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Emergency Preparedness for Dialysis Patients
Emergency Preparedness: What to do during a Power Outage We sometimes experience power outages and road closings in northern Michigan, due to heavy snowfall or storms. If a weather emergency prevents you from receiving dialysis, there are steps you can take to prepare and lessen the impact of missing a dialysis session. If you are at home and uninjured, you should stay home unless instructed by emergency personnel. Watch television or listen to the radio for any news about your area. For weather related emergencies, you may have some time before the worst hits. Be aware of any weather watches
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3-day Emergency Diet for Dialysis Patients
The 3-day Emergency Diet People who rely on in-center hemodialysis, home hemodialysis, or automated peritoneal dialysis may be affected during a widespread emergency. Power may not be available to work the dialysis machines or roads may be closed, blocking access to your dialysis center. Hospitals may be unable to provide dialysis right away and you may not have access to treatment for a couple of days. The 3-day emergency diet will provide you with adequate nutrition in the event of an emergency, as well as limit the amount of fluid and waste your body accumulates until you can get the
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Urgent Care & Walk-In
Find an Urgent Care or Walk-In Clinic Near You Locations Throughout Northern Michigan
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Extended Care Services
Compassionate Hospital-Based Extended Care Services Regardless your age or health status, Munson Healthcare provides a comprehensive range of compassionate and skilled care. Whether you’re looking for a place to recover after surgery or somewhere to call home, all of our extended care services are located near our northern Michigan medical facilities. That means you’ll always receive the highest level of health care and expertise. Our intergenerational residential campuses offer: Assisted living Hospice care Long-term care Long-term rehabilitation Respite care Skilled nursing and short-term
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Short-term and Long-term Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation Services: Focused on Your Recovery and Healing Short- and long-term rehabilitation services can benefit people of all ages, and needs may vary widely. While some people stay at a rehabilitation center for a few weeks to recover from surgery, others might stay longer to regain daily living skills before they return home. Regardless of your short- or long-term rehabilitation needs, Munson Healthcare offers highly skilled and devoted care teams at our convenient locations. Rehab teams are fully integrated with our hospital-based providers to help you recover and heal as quickly as
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Skilled Nursing Care
Skilled Nursing Care for All of Your Needs Munson Healthcare offers short-term and long-term skilled nursing care at several facilities in northern Michigan, each with its own specialized care team devoted to serving your needs. Since all of the facilities are located near or within our hospitals, medical care is hospital-based and an integral part of an entire system of care. The type of skilled nursing care a person needs may vary greatly depending on their physical and mental health. That’s why Munson Healthcare’s skilled nursing care teams work in partnership with each residents’ providers
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Memory Care
Specialized and Safe Care for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease Seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease require a special level of care to ensure their comfort and safety. Munson Healthcare's specially trained staff cares for our patients with memory care needs, including hospital-based care at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort. In addition, Munson Healthcare’s Medicare Five-Star rated Eden Center, located at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, includes a 24-bed memory care unit that provides a compassionate and safe setting with decreased stimulation to help residents remain calm
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Extended Care Resources
Resources for More Information about Extended Care The following national online resources offer more details about extended care choices, living environments, and financial considerations. Care Choices AARP AgingCare.com National Council for Aging Care SeniorAdvice.com Living Environments Aging in Place (National Institute on Aging) The Eden Alternative The Green House Project Financial Considerations Administration on Aging AARP’s Long-Term Care Calculator
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Extended Care Locations
Extended Care is Available Close to the People and Places You Love Munson Healthcare offers assisted living, skilled nursing, short- and long-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and other extended care services at three convenient locations in northern Michigan. Because all of our extended care facilities are located at our hospitals, you benefit from a hospital-based approach to care. This gives residents a comfortable and home-like environment, but with immediate access to any health services needed. Crawford Continuing Care Center Crawford Continuing Care Center is a 39-bed, non-profit
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Expert Cancer Care in Northern Michigan
Expert Cancer Care in Northern Michigan The Munson Healthcare Regional Cancer Network provides consistent, high quality cancer care in locations throughout northern Michigan. Cancer care is delivered close to home in Cadillac, Charlevoix, Gaylord, Grayling, Manistee, and Traverse City. Munson Healthcare oncologists hold clinics in local communities so patients can stay close to home for consultations and follow-up care. Quality Achievements Commission on Cancer Munson Medical Center/ Cowell Family Cancer Center is accredited by the Commission on Cancer (CoC). This accreditation by the American