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

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What is a Well-Child Visit? It’s important to take your kids to the pediatrician when they’re sick. Or when they need a physical exam for sports. But routine well-child visits are also a critical part of health and wellness for children up to age 21. Think of these appointments as check-ins to ensure your child is – and remains – on a healthy track. And not just physically. Your child’s pediatrician or care provider will look at how your child is developing emotionally and socially as well. Find A Doctor What to Expect at a Well-Child Visit The ultimate goal of well-child visits is to make

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