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Tuesday, May 28, 2013  With the addition of Dr. Charles Keoleian to West Shore Medical Center, residents in the Manistee area can now receive special urological services without being referred to doctors in other cities.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Centers for Disease Control have recently put out some new recommendations on vaccinations for pregnant women.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  A new minimally invasive procedure at Munson Medical Center is allowing surgeons to use video cameras and scopes to remove lung cancer and send patients home sooner.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  A new minimally invasive aortic valve replacement surgery is sending patients home from the hospital with a shorter recovery time than traditional surgery.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breath.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  March is National Essential Tremor month.  It's a neurological condition that affects people of all ages and medication doesn't always help.  That's why a certain procedure called deep brain stimulation therapy is becoming more common.  It's available in southern Michigan but Munson Medical Center in Traverse City is able to monitor patients once they've had the procedure.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Dick Sharkey was not a candidate for another invasive heart surgery, his cardiologist recommended a minimally invasive procedure called, transcatheter aortic valve replacement or TAVR.  In September, Munson's Structural Heart Clinic starting offering the new procedure.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Bob Lamb has always loved the outdoors.  The Traverse City man along with his wife, Mary have lived on the shores of Silver Lake for 63 years. Everything from water skiing to snowmobiling with his family and friends are Lamb's passions. Lately though, things have slowed down for the 87-year-old World War II veteran.  He credits a new procedure at Munson Medical Center with extending his life.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Rose Hollander is a paralegal in Traverse City.  She has worked with clients over the years on estate planning and legal documents when it comes to end of life situations. She's especially certified when it comes to advance medical directives, or documents that speak for someone if they're unable to speak for themselves, as the result of a medical emergency.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  After having her second daughter about three years ago, Kate Raven of Traverse City decided she wanted to make a healthy lifestyle change.  She wanted to incorporate her family during the process.

Monday, December 24, 2012  For most people, the Christmas season can be a spiritual time of the year.  Reverend Kathy Steen is the lead chaplain with Munson's Spiritual Services.  She says providing that "light" means a sense of comfort to patients, their families, even staff at Munson Medical Center.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Elena Kolarevic is your typical, modern-day high school student.  She takes her studies very seriously but also finds time to have some fun.  She is actually anything but ordinary.  Instead you could considered her more of a business women in the sense.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  During Your Health Matters, a stroke can happen in a matter of seconds.  In fact, according to Munson Medical Center, every 45 seconds someone suffers from a stroke and every 3.1 minutes someone dies from a stroke.  They're startling statistics which is why Munson provides the utmost care to its stroke patients and in doing so, was designated a primary stroke center

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  During Your Health Matters tonight we learn about how the fast thinking of a registered nurse with Munson Home Healthcare may have helped save one man's life.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  It's the newest piece of medical technology at Munson Medical Center that's having a direct impact on cancer patients. The stereotactic radiosurgery device or SRS involves a faster and more accurate treatment.