An Update from Munson Healthcare
Sleep Services

A sufficient amount of normal sleep is part of optimal cardiovascular, neuropsychiatric, and metabolic function. Good sleep also improves quality of life measures and driving safety.

Munson Sleep Disorders Centers (MSDC) across northern Michigan and Munson Healthcare Pulmonary and Critical Care (MPCC) provides comprehensive care for simple to complex sleep disorders. Patients receiving care from MSDC and MPCC can expect: 

• Full consultation at an American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) accredited Sleep Disorder Center prior to diagnostic testing
• Selection of the best type of sleep study to guide the appropriate treatment
• Continuity of care

To be a patient, please note MSDC and MPCC:

• Will not be able to accept an isolated home sleep apnea test (HSAT) performed outside their offices.
• Patients are required to receive a sleep test from either MSDC or MPCC. 
• If a patient had an outside HSAT performed, they may need repeat testing under MSDC or MPCC care. This could result in an out-of-pocket cost. 

Thank you for your continued support of our sleep medicine line and we look forward to the improved delivery of an AASM standard of care to your sleep patients. If you have any questions or specific concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Cadillac Sleep Clinic
Phone: 231-876-7494
Fax: 231-876-7493

Charlevoix Sleep Clinic
Phone: 231-547-8905
Fax: 231-392-7336
Sees pediatric patients

Manistee Sleep Clinic
Phone: 231-398-1675
Fax: 231-398-1692

Munson Medical Center
Phone: 231-935-9307
Fax: 231-935-9300
DirectTrust
Performs pediatric sleep studies in partnership with Drs. John Schuen and Jason Cole from Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital

Munson Healthcare
Pulmonary and Critical Care
Phone: 231-935-0440
Fax: 231-935-0445

Sincerely,

Craig Boss, MD, FAASM, D, ABFM
Medical Director
MSDC Charlevoix, Cadillac, Manistee

Martha Frankowski, MD, D/ABPN
Medical Director
MSDC Traverse City

Hillary Loomis-King, MD
Sleep Medicine Section Chief
Munson Medical Center

Getting To Know... Your Providers!

A provider profile is one of the first resources a patient turns to when trying to find a new primary care physician, specialist, or care facility. That is why Munson Healthcare is working towards creating a robust Find a Doctor website as a healthcare resource for our communities.

If your practice has a provider who is credentialed on the medical staff of a Munson Healthcare hospital, we encourage you to go to their profile on the Find a Doctor site to make sure they have an updated bio and headshot. 

• If an updated bio is needed, please have the provider complete this bio request form or email an existing bio to physicianliaison@mhc.net.

  • A draft bio will be sent to the email provided for review and approval.
  • An updated or new bio may take a few weeks depending on the number of responses received.

• If the provider has an updated headshot or you would like to schedule a new headshot photo, please email physicianliaison@mhc.net.

COMMUNITY HEALTH

Prescription for Health
In Partnership with District Health Department #10, Michigan State University Extension, and Munson Healthcare 

Residents of Crawford, Kalkaska, Manistee, Mecosta, Missaukee, and Wexford counties can attend six weekly in-person or online classes and earn up to $100 in fruits and vegetables. 

LEARN MORE / PRINT FLYER

Principals of Motivational Interviewing Series: Support Self-Efficacy

"Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right." - Henry Ford

Supporting self-efficacy is assisting the patient in believing they are capable of change. Until a patient believes they can achieve their goals they will never attempt to fulfill them. One way for a clinician to help booster a patient's self-efficacy early on is through quick wins. This means helping the patient set very small, achievable goals. By achieving quick wins, the patient's confidence will grow. The more confidence they have the more progress they make. It is a happy, upward spiral. Remember, all of the motivational interviewing principals are designed to work together to achieve the best outcome - express empathy, develop discrepancy, roll with resistance, and support self-efficacy. 

RESOURCES

Provider Moves

The Provider Moves webpage that lists provider moves across the Munson Healthcare system has been updated for December, including new providers, location changes, retirees, providers no longer on staff (or practicing), and other updates (e.g., name changes, practice moves, new phone and fax numbers).

EDUCATION / EVENTS

Join Us as Munson Healthcare Hosts
“A Conversation with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha” 

Description: For Saturday’s Keynote at the MHC Provider Symposium, MHC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Christine Nefcy will host “A Conversation with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha.” Dr. Hanna-Attisha is a pediatrician, professor, author, and public health advocate who spearheaded efforts to reveal, publicize, and fix Flint, Michigan’s water crisis. We are excited to open up attendance at this 60-minute presentation to all MHC Healthcare Team members!

When: Saturday, Jan. 14, 11 am – noon (doors open at 10:30 am)

Where: Grand Traverse Resort and Spa | Michigan Ballroom

CME: This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Register: No cost to attend, but space is limited. Registration is required by Jan. 12. Click here.

Virtual Michigan Licensure Sessions Available January 18-20

MHC is hosting a free, virtual education focusing exclusively on CME relicensure requirements:

Wednesday, Jan. 18: Click here to Register for Day One

• 11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Medical Ethics
• 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm: Break
• 12:30 pm - 01:30 pm: Implicit Bias

Thursday, Jan. 19: Click here to Register for Day Two

• 12:30 pm - 01:30 pm: Pain and Symptom Management

Friday, Jan. 20: Click here to Register for Day Three

• 11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Pain and Symptom Management
• 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm: Break
• 12:30 pm - 01:30 pm: Implicit Bias

Sessions will also be recorded for viewing on-demand, except the Implicit Bias presentations that must be attended live to satisfy the new LARA requirement and thus will NOT be available as a recording.

Childbirth Education Courses 

Munson Healthcare offers virtual childbirth education courses throughout our regions. These courses promote a positive birth experience by preparing the patient and support person for labor and delivery. This class includes information on the norms and variations of birth, allowing for educated decision making and greater overall satisfaction with the birthing experience. 

View Class Options

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