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Pediatric Locations in northern Michigan

Pediatric Services in Northern Michigan Visiting Pediatric Specialists Visiting pediatric specialists hold clinics in Cadillac and Traverse City for consultations and follow-up care for children who need advanced services. Bleeding Disorders The Northern Regional Bleeding Disorders Center in Traverse City provides excellent, comprehensive medical care and support for children with bleeding disorders and their families, including those with hemophilia, Von Willebrand’s disease, and other inherited blood disorders. Bleeding Disorder Center Cancer Children in northern Michigan with cancer are

Pat Carroll's Patient Needs Fundraiser Many times an illness or an accident happens without warning. It can be devastating to both patient and family and create the added burden of financial crisis. The Patient Needs Fund was created to provide welcome relief to patients and their families. The Patient Needs Fund provides financial assistance for the urgent needs of patients during a health-related crisis. Medical social workers and case management staff identify and approve financial assistance through this fund, based on patient needs. Immediate assistance is often provided until other

What Is A Stroke? A stroke, or brain attack, happens when blood flow to your brain is stopped. It's an emergency situation. Call 9-1-1 if you think you might be having a stroke or stroke symptoms. The brain needs a constant supply of oxygen and nutrients to work well. If blood supply is stopped even for a short time, this can cause problems. Brain cells begin to die after just a few minutes without blood or oxygen. When brain cells die, brain function is lost. You may not be able to do things that are controlled by that part of the brain. For example, a stroke may affect your ability to: Move

Stroke Procedures Diagnostic Cerebral Angiogram This test makes X-ray images of blood vessels in your brain. During the test, the healthcare provider puts a long, thin, flexible tube (catheter) into a blood vessel and moves it to the brain. He or she uses a special contrast fluid to make the blood vessels in the brain show up on the X-rays. This test is also called arteriography. Rapid Artificial Intelligence CT Perfusion Scanning A brain perfusion scan is a type of brain test that shows the amount of blood taken up in certain areas of your brain. This can provide information on how your brain

Stroke Rehabilitation Munson Healthcare partners with Mary Free Bed for rehabilitation services, combining the nationally recognized rehabilitation expertise at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital with the local health care you trust from Munson Healthcare. From advanced inpatient treatment to specialized outpatient services, Mary Free Bed will be your partner on the road to recovery. Rehabilitation can begin immediately while the patient is still in the hospital. Before a stroke patient leaves the hospital, a case manager will meet with the patient and caregivers to talk about home care and

Stroke Club The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club offers stroke survivors and their support persons with the opportunity to learn, share, and connect with one another. Meetings include: Demonstrations Group discussions Informative speakers The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club meets on the second Wednesday of the month from 2:30 - 4:30 pm. Unless otherwise noted, the club meets at the Presbyterian Church of Traverse City at 701 Westminster Rd. Contact Facilitator Melinda Hollands at 231-935-6380 to learn more. View the Stroke Club Schedule