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Do You Need a Neurologist?
Ever wondered if your symptoms could be neurological? Munson Neurosciences can help. From frequent headaches to unexplained numbness, some conditions call for a specialist’s insight. Neurologists can diagnose and manage a range of issues that might otherwise go undetected. In our latest blog, we’re exploring the five most common conditions that, when managed, can significantly improve your quality of life.
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Early Detection, Advanced Protection
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the U.S.? Moreover, about 80% of women with breast cancer have no family history of the disease. Thankfully, early detection SAVES LIVES.
With 3D mammography as the standard at our 11 locations across Northern Michigan, Munson offers the most comprehensive screening available! If you’re 40 and older, don’t delay in scheduling this critical health visit. This annual screening is covered by most insurances and no referral is needed at any of our locations.
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Cancer Survivor & Munson's Cowell Family Cancer Center Greeter Tim Harding Is Committed to Positivity
“I was diagnosed with cancer about five years ago and started treatment at Cowell Family Cancer Center. The respect for dignity and compassion this team showed was stunning. Upon leaving a treatment session soon after I started, I mentioned to the greeter that someday I was going to work at Munson because I love to help people, and I enjoy listening to them as well.
It's hard to explain how much I look forward to coming to work each day. Getting to know the patients and staff by name and welcoming new patients into a network of people who truly care is so rewarding. No day is perfect, but we still try to make a positive impact on each and every person who comes to our door!”
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Strengthening Care: $110K Endowment Supports Long-Term Care at Munson's Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort
The Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation’s Anchor and Heart Endowment has awarded a $110,325 grant to Munson Healthcare Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, supporting the Paul Oliver Living and Rehabilitation Center (POLAR).
As a long-term care community located within the hospital, POLAR aims to promote a sense of peace and healing and cultivates independence as well as the social, emotional, and mental wellbeing of our residents. The Anchor and Heart Endowment grant will be used to support POLAR’s mission, allowing for the purchase of a long-term care resident transport van, long-term care mattresses, and parallel bars for therapy.
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Welcoming a New Member of Our Charlevoix Family!
We're thrilled to announce a new addition to the Munson Healthcare family! Congratulations to Carolann Sheaffer-Hoffman, one of our Physician Assistants at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Primary Care, and her husband Eric Hoffman on the arrival of their baby boy, who was born on September 27 at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital. Please join us in sending them all our love and best wishes during this special time!
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Upcoming Events at Munson Healthcare
In observation of Veterans Day, the Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association is offering free Wills and Durable Powers of Attorney for estate planning to veterans. Volunteers from Munson's Advanced Care Planning Team will also be on hand from Noon to 3 pm to assist veterans in preparing Advance Medical Directives, which include a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care (aka Designation of Patient Advocate documents). Please bring valid ID and proof of military service.
Mon., Nov. 11 | Noon - 4 pm | Traverse Area District Library | RSVPs to admin@gtlaba.org are encouraged
Body Talk: Navigating Change with Confidence
Munson Healthcare invites young tween/teen females (accompanied by a female guardian or with signed permission) to "Body Talk: Navigating Changes with Confidence." Led by Charlevoix Women’s Health providers Drs. Caitlyn Monks and Trisha Tomkins, and Nurse Practitioner Maurica Cox, this free event will empower girls with essential knowledge about puberty, female anatomy, and the emotional and physical changes they may experience to help them gain confidence and clarity in understanding their bodies.
Weds., Nov. 13 | 4 - 5 pm | Charlevoix Public Library | Register Here
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