Support the Petoskey Community Health Center Munson Healthcare is committed to increasing access to care across Northern Michigan. We’re taking steps to ensure quality, convenient healthcare services are available in all our communities. Plans are currently underway to transform the former Petoskey Art Van building into a community health facility. The Munson Healthcare Petoskey Community Health Center will serve as a hub of outpatient services including primary care, urgent care, diagnostic imaging, and a variety of specialty services. Learn More To learn more about this project and how you

Common Viruses: Symptoms and What to Do Next Viruses are microscopic germs that can cause infections in humans and other living organisms. These viral infections typically spread through our mucous membranes (like the nose or mouth) and sometimes through food or parasites. A viral infection can cause uncomfortable and sometimes life-threatening symptoms – especially in children, older adults, and people with compromised immune systems. Click below to learn more about some of the most common viruses, their symptoms, and what to do if you or a loved one may be infected. Flu RSV Norovirus COVID

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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