COVID-19 Vaccine Safety FDA Approval vs Emergency Authorized Use (EAU) What does Emergency Use Authorization (EAU) mean? Emergency Authorized Use. In certain types of emergencies (such as the COVID-19 pandemic), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration can issue an emergency use authorization (or EUA) to provide more timely access to critical medical products – including medicines, vaccines, and tests – that may help during the emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternative options. The EUA process is different than FDA approval, clearance, or licensing because the EUA

Why You Should Get the COVID-19 Vaccine Are the COVID-19 vaccines safe? Munson Healthcare takes the safety of any vaccine very seriously. We review the safety evidence for any potential vaccine as well as recommendations from the Food and Drug Administration, the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP), and the CDC before offering any vaccine. We understand that some people may be concerned about the COVID-19 vaccine. These vaccines were evaluated in tens of thousands of participants in clinical trials and met the rigorous scientific standards for safety, effectiveness, and

COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness Are the COVID-19 vaccines effective at keeping me from getting sick? COVID-19 vaccines are shown to be 86%-95% effective at preventing severe cases of the disease approximately 10-12 days after receiving the full recommended dose. That means a small number of vaccinated individuals (5-15%, or 1-2 in 20) could still be infected with and spread COVID-19 even after receiving the full-recommended dosage. But there’s good news: vaccinated individuals typically see a less severe form of the disease. These rare cases are why continuing to ACT (wearing a mask, social

Clinical EHR Education Team Gwendolyn Blake, MS, OTRL, Manager of Clinical EHR Education Anna Marie Atkinson, A.A. Mary Hartman, MSN, RN Debbie Iseri, BSN, RN Brett Jacobs, BS, RDCS, RVT Katelyn Jacobs, MS, OTRL Brittany Kennedy, PT, DPT Erica Lambert, BSN, RN, CMSRN Nicholas Langlois, BSN, RN, CEN Judy D. Malak Oksana Marchenko, BSN, RN Christina Matthews, MS, CES Carly McCall, MS, OTRL Brittany Morton, BSN, RN Jillian O'Donnell, BSN, RN Jennifer Satchwell, MPA Emily Schrider, RN Shelly Seymour, RN, BA, CEN Jessica Snow, BSHA

Munson Healthcare Foundations and Elk Rapids Rotary Club Stroke Campaign Innovating Stroke Care for Patients in Northern Michigan Munson Healthcare Foundations and the Rotary Club of Elk Rapids have partnered together to raise funds for Munson Medical Center's new Interventional Stroke Program.* This program aims to increase access to stroke care in northern Michigan, recruit top quality physicians and staff, and purchase state-of-the-art equipment that will revolutionize care. A project of this caliber is not possible without the support of our community. Elk Rapids Rotarians, Ron and Marty

What are the Risks and Symptoms of a Brain Aneurysm? Who is at Risk of a Brain Aneurysm You are more at risk for an aneurysm if you have one of the inherited problems below: Alpha-Glucosidase Deficiency This is a complete or partial lack of the enzyme needed to break down glycogen and to convert it into glucose. Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency This is a disease that may lead to hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver or emphysema of the lungs. Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) This is an abnormal link between an artery and a vein. Coarctation of the Aorta This is a narrowing of the aorta. This is

How a Cerebral Aneurysm is Diagnosed and Treated How is a Cerebral Aneurysm Diagnosed? A cerebral aneurysm is often found after it has ruptured. Or it's found by chance during an imaging test for headaches or other reasons. Your healthcare provider will ask about your health history. He or she will give you a physical exam. You may also need tests such as: Cerebral Angiography This test makes an image of the blood vessels in the brain to help locate problems with vessels and blood flow. The procedure is done by putting a thin tube (catheter) into an artery in the leg. The tube is passed up to

Michigan Licensing from Other States View flyer for more information on: Additional requirements for EMT licensing in Michigan from another state NREMT psychomotor testing Contact Robert Rudzki, Munson Regional EMS Education Program Director, at 231-935-7832 or rrudzki@mhc.net, to: Schedule a session Obtain pricing Ask questions regarding information on the flyer, initial education, or any other EMS education related concern

Brain Aneurysms: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, & Treatments According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, around 30,000 Americans experience a brain aneurysm each year. A brain aneurysm can be life-changing and even deadly without intervention, but not all require surgical repair. Munson Healthcare’s Endovascular Stroke and Neurosurgery team provides custom treatment for brain aneurysms based on the patient’s unique needs. Our expert surgical team will recommend a treatment program based on the size, shape, and location of the aneurysm as well as the patient's