What are the Risks and Symptoms of a Brain Aneurysm? Who is at Risk of a Brain Aneurysm You are more at risk for an aneurysm if you have one of the inherited problems below: Alpha-Glucosidase Deficiency This is a complete or partial lack of the enzyme needed to break down glycogen and to convert it into glucose. Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency This is a disease that may lead to hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver or emphysema of the lungs. Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) This is an abnormal link between an artery and a vein. Coarctation of the Aorta This is a narrowing of the aorta. This is

Therapies for Treating COVID-19 Munson Healthcare currently offers therapies for patients with mild or moderate COVID-19 symptoms that may help patients recover quicker and avoid hospitalization. With our region’s steady COVID-19 positivity rate, these programs are continuously receiving a significant number of patient and provider referrals. Ask-A-Nurse For Referring Providers Paxlovid Therapy for Treating COVID-19 What is Paxlovid Therapy? Paxlovid is a first line therapy medicine used to treat mild-to-moderate COVID-19. Paxlovid can be used in adults and children who meet the following

Stroke Procedures Diagnostic Cerebral Angiogram This test makes X-ray images of blood vessels in your brain. During the test, the healthcare provider puts a long, thin, flexible tube (catheter) into a blood vessel and moves it to the brain. He or she uses a special contrast fluid to make the blood vessels in the brain show up on the X-rays. This test is also called arteriography. Rapid Artificial Intelligence CT Perfusion Scanning A brain perfusion scan is a type of brain test that shows the amount of blood taken up in certain areas of your brain. This can provide information on how your brain

Regional Care Transformation Plan Munson Healthcare’s Regional Care Transformation Plan means more and better healthcare services and preserves care close to home Our Challenges, Simplified The way we deliver care is not aligned to evolving community needs. Patients are asking for more timely appointments and new ways to deliver care like virtual care. Patients don’t want to have to go to a hospital for things like blood draws. The healthcare industry has changed. The COVID-19 pandemic has made finding the right workers harder. Reimbursements are not keeping up with the rising costs of

In Loving Memory of Lynn Drew In 2016, my mom spent about four weeks in the care of the Munson Healthcare Hospice House and the experience we had was sincerely the best we could have ever asked for. The caring and knowledgeable staff took time to get to know myself, my husband, my mom and even our pets! Throughout our time there the staff made us feel welcome and made sure that we, the family, were consistently updated on her condition and what to expect as the weeks, days, and hours passed. I sincerely don’t know how we would have made it through this process without the Hospice House. During

Youth Vaping Resources in Northern Michigan In the past several years, vaping has become a popular alternative to smoking cigarettes. Because it is odorless, available in fruit and candy-favored oil, and comes in many easily concealed forms, vaping is increasingly popular among kids, teens, and young adults. But what exactly is vaping? And more important, is it safe for our youth? Kids and Vaping Facts Vaping Resources for Parents Your Health Matters: The Truth About Vaping Chief Medical Officer Dr. Christine Nefcy and Vice President of Quality and Safety Dr. Tom Peterson – take a closer look

Coronavirus (COVID-19): How You Can Help While things are continuously evolving across the world and close to home in northern Michigan, one thing is certain, even in times of uncertainty: your health and well-being matter to us at Munson Healthcare Foundations. Munson Healthcare is using a system-wide approach developed to appropriately respond, allocate resources, and care for patients with COVID-19. We are deploying our assets in a manner that is most appropriate to respond to staffing, supply, and equipment needs, which allows us to care for patients with urgent needs while limiting the

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Munson Healthcare Interventional Stroke Program Strokes are the leading cause of disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds and dies of a stroke every four minutes. With higher stroke rates than average in northern Michigan, when you or a loved one experience stroke symptoms only one thing matters: getting treatment fast. A one-hour delay in treatment is the equivalent of the brain aging by four years. This means a four-hour delay in intervention from a Munson Healthcare facility to the nearest endovascular-capable