Listening to Our Patients One of the best ways we measure our quality is by asking patients about their experience. Surveys are sent to most patients following a hospitalization. We ask questions about a wide range of issues that matter to patients – from cleanliness and friendliness to quality of their care. We pay close attention to what patients tell us. When patients point out ways we could improve, we make every effort to do so. Patient and Family Advisory Councils Because patients and their families are such a great source of information, we have formed patient and family advisory

Quality & Safety Initiatives Munson Healthcare has multidisciplinary teams of clinical experts and other quality and safety professionals working collaboratively on protocols to improve patient safety and standardize care in northern Michigan. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Collaborative Quality Initiatives Munson Healthcare currently participates in 13 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Quality Improvement Initiatives focused on improving the quality of care and outcomes, and reducing complications and costs for patients in areas including angioplasty, cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery

Hospital Cafeterias Whether you are at the hospital to visit a friend or have a diagnostic test, it’s important to your health to eat well and stay nourished and hydrated. Find hours and other information about the cafeterias at each of our hospitals: Cadillac Hospital Charlevoix Hospital Grayling Hospital Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Manistee Hospital Munson Medical Center

MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine: Munson Medical Center Base Hospital Munson Medical Center is proud to be one of Michigan State University’s base hospitals for its College of Osteopathic Medicine clerkship program. The third and fourth-year medical students based at Munson Medical Center are on a rural primary care track and have the opportunity to work side-by-side with experienced, dedicated physicians. The program includes 12 weeks of ambulatory primary care rotations in pediatrics and either family medicine or internal medicine scheduled in rural northern Michigan clinics, followed by

Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital Events Munson Healthcare Foundations invites you to consider two unique sponsorship opportunities that will increase the visibility of your business while also supporting the healing mission of Cadillac Hospital. Through our traditional, in-person annual events – Golf Ball and Power of the Purse – your business can receive brand exposure with over 130 golfers, 75+ guests, and 200+ women who are key leaders in our community. This provides you with a focused marketing opportunity, all while supporting the healthcare needs of our local community. Cadillac

Munson Healthcare Hospice Breakfast - Cadillac May 18, 2023 (Pending) | Location TBD Please join us for our 2023 fundraising breakfast supporting Munson Healthcare Hospice on Thursday, May 18, 2023! Keep an eye on this page for more details in the coming weeks. Contact Kira Walkup with questions at 231-213-1161 or kwalkup@mhc.net. Why Hospice Needs Your Support There has never been a more critical time to support Munson Healthcare Hospice. Approximately $350,000 is needed annually to cover a gap in funding for hospice services. Your support of this event ensures all patients have access to end

Rural Community Health Program MSU College of Human Medicine’s Leadership in Rural Medicine (LRM) Program is a comprehensive rural health certificate training program designed to prepare future rural physicians to develop and to practice within evolving community-based rural health networks. The Traverse City Campus is one of the community campuses hosting a program under this umbrella, the Rural Community Health Program (R-CHP). Students selected for R-CHP are assigned to an existing MSU College of Human Medicine community campus and to a rural educational site, which consists of a rural

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Traverse City Hospice Breakfast 2020 Please join us for our annual fundraising breakfast to benefit Munson Hospice. Munson Hospice offers help and support to the patient and family while caring for the person, not just the disease. Care is focused on family needs and treatment revolves around the medical, physical, personal, emotional and spiritual needs for patient rather than cure. Wednesday, May 13, 8-9 am Park Place Hotel 300 E State Street, Traverse City, MI 49684 Seating is very limited. Please RSVP to reserve your seat to Kira Walkup at 231-231-1161 or kwalkup@mhc.net Thank You to the

Choose your Community Partner Recognition Thank you again for partnering with Munson Healthcare as a community partner at the gold or platinum level. Please complete and submit the form below to choose your recognition preferences and provide your organization’s logo and website link for our community partner listing. Should you have any questions, please contact: John Gower at 231-213-1154 or by email at: jgower@mhc.net.