A1C Screening Why the A1C Test is Important The A1C is a blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past three months. When sugar enters your blood, it attaches to a protein in your red blood cells called hemoglobin. A1C tells us what percentage of your red blood cells have sugar attached to them. If you have diabetes, your doctor will likely recommend routine A1C screening. Complications from diabetes are linked to higher A1C levels, so it’s critical to work with your provider to reach and maintain your individual A1C goal. What to Expect with an A1C Test No preparation

Diabetic Foot Screening Why You Should Have Routine Foot Exams People with diabetes are at increased risk for a condition called neuropathy. Caused by high blood sugar, diabetic neuropathy damages the nerves, resulting in pain and numbness over time, most often in the legs and feet. When untreated or uncontrolled, diabetic neuropathy can lead to serious consequences, like amputation. But it can be prevented by managing your disease. A foot check at your annual wellness visit and a yearly visit with your podiatrist can help to identify problems early. Keeping your blood sugar in the target

Diabetes and Exercise If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes, your doctor has probably already encouraged you to start a regular exercise routine. But it can be hard to know how and where to get started. Let’s start with the basics. Benefits of Exercise Exercise is important for everyone but becomes even more so if you have diabetes. Consistent exercise can lower blood sugar and improve A1C by helping your body more efficiently use insulin. And while it can help prevent or delay further complications from diabetes, it’s not all about your diabetes. Exercise has broader health

Munson Healthcare’s Emergency Departments No matter which Munson Healthcare facility begins your treatment today, you are part of an elaborate network of hospitals and ambulatory practices that are fully equipped to provide the expert care you need. Our hospital system includes Level II, III, and IV trauma centers staffed with surgeons, emergency medicine specialists, nursing, and support staff to respond to trauma patients who require life-sustaining, immediate care. We understand that you are seeking answers and relief for your pain or illness. We will continue to utilize all available

PerfectServe Frequently Asked Questions Updated as of June 24, 2024. General Information and Timeline Why are we changing our clinical paging and on-call scheduling platforms? A reliable messaging solution is mission critical to support timely patient care and to deploy emergency notifications to our Healthcare Team. In response to provider and clinician feedback regarding the ongoing challenges with Spok Mobile, a multidisciplinary team reviewed multiple paging/scheduling solutions and selected PerfectServe’s Telmediq as a replacement for clinical paging. Why was PerfectServe selected as our

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Join Us for an Evening of Appreciation July 25, 2024 | Crystal Mountain Please join Munson Healthcare Foundations on Thursday, July 25, at Crystal Mountain as we recognize the generosity and commitment of our community to Munson Healthcare Cadillac, Manistee, and Paul Oliver Memorial Hospitals! Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres as you listen to an update from Munson leadership and celebrate the impact that philanthropy has made on our community hospitals in the past year. Event Details Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 5:30 to 7 pm The Crystal Center at Crystal Mountain 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr

Join Us for an Evening of Appreciation August 22, 2024 | Park Place Hotel & Conference Center Please join Munson Healthcare Foundations on Thursday, August 22, at Park Place Hotel & Conference Center as we recognize the generosity and commitment of our community to local healthcare! Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres as you listen to an update from Munson leadership and celebrate the impact that philanthropy has made on our community hospitals in the past year. Event Details Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 5:30 to 7pm Park Place Hotel & Conference Center 300 E. State St. Traverse City, MI 49684