Stroke Recovery Life After A Stroke How a stroke affects you depends on where the stroke occurs in your brain. It also depends on how much your brain is damaged. Many people who have a stroke are left with paralysis of one of their arms. Other problems can include having trouble with: Thinking Speaking Walking Swallowing, eating, or drinking Doing simple math such as adding, subtracting, or balancing a checkbook Basic problem solving Dressing Showering Going to the bathroom Some people may need long-term physical rehabilitation. They may not be able to live in their home without help. Support

What Is A Stroke? A stroke, or brain attack, happens when blood flow to your brain is stopped. It's an emergency situation. Call 9-1-1 if you think you might be having a stroke or stroke symptoms. The brain needs a constant supply of oxygen and nutrients to work well. If blood supply is stopped even for a short time, this can cause problems. Brain cells begin to die after just a few minutes without blood or oxygen. When brain cells die, brain function is lost. You may not be able to do things that are controlled by that part of the brain. For example, a stroke may affect your ability to: Move

Stroke Treatment Caring for a Stroke Stroke is a medical emergency. It is a brain attack and happens when blood flow to an area of the brain is cut off. Brain cells deprived of oxygen quickly begin to die, which can result in temporary or permanent loss of speech, movement, vision, balance, and memory. Munson Healthcare hospitals in Cadillac, Charlevoix, Gaylord, Grayling, Frankfort, Kalkaska, Manistee and Traverse City have protocols and processes in place to quickly diagnose and evaluate a stroke and provide interventional care when necessary. Clinical Research Munson Healthcare’s stroke

How to Prevent a Stroke Know your risk for stroke. Many stroke risk factors can be changed, treated, or medically modified. Some things you can do to control your risk factors are listed below. Lifestyle changes A healthy lifestyle can help reduce your risk for stroke. That includes the following: Stop smoking, if you smoke. Make healthy food choices. Be sure to get the recommended amounts of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Choose foods that are low in animal fat, trans fat, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars. Stay at a healthy weight. Be physically active on a daily basis

Symptoms of a Stroke A stroke is an emergency situation. It’s important to know the signs of a stroke and get help quickly. Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number right away. Treatment is most effective when started right away. Symptoms may include: Weakness, drooping, or numbness of the face, arm, or leg, usually on one side of the body Having trouble reading, speaking, or understanding Problems with vision, such as dimness or loss of vision in one or both eyes Dizziness or problems with balance or coordination Problems with movement or walking Fainting (loss of consciousness) or seizure

Who is at Risk for a Stroke? Anyone can have a stroke at any age. But your chance of having a stroke increases if you have certain risk factors. Some risk factors for stroke can be changed or managed, while others can’t. Risk factors for stroke that can be changed, treated, or medically managed: High blood pressure. Blood pressure of 140/90 mm/Hg or higher can damage blood vessels (arteries) that supply blood to the brain. Heart disease. Heart disease is the second most important risk factor for stroke and the major cause of death among survivors of stroke. Heart disease and stroke have many

Munson Healthcare Foundations Year-End Giving 2020 Every community in northern Michigan has a slightly different population and, accordingly, different health care needs. This is reflected in the core services we offer at each of our Munson Healthcare hospitals. Core Services at Our Hospitals At both Cadillac Hospital and Charlevoix Hospital, our needs are for enhanced emergency services, surgical services, and maternity. At Grayling Hospital, our needs are for continued innovation in emergency services, surgical services, and long-term care at the Crawford Continuing Care Center. At Manistee

Family Practice Residency Class of 2023 Members of the Munson Healthcare Family Practice Residency Program Class of 2023 are from left: Jason Schreiber, DO; Jaclyn Sylvain, DO; Miriam Rienstra-Bareman, MD, MPH; Adrianna Thibault, MD; Elizabeth Godfrey, MD; and Cynthia Wang, MD. Class of 2023 Five of the six members of the Class of 2023 are from Michigan. They include: Elizabeth Godfrey, MD Dr. Godfrey was born and raised in West Branch, Mich. She received her undergraduate degree in biology from Oakland University in Rochester, Mich. She earned her medical degree from Central Michigan

Munson Healthcare Interventional Stroke Program Donation Challenge Strokes are the leading cause of disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds and dies of a stroke every four minutes. When you or a loved one experience stroke symptoms, only one thing matters: getting treatment fast. This is especially important in northern Michigan, where stroke rates are higher than average. How You Can Help We have received a challenge opportunity from a very generous donor who wishes to remain anonymous. Now through December 31, ALL

Make a Gift of Love to Charlevoix Hospital Holly Daze has become synonymous with the event’s heartfelt Gifts of Love presentation. Over the past seven years alone, your Gifts of Love donations have raised over $450,000 for Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital. You can continue this legacy with a Gift of Love today. All gifts made in honor of this longstanding Holly Daze tradition will support the purchase of new and innovative equipment for Charlevoix Hospital, such as a new MOSES urology laser. This piece of equipment enables faster procedures, shorter recovery time, and will expand access