Workplace Wellness Programs To help curb rising medical costs, many business leaders are rethinking their workplace culture. They are strategically arming their employees with the resources, tools, and support systems that empower and motivate them to take charge of their own health. Implementing a workplace wellness program can improve employee health, lower their risk of developing costly chronic diseases, enhance work performance, decrease absenteeism, and lower health care costs. Munson Healthcare can help you build a culture of health with programs customized to suit your business needs

Support Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital was the first hospital in Michigan to attain Critical Access Hospital status. It provides 24/7 emergency care services, as well as dialysis, diagnostic, physical therapy, infusion, radiology, laboratory, skilled rehabilitation, outpatient surgery, and long-term care to all communities in the greater Benzie County area. Core Services at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Healthcare has never been simple, but the COVID-19 pandemic has driven us to go beyond what we ever thought was possible and has pushed Munson Healthcare to remodel

Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Circle of Excellence The Circle of Excellence acknowledges generous donors of Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital who have cumulative gifts of at least $1,000 annually. As part of this exclusive group, you and your partners will have unique opportunities to gain an insider’s perspective into Munson Healthcare’s work through special events and monthly updates. Some of the benefits you’ll receive include: Access to the member only Circle of Excellence email newsletter Invitations to special events exclusive to members, which are attended by hospital leaders, including bi

Conditions We Treat with Pain Management From persistent lower back pain to acute shooting nerve pain, we will work with you to find a solution that manages, reduces, or eliminates your pain. Learning about your condition is the first step in understanding what you can do to feel better. Acute sciatica Arthritis of the spine Cancer pain Cervical spondylosis Chronic joint pain, knee, shoulder, hip Chronic low back pain Failed back syndrome Headaches (non-migraine) Lumbar disc disease (herniated disc) Lumbar radiculopathy Lumbar spinal stenosis Medial branch neurotomy Neck pain Neuropathic pain

Pain Management Treatments and Procedures A variety of effective treatment options are available for chronic pain. Treatments include topical and oral medications, such as muscle relaxants, non-opioid alternatives, exercise and physical therapy, implantable medication delivery systems, and nerve stimulators that use electrical current to block your pain. Innovative interventional procedures also are available, including injections and radiofrequency ablations to destroy nerves that cause pain. Learn more about these procedures below. Cervical epidural steroid injection Intra-articular facet

Pain Management Information For Providers The Comprehensive Pain Management Program does not specialize in addiction medicine. If your patient has a chemical dependency on pain relievers or opioids, he or she should be referred to Munson Healthcare Behavioral Health Services or the Munson Healthcare Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center in Traverse City, Mich. View CDC Pocket Guide: Tapering Opioids for Chronic Pain.

Child Life Program Improves Hospital Experience Munson Medical Center’s Child Life Program provides one-on-one attention to help calm children’s fears, earn their trust and cooperation, and ease them through any kind of medical procedure they may face. A child life specialist works directly with pediatric patients in the Emergency Department, as well as hospitalized children and teens. The goal is to make the hospital a less scary, confusing place for children and teens – and their parents. The child life specialist assists busy medical and nursing staff members by helping a child’s stay go

Support and Resources for Parents Read our Patient and Family Transfer Guide. NICU STEPS Support Group NICU STEPS (Support through Education and Parent Sharing) is a group of parent volunteers who offer support for parents during and after their NICU experience. This innovative, free program offers parents who have or have had a baby in the NICU a chance to meet and share with other parents to make the experience a little easier. The group is a resource for: Answers to questions Educational topics Emotional support Helpful tips for NICU Ideas for coping Parent-to-parent matching Shared

Neonatal Developmental Therapies Munson Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is committed to providing holistic care, blending expert medical treatment with advanced therapies that address the developmental needs of our littlest patients. Many of our infants have been born early and require additional time to grow and develop. With this in mind, we incorporate evidence-based techniques that create a calm, womb-like environment. Circadian Time Lighting Lighting within our NICU is timed to match the 24-hour light-dark cycle, helping your infant establish regular rest-activity patterns

Relieve Back Pain with McKenzie Method Pain Management The proactive management of your pain is our goal at Munson Healthcare. Together, we can take control of your pain for improved quality of life. Many of our patients typically see pain improvement within 3-5 visits with our innovative pain management solutions. Munson Healthcare offers pain therapy through specialized physical therapists that are certified in the McKenzie Method®, an evidence-based treatment for chronic pain. We work closely with physicians and psychologists to customize an individualized treatment plan to relieve your