travel far for outstanding, award-winning heart care. Meet

Committed to Recovery Munson Healthcare and our many partners offer a wide variety of support and resources for people navigating the journey of recovery from substance use disorder. Whether you’re seeking inpatient or outpatient treatment options, peer support with a Peer Recovery Coach who has lived experience, or emergency help, you'll find the support you need here. Prevent an Overdose During an overdose, a person’s breathing can be dangerously slowed or stopped. Narcan® (naloxone) quickly restores normal breathing to save lives. How Narcan® Works Help with Basic Needs Focusing on recovery

Heart Surgery Who performs heart surgery? Munson Medical Center’s heart team includes a group of highly-experienced cardiovascular surgeons who perform heart surgery to bypass blocked arteries or replace faulty heart valves. Cardiothoracic Surgeons of Grand Traverse is repeatedly recognized in the state and nation as a top-rated heart bypass surgical group. Cardiothoracic surgeons lead a team of physician assistants, nurse practitioners, perfusionists, and hospital staff who specialize in heart surgery patients. Minimally Invasive Procedures Munson Medical Center stays at the forefront of

Diagnostic Cardiac Testing Munson Healthcare cardiologists travel throughout northern Michigan and work with community hospitals around the region so patients can receive close-to-home diagnostic cardiac testing services. Our team of cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists, and physicians from multiple disciplines can view all diagnostic tests and collaborate to determine the best treatment plan for you and your heart. See Our Locations Cardiolite Stress Test The Cardiolite® Stress Test is a cardiac test used to determine how well your heart is working. A special camera captures detailed

Comprehensive and Specialty OB/GYN Services for Northern Michigan Women take on many roles throughout their lifetimes. At the center of it all is your most precious gift – Your health. Wherever you are in your journey, Munson Healthcare is your trusted partner in optimal health and well-being, so you can feel your very best at every stage. Primary Care Your first important step in: General disease prevention Diagnostic care Healthy lifestyle and weight Mental health support Referrals for specialty care, and more Learn More Gynecology Our women’s health experts specialize in women’s

Art & Music Therapy Art and music can help calm, sooth, and heal patients and their families during a stressful time in their lives. The Cowell Family Cancer Center offers an abundance of both. Art Carefully-chosen local nature photography and other art on the walls of the cancer center help create a natural healing environment. The third floor Reflection Gallery features a large scale, permanent installation of original sculpture and interactive works. The Cowell Family Cancer Center is pleased to partner with Interlochen Arts Academy to bring art to the cancer center. The Aesthetics of