Who is Mary Free Bed? Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital began in 1891 when a small group of Grand Rapids women launched a fundraising campaign to secure an available or “free” bed in a local hospital out of growing concern for the medical care needs of patients with limited financial means. But this was no ordinary campaign – the ladies specifically asked for contributions from everyone named Mary and from those who had friends or relatives with the name. Soon, they raised enough money to endow a free bed, which became known as the “Mary Free Bed.” As the fund (and community need) grew

Our Success Rate at Mary Free Bed Inpatient Report Card The combination of motivated patients and expert specialists lead to amazing results. In 2020, Mary Free Bed at Munson Medical Center served 395 patients in their inpatient rehabilitation journey. Patients recovered from severe medical events, including brain strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, cardiac events, and more. Below are a few outcomes from all patients. Mary Free Bed and Munson Medical Center are honored to serve your family, friends, and neighbors close to home. Striving for Excellence Mary Free Bed at Munson Medical

Typical Day of Inpatient Rehab at Munson Medical Center A Normal Day Going through Inpatient Rehab 6 - 8 am Blood pressure checks Blood sugar checks (if needed) Dressing, toileting (occasional morning shower with occupational therapy) Medications Nursing assessments 8 - 9 am Breakfast 9 am - Noon Occupational therapy Physical therapy Speech therapy (if appropriate) Noon - 1 pm Lunch 1 - 4 pm Occupational therapy Physical therapy Speech therapy (if appropriate) 4 - 5 pm Rest period (scheduled rest periods will occur throughout the day as needed) 5 - 6 pm Dinner 6 - 8 pm Free time Visiting

What to Expect in Inpatient Rehab at Munson Medical Center Length of Stay Early in the admission process, we’ll share approximately how long you will be staying on the Rehabilitation Unit. This may change based upon your gains made in therapies and progression toward your goals. Family and/or Support Person Your family’s support and their understanding of your needs is a vital part of your rehabilitation. While on the Rehabilitation Unit, your family and/or support person are welcome and encouraged to attend therapy sessions on a regular basis. There will be times when a family/support person

What is Influenza? A first step in flu prevention is understanding what influenza is. The influenza or “flu” is a respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. Influenza is spread through droplets that project when a person with the flu coughs, sneezes, or talks. These droplets can land in another person’s mouth or nose or be inhaled into the lungs during person-to-person contact. They can also be transferred to the mouth or nose after touching a surface where these droplets have landed. Influenza symptoms may include: Fever and/or chills Cough Sore throat Runny or stuffy nose Muscle and

Are You at Greater Risk for Serious Flu-Related Illnesses? Many people in our community are at higher risk* for developing serious complications from the flu. These complications can cause pneumonia, bronchitis, and ear and sinus infections that can lead to hospitalization or even death. People most at risk include: Children under five years old, but especially under 2 years of age Adults 65 years or older Pregnant women (and up to two weeks postpartum) Residents of nursing homes or long-term care facilities People who have undergone transplants and anyone taking immunosuppressant medications

PGY-2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency Program Cowell Family Cancer Center, Traverse City, MI Residency Program Overview Program Update: The oncology pharmacy residency position has been filled through the Early Commitment Process for the 2025 – 2026 program year. This program offers only one position and is now closed for applications as the position has been filled. The PGY-2 oncology pharmacy residency was established in 2020 and is fully accredited by ASHP. The residency is conducted primarily at the Cowell Family Cancer Center and Munson Medical Center. Upon completion, graduates will be

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

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 (**