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Urgent Care... Or First Aid Kit?
‘Tis the season for mistletoe... and mishaps. Should you find yourself in a holiday pickle, use these tried-and-true tips straight from the experts who know urgencies from head to toe.
From cuts and colds to strains and sprains, Munson Urgent Care Physician Jacob Szafranski, MD, shares expert advice for when to seek urgent care versus what you can safely treat at home—and how—during the holiday hustle or anytime.
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Not All Seizures Are Obvious
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, and it may surprise you to know that not all seizure symptoms are obvious! Blank stares, pacing, and random movements can be overlooked or even misdiagnosed as other conditions, such as ADHD, a mental illness, or a substance use disorder.
If you’ve been diagnosed with (or suspect) seizures or epilepsy, the experts you need for trusted, compassionate, and leading-edge care are close to home at Munson Neurosciences. Click below to learn the different types of seizures, meet our epileptologists, and get scheduled.
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Holiday Grief
If you're grieving the loss of a loved one or a relationship, the holidays can come with some big emotions, like loneliness, sorrow, and even anger, to name a few. If you find yourself wanting to fast forward through the festive season, you are not alone. There's a place for these common emotions—and ways to honor them while making little changes that can help you feel better.
Munson Clinical Psychologist Michael Lucido, PhD, and Bonnie Cleland-Olsen, LMSW, share helpful insight that can help you work through your emotions and even find a sense of peace and joy to carry into the new year.
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Diabetes Advice: Now At Your Fingertips
Do you have Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or suspect you might have some insulin resistance? Our free Text for Tips program sends you inspiration, recipes, important milestone reminders, and more right to your phone each week. Sign up today and watch each Tuesday for our weekly tips and tricks!
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Committed to the Promise I Made
"For me, it's always been about simply taking care of others. It's the reason I became a nurse, and the reason I stay true to the promise I made during my nurse pinning ceremony in 2007.
I love knowing that as a team, we can make a difference and encourage our patients to have a positive outlook and safe outcome. And the best part is that I get to do this right in my hometown!"
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In Case You Missed It...
Munson's Comprehensive Stroke Center Recertified and Now the Second Busiest in Michigan
$2.5 Million Grant Supports Munson's New Rural Street Medicine Residency Expansion Project
MSU Expands Rural Health Education with New Site at Cadillac Hospital
Breast Cancer: Know Your Risk Score
From Breast Cancer to Radiology Nurse: Roxy's Story
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Free Movie Screening Event in Honor of World AIDS Day
In honor of World AIDS Day (Dec. 1), Munson's Thomas Judd Care Center invites you to a free screening of the musical fantasy film Wicked: For Good. Enjoy complimentary concessions and a brief discussion on the importance of HIV testing and prevention. No RSVP needed... just come early to grab your seat!
Sun., Nov. 30 | 2 pm | AMC Cherry Blossom 14 Theatre
Annual Winter Solstice Candelight Memorials
Join us in a candlelight ceremony to acknowledge those we have lost and the heartache we feel amidst holiday joy. Together we light the way with hope and healing during the darkest nights of the year.
Mon., Dec. 15 | 5:30 pm | The Filling Station, Traverse City
Wed., Dec. 17 | 5 pm | Cadillac Senior Center
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