After a long winter in the Upper Peninsula, area residents and visitors alike have started relishing in the warmer weather by exploring the great outdoors. While carefree attitudes are often prominent during the summertime, it’s important to remember that the sunny season brings upon unique challenges...
Nestled along the shore of Lake Superior near the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Munising Memorial Hospital (MMH) is one of Alger County’s largest employers with a team of just under 100 people. [caption id="attachment_25815" align="alignleft" width="300"] Munising Memorial Hospital is located at 1500 Sand Point Road,...
Dana Vix, FNP-BC, will be the guest speaker at Munising Memorial Hospital’s first Women’s Health Fair scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 11th, from 3-6 p.m. at the hospital’s entrance lobby. The free event aims to bring awareness to women of all ages of the preventative...
No one wants to spend time in a hospital but when unfortunate situations happen and they must, it’s essential people feel as comfortable as possible. One of the ways Munising Memorial Hospital helps patients recover/rehabilitate is through its swing bed program. While swing-bed programs may differ...
Services You Can Trust at Your Hometown Hospital Access to healthcare services can be challenging for those living in remote areas like the Upper Peninsula as people are often forced to travel for appointments and procedures. Fortunately, with its centralized location, Munising Memorial Hospital has a...
The American Migraine Foundation reports that over one billion people get migraines every year. Often debilitating, headaches and migraines are the most common neurological diseases in the world. With more than 28 years of experience specializing in migraines and headaches, Bonnie Kilpela, PA-C, treats those that...
While there are various ways to plan for a healthy new year, scheduling your eye, dental, and physical exams are key proponents of determining your overall wellbeing. Besides developing a relationship with your primary care provider, your annual physical is especially important for preventative health screenings....
The new year is upon us and what better time to prepare for the future. While some resolutions focus on ways to eat better or exercise more, there are numerous preventative measures you can also take that’ll help ensure you stay healthy in 2022. Schedule a...
With the cold winter season fast approaching, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a set of guidelines to help keep everyone safe during the cooler months. Preparing your home and vehicle and preventing frostbite and hypothermia is key to a healthy season, according...
[caption id="attachment_25904" align="alignleft" width="225"] L/R - Ray Carlson, Post 44; Bill Henninger, Post 131; Christi Salo, Munising Memorial CNO; Sandra McGovern, Munising Memorial CEO; Rocky VanDorn, Cmdr. Post 131; and John Cotey, Post 131.[/caption] Munising Memorial Hospital recently received a generous donation of $1,000 from American...
