Physicians Practice, an informative magazine
for physicians that focuses on medical practice issues, is delivered
to 1,500 physicians in northern Michigan, courtesy of Munson Healthcare.
The purpose of the magazine is to help physicians stay abreast
of medical practice management solutions, legislation, finance,
and technology trends. Six times per year, the magazine includes
a special section on Munson Healthcare with informative articles
about clinical advances, innovative programs, changes, and services
within the system.
November 2009
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The Next Generation
A Tale of Two Colleges
Want to Teach?
Train and Retain
'The Most Important Step'
September 2009
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Improving Regional Response to STEMI
Munson Installs Advanced Robotic System
Optimizing Patient Flow and Clinical Capacity
Severe Sepsis Protocols Increase Awareness, Early Diagnosis
July/August 2009
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Technology Advances Collaborative Care
New Open MRI Improves Accessibility
Digital Mammography Improves Patient Experience
Getting Aggressive with Breast Cancer
PET/CT Provide Greater Confidence with Diagnosis
April 2009
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Unmasking Sleep Disorders in Women
Including Sleep in Patient Evaluations
Extra Caution Needed for Surgical Patients
Polysomnography Remains Gold Standard
Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
Medicare Covers In-Home Sleep Testing
March 2009
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New Ways to Treat Cancer — Image-guided Oncology Treatments Offer Additional Options in Traverse City
The Up North Emergency Department — Practicing At a Pace That Allows Patient Interaction in Gaylord
The Right Combination — New Gynecologic Surgical Procedures Come to Manistee
Working With Industry — New Occupational Medicine Services Support Cadillac's Industrial Base
An Alternative Approach — Collaboration Between Specialists and a Natural Approach in Cheboygan
September 2008
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Supporting Physicians
Tracking Data
Managing Diabetes
Measuring Improvement
Collaborating on Care
Regional Survey
July/August 2008
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Recruiting Regionally
Sealing the Deal
Retaining the Team
Match Making
Taking the Long Journey
May 2008
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Munson Heart Center: Collaboration, Healing Environment Enhance Cardiovascular Care
EP and Cath Labs Relocate
Acuity-adaptable Care
STEMI in ER: Saving Time Saves Lives
Improving Cardiovascular Outcomes
March 2008
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64-slice CT Scans Moving Images
New Open MRI Provides Improved Accessibility
Integrated Imaging and Medical Records Impacts Patient Care
Digital Mammography Improves Patient Experience
SPECT/CT Provides Greater Confidence With Diagnoses
January 2008
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Emerging Hip Replacement Techniques Conserve Bone
Trials Underway for Gender-Specific Knee Replacement
Reverse Shoulder Replacements
Younger Patients Experiencing Injuries from Muscle Overuse
September 2007
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Developing Physician Leaders
Making Physician Wellbeing A Priority at Munson
A Picture of Health
July/August 2007
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Munson Medical Center is a National Trendsetter in the Hospitalist Environment
Hospitalists Collaborate on Stroke Care
Munson Medical Center Opens Preoperative Assessment Center
Meet Our Hospitalist Team
May 2007
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Sleep Studies Aid Diagnosis and Indicate Treatment
Rural Sleep Clinics Facilitate Diagnosis
Symptoms and Treatments Vary for Pediatric Patients
Patient Evaluation: Primary Care Physicians Can Help
Specialties and Clinic Locations Play Role in Sleep Referrals
March 2007
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Munson Medical Center's Cardiovascular Services Achieves Top 100 National Recognition
Welcome to the Munson Heart Center
Munson Medical Center Introduces Innovative Cardiac Procedures
Munson Medical Center Offers Advanced Electrophysiology Procedures
Munson Medical Center Promotes New Approaches to Cardiac Surgical Care
Munson Medical Center's Cardiothoracic Surgery Volumes/Outcomes
January 2007
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Physicians Are Driving Force Behind MMC's Trauma Program
Meet Munson's Trauma Coordinator
Trauma Center Verification Enhances Coordination of Care
Munson Medical Center Achieves Magnet Status
November/December 2006
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IT Solutions: Prescriptions for Efficiency
Radiology Online: Accelerates Patient Diagnosis and Treatment
Munson Home Health Offers Vital Links to Patients
Munson to Host Electronic Medical Records Projects for Physician Offices
Clinical IT: On the Horizon
Voice Recognition Software Gives Immediate Access to Dictation
September 2006
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Specialty Services for Women and Children
Neonatal Intensive Care — Treating the Region's Tiniest Patients
Team of 25 Contribute to Successful Delivery of Quadruplets
High-Risk Pregnancies Require Plans and Protocol
Gynecological Cancer Patients can Benefit from Advanced Management
July/August 2006
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Bariatric Patients Make Life Commitment to Maintain Healthy Weight
Bariatric Program Offers Excellent Outcomes
Medically Supervised Weight-Loss
First Steps
Physician's Diabetes Now Under Control
May 2006
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Prostate Cancer Pathology First Step in Pathway
Advanced Radiation Technique for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer Munson One of Three Centers in State to Offer IGRT
Less Invasive Surgery Means Faster Recovery For Prostate Cancer Patients
March 2006
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Comprehensive Spine Treatment at Munson Medical Center
Diagnostic Imaging Aids Evaluation, Contributes to Treatment Design
Surgeons Offer Help for Spine Problems
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Strategies Benefit Most Back Pain Patients
January 2006
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Minimally Invasive Breast Biopsy Alternatives
Less Invasive Treatment Options Benefit Breast Cancer Patients
Munson Healthcare Radiologists
Enhanced Surgical Procedures Mean Better Outcomes for Colorectal Cancer Patients
Surgery Confers Better Survival, QOL for Thoracic Cancers
