Support the Petoskey Community Health Center Through our Regional Care Transformation Plan, Munson Healthcare is focused on increasing access to care across Northern Michigan. We’re taking steps to ensure quality, convenient healthcare services are available to our communities. This work begins with expanding primary care and outpatient services. Munson recognizes the need for these services in the Petoskey community. After purchasing the former Art Van building in Petoskey, plans are now underway to transform the space into a community health facility. The Munson Healthcare Petoskey Community

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Safe and Comfortable Pain Management Medication may be prescribed for pain relief following a severe injury or surgery in tandem with other strategies and treatments. While there are cases where they are appropriate and necessary, pain medications can be addictive. Watch the video below to learn more about what to expect and how you can work closely with your provider to determine which course of treatment is best for you. Learn More about Pain Management Therapies at Munson

Naloxone (Narcan®): A Lifesaving Medication What Is Naloxone? Naloxone (aka Narcan®) is an over-the-counter medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. In the event of an overdose, a person’s breathing can be dangerously slowed or stopped, causing brain damage or death. Naloxone/Narcan® can quickly restore normal breathing during an overdose. Narcan®/naloxone is available in all Munson Healthcare emergency departments and pharmacies without a prescription. In addition, FREE naloxone/Narcan® is available in many communities across Northern Michigan, including at 25 Munson Healthcare

Committed to Prevention Munson Healthcare has taken swift action to prevent opioid overdoses in our region and remains committed to prevention activities that reverse this heartbreaking epidemic. Narcan Lifesaving Medication During an overdose, a person’s breathing can be dangerously slowed or stopped. Narcan (Naloxone) quickly restores normal breathing to save lives. Our Words Matter Addiction is highly stigmatized, which discourages people from seeking help. Learn how the words you use matter and may just save a life. Safe Medication Disposal Protect your loved ones from accidental exposure

Words Matter: Reduce Stigma to Save Lives We all know someone who is impacted by substance use disorder. But as a society, we’re uncomfortable discussing what is oftentimes still seen as taboo. It’s this very discomfort that can leave loved ones who struggle with substance use disorder feeling alone, helpless, and above all, ashamed of their addiction. Addiction is often looked down on due to stigma. This stigma often stems from the belief that addiction is somehow a moral failing or weakness, which discourages people from seeking help. Sadly, substance use disorders are treatable chronic

Struggling with Addiction? Find the Support You Need You or your loved one has a substance use disorder (addiction). So where do you go from here? Understanding that you’re not alone is the first step toward recovery. Munson Healthcare offers a variety of resources and supports – from accessible life-saving intervention and intensive inpatient treatment to medication-assisted therapy and outpatient services, including peer recovery coaches with lived experience. Help with Recovery Prepare for Potential Overdose Understanding the Science of Addiction Help Prevent Addiction Pain Management Other