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Northern Michigan Comes Together to Navigate Pandemic
Northern Michigan Comes Together to Navigate Pandemic A much-needed moment of joy took place at Munson Medical Center in mid-April following weeks of dire predictions, intense preparations, and relentless uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. The first COVID-19 patient placed on a ventilator at the Traverse City hospital made a full recovery and was sent home on April 14. Masked nurses and staff gathered in a hallway to dance, sing, and celebrate as their patient prepared to leave the hospital. It was a welcome break from the anxiety of caring for people stricken with a virus that
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Accessing Electronic Health Information Cures Act
Information for Patients: The 21st Century Cures Act In April 2021, the 21st Century Cures Act went into effect, which gives you more control over your own health information by ensuring patient access to electronic health information (EHI) in an electronic format. Patients have the right to request digital copies of anything in their Designated Record Set, which is a wide-ranging collection of documents, test results, and even clinicians’ notes. The Cures Act also prevents Information Blocking, which is any practice that interferes with a patient’s access to or use of EHI. What is the
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Thank a Doctor Today
Thank a Doctor for Doctors' Day The doctors of our northern Michigan communities have displayed continued leadership, expertise, and compassion towards our family, friends, and neighbors. Help Munson Healthcare celebrate National Doctors’ Day on March 30. Share a heartfelt message of appreciation for your physician by simply completing the form below. We will deliver your note to the doctor you wish to honor.
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Manistee Hospital Emergency Department Tours
Manistee Hospital Emergency Department Tours April 6, 2023 | 10 am and 2 pm Please join Munson Healthcare Foundations on Thursday, April 6, for an exclusive tour of the newly renovated Emergency Department at Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital! Tours will take place at 10 am and 2 pm on April 6. All tours will begin at Classroom 1 in the Hospital Education Center and will be led by Kelly Tomaszewski, Community President, and Debra Bowman, Manager of Nursing Services, Emergency Department. Manistee Hospital Education Center - Classroom 1 1465 E. Parkdale Ave. Manistee, MI 49660 To register for
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Nephrology Team
Meet Our Team Munson Kidney & Hypertension Specialists Medical Staff Emily Dryer, DO Nephrologist Read full bio Jonathan Ducastel, MD Nephrologist Read full bio Jessica Slocum, MD Nephrologist Read full bio John Stanifer, MD Nephrologist Read full bio Alicia Becker, NP Nurse Practitioner Read full bio Jacob Fishbaugh, PA Physician Assistant Read full bio Jill Fowler, NP Nurse Practitioner Read full bio Karri Hagan, NP Nurse Practitioner Read full bio Molly Kidner, NP Nurse Practitioner Read full bio Additional Specialists Meghan Damman, RD Dietitian Patty Gourlay, RD Dietitian Angela Leete
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The End of an Era
The End of an Era As the 68-year-old Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Dissolves, We Look Back at their Incredible Legacy It all began nearly a century ago, in 1931, when the Ladies Aid Society donated bassinets to Frankfort’s first hospital, Haldeman House Hospital at 107 Park Avenue. Twenty-one years later, the Auxiliary would officially assimilate to support what is now Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital. Joanne Brown, who joined the Auxiliary in the 1970s, can still remember vividly when she came up with the idea for the hospital’s gift shop. The Auxiliary had been using a tiny closet as
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2022 Donors
2022 Munson Healthcare Foundations Donors Thank you to the many donors who made a gift in support of local healthcare in 2022! Enhanced healthcare in northern Michigan is possible thanks to your generosity. Click Here to view a complete list of our 2022 donors. Questions? We have taken great care to ensure the accuracy of our donor listing. If an error has been made, or you have additional questions regarding this listing, please contact us at 231-213-1150 or foundation@mhc.net.
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Medicaid Eligibility Renewals
Medicaid Eligibility Renewals During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, Michigan paused the Medicaid renewal process to prevent users from losing coverage during this time. With the end of the Public Health Emergency, Michigan restarted Medicaid renewals on April 1, 2023. What you must do now: Update your address, phone number, and email address at michigan.gov/mibridges or contact your local MDHHS office. Report any changes to your household or income at michigan.gov/mibridges or contact your local MDHHS office. Check your mail or text messages for a renewal packet. Learn more about
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Walk-In Wednesdays OR
Walk-in Wednesdays An Open-House Hiring Event for OR Aides, OR Registered Nurses, and Surgical Technologists Click here to view our June Walk-In Wednesday food and nutrition and environmental services hiring events Are you an OR RN, Surgical Technologist, or considering a career in healthcare? Make it Munson for your next career move! Our Operating Room Team at Munson Medical Center is hiring experienced Operating Room RNs and Surgical Technologists – as well as entry-level or experienced OR Aides – to help us improve lives. Join a team where you can make a difference. Come be part of