2020 Community Health Heroes Munson Healthcare, through the Munson Healthcare Community Health Committee, recognizes individuals and organizations in our community who contribute significantly toward improving the health and well-being of our community. These are our Community Health Heroes. Typically, our Community Health Heroes promote health and wellness, chronic disease prevention and management, and support community health improvement by focusing on the unmet needs and root causes of poor health in our community. This year, we honor the entire community for their efforts during the COVID

2020 Community Health Hero Donors 4Front Credit Union A2 patient family Abhishek Kelkar & Rasika Vengurlekar Abigail R. Gross Ada Lush Adriana Villasenor Adrienne Lichten Al & Alice Seaman Al & Gretchen Amstutz Alan & Anna McBride Alan & Anne Hartwick Alan Newton Albert & Eva Sickinger Alexander Macomb DAR Alexis Reame Alfred & Sue Duemler Alice Mendenhall Alissa Thompson Allsion Beers Alma Penfold House Altus Brands, LLC Amy Colden Amy Fritz Amy K. Schindler Amy Rickenberg Andrew Hunt Andy Fiszer Andy Powell Angela R. Simmons Anita M. S. Merchant Anita Vanderziel Ann & Scott Doederlein Ann

COVID-19 Vaccine Safety FDA Approval vs Emergency Authorized Use (EAU) What does Emergency Use Authorization (EAU) mean? Emergency Authorized Use. In certain types of emergencies (such as the COVID-19 pandemic), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration can issue an emergency use authorization (or EUA) to provide more timely access to critical medical products – including medicines, vaccines, and tests – that may help during the emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternative options. The EUA process is different than FDA approval, clearance, or licensing because the EUA

Opportunities for Graduate Nurses at Munson Healthcare Are you a graduating nurse ready to make a difference in the lives of patients? Munson Healthcare offers unique opportunities to help graduate nurses make a smooth transition from student to practicing clinician. You’ll get hands-on, paid training in a clinical environment right away, while you're preparing for your board exams. Working under the direction of an RN, you'll provide direct patient care and complete orientation on a unit prior to passing your exam. Upon licensure, you’ll be an RN at Munson Healthcare with significant on-the

Munson FlexTeam is Hiring Travel Nurses Flexible travel nurse opportunities for every stage of your life. Become a Traveling Nurse in Northern Michigan Munson FlexTeam is looking for compassionate, dedicated, nurses with at least two years of experience with a Michigan RN license to join our team of travelling healthcare heroes! Come work for northern Michigan’s largest and leading healthcare system and provide exceptional patient care in a flexible work environment. Why join Munson FlexTeam as a Travel Nurse? The ultimate benefit of working as an RN traveler for Munson FlexTeam is our ability

Munson Healthcare Foundations and Elk Rapids Rotary Club Stroke Campaign Innovating Stroke Care for Patients in Northern Michigan Munson Healthcare Foundations and the Rotary Club of Elk Rapids have partnered together to raise funds for Munson Medical Center's new Interventional Stroke Program.* This program aims to increase access to stroke care in northern Michigan, recruit top quality physicians and staff, and purchase state-of-the-art equipment that will revolutionize care. A project of this caliber is not possible without the support of our community. Elk Rapids Rotarians, Ron and Marty

How a Cerebral Aneurysm is Diagnosed and Treated How is a Cerebral Aneurysm Diagnosed? A cerebral aneurysm is often found after it has ruptured. Or it's found by chance during an imaging test for headaches or other reasons. Your healthcare provider will ask about your health history. He or she will give you a physical exam. You may also need tests such as: Cerebral Angiography This test makes an image of the blood vessels in the brain to help locate problems with vessels and blood flow. The procedure is done by putting a thin tube (catheter) into an artery in the leg. The tube is passed up to

Michigan Licensing from Other States View flyer for more information on: Additional requirements for EMT licensing in Michigan from another state NREMT psychomotor testing Contact Robert Rudzki, Munson Regional EMS Education Program Director, at 231-935-7832 or rrudzki@mhc.net, to: Schedule a session Obtain pricing Ask questions regarding information on the flyer, initial education, or any other EMS education related concern

Munson Healthcare Foundations Virtual Presentation New Technology to Treat Stroke Patients Please join Munson Healthcare Foundations for a special presentation on Wednesday, February 17, at 3:00 p.m. to learn more about the new Interventional Stroke Program taking place at Munson Healthcare. During this virtual meeting, you will hear from John Cox, executive director of surgical services, and Dr. Gary Rajah, director of endovascular stroke, about how this exciting program is improving the lives of patients throughout northern Michigan. You will also have the opportunity to ask any questions

Behavioral Health Careers Behavioral health nursing is a fulfilling and demanding career that requires a high-level of compassion and sensitivity, as well as excellent communication skills. Behavioral health nurses, also referred to as psychiatric mental health nurses or mental health nurses, work with patients of all ages, helping them address complex emotional and physical needs. The need for clinicians in the behavioral health field continues to rise. Munson Healthcare is seeking qualified psychiatric mental health nurses in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The inpatient unit in