Make a Gift to Cadillac Hospital Power of the Purse has demonstrated the importance of Community support, and touched the lives of hundreds of women in the greater Cadillac area. Since 2013, many women have witnessed first-hand the impact of local philanthropy in action because of your support. Thank you for providing critical aid for continuously improving women's health services in northern Michigan. Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital Provided thousands of women with access to critical diagnostic testing and screenings with over 49,800 mammograms performed since 2013 Offered Cardiac

Virtual Donor Appreciation Event Celebrating Our Communities While we would love to gather and thank everyone in person, in accordance with social distancing guidelines, we are conducting this year's donor appreciation via Zoom. This virtual event is designed to acknowledge our loyal donors. We want to thank you for your donations, especially through these uncertain times, by giving you relevant healthcare information for you and your family from trusted sources. Please join us for a special virtual gathering of friends who continue to make an impact at Munson Healthcare. Learn more about the

COVID-19: The Highest Priority When COVID-19 arrived in Michigan, hospitals became the front line of defense against the highly contagious and dangerous disease. Despite issues that were out of their control, which included procuring enough personal protective equipment, increasing testing capacity and changing care delivery models, hospitals and their staff persevered to flatten the curve in Michigan. However, these actions have come at a steep price. Special consideration needs to be made for hospitals and healthcare providers that have been serving on the front lines of the pandemic. Not

Nominate an Outstanding Respiratory Therapist at Munson Medical Center All respiratory therapists at Munson Medical Center provide excellent care. Sometimes, you may feel your respiratory therapist has gone above and beyond his or her duties in caring for you. If you are inspired by your respiratory therapist’s exemplary care, you may honor him or her with a PHIL Award nomination. Each year, one respiratory therapist is selected at Munson Medical Center for The PHIL Award. What is The PHIL Award? The PHIL Award™ ( Pulmonary Health & Illnesses of the Lungs) is the only nationally recognized

Vaccines for Adults Vaccinations are not just for kids. Because the immunity your body builds from certain vaccines can wear off over time, it’s important to stay up to date on certain vaccines, including: Annual flu (influenza) vaccine Tdap, Td (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) The Best Vaccines for You and Your Lifestyle You could also be at risk for other vaccine-preventable diseases due to your age, occupation, lifestyle, travel preferences, and/or health conditions. For example, depending on where you plan to travel, you may need to consider an MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) booster

Vaccines: Your Child’s Best Shot at Health One of the best ways to protect your child against dangerous and potentially life-threatening diseases is to keep their vaccines up to date. Vaccines are the single most effective – and sometimes only – way to prevent children from the risk of deadly infectious diseases, including: Chickenpox Hepatitis B HPV Measles Polio Seasonal influenza Whooping cough And more Why Children Especially Need Vaccines From the moment we are born, we are exposed to thousands of germs – through the air, our food, and the objects and people we come in contact with. Our

Treetops Resort Special Golf Package Are you looking for a fun way to support Otsego Memorial Hospital? As you may know, this year's 23rd annual OMH Golf Outing was cancelled due to safety concerns regarding COVID-19. But in the new age of creative social engagement, Treetops Resort has created an opportunity for you to keep the spirit of the OMH Golf Outing alive and support local healthcare in Northern Michigan. This offer allows you and three others to enjoy golf on a beautiful, world-renowned course, engage in friendly competition AND support the purchase of critical mammography equipment

Thank YOU for Supporting Munson Healthcare! Munson Healthcare Foundations appreciates your generous support for healthcare initiatives across northern Michigan. Your gift ensures a strong and sustainable healthcare system for generations to come. By completing the form below, you are allowing Munson Healthcare Foundations to send you a thank you note for your generous gift to a recent Facebook Fundraiser. Additionally, you'll receive current information regarding virtual events, fundraising projects, and the latest happenings at Munson Healthcare hospitals. Learn more about the areas you can

Munson Healthcare Hospice 2020 Virtual Memorial Butterfly Release Munson Healthcare Hospice Memorial Butterfly Releases were held at or near Munson Healthcare Hospital facilities in the following communities: Traverse City (video recording above): August 19, 2020 Cadillac, Manistee, and Frankfort: September 2, 2020 Charlevoix, Gaylord, Grayling, and Kalkaska, September 10, 2020 Butterflies were blessed, names were read, prayers were said, and butterflies were released. Thank you for sharing this special time of remembrance with us. Heartfelt thanks to GT Butterfly House & Bug Zoo for their

Munson Healthcare Interventional Stroke Program Strokes are the leading cause of disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds and dies of a stroke every four minutes. With higher stroke rates than average in northern Michigan, when you or a loved one experience stroke symptoms only one thing matters: getting treatment fast. A one-hour delay in treatment is the equivalent of the brain aging by four years. This means a four-hour delay in intervention from a Munson Healthcare facility to the nearest endovascular-capable