Symptoms of a Stroke A stroke is an emergency situation. It’s important to know the signs of a stroke and get help quickly. Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number right away. Treatment is most effective when started right away. Symptoms may include: Weakness, drooping, or numbness of the face, arm, or leg, usually on one side of the body Having trouble reading, speaking, or understanding Problems with vision, such as dimness or loss of vision in one or both eyes Dizziness or problems with balance or coordination Problems with movement or walking Fainting (loss of consciousness) or seizure

Who is at Risk for a Stroke? Anyone can have a stroke at any age. But your chance of having a stroke increases if you have certain risk factors. Some risk factors for stroke can be changed or managed, while others can’t. Risk factors for stroke that can be changed, treated, or medically managed: High blood pressure. Blood pressure of 140/90 mm/Hg or higher can damage blood vessels (arteries) that supply blood to the brain. Heart disease. Heart disease is the second most important risk factor for stroke and the major cause of death among survivors of stroke. Heart disease and stroke have many

Munson Healthcare Foundations Year-End Giving 2020 Every community in northern Michigan has a slightly different population and, accordingly, different health care needs. This is reflected in the core services we offer at each of our Munson Healthcare hospitals. Core Services at Our Hospitals At both Cadillac Hospital and Charlevoix Hospital, our needs are for enhanced emergency services, surgical services, and maternity. At Grayling Hospital, our needs are for continued innovation in emergency services, surgical services, and long-term care at the Crawford Continuing Care Center. At Manistee

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Community Health Education Otsego Memorial Hospital offers health education programs, as well as seminars in response to community needs. Please see our calendar of events for upcoming classes and support groups. Healthy Lifestyles Healthy Lifestyles is a diabetes prevention program that works by promoting good health. This group-based, year-long program is designed to help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes through simple lifestyle adjustments and monitoring. You’re not alone. This CDC-designed program will provide you with both a Lifestyle Coach and a group to support you. You will spend the

Getting to Otsego Memorial Hospital Otsego Memorial Hospital is located six blocks north of downtown Gaylord, a short distance from I-75. Address and Campus Map Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital 825 N. Center Ave. Gaylord, MI 49735 Directions Coming from the North/South (Exit 282 off I-75): Drive east on M-32 and continue to the second stoplight. Turn left on N. Ohio Ave. and continue six short blocks to W. North Street. Turn right on W. North St. and continue to Otsego Memorial Hospital. The hospital will be on your left at the corner of W. North Street and Center Avenue. Coming from

Information for Patients and Visitors Thank you for choosing Otsego Memorial Hospital for your health care service. Whether you are here as a patient or a visitor, we want you to have a good experience, to be comfortable in your surroundings and confident in the care we provide. We will do everything possible to meet your needs and exceed your expectations. If you have any questions at any time, please ask a staff member. All staff members wear ID badges that clearly show their name, title, and photo. If you are unsure of someone’s identity, please ask. The entire team at Otsego Memorial

Nominate an Extraordinary Nurse at Otsego Memorial Hospital All nurses at Otsego Memorial Hospital provide excellent care. Sometimes, you may feel your nurse has gone above and beyond his or her duties in caring for you. If you are inspired by your nurse’s care, you may honor him or her with a Daisy Award nomination. Each year, two nurses are selected at Otsego Memorial Hospital for The Daisy award. What is The DAISY Award? The DAISY Award is a nationwide program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care given by nurses every day. This award is given

Visiting Hours Click here for the most recent visitation policies due to COVID-19. Family members and friends can be an important part of the healing process, and we want visitors to feel welcome at Otsego Memorial Hospital. Patients need rest to heal properly, so we ask that you only visit during our designated visiting hours. General Visiting Hours Hours: 11 am to 6 pm Spending the night is discouraged because patients and visitors need to rest. Special visiting arrangements may be made under certain circumstances. After 6 pm, all visitors are required to check in at the Emergency Department