Knowing When to Seek Help Everyone feels sad, anxious, overwhelmed or out-of-control at times. So, if you or a loved one has these feelings, how do you know when it’s time to seek help? For most people, feeling upset is a reaction to a stressful situation or negative event. The feeling typically lifts after a few hours or days. However, people with behavioral health disorders may experience thoughts and feelings that are out of control more often; they can last for months or even years. They may not even have a clear cause. The National Institute for Mental Health estimates about 1 in 5 adults

Behavioral Health Recovery Support As with any illness, there’s more to getting better than just treating or managing symptoms. Recovery is a process. While it takes time and effort, it’s important to know that people and families can and do heal from behavioral illness and/or substance abuse disorders — and treatment works. At Munson Healthcare, our therapists take a holistic view of each person and consider how social, emotional, spiritual, environmental, intellectual, and physical factors influence overall well-being. Treatment is based on a recovery model, emphasizing resilience and

Your Safe Haven for Healing & Recovery Improving behavioral health and wellness is a process, not a one-time event. As you learn new ways to cope, you may be challenged by life’s changes in ways that feel overwhelming or threatening to your healing. If that happens, Munson Healthcare’s Partial Hospitalization Program can help. It can offer you an extra level of service that supports your recovery without disrupting your daily life. What Is Partial Hospitalization? Partial hospitalization offers access to a safe, structured treatment environment for adults who need more intensive therapy than

Experts Who Care For & About You Munson Healthcare’s behavioral health specialists are dedicated to providing you with the very best possible care in a professional, confidential, and respectful manner. We take pride in serving the community with behavioral health care services that focus on each individual we see. Our behavioral health care staff not only care for you, they care about you. That’s why we enjoy high client and employee satisfaction. People are comfortable coming here, and confident in the quality of care they receive. A Team in Your Corner Our team is specially trained to help

Three Types of Hearing Loss Conductive Hearing Loss Conductive hearing loss is caused by a problem with the outer or middle ear that prevents sound from reaching the inner ear properly. Conductive hearing loss: May be temporary or permanent May be caused by middle ear infections, which can make a hole in the eardrum May be the result of damage to the bones in the middle ear May be caused by inflammation in the middle ear cavity usually associated with fluid buildup (otitis media), with or without infection Conductive hearing loss may be treated through medications or surgery. If those options

7 Clues Your Child May Have a Hearing Loss Your child inconsistently responds to sound. Speech and language development is delayed. Speech is unclear. Volume is turned up on electronic equipment (radio, TV, cd player, etc.) Your child does not follow directions. Your child says "Huh?" Your child does not respond when called. If you suspect your child is having difficulty hearing, talk to your family doctor. He or she may refer your child to an audiologist for a complete hearing evaluation. Let Us Help You Hear Schedule an appointment for a hearing evaluation by calling 231-935-6455.

10 Tips for Talking to Someone with Hearing Loss When a friend or family member has a hearing loss, talking with them can be a challenge even if they have hearing aids. These 10 tips can help you communicate with people who have hearing loss, making conversations more enjoyable for both of you. Face the listener and make sure the person can see you. Reduce distance. Don't try to communicate from a different room. In large groups, try to have only one person speak at a time. Do not cover your mouth or chew gum/food when speaking. Rephrase a sentence rather than repeating it. Minimize background

Common Questions about Tinnitus What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is often referred to as "ringing in the ears," although some people hear hissing, roaring, whistling, chirping, or clicking. Tinnitus is the medical term for sound perceived in the ears that does not come from an external source. Tinnitus can be constant or intermittent and can vary in volume. How many people have tinnitus? An estimated 50 million Americans have some form of tinnitus. What causes tinnitus? The exact physiological cause of tinnitus is not known. Exposure to loud noises, wax build-up, certain medications, ear infections

Hearing Resources Learn more by visiting these recommended websites. About Hearing Loss American Tinnitus Association Healthy Hearing Michigan Coalition for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People Hearing Loss Association of America About Hearing Devices Oticon Hearing Aids Phonak Hearing Aids Resound Hearing Aids Unitron Hearing Aids Westone Earmolds For Infants and Children Early On Program My Baby's Hearing Listen to Your Buds Let Us Help You Hear Schedule an appointment for a hearing evaluation by calling 231-935-6455.

Medication Reconciliation Presenter: Dr. Joe Cook, Munson Family Practice Center & Randi Terry, Information Systems Director Facilitator: Deb Kimball, Physician Liaison Recorded: August 5, 2014 Related Document: MU Webinar - Medication Reconciliation.pdf