Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Wounds need oxygen to heal properly. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is an evidence-based treatment proven to help chronic wounds heal. Hyperbaric oxygen treatment saturates cells with healing oxygen when under compression. During daily sessions, a patient breathes 100 percent oxygen while being treated in a hyperbaric chamber kept at two or three times the atmospheric pressure. Oxygen is delivered as patients recline in a large, tube-like clear chamber. Patients can see and speak to caregivers at all times, and are free to read, nap, or watch TV as they receive oxygen

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

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

Evidence-Based Concussion Program Helps Students Safely Return to Sports Munson Healthcare offers an evidence-based concussion treatment program for student athletes with concussions. The Concussion Recognition and Neurological Intervention, United Management, or CRANIUM, program helps student athletes safely return to education and sports activities. A concussion is a traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. Athletes of all skill levels may suffer from a concussion at some point in their life and experience symptoms such as: Blurry vision Confusion Depression

Cardio-oncology Rapid development of new cancer therapies is extending the lives of many cancer patients, which is great news. But increasing life spans also increase the likelihood of experiencing long-term adverse effects of treatment, such as secondary cancers and cardiovascular damage. Cardio-oncology has emerged as a new field that balances the benefits of cancer treatments against the risks of adverse cardiovascular effects. Cardio-oncology focuses on patients who have or are at risk for heart disease who also have been treated for cancer. A cardiologist can assess patients for potential

HIV/AIDS Prevention, Wellness, and Care for Northern Michigan 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 work with individuals across all northern Michigan counties served by Munson Healthcare to ensure access to medical care and help address any barriers along the way. We are

William and Leni Carls Hearing Clinic The William and Leni Carls Hearing Clinic based in Traverse City, Mich., serves all of northern Michigan. Our expert audiologists specialize in hearing loss, balance disorders, and tinnitus (ringing in the ears). They use the latest sophisticated technology to diagnose and treat hearing conditions, including finding the perfect fit with the best hearing aids. In addition to the main clinic located at Foster Family Community Health Center in Traverse City, clinics are held in Grayling. Northern Michigan's Leading Experts in Hearing Loss When it comes to

Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Expertise for Athletic Injuries Nearly 10 million sports-related injuries arise each year because of trauma or overuse of muscles and joints. Anyone in northern Michigan who lives an active lifestyle is likely to experience at least one of these types of injuries at some point in their lives. Munson Healthcare’s highly skilled and experienced sports medicine and rehabilitation team diagnoses and treats a wide range of sports injuries. We also can help you understand how to prevent future injuries. Our multidisciplinary team includes: Orthopedic surgeons

Orthopedic Hips Treatment in Northern Michigan The hip is one of the body’s largest joints. Overtime, bone and cartilage in this ball-and-socket joint can become damaged. Most people who undergo hip replacement are age 50 to 80, but orthopedic surgeons evaluate each patient individually. Hip replacement surgery is one of medicine’s most successful operations thanks to ongoing improvements in surgical techniques and technology. Munson Healthcare’s fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic surgeons specialize in several approaches to hip replacement using the most innovative techniques

Comprehensive & Compassionate Behavioral Health Services Whether you feel like life is spinning out of control or you just need someone to talk to, Munson Healthcare is here for you. We offer a wide range of high-quality, compassionate behavioral health programs for teens and adults in a supportive and confidential setting. Our inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization services can help you live a happier, healthier life. Inpatient Services The Inpatient Behavioral Health Program at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, a service of Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital, provides a