Sick or Injured? 5 Reasons to Choose Urgent Care 

Summer is for fun and relaxation. But if you do get sick or injured, choosing urgent care is a great option for quick, expert care. Here’s why:

1. Urgent care experts routinely treat a wide range of conditions, including sprains, strains and minor fractures, flu-like symptoms, infections, and other urgent needs that can’t wait but aren't life-threatening.

2. Urgent care providers can run tests, prescribe medications, administer stitches, order X-rays, and more.

3. Patients often have shorter wait times versus the ER.

4. Deductibles and care costs are typically lower than the ER.

5. Most Munson Urgent Care locations are open daily (including holidays), with evening hours.

Learn what we can treat—and find your nearest Munson Urgent Care below.

Your Summer Tick Guide

We’re officially in the thick of tick season, which lasts through October in our region. With Lyme disease and alpha-gal syndrome on the rise, knowing how to prevent, spot, and treat ticks is more important than ever.

Learn the tips & tricks for repelling the types of ticks you’re likely to encounter here in Northern Michigan. With expert advice from Munson Urgent Care Provider Jacob Szafranski, MD. 

Celebrating a Decade of Cancer Care

Since April 2016, more than 46,000 patients have been treated at Munson’s Cowell Family Cancer Center in Traverse City. As we mark a decade of care, we celebrate these courageous patients—and our team of 200-plus who care for them with compassion and commitment.

Thanks to the thousands of donors who made the center possible, including lead benefactor Casey Cowell, patients receive targeted treatment, therapeutic services and ongoing, whole-person support close to home. Here are just a few key facts about the center you may not know:

• 11 Accreditations • 16 Advanced Treatments Offered • 21 Partnerships & Community Events • 8 Health & Wellness Services

Click below to learn more about the many services this indispensable center brings to Northern Michigan.

Supporting Mental Health for Domestic Violence Survivors

Munson Healthcare is proud to support the Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan with a $7,500 donation to help expand access to mental health counseling for survivors in our region. In addition to this investment, members of our team recently spent the day volunteering at the center’s Safe Home by pitching in with outdoor cleanup, window washing, and more to help provide a safe and welcoming space for residents.

Strong communities require strong partnerships. By supporting counseling services and showing up with hands-on help, we’re committed to helping survivors build stability, health, and economic security.

Committed to Changing Lives

"I chose orthopedic surgery, with an emphasis on shoulders and elbows, because it allows me to restore motion and independence in a very tangible way. Many of my patients who initially come to see me are unable to lift their arm, sleep comfortably, or perform basic daily tasks due to arthritis or severe rotator cuff damage. With modern techniques, we can reliably relieve pain and restore function. Seeing a patient return to golfing, fishing, working, or simply lifting a grandchild again is one of the most meaningful parts of what I do."

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