December Seminar Details Health Benefits of Surgical Weight Loss
Northern Michigan residents considering bariatric surgery are invited to attend a free virtual informational seminar on Monday, Dec. 7, from 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Michael Nizzi, D.O., F.A.C.O.S., medical director of Munson Medical Center’s Bariatric Program, will discuss surgical options and explain how...
Gihan (Gigi) Dawood, D.O., F.A.C.E., Joins Munson Medical Center
Gihan (Gigi) Dawood, D.O., F.A.C.E., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a specialist in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism.
Dr. Dawood practices at Munson Medical Center’s Endocrinology & Metabolism, 1221 Sixth...
Diabetes Education Open House Set for Nov. 14
Patients of Munson Medical Center’s Diabetes Education and Self-Management program as well as the general public are invited to learn about the resources available to them to help manage their diabetes during an open house from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Munson Medical Center.
The...
Program Helps Parents, Candy Givers Lighten Sugar Load
Munson Healthcare and the Northern Michigan Diabetes Initiative (NMDI) are partnering for the sixth consecutive year to promote healthier Halloween habits while providing the sweet satisfaction of giving back.
Trick-or-treaters, parents, and candy givers are encouraged to donate a portion of...
What’s Next After A Diabetes Diagnosis? Presentation by Jill Moore, RN, Diabetic Educator
Gaylord, Mich. — Jill Moore, RN, Diabetic Educator at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH), will discuss steps to take after receiving a diabetes diagnosis. Moore will cover how diabetes affects the body, signs and symptoms of low blood sugar, and share tools for controlling diabetes...
Free Classes Target Pre-Diabetes Through Nutrition, Exercise
Free classes aimed at helping Benzie-area residents head off a type 2 diabetes diagnosis are available this year.
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital offers a pre-diabetes community education class led by a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified diabetes educator on a monthly basis. Sessions...
Diabetes Education Open House Set for Nov. 14
Patients of Munson Medical Center Diabetes Education and Self-Management program are invited to learn about the many resources available to them to help manage their diabetes during an open house from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, in Suite 210 at the Munson Professional Building.
Diabetes...
Hospital Diabetes Program Receives National Accreditation
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center’s Diabetes Education recently received accreditation from the American Association of Diabetes Educators to add to previous certification by the State of Michigan.
Chronic Disease Manager...
Hospital Offers Residents Sharps Disposal Day
Area residents with diabetes and other conditions that require home use of needles or other sharps materials often struggle with how to safely dispose of the materials after use.
Munson Medical Center will offer area residents a...
Learning to Live with Diabetes
When Craig Nichols visited his primary care doctor at OMH Medical Group – Boyne Valley in December, he was shocked to learn that he had diabetes. Dr. Nathan Mann explained Craig’s diagnosis to him, and at that point, Craig and his wife Lynn started to make a plan to get him healthy.
Craig’s first...
Kalkaska Memorial Offers Diabetes Education
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center’s Diabetes Education wants to help area residents diagnosed with diabetes experience a better quality of life.
Diabetes Education Manager Katie Daman, R.N., said the hospital offers a two-part self...
Free Wellness Class Offered for Dialysis, Diabetes Patients
Benzie-area residents on dialysis or diagnosed with diabetes are invited to participate in a free exercise class called Active Steps at Betsie Hosick Health and Fitness Center.
Fitness center exercise specialists and Paul Oliver...
The Power to Control Diabetes is in Your Hands
Gaylord, Mich. — Yelena Isayenko, MD, MBA, Family Practice provider at Otsego Memorial Hospital will be giving a presentation on diabetes on Wednesday, March 8th from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the Professional Medical Building Conference Room at Otsego Memorial Hospital. The event, “The Power to...
VIDEO I Diabetes Prevention Program
The Lifestyle Change Program is a diabetes prevention program available to northern Michigan residents. The program focuses on small changes, such as weight loss and eating habits that can make a big difference in preventing diabetes.
Video courtesy of 7&4 News.
Diabetes Open House Set for Nov. 3
Texas teacher Kate Lilly “freaked out” when she learned she had diabetes in 2007. Now she is helping encourage others with the condition to live full lives.
Lilly will be the guest speaker at a free Diabetes Open House...
VIDEO I Food Prescriptions
Helping people in northern Michigan stay healthy is the goal of a new food prescription program at the Munson Family Practice Center in Traverse City, Mich., where doctors are writing prescriptions for fruits and vegetables.
Video courtesy of 9&10 News.
Diabetes Complications and Prevention Speaking Event at OMH
Gaylord, Mich. — Otsego Memorial Hospital is holding a speaking event on diabetes complications and prevention methods on Wednesday, June 1st, from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the Professional Medical Building Conference Room at OMH. Dr. Matthew Mazur, Internal Medicine physician at OMH, will...
West Shore Medical Center Welcomes Diabetic Educator
West Shore Medical Center is pleased to welcome Vickee Sawhill, FNP-BC, CDE, as team lead of the hospital's comprehensive diabetic education program.
Sawhill will work closely with area primary care providers to help patients take control of their diabetes, providing one-on-one counseling to those...
Diabetes Open House Set for Nov. 10
Residents coping with diabetes or pre-diabetes conditions will find a treasure of resources at a free Diabetes Open House from 5 - 8 p.m. on Nov. 10 at First Christian Church in Traverse City.
The event is sponsored...
Munson Healthcare Honors Diabetes Initiative Founders
Munson Healthcare today recognized three individuals who were instrumental in the formation and development of the Northern Michigan Diabetes Initiative (NMDI).
Community Health Hero Awards were presented to Marcia Bartlett, manager...
Diabetes: Taking a Toll on Your Emotions
Coping with a diabetes diagnosis is never easy. Many people respond naturally with surprise, stress, and a lot of questions.
Munson Medical Center Medical Social Worker David Rushlow, L.M.S.W., will offer a free program...
West Shore Medical Center Expands Diabetes Services
As part of West Shore Medical Center’s ongoing commitment to improving the health of our community, the organization is launching a new initiative to target diabetes, a prevalent chronic health condition in our area. As an extension of West Shore’s Patient Centered Medical Home model, the hospital...