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Telehealth
Telehealth Services The Issue To best serve a geographically dispersed population of 540,000 residents in 24 counties and across 11,000 square miles of Northern Lower Michigan, Munson Healthcare utilizes a number of telehealth services. Recently, we finished a major 3-year telemedicine grant from the United States Department of Agriculture – Rural Utility Service, which enabled us to purchase 19 telemedicine carts that were deployed across a wide area of Northern Michigan – from Beaver Island to Houghton Lake. The uses of these carts include but are not limited to: medical student education
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Information about Otsego Memorial Hospital Charges
Otsego Memorial Hospital Chargemaster Information This price list is based on information we have gathered from our claims and insurance payment files. This is not a guarantee of what you will be charged. Your actual charges may differ from the estimated charges for many reasons, including the seriousness of your medical condition, actual time the procedure takes, the services and supplies that you receive, and the location you receive services. View Chargemaster Information If you are interested in downloading all services for all payers, click on the All Services tab, enter two asterisks (**
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Support Services at Thomas Judd Care Center
Support Services at Thomas Judd Care Center Thomas Judd Care Center offers a range of support services designed to reduce barriers to care and support overall health and stability. Services are tailored to individual needs and available based on eligibility and funding guidelines. Food Assistance* Food assistance may be available when local food pantry resources have been fully utilized. Head-to-Toe Pantry* Clients have access once per month to our Head-to-Toe Pantry, which provides essential non-food household and personal care items not typically covered by assistance programs. Items may
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Preventative Services at Thomas Judd Care Center
HIV Prevention Services Thomas Judd Care Center provides comprehensive HIV prevention services in a confidential, welcoming healthcare setting. We are proud to offer the only program of this level in Northern Michigan. Our prevention services combine medication, education, and ongoing support to help reduce new HIV infections and improve overall community health. HIV Prevention Medications Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is a highly effective medication used to prevent HIV before exposure occurs. When taken as prescribed, PrEP reduces the risk of acquiring HIV by 96–99
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Resources for Individuals with HIV/AIDS
Resources for Individuals with HIV/AIDS Michigan Drug Assistance Program/Michigan Dental Program: Ensures access to HIV medications and coverage for dental services as payer of last resort: 888-826-6565. Healthy Michigan: The Michigan Medicaid Expansion project is open to all individuals based solely on income and not on disability, for people who do not have access to private insurance: 517-241-7185. Insurance Assistance Program: Covers health insurance premiums and assists with costs related to maintaining COBRA coverage for those living with HIV/AIDS: 313-456-1677. Michigan Department of
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HIV/AIDS Referral and Consultation Information for Providers
HIV/AIDS Referral and Consultation Information for Providers For a consultation or to refer a patient with HIV/AIDS, please contact these specialists: Munson Healthcare Infectious Disease Consultants, Traverse City: 231-935-5090 Thomas Judd Care Center: 231-935-7548 or tjcc@mhc.net Make a Referral Please complete this form to make a referral.
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Northern Michigan Pediatric Coalition
Working Together to Improve Children’s Health The Northern Michigan Pediatric Coalition connects members of the medical community and other organizations that focus on the health and well-being of children in rural northern Michigan. The coalition was formed in 2001 and represents 24 counties in the northern Lower Peninsula and the eastern portion of the Upper Peninsula. The group meets annually to discuss common issues related to pediatric care, shares resources, and works together to meet the needs of pediatric patients and providers. The goal of the Northern Michigan Pediatric Coalition is
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Inpatient Nutrition Services
Inpatient Nutrition Services Munson Healthcare hospitals in Cadillac, Charlevoix, Frankfort, Grayling, Gaylord, Manistee, and Traverse City are staffed with registered dietitians who serve as a great resource for patients and clinicians. Registered dietitians work throughout the hospital to ensure patients have the nutritional support they need to heal, recover, and thrive. Registered dietitians primarily play three key roles in caring for hospitalized patients: screening for malnutrition, nutrition support services, and patient education. Malnutrition Screening Within hours of a