Facts About Opioids What are Opioids? Opioids are narcotics used for pain relief that produce morphine-like effects on the body. These drugs have significant side effects and can even lead to death when misused. Common names of opioids are hydrocodone (Vicodin, Norco), oxycodone (Percocet, OxyContin), morphine, codeine (Tylenol #3, Tylenol #4), Fentanyl, methadone, and tramadol (Ultram). Who is Most at Risk for an Opioid Addiction? Those most at risk for opioid addiction are those who: Have a history of depression or anxiety Have a history of using or abusing alcohol, tobacco, or drugs

Otsego Memorial Hospital Area Patient Portals Find the name of the hospital or practice that you visited and click the button. This will open a page with links to the patient portal, patient portal app (if available), and request a connection to a third-party app. Some practices are on the same patient portal, so you may be able to access information from multiple practices within the same patient portal. Otsego Memorial Hospital OMH Cancer & Infusion Center OMH Medical Group - Elmira OMH Medical Group - Family Practice OMH Medical Group - General Surgery OMH Medical Group - Indian River OMH

Michigan Opioid Partnership Plans Munson Medical Center plans to use the Michigan Opioid Partnership funds to develop a program that will help patients presenting in the Emergency Department with opioid use disorder to have immediate access to a treatment and maintenance program. Who Are the Community Partners? Our Emergency Department opioid program will involve several community partners, including Addiction Treatment Services, Munson Family Practice, Traverse Health Clinic, Northwest Michigan WORKS, Dr. Julia Riddle from Grand Traverse Women’s Clinic, Munson Behavioral Health, and

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What are the Symptoms of a Heart Attack? Symptoms of a heart attack can vary for everyone, but here are the most common symptoms for you to share, download and print. When in doubt, call 911. Every second counts. Click the image to view a printable PDF. Symptoms of a Heart Attack for Men Shortness of breath Tingling or discomfort in arms, back, neck, shoulder or jaw Chest pain Symptoms of a Heart Attack for Women Women don’t always experience the more acute, commonly talked-about symptoms that men do. For women, heart attack warning signs can seem much milder. So mild, in fact, that it’s easy

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Big Changes Are Here With Michigan's Auto No-Fault Insurance Law Michigan’s new auto no-fault insurance law has brought big changes to the level of medical care that comes with auto insurance policies. As you may recall, under Michigan's old auto insurance law, all auto insurance policies would cover lifetime medical and rehabilitation care expenses for injured drivers and passengers — for as long as the care is needed. However, under the new law, Michigan drivers for the first time will have the option to choose significantly lower levels of medical coverage when they buy or renew their

Certificate of Need (CON) The Issue Certificate of Need (CON) is a state regulatory program enacted in 1972 and administered by the Department of Health and Human Services. The intended purpose of the CON process is to balance cost, quality and access issues, and to ensure that only needed services and facilities are developed in Michigan. When entities such as a health facility, hospital physician, group practice, etc., propose new capital expenditure projects (construction or renovation) or projects that would increase bed capacity or relocate a service or facility, a CON is required. The

Reject Site Neutral Payments The Issue Site neutral payments refers to proposals that would eliminate the differential pricing between a hospital or hospital outpatient department and a freestanding clinic. In recent years, Congress and the Administration have looked to implement site neutral payments as way to reduce Medicare spending at hospital outpatient departments, which are reimbursed at a higher rate than a freestanding clinic. By implementing so-called site neutral payments, these proposals would instead reimburse hospital-based outpatient departments, such as the Foster Family

Chip in Fore Munson Hospice Chip in Fore Munson Hospice is an annual event with the sole mission to inspire charitable support to provide and enhance Hospice service and its many benefits to our community. Schmuckal Oil and the LochenHeath community hold the highly-anticipated two-day Chip in Fore Munson Hospice golf scramble at LochenHeath Golf Club each September. Thursday evening begins with cocktails, a silent auction and dinner, overlooking beautiful East Bay. Friday's golf begins with a shot gun start just before 10 am with an awards ceremony beginning at 4 pm. To date, event has raised