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The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club features information on stroke rehab services through Mary Free Bed at Munson healthcare at its meeting 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14, at the Presbyterian Church in Traverse City. 

The church is located at 701 Westminster in Traverse City. 

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All Munson Healthcare Outpatient Services locations providing lab, physical therapy, and radiology will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25, and Wednesday, Jan. 1. Pharmacies and urgent cares may have limited holiday hours.

A limited schedule, detailed below, will be in effect for outpatient services...

Mary Free Bed at Munson Medical Center rehab specialists are now available in Elk Rapids.

Elk Rapids Physical Therapy will join six other Munson Healthcare outpatient rehabilitation clinics in the region as part of the Munson Medical Center, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital joint operating...

Sports physicals for school-aged athletes will be offered on July 19 and July 24 at Empire Family Care.

Empire Family Care physicians will perform a standard sports physical examination for $20 on these two days. 

“Sports physicals are not only required, but are an important step in ensuring the...

Bayshore Marathon and other race competitors are invited to a session with experts on April 16 for tips and strategies to run the race, finish the course, and prevent injuries.

The free session will be at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA West from 6 - 7 p.m. Registration is at 5:45 p.m., but is not...

Munson Medical Center and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital recently signed a joint operating agreement to expand their collaboration to provide rehabilitation services to northern Michigan residents.

The agreement took effect on Jan. 1, 2019.

Mary Free Bed has been managing the inpatient and...

The McKenzie Method is a form of physical therapy that focuses on exercise to help people with lower back pain. Our team will establish a clear baseline to develop an individualized treatment plan, just for you. We will make a diagnosis of your response to exercise and movements and classify your...

“I got my life back.” That’s what one woman said about how the Pain Management Center in Traverse City helped her manage her chronic pain.

Our multidisciplinary treatment for pain may include physical therapy, injections, implantable devices, medication, and psychological strategies.

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Munson Healthcare to relaunch site as ‘Empire Community Health Center’ Oct. 16

Munson Healthcare officials are planning an open house and renaming dedication ceremony for the building housing health system services on Ottawa Avenue in Empire.

“Empire Community Health Center” will officially be...

PhysioTouch is a new technology that helps reduce the pain and swelling caused by lymphedema. 
One breast cancer survivor shares her experience with PhysioTouch therapy offered to northern Michigan patients by Munson Healthcare.

Video courtesy of 7&4 News.

 

Physician specializes in physical medicine & rehabilitation

Andrew Cole, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified physician specializing in physical medicine & rehabilitation.

Dr. Cole is employed by Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital and practices out of...

The method is a proven way to use exercise to manage back pain

Two Kalkaska Memorial Health Center physical therapists now offer the McKenzie Method® of therapy to help area residents dealing with back or extremity pain.

Director of Rehab Services Daniel Conklin, D.P.T., and physical therapist...

Panel discussion provides information on post-surgical care at home

Three Munson Home Care post-surgical care nurses and a therapist will share their expertise at a panel discussion for potential joint replacement patients from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, at the Munson Community...

Orthopedic surgeons, nurses, rehabilitation specialists available for care

Arthritis pain becomes more than a distraction for those who enjoy an active lifestyle.

At Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital, a team of orthopedic surgeons, nurses, and rehabilitation specialists are available to help...

New location offers lab and physical therapy services at 5191 Rosewood Drive

Munson Outpatient Services West moves to a new location and facility effective May 1.

Patients served by Munson Outpatient Services West Front Street location now can receive treatment at 5191 Rosewood Drive.

“We have a...

Gaylord, Mich. — Otsego Memorial Hospital’s Rehab Services department has expanded to a second Gaylord location to better serve patients in northern Michigan. The expanded location is in the OMH Orthopedic & Rehab Services Center, home of N’Orthopedics, at 2147 Professional Drive. Rehab Services...

Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation Services brings care close to home

Overcoming surgery, injury, or coping with a chronic condition requires expert help.

Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital offers physical, occupational, speech, and certified hand therapy, as well as wound and lymphedema care...

Gaylord, Mich. — Otsego Memorial Hospital’s Rehab Services department is expanding to a second Gaylord location at 2147 Professional Drive. The building is also the location of OMH N’Orthopedics. The expanded location will be open for patients on Monday, April 10th, 2017. Rehab Services will occupy...

The CRANIUM program at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital helps to ensure that student athletes are fully healed after a concussion before returning to sports.

Video courtesy of 9&10 News.

 

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center moves to enhance its rehabilitation program

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital have signed an agreement that supports improving the quality of care for patients and enhancing rehabilitation services at Kalkaska Memorial.

This...

Playing guitar, walking with a grandchild little hand in big hand, or cleaning the yard in spring can become a challenge when illness or injury affects one’s ability to walk, move a hand, or stay balanced.

At West Shore Medical Center, occupational therapists enable area residents facing mobility...

Holding up the hands of the nurturer becomes possible this season through a year-end gift to the West Shore Healthcare Foundation. 

Foundation Executive Director Rachel Brooks said West Shore Medical Center continues to strengthen its services for women of all ages and stages in the community. 

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Improper use may result in neck, shoulder, back pain, and posture issues

Most children will step into the school this fall carrying a backpack.

The universal piece of back-to-school gear can be a benefit or a burden to the bones and posture of a student.

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center...

Munson Medical Center moves to enhance its rehabilitation program

Munson Medical Center and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital have signed an agreement that supports improving the quality of care for patients and enhancing rehabilitation services at Munson Medical Center.

This agreement brings...

Therapist can help people with wrist, elbow, or arm issues

Northern Michigan wintry sidewalks and parking areas can be tough on wrists.

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center’s Holly Swinehart, OTR/L, CHT, sees a lot wrist fractures following a slip and fall in her role as a hand therapist.

But she can...

Facility allows one-on-one treatments with aquatics, physical therapy specialists

Munson Medical Center’s Rehabilitation Services recently installed a new therapeutic resistance pool at Foster Family Community Health Center.

“We’ve had an aquatics program at Club One, formerly Premier Fitness, for...

Many take advantage of local access to lab, radiology, therapy, other services

The numbers show the need and that the region’s residents are taking advantage of local access to health care offered at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center.

In 2014, there were 138,000 lab visits, 18,000 visits for...