Thank a Staff Member We always appreciate feedback from patients and their families about how they were treated during their hospital stay. If you feel a provider or other staff member at one of our hospitals has done an extra special job and deserves recognition, please let us know through one of our easy online forms: Cadillac Hospital Charlevoix Hospital Grayling Hospital Home Health Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Manistee Hospital Munson Medical Center Otsego Memorial Hospital Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Nominate an Extraordinary Nurse If you feel your nurse went above and beyond his or

COVID-19 vs the Flu vs a Cold Signs and symptoms of the flu, a cold, and COVID-19. Click on the orange chart to see a comparison of symptoms. Each year, as the leaves change color and the temperatures cool, flu and cold season begins to ramp up. But if you start to feel stuffy, sneezy, or not quite yourself, how do you know what you're sick with? The cold, the flu, and COVID-19 share certain symptoms. But each illness is treated differently, which is why it's so important not to self-diagnose. Instead, seek the right treatment for your symptoms. If you have severe symptoms If you’re

Are You at Greater Risk for Serious Flu-Related Illnesses? Many people in our community are at higher risk* for developing serious complications from the flu. These complications can cause pneumonia, bronchitis, and ear and sinus infections that can lead to hospitalization or even death. People most at risk include: Children under five years old, but especially under 2 years of age Adults 65 years or older Pregnant women (and up to two weeks postpartum) Residents of nursing homes or long-term care facilities People who have undergone transplants and anyone taking immunosuppressant medications

Safe and Compassionate Care at Cadillac OB/GYN Clinic At our recently expanded and renovated Cadillac OB/GYN Clinic, we provide complete obstetrical care, including both maternity and a full range of award-winning women’s health services. We are devoted to helping women lead healthier lives in each stage of life with close-to-home obstetrical care, gynecology, and specialty services. Our highly-skilled team of OB/GYNs and certified nurse-midwife is accepting new patients. We’re honored to play a role in this special time, and to share the joy of the many amazing moments to come. Cadillac OB

Help finding baby formula and other tips for feeding your baby during the shortage If you’re a parent of an infant or baby, you may be affected by the recent baby formula shortage, due to the recall of several baby formula products as well as general supply chain challenges. The shortage has led many parents and caretakers to seek alternative types of formulas, including so-called alternative sources like store-bought milks or homemade recipes that may be dangerous to a growing baby. Please follow the tips below for locating baby formula and finding safe, nourishing alternatives in the

A COVID-19 Update for Expectant Mothers You've done your best to make healthy choices throughout your pregnancy – including choosing Munson Healthcare for safe, high-quality maternity care. We recognize that the COVID-19 pandemic has added a unique set of challenges for you and your family as you prepare to welcome your new baby. However, we remain fully committed to providing you with the best, most compassionate prenatal, labor, and delivery experience in the safest environment. To protect you, your baby, and your family during this continued COVID-19 pandemic, we have instituted several

COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness Are the COVID-19 vaccines effective at keeping me from getting sick? COVID-19 vaccines are shown to be 86%-95% effective at preventing severe cases of the disease approximately 10-12 days after receiving the full recommended dose. That means a small number of vaccinated individuals (5-15%, or 1-2 in 20) could still be infected with and spread COVID-19 even after receiving the full-recommended dosage. But there’s good news: vaccinated individuals typically see a less severe form of the disease. These rare cases are why continuing to ACT (wearing a mask, social

Ambulatory: eClinical Works Orientation Resources Appointment Cancel, Reschedule, or No-Show Documentation Appointment Scheduling Assign Notes to Supervising Provider CC Providers on Lab Orders Check In Process Check Out Process Deceased Patient Workflow ePrescription of Medication and Controlled Substances Fax Inbox Converting Messages to PDF Fax Multiple Documents Lab Orders Labs, Radiology and Procedure Favorites Medication Documentation and Reconciliation New Patient Registration Order Transmission Using the Common Send Print Order Provider Telephone Visits Standing Orders Templates

12th Annual Power of the Purse Cadillac Hospital Employee Registration Join us on Thursday, September 12, 2024, for the 12th Annual Power of the Purse at the Fox Hill Event Center in Cadillac! Register Today Online registration for this event is open until Thursday, September 5. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door for $60 each. Don't miss you chance to reserve your space now - purchase your ticket today! Please contact Kira Walkup with any questions.

Resources for Residents and Medical Students Online and Portable Device Resources Behavioral Health e-book and journal platform Clinical Drug Database Evidence-Based Practice Resources Herb and Supplement Database Infectious Disease and Infection Prevention online tools Point of Care Tool Push notifications to electronic journals and emerging research topics Other Assets Excellent medical library with readily available staff for literature searches Ten community family practice preceptors Three psychiatry preceptors Behavioral health preceptor Skeletal and procedure models SIM lab