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Hospital taking safeguards against flu.

March 1, 2017

Hospital taking safeguards against flu.  #MasonCountyHealthcare. LUDINGTON — The upsurge in flu reported elsewhere has reached Mason County. Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital has seen an increase in confirmed influenza visits to the emergency department as well as admissions for flu. Area physician offices have also reported increased flu activity. “To safeguard the health of our patients, visitors and staff we…

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Recent deaths, posted March 1, 2017.

March 1, 2017

#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Dorothe Mae Brebner, 95, of Ludington died on Saturday, February 26, 2017.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home, Ludington. William H. Wiersema, 75, of Branch, died on Friday, February 24, 2017.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home, Ludington. See full list of 2017 deaths here. 

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New treatment benefits people with Parkinson’s disease.

March 1, 2017

New treatment benefits people with Parkinson’s disease. #MasonCountyHealthCare. LUDINGTON — A new rehabilitation treatment method at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, known as “LSVT BIG,” is showing large benefits for people with Parkinson’s disease. While there is not yet a complete cure for Parkinson’s, treatment often helps people manage the chronic movement disorder and enjoy a better quality of life. One…

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VanderWall to hold local coffee hours.

February 28, 2017

VanderWall to hold local coffee hours.  State Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) will hold local coffee hours in early March. VanderWall represents the 101st House District, which includes Mason, Manistee, Benzie, and Leelanau counties. Friday, March 3 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Traks Bar and Grill, 5073 N. High Bridge Rd., Brethren. Monday, March 6 from 2 to 3 p.m.…

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Recent death, posted Feb. 28, 2017.

February 28, 2017

#MasonCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Doreen Langfeldt, 82, of Custer passed away on Monday, February 27 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville. See full list of 2017 deaths here. 

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