Documents and Instructions Before You Begin If you have a question about the terminology used in any of the following documents, please use this helpful resource from the National Institute of Health. There is an Advance Care Planning section with a glossary of terms and frequently asked questions section to help you get started. Here is another great resource that outlines the difference between Hospice and Palliative Care. Once You Have Completed Any of the Below Documents Keep the original documents Make a copy of the original documents and provide one to your primary care physician, the

Advance Care Planning Workshops 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, it’s not always clear what the right decision is. A little planning now will save those dearest to your heart unneeded stress later. Attend an advance care planning workshop to get your advance care planning process started. Workshops Include The advance care planning workbook with step by step instructions for your advance care planning needs. Information about understand the importance

Contact Us If you have any questions regarding your advance care planning needs, clarification on how to complete an advance directive, or any other advance care planning questions, please contact your primary care provider or one of the numbers below. For assistance with questions about your wishes and completing an advance directive form, contact one of the following: Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Patient Relations 231-258-7532 Cadillac Hospital Ask for the Social Work or Spiritual Care departments 231-876-7200 Charlevoix Hospital 231-547-4024 Grayling Community Health Center 989-348-0550

Early Childhood Services in Kalkaska Kalkaska Memorial Health Center is pleased to provide educational opportunities for young children in our community. Programs are available for children from birth through 12 years of age. We also offer Summer Camp services for children in kindergarten through 12 years old. KMHC Child Development Center and Preschool Childcare and preschool services are available for the children of Kalkaska Memorial Health Center employees, as well as children in our community. Our Child Development Center and Preschool participates in the state’s Great Start Readiness