Mother-Daughter Physician Duo Talk Medicine and Motherhood Born into a family of teachers, Dr. Catherine Wonski, MD, was on course to become an educator. But it wasn’t until her college years that her real destiny became clear: her subject matter would be family medicine and her pupils her patients. “I worked in a hospital in college and was very impacted by physicians that I rotated with," says Dr. Wonski, Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital Chief of Staff and hospitalist. “They were incredibly involved in their communities and did a lot of teaching.” After finishing her MD in family

From time to time, we all struggle with focusing on important tasks. Want the scoop on how to do a concentration tune-up? Read on as Michael Lucido, PhD Clinical Psychologist for Munson Healthcare provides a guide to finding your focus. Check-in with your physical health Making sure your physical health is in good shape can improve your concentration and overall brain health, in addition to helping you feel better in general. Follow the guide below for a quick physical health check-in. Check Point Ask Yourself: Monitor your sleep habits Am I consistently getting 8 hours of sleep? Observe what

Back-to-school is around the corner. The benefits of in-person instruction are numerous. Not only do students tend to be more engaged, but they can see their friends, practice real-life skills, and more. School also opens more access to technology, healthy food, and other important services for many children. But many parents are understandably concerned. What will the school year look like in the middle of a continued pandemic with the Delta variant on the rise? Here are the essential, science-backed ways to protect your child and ensure he/she has a happy, healthy, and safe school year

Extreme summer temperatures can put you at risk for heat-related illnesses. But you can still enjoy the summer by being careful when the weather heats up. In this blog: Who’s Most at Risk? Ways to Stay Cool If You Don’t Have Air-Conditioning How to Handle Heat-Related Illness Who's Most at Risk? Your health, age, and lifestyle may raise the threat of a heat-related illness – such as heat stroke, cramps, or a rash. These factors may increase your risk: Exercising in the heat Age (children and older adults 65+) Being substantially overweight or underweight Poor circulation, inefficient sweat