Excellent Surgical Care in Northern Michigan We perform surgeries in hospitals across northern Michigan every day, but we know that surgery is never routine for patients and their families. That’s why we take extra care to ensure your comfort and walk you through every step of the process. From elective procedures to complex, advanced surgeries, you can trust Munson Healthcare’s team of highly skilled board-certified surgeons to provide safe, quality surgical care.

Infusion Services - Outpatient We are committed to providing close-to-home care whenever possible. There are infusion service locations in Cadillac, Charlevoix, Gaylord, Grayling, Kalkaska, Manistee, and Traverse City. Cowell Family Cancer Center in Traverse City The Carls Foundation Infusion Suite, a service of Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital, at Cowell Family Cancer Center serves adult and pediatric patients throughout northern Michigan, as well as those visiting the area for an extended stay. Our spacious Infusion Clinic is located on the second floor of the Cowell Family Cancer Center

Committed to Exceptional Stroke Care in Northern Michigan Stroke is a medical emergency and is the leading cause of preventable disability in the United States. During a stroke, the brain is lacking oxygen. Oxygen is required for brain cells (neurons) to survive. The brain permanently loses 1.9 million neurons for every one minute without oxygen. When you or a loved one experience stroke symptoms, only one thing matters: getting help fast. The acronym BE FAST will help you recognize the signs and symptoms of stroke and helps save lives: B – Balance problem E – Eyes/vision problem F – Face

Speech and Language Therapy for All Ages The ability to speak and be understood is important to everyone. It has been said that the loss of communication is like the amputation of a limb you never knew you had. The ability to communicate with others is a crucial function. Munson Healthcare speech-language pathologists help children and adults by evaluating and treating speech and language disorders, cognitive disorders, and swallowing issues. Speech-language therapy can benefit children with developmental delays or acquired deficits to adults affected by stroke, traumatic brain injuries, head

Massage Therapy Services Munson Healthcare provides a range of affordable massage therapy services in Grayling and Prudenville. In addition, we provide specialized massage services for cancer patients, their caregivers, and the community in Traverse City. Massage therapy is an ancient healing practice that uses skillful touch to help balance our bodies and enhance our wellbeing. Not just for people with injuries, massage helps our bodies fight off pain and tension caused by emotional stress, repetitive movement, overuse, disease, or even surgery or cancer treatment. What Massage Can Do for You

Vaccines: Are You Up to Date? Recommended Vaccines at Any Age Tens of thousands of Americans become ill, develop severe health complications, and even die each year from diseases that could be prevented by vaccines. Our best protection against these diseases at any age is to get updated on recommended vaccines. Vaccinations protect you and your loved ones against vaccine-preventable diseases that could be harmful or even life-threatening. The vaccines that you need to help strengthen your immune system against these potentially deadly diseases vary by age. Learn more about the important

Orthopedic Shoulder Treatment in Northern Michigan Find an Orthopedic Specialist Request a Consultation Reverse Shoulder Replacement In addition to standard shoulder joint replacements, orthopedic surgeons also perform reverse shoulder replacements, which may be used in situations where the shoulder has more extensive damage or if a previous shoulder replacement has failed. The procedure reverses the normal ball and socket mechanics, allowing patients to use the deltoid muscle to lift their arm. Rotator Cuff Repairs The rotator cuff is made up of muscles and tendons that hold the shoulder in

Orthopedic Feet and Ankle Treatment in Northern Michigan Your feet and ankles are complex parts of your skeletal system. Orthopedists who are subspecialty trained in foot and ankle care offer you a full understanding of how the entire musculoskeletal system is interconnected. They can treat abnormalities of the hip and knee that may affect the foot and ankle, thereby treating the whole patient, not just one specific area of the body. Find an Orthopedic Specialist Schedule a Consultation Achilles Tendon Repair Your Achilles tendon is a large band of tissue in the back of your ankle. The tendon

Orthopedic Knee Treatment in Northern Michigan Having healthy knees is required to perform most everyday activities. The most common cause of chronic knee pain and disability is arthritis. Munson Healthcare’s orthopedic team includes board-certified orthopedic surgeons, including two orthopedic specialists who are fellowship trained for knee revisions and reconstruction surgery. They have advanced training and expertise in these procedures. Find an Orthopedic Specialist Schedule a Consultation ROSA Robot-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery Robot-assisted knee replacement is here in Northern Michigan