Munson Healthcare Awards & Recognition The dedication of everyone at Munson Healthcare has resulted in consistent national recognition for quality care. We will continue to improve, innovate and excel, because enhancing the quality of health and wellness in our community remains our constant focus. 2024 Awards & Recognition Munson Healthcare For the second time, Munson Healthcare was identified as one of the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems ™ according to an independent quality analysis based on a scorecard provided by PINC AI™, the technology and services brand of Premier, Inc. and reported by

Pediatric Services in Northern Michigan Visiting Pediatric Specialists Visiting pediatric specialists hold clinics in Cadillac and Traverse City for consultations and follow-up care for children who need advanced services. Bleeding Disorders The Northern Regional Bleeding Disorders Center in Traverse City provides excellent, comprehensive medical care and support for children with bleeding disorders and their families, including those with hemophilia, Von Willebrand’s disease, and other inherited blood disorders. Bleeding Disorder Center Cancer Children in northern Michigan with cancer are

Information for Patients and Families Our team members provide education to individuals and their family members about specific bleeding disorders, evaluate family members for bleeding disorders, and make referrals to specialized agencies and foundations for ongoing assistance. We work collaboratively with each patient to develop a comprehensive, customized treatment plan that will address all physical, emotional, dental, financial, educational, and nutritional needs. Management and treatment of a bleeding disorder can help ensure an independent, productive, and healthy life. Your Treatment

Quality, Safety, and the Patient Experience Munson Healthcare has always been committed to high quality and safety. Throughout our healthcare system, doctors, nurses, technicians, and staff are focused on providing high quality care and creating a safe environment for you and your family. Quality can be measured in many ways. Quality rankings by outside sources are one way we monitor how we are doing. CMS Hospital Compare Star Ratings The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) issues annual star ratings for 4,000 of the nation’s hospitals based on 57 quality measures across seven

Telehealth Services The Issue To best serve a geographically dispersed population of 540,000 residents in 24 counties and across 11,000 square miles of Northern Lower Michigan, Munson Healthcare utilizes a number of telehealth services. Recently, we finished a major 3-year telemedicine grant from the United States Department of Agriculture – Rural Utility Service, which enabled us to purchase 19 telemedicine carts that were deployed across a wide area of Northern Michigan – from Beaver Island to Houghton Lake. The uses of these carts include but are not limited to: medical student education

Specialized Therapy for Parkinson's Disease Patients If you or a loved one needs assistance with daily activities that are restricted due to Parkinson’s disease, our rehabilitation experts can help. Many of our physical therapists and speech-language pathologists at Munson Healthcare are certified in the Lee Silverman Treatment Programs – proven methods of specialized therapy to address movement and speech issues. Understanding How LSVT Works LSVT BIG: The LSVT BIG principles address the unique movement impairments for people with Parkinson's disease. Therapists work with individuals to

Support the Patient Needs Fund Many times an illness or an accident happens without warning. It can be devastating to both patient and family and create the added burden of financial crisis. The Patient Needs Fund was created to provide welcome relief to patients and their families. The Patient Needs Fund provides financial assistance for the urgent needs of patients during a health-related crisis. Medical social workers and case management staff identify and approve financial assistance through this fund, based on patient needs. Immediate assistance is often provided until other resources can

Helmet Safety Helmet Safety Clinics The Chill Out Team will be visiting schools throughout Northern Michigan to share information about winter helmet safety. Kids Winter Safety Helmet Fitting & Giveaway Event Saturday, Feb 1, 10 am – 2 pm Hickory Hills Ski Area 2000 Randolph Street, Traverse City, inside the lodge Meet Beary Careful and learn how to protect your young ones from winter injuries at our upcoming Helmet Safety Clinic, offered by the Munson Healthcare-sponsored Chill Out for Winter Safety program. The Winter Chill Out Team will be slopeside to share the top ways to protect your

Access Your Patient Portal Access your patient portal online and on the app for mobile devices. The code for this location for the healow app is IACHBA . Visit the Patient Portal healow App - Apple Store healow App - Google Play Store Download the Healow App The Healow app is available for Android and Apple iOS mobile devices. Apple users may download the app from the App Store on your iPhone or iPad. Android users can download the app through the Google Play Store. After you login, you will be able to directly access your patient portal. How to Enroll Not Enrolled? Contact your doctor's

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