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Knee Surgery & Replacement
Orthopedic Knee Treatment in Northern Michigan Having healthy knees is required to perform most everyday activities. The most common cause of chronic knee pain and disability is arthritis. Munson Healthcare’s orthopedic team includes board-certified orthopedic surgeons, including two orthopedic specialists who are fellowship trained for knee revisions and reconstruction surgery. They have advanced training and expertise in these procedures. Find an Orthopedic Specialist Schedule a Consultation ROSA Robot-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery Robot-assisted knee replacement is here in Northern Michigan
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Elbow Surgery & Replacement
Orthopedic Elbow Treatment in Northern Michigan Munson Healthcare’s orthopedic specialists offer expertise in complex elbow fracture management, dislocations, and stabilizations. From tennis elbow to trauma, top treatment options are available, including primary and revision elbow replacements. Find an Orthopedic Specialist Schedule a Consultation Elbow Dislocations Dislocation of the elbow often happens as a result from a sports injury or fall but can happen during normal activity as well. An x-ray will help determine the extent and complexity of the dislocation and whether surgery is needed
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Hip Surgery & Replacement
Orthopedic Hips Treatment in Northern Michigan The hip is one of the body’s largest joints. Overtime, bone and cartilage in this ball-and-socket joint can become damaged. Most people who undergo hip replacement are age 50 to 80, but orthopedic surgeons evaluate each patient individually. Hip replacement surgery is one of medicine’s most successful operations thanks to ongoing improvements in surgical techniques and technology. Munson Healthcare’s fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic surgeons specialize in several approaches to hip replacement using the most innovative techniques
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Ask-A-Nurse
Health Questions? Ask-A-Nurse Get FREE expert health information from a registered nurse. When you have symptoms or you're just not sure. Available 24 hours a day, every day, to residents and visitors in Michigan. No insurance required. Call 231-935-0951 or submit a general health question. Ask-A-Nurse: 231-935-0951 Common Questions About the Munson Healthcare Ask-A-Nurse Hotline Can I talk to a nurse if I am visiting northern Michigan? Yes, the Ask-A-Nurse hotline is available to everyone in Michigan, free of charge – residents and visitors alike. Can I use the Ask-A-Nurse hotline if I
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Orthopedics
Expert Orthopedic Care in Northern Michigan Wherever you are in northern Michigan, you’re close to expert orthopedic care that can improve the way you move, feel, and function. With dozens of orthopedic surgeons performing thousands of procedures each year, you can see an orthopedic specialist close to your home and enjoy an active life again. You can find orthopedic care in: Cadillac Charlevoix Frankfort Gaylord Grayling Manistee Prudenville Traverse City Make it Munson Healthcare Orthopedic Institute MOI has everything you need to address your pain and mobility so you can get back to the
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Chill Out for Winter Safety
About the Chill Out for Winter Safety Program A Mission Inspired by Tragedy The Chill Out for Winter Safety program was developed mom and Munson Healthcare team member Tammie Budrow, following the death of her vibrant young daughter Carly, who was just eight years old when her sled veered off a local sledding hill and into a patch of trees, each no more than two inches in diameter. Sadly, tragic accidents like Carly’s are not uncommon. Every 30 seconds, a child dies from an unintentional injury, and millions of children are injured in ways that affect them for a lifetime. However, the majority
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Cardiac Rehab
Cardiac Rehab Your cardiologist may recommend Cardiac Rehabilitation to help you return to the highest level of activity and independence possible. Cardiac Rehab is tailored to meet each individual’s needs. Active involvement by you and your family is vital to your rehab success. Cardiac Rehabilitation can: Decrease your cardiac symptoms and complications Encourage independence through self-management Improve your social, emotional, and work status Increase physical fitness Reduce hospitalizations Stabilize or reverse atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the blood vessels) Improve your overall
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Primary Care
Primary Care Doctors Specialize in You Your Munson Healthcare pediatrician, family doctor, physician or internist may also be called your primary care provider or care physician. Pediatricians treat newborns and children up to age 21 to help them stay healthy physically, mentally, and socially. Family medicine doctors are trained to treat patients of all ages. Internal medicine doctors treat adult patients starting at age 18. Family care doctors, pediatricians, care physicians and internal medicine specialists have offices and are accepting new patients in all northern Michigan communities
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Long-Term Care
Long-term Care that Fulfills Physical, Emotional, and Social Needs Munson Healthcare’s long-term care is designed to meet all of our residents’ needs, including physical, social, and emotional support. Because our long-term care facilities are on our hospital campuses, clinical providers and emergency medical care are available 24 hours a day. In addition, our nursing team provides coordinated care around the clock. In addition to medical care, we provide a full range of services to help you or your loved one with activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, eating, and more. Our
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HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS Prevention, Wellness, and Care for Northern Michigan The Thomas Judd Care Center in Traverse City, provides care to people in northern Michigan living with HIV/AIDS and to those at risk of contracting this infectious disease. The center offers medical care, support services, and prevention services. Founded in 1994, it is the only Ryan White federally-funded program in northern Michigan. Our dedicated case managers help people from 25 northern Michigan counties receive medical care and overcome any barriers they may encounter to receiving services. We are committed to privacy