Charlevoix Hospital Celebrates a Century of Caring Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital celebrates 100 Years of Caring for its community in 2019. The hospital’s humble roots go back to incorporation on March 4, 1919. The hospital board purchased a home on the corner of Hurlbut and Grant streets to renovate and on May 5, 1920, the facility opened with 22 beds, an operating room, and an obstetrics unit. Longtime community physician Robert Bruce Armstrong, MD, was named manager of the facility. The hospital added an east wing a few years later but leadership soon realized the need for more space

Grayling Hospital Chargemaster Information This price list is based on information we have gathered from our claims and insurance payment files. This is not a guarantee of what you will be charged. Your actual charges may differ from the estimated charges for many reasons, including the seriousness of your medical condition, actual time the procedure takes, the services and supplies that you receive, and the location you receive services. View Chargemaster Information If you are interested in downloading all services for all payers, click on the All Services tab, enter two asterisks (**) in

Every Day Living is Excellent in Charlevoix Maybe it’s the drawbridge in the center of town. Maybe it’s the exquisite Lake Michigan setting. For whatever reason, the pace and quality of life is just different here – more relaxed and more personal, a place you may have thought no longer exists. About the Community It’s called Charlevoix the Beautiful and who can argue with that? From its petunia-lined city streets to its yacht-filled harbor, this small community is as pleasant as it is picturesque. Charlevoix bustles in the summer and breathes easier in the winter, offering four seasons of

Regional Care Transformation Plan Frequently Asked Questions Why are these changes happening? Our patients are asking for and expecting change. We’re listening to patients who said they need faster access to primary and specialty care appointments. Our patients also want new ways to access care, including home-based and virtual care options. Patients have also said they don’t want to go to a hospital for things like blood draws or minor procedures. Munson needs to adapt to the financial challenges facing our industry. The COVID-19 pandemic has made finding the right workers harder for all

Cadillac Hospital Chargemaster Information This price list is based on information we have gathered from our claims and insurance payment files. This is not a guarantee of what you will be charged. Your actual charges may differ from the estimated charges for many reasons, including the seriousness of your medical condition, actual time the procedure takes, the services and supplies that you receive, and the location you receive services. View Chargemaster Information If you are interested in downloading all services for all payers, click on the All Services tab, enter two asterisks (**) in

Low-Risk Pulmonary Embolism Patients In partnership with the University of Michigan, Munson Medical Center is launching an initiative effective March 1, 2025, to decrease admission of low-risk, stable pulmonary emboli patients. This initiative is part of a larger statewide quality improvement initiative named Michigan Emergency Department Improvement Collaborative (MEDIC). If this initiative is successful, it may be expanded to other Munson Healthcare Emergency Departments. Guidance for Primary Care Providers Eligibility: Eligible patients are those diagnosed in the MMC ED with pulmonary

Communications and Provider Resources Educational Resources COVID-19 Resource Guide COCA Calls/Webinars Provider Resilience & Self-Care Resources Compassion Fatigue Supporting Emotional Health of the Health Care Workforce Resilience Toolkit COVID-19 Colleague Connect, Powered by M-Line- Call: 800-962-3555 National Disaster Distress Hotline - Call: 1-800-985-5990 Text: TalkWithUs to 66747 Michigan Stay Well Counseling - Call: 1-888-535-6136 and press option 8 to talk to a counselor

Opioid Prescribing Requirements The state of Michigan enacted legislation regulating opioid prescriptions in 2018. This includes: Establish a legitimate provider-patient relationship Register on the Michigan Automated Prescription System (MAPS) Obtain a patient’s complete medical history on MAPS Provide information to patients describing: The dangers of opioid addiction How to properly dispose of unused opioid drugs The fact that delivery of a controlled substance is a felony in Michigan The effects of exposing unborn babies to a controlled substance (applies to all pregnant and female

Ethics Committee Medical issues sometimes arise that create confusion and uncertainty for patients, their families, and medical staff. Everyone wants to do the right thing – but in some cases, the right decision is not always clear. The Munson Healthcare Bioethics Resource Committee is an advisory group of doctors, nurses, lawyers, social workers, care managers, chaplains, community members and administrators throughout the Munson Healthcare servicing regions who work together to discuss the best ways to care for patients and the community when ethically challenging questions arise. The

Every Day Living is Excellent in Grayling Located just north of the I-75 and US-27 junction, Grayling is perfectly situated in the heart of northern Michigan with beautiful scenery, year-round activities, and a safe, family-friendly community. It is a true sanctuary for anyone who loves the outdoors. Seventy percent of the land in Crawford County is publically owned, allowing open access to literally thousands of acres of forests. About the Community Surrounded by beautiful inland lakes, this small community of 1,840 is on the verge of a growth spurt, including major expansion of Kirtland