Long COVID Resources Most people recover from COVID-19 within 2 weeks but a smaller cohort of survivors experience prolonged health-related issues. These Long-COVID or Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) patients experience a range of symptoms: fatigue, brain fog, shortness of breath, joint pain, depression, hair loss, chest pain and other reported symptoms. These symptoms can range from mild to incapacitating and can be incredibly disruptive to a person's life. Below are resources that might be helpful to individuals living with Long COVID symptoms. Mary Free Bed ReCOVery Program Our

About Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital From its quiet hilltop overlooking Lake Michigan, Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital (POMH) commands impressive views of the historic Frankfort Light and the imposing Elberta and Arcadia Bluffs. What’s inside this community hospital is even more impressive. You’ll find a broad range of sophisticated quality diagnostic, emergency, and specialty care services. Long after your visit, you will remember the warm, personal, and professional way you were treated – like a favorite member of the family. Whether you are fortunate enough to live here or are just visiting

Good Faith Estimate You have the right to receive a good faith estimate explaining how much your medical care will cost Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees. Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1

Health Education Institute The Health Education Institute (HEI) was developed to gather together leadership and management from across the hospitals and organizations affiliated with Munson Healthcare to learn together and to learn from one another. Fall 2017 HEI Leadership Forum - Lean Leadership Tuesday, October 24, 2017 8:30 am - 9:30 am (Registration and Networking) 9:30 am - 3:45 pm (Leadership Forum) Hagerty Center, Traverse City Featuring: A system update with Munson Healthcare Senior Leaders and keynote speaker Jake Raymer, President of the Institute for Enterprise Excellence Click

2026 Education Plan Education For Nurses All Nurses Confidentiality (7 minutes) Locating Patients (6 minutes) Navigating the Patient Chart (6 minutes) Viewing Patient Data: Reports and Images (7 minutes) All Specialty Nurses (excluding ED, OR, PACU, ENDO) CareCompass (10 minutes) Entering Allergies (15 minutes) Interactive View (10 minutes) Interactive View Correcting Documentation Errors (5 minutes) Interactive View Dynamic Groups (10 minutes) Order Entry (10 minutes) PowerForms (10 minutes) ED Nurses ED LaunchPoint (15 minutes) Entering Allergies (15 minutes) Interactive View (10 minutes)

Heart Ordering Outpatient Heart Monitors for Your Patients Traverse Heart & Vascular offers the Zio 14-day Extended Holter and Zio MCT monitors for outpatient heart monitoring. For details, read a letter from Cardiologist Dr. Anna Booher (updated 09.17.25). Please follow the updated ordering guidelines. (updated 09.17.25). Note: 14 day (MCT or Holter) are suitable for most outpatients without high-risk symptoms. Consider a cardiology consult if you feel a 30-day monitor is warranted. Cardiology is using a 30-day option in very few, selected cases. See letter and ordering guidelines linked

Prescribing Self-Care: Your Mental Health Matters! Crisis Resources If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911 now. If you are feeling distressed and need to talk to someone immediately, please visit Munson's 24/7 Crisis Center or call one of these hotlines. Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center 410 Brook Street Traverse City, MI 49684 Physician Support Line | 888-409-0141 Free, confidential support for physicians run by volunteer psychiatrists. Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 11 pm. National Suicide Prevention Hotline |

International Medicine Many of our residents and faculty have experience in international medicine and an enthusiasm for providing health care to international communities, especially underserved populations. Past residents have traveled to Belize, Guatemala, Nepal, Japan, Malawi, and Kenya. PCEA Chogoria Hospital in Chogoria, Kenya Munson Family Medicine Residency Program has established a relationship with PCEA Chogoria Hospital in Chogoria, Kenya. Residents and faculty travel to Chogoria biannually and are financially supported by grant funding through the residency program. Residents work

Naloxone (Narcan®): A Lifesaving Medication What Is Naloxone? Naloxone (aka Narcan®) is an over-the-counter medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. In the event of an overdose, a person’s breathing can be dangerously slowed or stopped, causing brain damage or death. Naloxone/Narcan® can quickly restore normal breathing during an overdose. Narcan®/naloxone is available in all Munson Healthcare emergency departments and pharmacies without a prescription. In addition, FREE naloxone/Narcan® is available in many communities across Northern Michigan, including at 25 Munson Healthcare

Stories from Inpatient Rehab Patients Robert's Story Robert returns to Munson Medical Center to say thank you after his rehab experience following surgery to remove a tumor in his spine. Genette's Story They believed in me. And then I can believe in myself, Genette, a brain cancer survivor. Mike's Story These therapists are some of the best - some of the nicest people, Mike reflects on his journey to recovery after suffering a stroke. More Stories John's Story It was a life changing experience, John describes how the rehab team went above and beyond to help him after an accident left him