Community Health Needs Assessment 2025 Draft Documents for Review

Register to Attend Mastering Tough Conversations (Student Registration) Thank you for your interest in attending Mastering Tough Conversations, a Powered by VitalTalk live course taking place at the Cowell Family Cancer Center on Friday, April 25, 2025. This event is open to providers and medical students of all specialties and areas of practice in Northern Michigan. However, a limited number of spaces are available. Click here to learn more about the event. Cost of Attendance The Mastering Tough Conversations course is offered on a donation basis, with proceeds supporting the Munson

Pertussis Please review vaccination status and offer age-appropriate vaccine to your patients, including adults. We need your help to encourage parents to keep up to date on vaccinating their children against preventable illnesses. Please talk to every patient, every visit, every time about immunizations. Help us keep one another healthy. Testing Recommendations for Pertussis: Using your clinical suspicion and test recommendations below, consider testing even if the individual has been vaccinated. A cough of any duration in a person who has been notified of a close exposure to pertussis, A

Recredentialing Resources Life Support Requirements MHC Life Certification Requirements for Privileged Providers Guides For details on certification requirements, including Training Center contacts, refer to the appropriate guide below: ACLS Guide updated June 2025 BLS Guide updated June 2025 NRP Guide updated March 2025 PALS Guide updated June 2025 Training For BLS renewal, follow the BLS Guide. For ACLS, NRP, and PALS, the 2025 course schedule options are now available at Munson Life Support Training.

Proud Sponsor of the 2025 Traverse City Horse Shows Where to Go for Care While You're Here Munson Healthcare is your home for safe, outstanding, and compassionate care in northern Michigan. But when you’re sick or injured, where should you go for the timeliest care? Virtual Urgent Care Monday - Friday, 9 am - 6 pm Saturday & Sunday, 9 am - 4 pm Connect online Ask-A-Nurse Free and available 24/7/365 No insurance required Call now: 231-935-0951 Urgent Care: When You Need Non-Life-Threatening Care NOW The closest Urgent Care to Flintfields Horse Park is at Munson Healthcare Foster Family

Blood Lead Testing Requirements for Children Michigan law ( MCL 333.5457d) now requires all children to be tested for lead in the blood at 12 months and 24 months of age and at other intervals based on their risk of lead exposure (a.k.a., universal blood lead testing). Key Points Providers are responsible to test or order the test. Children must be tested at 12 months and 24 months of age or by 72 months of age (age 6) if there is no record of a previous test. Children must also be tested as follows: Between 48 months and 60 months of age (age 4) if they live in high-risk city/township. At

Beyond the Ribbon A Paint the Town Pink Event We’re delighted to kick off Paint the Town Pink with an inspiring evening event offering space for women to connect, reflect, and uplift one another in the spirit of breast cancer awareness. Join us for meaningful conversations, shared stories, and a renewed sense of strength—at the historic Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts. Guests will hear from a panel of physicians and oncology nurses, enjoy food and drinks, and participate in a silent auction. In lieu of event registration fees, we kindly ask for a minimum $10 gift supporting the Cancer

How Do You Fill Your Cup? We know that self-care is essential—especially for those navigating demanding and high-stress roles. Whether it's a quiet moment with a book, a walk in nature, time with loved ones, or a creative outlet, we want to see how you prioritize your well-being. 📸 Share a photo that captures your favorite way to take care of YOU. Let’s inspire each other with the small (or big!) things that help us recharge, refocus, and stay resilient.

Media Policies & Resources Speakers Bureau Munson Healthcare experts are available to share their knowledge and experience. News Media If you are a member of the news media and would like to speak with a clinical expert, contact our media team. Community Organizations If you are a community member and would like to have a Munson Healthcare representative speak to your organization, please complete our speaker request form. Release of Information to the Media Munson Healthcare recognizes that news media representatives need an accurate and prompt source of information to fulfill their