Pulmonary Services: Breathing Better in Northern Michigan When your lungs are healthy, taking a deep breath can help you relax, relieve your stress, or clear your mind. If you have asthma, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or any type of lung disorder, you know how difficult it can be to take even a shallow breath. Munson Healthcare’s board-certified, fellowship-trained pulmonary medicine specialists and licensed professionals diagnose and treat common to complex lung and breathing disorders with the latest techniques and effective therapies. Our respiratory care team

Research and Clinical Trials in Northern Michigan Munson Healthcare conducts clinical research and participates in national research programs to bring the newest and most promising research trials to people in northern Michigan, offering cutting-edge therapies otherwise not locally available to patients. Munson Healthcare also conducts research internationally through the Munson Family Practice Center’s active clinical study in Kenya. Clinical research is about possibilities. We are helping to make those possibilities a reality through research that leads to the development of new and

Substance Abuse Services Available at Munson Healthcare If you or a loved one is struggling with substance abuse of any kind, our team of specialists at Munson Healthcare can help. We provide a range of treatment styles that will fit the unique needs of each person. We also offer a specialized health professionals recovery program for confidential support. Intensive Outpatient Treatment for Substance Abuse This outpatient evening program at Munson Medical Center is designed for individuals struggling with drug, alcohol, or compulsive gambling problems who can benefit from more intensive

Partial Hospitalization Program is Your Safe Haven for Healing & Recovery Improving behavioral health and wellness is a process, not a one-time event. As you learn new ways to cope, you may be challenged by life’s changes in ways that feel overwhelming or threatening to your healing. If that happens, Munson Healthcare’s Partial Hospitalization Program can help. It can offer you an extra level of service that supports your recovery without disrupting your daily life. What Is Partial Hospitalization? Partial hospitalization offers access to a safe, structured treatment environment for adults who

Caring for Mind & Body Behavioral health plays a significant role in your overall well-being. It impacts how you think, feel, and behave — which is why we believe it’s just as important to take care of your mind as it is your body. Munson Healthcare ensures people in northern Michigan receive the best behavioral healthcare available. Our highly skilled professionals are specialists in the identification and treatment of behavioral and substance abuse disorders. They work with you to determine the right type and level of care to restore health, well-being, and a sense of worth. They can help

Medical Control Authorities A Medical Control Authority is an organization designated by the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services to supervise and coordinate a specific emergency medical services system. Each Medical Control Authority has an advisory board and a medical director who is board certified in emergency medicine or practices emergency medicine. The Medical Control Authority establishes written protocols for the practice of life support and EMS personnel, and ensures that physicians, hospital staff, and providers are educated on the protocols. Northwest Regional Medical

Excellent Ortho Care and Outcomes Faster recoveries, less pain, and fewer complications are hallmarks of Munson Healthcare Orthopedic Services. From arthritis flare-ups to total joint replacements, we specialize in relieving your pain and restoring your ease of movement. Munson Healthcare has fellowship-trained specialists in almost every orthopedic specialty who treat diseases, injuries, and conditions of the bones and muscles, which include all of your joints, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. No matter what kind of orthopedic care you need, an expert team of surgeons, anesthesiologists

Comprehensive Physical Therapy When a health issue makes it difficult for you to move easily and perform everyday activities, physical therapy can be very beneficial. Our goal is to help you restore function, reduce pain, and increase your range of movement. Munson Healthcare’s comprehensive physical therapy program focuses on preventing and rehabilitating orthopedic injuries, neurological deficits, musculoskeletal problems, arthritis, and chronic pain. We serve patients throughout northern Michigan and we believe that everyone — from competitive athletes to seniors and everyone in between —

Expert Emergency Care in Northern Michigan Munson Healthcare Emergency Rooms are located throughout northern Michigan and are open 24 hours every day. ERs are staffed with emergency medicine specialists and specialty trained teams of physician assistants, nurses, and technicians. Excellent emergency care is available in a hospital near you in Cadillac, Charlevoix, Frankfort, Gaylord, Grayling, Kalkaska, Manistee, and Traverse City. Emergency Room visits are meant only for serious illness and injury, including medical, surgical, or psychiatric care: Change in mental status (such as confusion)