Orthopedic Hips Treatment in Northern Michigan The hip is one of the body’s largest joints. Overtime, bone and cartilage in this ball-and-socket joint can become damaged. Most people who undergo hip replacement are age 50 to 80, but orthopedic surgeons evaluate each patient individually. Hip replacement surgery is one of medicine’s most successful operations thanks to ongoing improvements in surgical techniques and technology. Munson Healthcare’s fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic surgeons specialize in several approaches to hip replacement using the most innovative techniques

About the Chill Out for Winter Safety Program A Mission Inspired by Tragedy The Chill Out for Winter Safety program was developed mom and Munson Healthcare team member Tammie Budrow, following the death of her vibrant young daughter Carly, who was just eight years old when her sled veered off a local sledding hill and into a patch of trees, each no more than two inches in diameter. Sadly, tragic accidents like Carly’s are not uncommon. Every 30 seconds, a child dies from an unintentional injury, and millions of children are injured in ways that affect them for a lifetime. However, the majority

Cardiac Rehab Your cardiologist may recommend Cardiac Rehabilitation to help you return to the highest level of activity and independence possible. Cardiac Rehab is tailored to meet each individual’s needs. Active involvement by you and your family is vital to your rehab success. Cardiac Rehabilitation can: Decrease your cardiac symptoms and complications Encourage independence through self-management Improve your social, emotional, and work status Increase physical fitness Reduce hospitalizations Stabilize or reverse atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the blood vessels) Improve your overall

Long-term Care that Fulfills Physical, Emotional, and Social Needs Munson Healthcare’s long-term care is designed to meet all of our residents’ needs, including physical, social, and emotional support. Because our long-term care facilities are on our hospital campuses, clinical providers and emergency medical care are available 24 hours a day. In addition, our nursing team provides coordinated care around the clock. In addition to medical care, we provide a full range of services to help you or your loved one with activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, eating, and more. Our

Surgical Weight Loss Munson Healthcare’s team of bariatric surgeons performs weight loss procedures only when surgery is the best choice for the patient’s health. Weight loss surgery has been shown to significantly improve health by eliminating or reducing some of the co-morbidities of obesity, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and sleep apnea. However, weight loss surgery is not for everyone. Having any kind of elective surgery must be considered carefully. That is especially true with weight loss surgery because it will dramatically change your life forever. Surgery can help achieve

Cardio-oncology Rapid development of new cancer therapies is extending the lives of many cancer patients, which is great news. But increasing life spans also increase the likelihood of experiencing long-term adverse effects of treatment, such as secondary cancers and cardiovascular damage. Cardio-oncology has emerged as a new field that balances the benefits of cancer treatments against the risks of adverse cardiovascular effects. Cardio-oncology focuses on patients who have or are at risk for heart disease who also have been treated for cancer. A cardiologist can assess patients for potential

Caring for Mind & Body Behavioral health plays a significant role in your overall well-being. It impacts how you think, feel, and behave — which is why we believe it’s just as important to take care of your mind as it is your body. Munson Healthcare ensures people in northern Michigan receive the best behavioral healthcare available. Our highly skilled professionals are specialists in the identification and treatment of behavioral and substance abuse disorders. They work with you to determine the right type and level of care to restore health, well-being, and a sense of worth. They can help

Healthy Ways to Manage Your Weight Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the most important things you can do to safeguard your health. However, reaching a healthy weight and staying there can be a real challenge. That’s why Munson Healthcare offers a variety of programs, services, and resources in northern Michigan that provide practical help in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Why Healthy Weight Matters Healthy weight is not about how you look or the size of your clothes. It really is about being healthy. A healthy weight: Helps you avoid serious chronic diseases, such as heart

Experienced General Surgery Team for Improved Outcomes Each year, thousands of patients get excellent results from general surgery procedures performed in Munson Healthcare’s state-of-the-art facilities. Our experienced surgeons offer open, endoscopic, and laparoscopic procedures — as well as other minimally invasive surgeries — for a wide range of conditions. Every surgeon is supported by a skilled team of board-certified anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, registered nurses, surgical technologists, and other specially trained clinical staff. Working together with