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January 2024
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, an annual observance highlighting the importance of early detection and prevention of cervical cancer, a disease affecting thousands of women each year.
In recognition of Cervical Health Awareness Month, Drs. Jim Jeakle and Caitlyn Monks shared recommendations to promote cervical health:
Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Women's Health sees patients in Boyne City, Charlevoix, and Harbor Springs. For more information call 231-547-4477.
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SERVICES
Traverse City Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic Updates
Due to limited capacity, the MMC Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic in Traverse City is currently closed to new patient referrals for psychiatry services (only).
Dr. Molly Britton, Psychiatric Consultation-Liaison, is available Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm for consultation questions. She can be paged through the MMC Switchboard at 231-935-5000.
We continue to actively recruit psychiatry providers to work in our outpatient clinic.
Substance Abuse, Recovery Coach, and MOUD services remain open to new patient referrals.
On Monday, January 15, the Munson Healthcare Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic and Partial Hospitalization Program in Traverse City relocated to the Copper Ridge complex (4230 Copper Ridge Dr., Building E). All in-person services will be held at this location. All virtual sessions will continue to be offered through the same media platforms.
For questions, please email Kelly Bedford or call the clinic at 231-935-6382.
Updates to MHC’s East Region Leadership Team
With Jennifer Standfest's acceptance of the position of MHC Chief Nursing Officer, several key individuals have assumed expanded roles.
Northwood Obstetrics & Gynecology
As was previously communicated, Northwood Obstetrics & Gynecology will be closing effective January 26, 2024. Below is the transition information.
Additional Gynecology and Obstetrics Care Options
The teams at Grand Traverse Women’s Clinic, Munson Family Practice Center, and Munson Healthcare regional OB/GYN clinics will also continue to provide safe, high-quality care without interruption at these clinics. Labor and delivery will still take place at Munson Medical Center as well as Cadillac, Charlevoix, Grayling, and Otsego Memorial hospitals.
Grand Traverse Women’s Clinic can be reached at 231-392-0650 and Munson Family Practice Center can be reached at 231-935-8000.
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CLINICAL UPDATE
Healthcare Team Guidance: Increase in Respiratory Outbreaks
Opioid Prescribing Updates
Vitamin D Assay Testing
Medicare (CMS): Vitamin D Assay Test Ordering Guidance for Providers
Breastfeeding and Medicine Resources for Providers and Patients
Here are new breastfeeding and medicine resources to understand which medications are safe, can be used with caution, or should be avoided:
These forms are available on our For Providers website.
A reminder MHC offers free, virtual breastfeeding, childbirth, and baby care classes, with some in-person offerings available by location. In addition, small-group maternity tours are now available at Munson Medical Center. Patients may register on our website.
RESOURCES
Provider Moves
Munson Healthcare's Provider Moves webpage 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).
For a complete directory of MHC-credentialed providers, go to Find A Doctor.
Please join us in welcoming the following new MHC-employed providers:
The following MHC-employed providers are new to the following MHC locations:
How to Order Referral Forms for Your Office
Employed Offices
Need to order new referral forms for your office? Use Allscripts eReq.
Independent Offices
MHC referral forms are available on our For Providers website at munsonhealthcare.org/physicianforms.
Forms can either be printed as needed or submit a request to have a quantity delivered to your office:
*Note: New fax number! Please update your records.
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EVENT
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Upcoming MHC CME Virtual Conferences *CME
These activities have been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
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