Children and their parents are invited to bring a portion of their sweet stash, either candy collected this Halloween or leftover treats that were not handed out, to select Munson Healthcare locations Nov. 1 - 3.
Please see the list below for specific times and locations:
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital
Cadillac Area YMCA, 9845 Campus Drive, Cadillac 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Mackinaw Trail Pediatrics, 7917 Mackinaw Trail, Cadillac 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital
Primary Care, 1400 E. Parkdale Ave., Manistee 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Family Care, 1391 E. Parkdale Ave., Manistee 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Health Connection – Lower Level, 1293 E. Parkdale Ave., Manistee 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Munson Medical Center
Diabetes Education Office, Munson Professional Building, 1221 Sixth St., Suite 210, Traverse City 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Munson Community Health Library ,Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., Suite 100, Traverse City 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Munson Medical Center endocrinologist Jill Vollbrecht, M.D., advises that moderation is key to the trick or treat fun.
“Certainly, we don't wish to encourage daily consumption of candy. However, having occasional sweet treats makes those treats special. It is important to set the tone by limiting those treats to a reasonable number so they can be enjoyed in a reasonably healthy fashion,” she said. “Encouraging kids to pick 10 - 12 pieces of their Halloween stash and donating the rest not only encourages moderation, but instills a spirit of generosity toward others and gratitude toward our troops serving overseas.”
The candy will be donated to local veterans groups to be forwarded to service members overseas and to local veterans. Youngsters who donate will have their names entered into a drawing for a scooter. For questions or more information, call 231-935-9255.