2012 Health Improvement Plan CHARLEVOIX AREA HOSPITAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ACTION PLAN Charlevoix Area Hospital is committed to providing care for the people of our area when illness or injury strikes – but another, equally important role that we play is in the prevention of illness whenever possible. We work side by side with community partners like the Health Department and our Schools to provide programs and services to address identified health needs throughout the region. Over the next three years, we will focus our attention on the priorities identified in the 2012 Community Health Needs

Community Health Heroes Community Health Heroes are individuals and organizations recognized for their efforts to promote health and wellness, chronic disease prevention and management, and support community health improvement. Their efforts focus on the unmet needs and root causes of poor health in our community. Nominate a Community Health Hero Meet the 2020 Community Health Heroes Meet the 2019 Community Health Heroes Meet the Past Community Health Heroes

Community Health Hero Nomination Form Munson Healthcare recognizes individuals and organizations in our community who contribute significantly toward improving the health and wellness in the communities we serve. These are our Community Health Heroes. Factors that go into the recognition include programs and services that: Improve access to care. Address the unmet health needs of the uninsured, underinsured and disenfranchised. Address the unmet or emerging health issues of the youth and elderly. Focus on chronic disease prevention and management. Please complete the following form to nominate

Community Health Heroes from Previous Years Here are the Community Health Hero Recipients from previous years. 2018 Recipients Cyndi Jacobi, SEA (Substance, Education, and Awareness) Manistee Coalition Volunteer Honored by Manistee Hospital for her role and involvement in volunteering for the SEA Manistee Coalition. Cyndi also was involved in hosting the 2018 Regional Opioid Symposium, has offered the Cooking Matters Classes for patients, and hosts many other health-related activities through her work at MSU Extension. Health Department of Northwest Michigan Honored by Charlevoix Hospital for

Program Forms Munson Healthcare Referral Form Diabetes Self-management Education/Training and Medical Nutrition Referral Form (pdf) Grayling Hospital Forms [diabetes assessment form pdf is in g: folder] Munson Medical Center Forms Pre-diabetes Self-assessment questionnaire (pdf) Personal health goals form (pdf) Diabetes (Type 1 and 2) Self-assessment questionnaire (pdf) Personal health goals form (pdf) Gestational Diabetes Self-assessment questionnaire (pdf) Personal health goals form (pdf)

Find a Diabetes Education Program Near You Classes vary by location. Call the Diabetes Education office nearest you to learn more about classes and events in your community or to make an appointment. Talk to your provider to learn more about Diabetes Education programs in your local area. Telehealth appointments may also be available. Cadillac Hospital - Diabetes Education Services 400 Hobart St. Cadillac, MI 49601 231-935-8200 or 800-809-8127 Phone hours: 9am - 4pm Kalkaska Memorial Health Center - Diabetes Education Services 419 S. Coral St. Kalkaska, MI 49646 231-258-3091 Munson

Dr. Comfort Diabetic Shoes Today’s diabetic shoes come in many colors and styles – just like regular shoes. Diabetic shoes are specially constructed to protect your feet. They are extra deep to accommodate special custom made inserts. Special features and materials combine to provide your feet with the extra protection and extra comfort they need. Dr. Comfort Shape to Fit Socks are also available. Qualifying for Medicare Reimbursement To qualify for Medicare reimbursement, specialized diabetic shoes and inserts must be prescribed by your physician and professionally fit by certified staff at

Pulmonary and Respiratory Diagnostic Testing The first step to fixing a breathing problem is finding its cause. Munson Healthcare pulmonary specialists and respiratory therapists are standing by to accurately diagnose your problem and make a plan to help you breathe better. 6-minute walk Arterial/capillary blood gas sampling Conserving device evaluation Home oxygen qualification Pulmonary function test Pulmonary rehab consultations Pulse oximetry Sleep studies

Pulmonary Function Test: What to Expect The Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) is a series of breathing tests that measure the air flow into and out of your lungs. You will be asked to breathe through a machine. Sometimes people feel anxious about this test because it takes place in an enclosed glass booth. You will only be in the enclosed booth for a very short time (about 90 seconds). If you have claustrophobia, the test can be performed outside of the booth. Your respiratory therapist will be at your side each moment to give you clear directions and ensure your comfort. The complete set of tests

Respiratory Treatments and Therapies Munson Healthcare pulmonary medicine specialists and respiratory therapists take a team approach to creating a treatment plan that is tailored to your condition. Arterial blood gas sampling Bronchial hygiene therapy Bronchial thermoplasty: This procedure is for treating severe asthma in adults. It is performed at Munson Medical Center by pulmonary and critical care specialists. The procedure is a safe, outpatient treatment that mildly heats your airway walls. This heating reduces some of the extra muscle present in the airways. This may allow your airways