Child Life Program Improves Hospital Experience Munson Medical Center’s Child Life Program provides one-on-one attention to help calm children’s fears, earn their trust and cooperation, and ease them through any kind of medical procedure they may face. A child life specialist works directly with pediatric patients in the Emergency Department, as well as hospitalized children and teens. The goal is to make the hospital a less scary, confusing place for children and teens – and their parents. The child life specialist assists busy medical and nursing staff members by helping a child’s stay go

Support and Resources for Parents Read our Patient and Family Transfer Guide. NICU STEPS Support Group NICU STEPS (Support through Education and Parent Sharing) is a group of parent volunteers who offer support for parents during and after their NICU experience. This innovative, free program offers parents who have or have had a baby in the NICU a chance to meet and share with other parents to make the experience a little easier. The group is a resource for: Answers to questions Educational topics Emotional support Helpful tips for NICU Ideas for coping Parent-to-parent matching Shared

Neonatal Developmental Therapies Munson Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is committed to providing holistic care, blending expert medical treatment with advanced therapies that address the developmental needs of our littlest patients. Many of our infants have been born early and require additional time to grow and develop. With this in mind, we incorporate evidence-based techniques that create a calm, womb-like environment. Circadian Time Lighting Lighting within our NICU is timed to match the 24-hour light-dark cycle, helping your infant establish regular rest-activity patterns

Relieve Back Pain with McKenzie Method Pain Management The proactive management of your pain is our goal at Munson Healthcare. Together, we can take control of your pain for improved quality of life. Many of our patients typically see pain improvement within 3-5 visits with our innovative pain management solutions. Munson Healthcare offers pain therapy through specialized physical therapists that are certified in the McKenzie Method®, an evidence-based treatment for chronic pain. We work closely with physicians and psychologists to customize an individualized treatment plan to relieve your

How to Safely Store and Dispose of Your Medications Medication that isn’t stored securely can lead to unintended yet serious consequences. Nearly 70 percent of people who misuse pain medications take them from an unsuspecting friend or relative. In addition: 3 in 5 teens say they have easy access to their parents' medications. Half of people ages 12 and older who misused pain relievers in the past year said they got them from a friend or relative. Every 10 minutes, a child visits an emergency room for accidental medication poisoning. Improperly flushing or throwing away your medications can

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