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🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 Munson Healthcare’s Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital (POMH) has been honored with the 2024 Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award® by Press Ganey for the second year in a row! 🏆 This places them in the top 5% of healthcare providers for outstanding patient experiences. 🌟 The awards specifically recognize POMH’s Emergency Department, Empire Family Care, and the Frankfort Medical Group. 💙 Press Ganey is a healthcare company that collaborates with more than 41,000 healthcare facilities to provide data-driven insights and solutions to improve patient experience, safety, and quality.  Learn more about this outstanding achievement at https://lnkd.in/gWESg3wu.

Learn how Northwestern Michigan College's BSN program changed the lives of its inaugural graduates in the March edition of the Traverse City Business News: https://lnkd.in/g8aPU4QQ [article may require subscription]. 

Building a Talent Pipeline for the Future: MHC Visits TC West Middle School Munson Healthcare continues to build relationships with area schools and students to create purposeful connections between students, their classroom curriculum, and future healthcare careers.  Munson Healthcare nurses recently visited Traverse City West Middle School science classes to present a lesson on stress and stress management. The team talked about how we feel stress, what happens when the body is under stress and presented some practical strategies that can help, including guided breathing and mindfulness.  This presentation is just one part of a greater outreach program between Munson and Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS), and the MHC team appreciated the chance to provide students with valuable skills they can apply both today and in years to come! 

🌟 Rural & Community Hospitals Top 100 for 2025 🌟 We are pleased to announce that Munson Healthcare’s Cadillac and Manistee Hospitals have been recognized among the top-performing rural hospitals in the US for the second year in a row! This recognition, awarded through the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX, highlights their exceptional value to their communities. This year, they joined three other Michigan hospitals in the Top 100. 🎉 Congratulations to the teams at Cadillac and Manistee Hospitals for their remarkable achievements! 👏👏 

"Growing up locally, Munson was my family’s go-to for care – from births to procedures to end-of-life care. During every interaction, the Munson staff has always taken great care of us – so it only felt natural to join the Munson family once I became a maternity nurse. From the moment of baby’s first breath until our families leave us to go home, it’s incredible to witness the joy that new life brings to families and the happiness surrounding such an exhilarating time. Being a part of their experience during such an emotional yet vulnerable time is such an empowering feeling as a nurse.  I want our community to know that as soon as you enter the Cadillac Family Birth Center, you and your baby are our top priority, and we are committed to you. And we continuously evolve our patient care with new and exciting innovations, such as our newborn photo booth, mom photo booth, and use of nitrous oxide for pain management." —Holly L., BSN, RNC, CLS, CPST, Family Birth Center, Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital Read more at https://lnkd.in/gGtDvjJV.

❄🏃♂️ Betsie Bay Frozen 5K Race Warms Hearts in Frankfort! 🏃♀️️️❄ On Saturday, February 15, adventurous runners braved the cold and snow in Frankfort, MI for the Betsie Bay Frozen 5K. Munson Healthcare was proud to be a silver sponsor, with staff and partners from Mary Free Bed at Munson Healthcare Physical Therapy joining in the frosty fun. A huge thank you to everyone who came out to run and cheer! 🙌❤️ 

🌟 Big News! 🌟 Cadillac Hospital has earned a Level II Maternal Care Verification from The Joint Commission and ACOG! 🏥✨ This honor highlights its expertise in managing diverse pregnancies and maternal-fetal complications, setting us apart from Level I facilities. In rural communities like Cadillac, achieving this high-level distinction is rare. Munson Cadillac is proud of this designation and remains committed to providing exceptional care that our community can trust, all while staying close to home. 💖

Munson Healthcare is honored to announce a $15,000 donation to the United Way of Northwest Michigan! United Way has been a steadfast partner, uniting donors, volunteers, and organizational partners to tackle the most pressing issues in our communities. Their efforts impact workforce development, childcare, healthcare, food security, transportation, and utility assistance and the 211 program is a crucial resource, connecting individuals and families to essential services and support when they need it most. To learn more about the community organizations and programs we proudly support, visit https://lnkd.in/d6eUh-Yj For those needing assistance with basic needs, visit https://lnkd.in/e2KKXCps Pictured: Seth Johnson, CEO of United Way of Northwest Michigan & Christi Nowak, System Director of Community Health

“As an emergency medicine physician, my two rules of thumb are to treat our patients the way I would want to be treated if the roles were reversed and to interact with them the same way I would a close family member, such as my parents. "Serving in the ER is truly a calling. I love the ever-changing nature of the specialty and the job itself. No two days are ever the same. There is no mundane in emergency medicine. It is a specialty that invites constant, life-long intellectual stimulation to remain credible and relevant.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gempc9MV

🌟 Artist in Recovery Spotlight: Paul Bock 🌟 In our final “Artist in Recovery” spotlight, we’re proud to share Paul Bock’s work. Paul is not only one of the incredible creators who participated in the Voices for Recovery Virtual Art Exhibition, but also one of Munson’s dedicated Peer Recovery Coaches who makes a difference in our patients' lives every day. Paul walks side by side with individuals seeking recovery, helping to remove barriers and connect with resources. He shares his own personal journey with recovery as part of this year’s exhibition. Explore the digital exhibition and show your support with a ❤️, 👍, or 👏 and take the pledge to support community members struggling with substance use disorder with understanding and compassion. Connect with Paul or other Munson Peer Recovery Coaches at https://lnkd.in/eFGkyhiB #ArtistInRecovery #MunsonHealthcare #YourVoiceYourArt #DigitalArtExhibition #SubstanceUseDisorderAwareness #HealingThroughArt #CallForArtists #Art #Artists —The Munson Healthcare Team