DAISY Award Winners at Munson Medical Center Munson Medical Center is proud to have caring nurses that go the extra mile. These nurses who have won the DAISY Award exemplify the outstanding quality that nurses at Munson Healthcare strive for every day. Erica Griffiths, RN, CMSRN received The Daisy Award in 2019 at Munson Medical Center Former B3S nurse Erica Griffiths, RN, CMSRN, made Mother’s Day 2019 something special for patient Mary Ellen Beasley. Beasley had been in the hospital for a couple of days already and was facing a surgical procedure without her family at her side. Her overall

What to Do if You Think You Have the Flu If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, you may have the flu. Fever (or feverish symptoms like the chills) Cough Sore throat Runny or stuffy nose Muscle or body aches Headaches Fatigue (tiredness) Possible vomiting and diarrhea (more common in children) 1. Stay home If you have a fever or other flu-like symptoms, stay home from work, school, and other obligations. Keep potentially sick children at home too. 2. Call your primary health provider With the flu, COVID-19, strep throat, colds, and other infections circulating, the first step to

Amy's Birthday Fundraiser Help Amy reach her goal of $3,000 for 3D mammography equipment at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital by the end of March! Two thousand and nineteen was a challenging year for the Schindler family. To start, Amy was diagnosed with breast cancer in February and experienced multiple surgeries. Amy's middle son spent 20 days in the Intensive Care Unit, 28 days in the hospital, and is fortunate to be healthy today. At the same time, Amy's father fought a long battle with heart disease and lung cancer and passed away in October. Amy is happy to be cancer free in 2020! To

Start a rewarding career at Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord, Michigan.

Family's Gift Honors First Patient with ALS at Munson Healthcare Hospice House Snacking on graham crackers or freshly popped popcorn. Enjoying a scoop (or two) of chocolate ice cream. Grabbing a cup of coffee. Gathering for a home-cooked meal. For Dick and Mary Ann Russell, as well as their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, the Munson Healthcare Hospice House kitchen offered a comfortable space for spending precious time together. They’ll forever hold tight to the memories they made there. Mary Ann, 82, battled Lou Gehrig’s disease and spent six months at the Hospice House in

Support the Response to COVID-19 COVID-19 Response Fund The COVID-19 Fund supported the initial needs of Munson Healthcare hospitals after COVID-19's arrival. These gifts helped to ensure our healthcare team could quickly respond to patient and clinical needs during a time of crisis. This fund was used for: Emergency medical triage supplies Medical supplies for the emergency and surgical departments, patient rooms, and other high-demand supplies Testing sites to help prevent the spread of illness Patient Needs Fund At this time, there is now a critical need for support of the Patient Needs

Munson Healthcare COVID-19 Workforce

Take Action Now Act now to help medical teams save lives in the fight against COVID-19. Northern Michigan is a truly special place. It is not simply a community, but a family that supports and cares for each and every person. We are fortunate to live and play in such a beautiful place with the knowledge that, should the need arise, Munson Healthcare is equipped with the resources and compassion needed to care for us, no matter the medical emergency. Now it’s our turn. Munson Healthcare is on the frontline providing care, and is in dire need for donations to keep patients and healthcare workers

Frequently Asked Questions for Virtual Medical Visits How do I access my Munson Healthcare Virtual Visit or Virtual Urgent Care? Your Munson Healthcare provider will share instructions for accessing your Virtual Visit or Virtual Urgent Care appointment on any internet-connected device with a camera, including: Smartphone Desktop computer Laptop computer Mobile device Please be sure to update your mobile device to its latest operating system in advance of your Virtual Visit or Virtual Urgent Care appointment. Apple devices (iPad, iPhone) should be updated to iOS 14.3 or later. If you plan to

Accepting Gifts of Items or Services We have an ever-changing list of items that are needed throughout Munson Healthcare facilities. Please watch the short video in regard to the Global Shortage of Personal Protective Equipment with former Senior Vice President of System Services, Mark Deponio. If you have questions regarding donated items, please contact the Foundations directly at 231-213-1150 or foundation@mhc.net. Global Shortage of Personal Protective Equipment: We Need Your Help The following new or unused, unscented items are being accepted: Homemade face masks Disposable face masks