Child Development and Child Care Services As a healthcare system, we want to promote wellness and help prevent future illnesses and injuries. Early childhood education is just one way we do this. Munson Healthcare offers child development centers, educational preschool programs and summer camps for young children. We believe that all young children should have access to a quality early childhood program that will promote success in school, work, and life, and pave the way for long-term good health. We provide fully-integrated child development and preschool programs to foster each child's

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

Evidence-Based Concussion Program Helps Students Safely Return to Sports Munson Healthcare offers an evidence-based concussion treatment program for student athletes with concussions. The Concussion Recognition and Neurological Intervention, United Management, or CRANIUM, program helps student athletes safely return to education and sports activities. A concussion is a traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. Athletes of all skill levels may suffer from a concussion at some point in their life and experience symptoms such as: Blurry vision Confusion Depression

Coronary Intervention What is PCI? Percutaneous coronary intervention is a non-surgical method used to open narrowed arteries that supply your heart muscle with blood (coronary arteries). Percutaneous means “through unbroken skin.” Percutaneous coronary intervention is performed by inserting a catheter through the skin in the groin or arm into an artery. This procedure is also known as angioplasty, balloon angioplasty, and coronary artery balloon dilation. How is the PCI procedure done? Special tubing with an attached deflated balloon is threaded up to the coronary arteries. The balloon is

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

Radiology and Imaging: We See the Problem Radiology is critical to nearly all health care services. Radiology uses imaging technology to see what’s going on inside the body. From broken bones to brain tumors, clear images allow for a precise diagnosis, guide surgeons, and inform follow-up care during recovery. Munson Healthcare board-certified radiologists and specialty-trained certified technologists provide close to home imaging services throughout northern Michigan. These experts capture and analyze extremely detailed images that allow your health care team to detect, diagnose, and treat

Advanced Heart Services in Northern Michigan Your heart is always working for you – and so is our nationally-recognized heart team. When it comes to your heart, we don’t miss a beat. We’ve provided advanced heart care longer than any other team in northern Michigan, with a laser focus on the following: Prevention Early disease detection Interventional treatments Leading-edge research Our expert team of cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, and Advanced Practice Providers are situated throughout northern Michigan so you never have to travel far for outstanding, award-winning heart care. Our

Health and Fitness Centers in Northern Michigan Exercise is one of the key components of good health. Munson Healthcare offers medically-supervised fitness centers, exercise programs, and classes in Frankfort, Manistee, and in Traverse City at the Cowell Family Cancer Center. No matter what your health status or physical condition, you can exercise with confidence in a safe, supervised environment to reach or maintain wellness. Our fitness centers are staffed with knowledgeable, experienced exercise professionals who help make your road to fitness fun and successful.