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Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Ruben Barroso, DO, to Munson Healthcare Manistee Family Care. 

Dr. Barroso enjoys practicing medicine because it requires him to continuously grow, learn, and adapt. He chose family care because he likes seeing patients of all ages and enjoys the broad nature...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Kyle Ahnert, NP, to Milltown Primary Care Clinic. Kyle is a Grayling native, who is proud to return to the area to care for his community.

His favorite part of practicing medicine is connecting with his patients and ensuring that their concerns are recognized...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Jamie Barnwell, DO, to Foster Family Primary Care.

Dr. Barnwell attended medical school at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Munson Family Practice. She is excited to continue to serve the community that has become her home...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Jacob MacLean, DO, to Munson Healthcare Cadillac Primary Care.

As an osteopath, Dr. MacLean practices holistic medicine, which includes exploring how health can be restored naturally before turning to medication, when possible. He attended medical school at...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Susan Cogswell, PA, to Foster Family Primary Care. 

Susan pursued a career in medicine after shadowing a friend who was a physician's assistant. She has worked in Urgent Care and Emergency Departments before practicing in primary care. 

Susan is passionate...

Back-to-school season for many is an exciting time for children to reconnect with friends, meet new ones, and experience opportunities for growth and learning.

It is also a time when parents dread the viruses and bacteria that come with school being back in session. Germs take advantage of young...

Munson Healthcare announced starting Monday, Aug. 14, the Walk-In Clinic at the Indian River location has switched to a "same-day care" model, offering a minimum of 52 appointments per day during the week, and 26 appointments on Saturday for anyone in the community, including those visiting the area...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome board certified nurse practitioner April M. Butler to Prudenville Community Health Center, located at 2585 W. Houghton Lake Drive in Prudenville, Mich.

Butler chose the medical field because she enjoys providing holistic care to those in need. She was a...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome family medicine physicians Joanna Heindl, D.O. and Thomas Yax, M.D. to Milliken Medical Group, located at 224 Circle Drive in Traverse City, Mich. 

Dr. Heindl graduated from medical school at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She...

The best health care experience is found in the most appropriate care facility – whether that be a primary provider’s office, urgent care, or emergency department.

This is especially true during the holiday season, with more visitors in the area and the current uptick in flu cases, surge in...

Victoria Francis-Aalaei, M.D. has joined the medical staff of Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital as a board-certified specialist in family medicine. She has special interests in pediatric mental health, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and women’s health.

Dr. Francis-Aalaei practices at...

Derek E. Pyne, D.O., has joined the medical staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified specialist in family medicine. He has special interests in pediatric care, diabetes, cardiovascular health, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Dr. Pyne practices at Munson Partners in Health and...

Joshua J. Kroll, D.O., has joined the medical staffs of Munson Medical Center and Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital as a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine.

Dr. Kroll practices at Thirlby Clinic, 3537 W. Front St., Suite I, Traverse City. He is accepting new patients, and...

Morgan Buda, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a physician specializing in family medicine. Dr. Buda has special interests in women’s health and LGBTQ medicine.

Dr. Buda practices at Milliken Medical Group, 224 Circle Drive, Traverse City. She is accepting new patients, and...

Residents of Crawford, Missaukee, Manistee, and Wexford Counties can now receive a prescription for free fruits and vegetables, as well as access to free virtual nutrition education through the Fruit & Vegetable Prescription Program. 

The program is funded through the Michigan Health Endowment Fund...

Five Munson Healthcare Clinically Integrated Network (CIN) practices were recently recognized by Priority Health for improving health care outcomes for patients throughout northern Michigan. The Priority Health Quality Awards are given to physicians and physician offices that achieve the highest...

In June the Frankfort Medical Group – a primary care clinic located within Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital – teamed up with the Oliver Art Center to offer local students the opportunity to showcase their work on the clinic’s walls. Eight submissions were selected that depict the theme, Michigan at...

Members of the Class of 2020 from left are Kayla Stefanko, D.O.; Ben Vanos, D.O.; Leah
Walbridge, M.D.; Tommy Walbridge, D.O.; Anne Broad, M.D.; and Adrian Nahirnyj, D.O.
(File photo)

 

Munson Healthcare Family Practice Residency program continues to help supply well-trained physicians for...

Members of the Class of 2023 include from left: Adrianna Thibault, MD; Jaclyn Sylvain, DO;
Elizabeth Godfrey, MD; Cynthia Wang, MD; Miriam Rienstra-Bareman, MD, MPH; and
Jason Schreiber, DO.

Munson Healthcare Family Practice Residency Program class of 2023 recently arrived at Munson Medical...

Jeffrey C. Magnatta, D.O., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified specialist in family medicine. 

Dr. Magnatta practices at Partners in Family Practice, 3601 W. Front St., Traverse City. He is accepting new patients and appointments can be made by calling 231-946-1120.

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Paul Bock and Andy Miller offer patients much more than resources and help for their addiction.

They also bring “street cred.”

As peer recovery coaches at Munson Medical Center they have the walked the walk and use their own journeys to recovery as launching pads to encourage patients with...

Nurse practitioner Karen Volas, F.N.P.-C, values the scenery, lifestyle, and the people of Leelanau and Benzie counties.

The 19-year nursing veteran is in her sixth year providing care as a family nurse practitioner. She recently joined Munson Healthcare’s Empire Family Care provider team of Cyrus...

Helping area youth overcome the adversity and challenges that come with life is the focus of the seminar “Building Community Resilience” set for Sept. 25 at Benzie Central High School’s Auditorium.

The program will feature a short film, expert panel discussion and question-and-answer opportunities...

Sports physicals for school-aged athletes will be offered on July 19 and July 24 at Empire Family Care.

Empire Family Care physicians will perform a standard sports physical examination for $20 on these two days. 

“Sports physicals are not only required, but are an important step in ensuring the...

Munson Medical Center is in the middle of the largest expansion in their history. The expansion is for the new Family Birth and Children’s Center, which will bring additional NICU services to all of northern Michigan.

Rayden Eastman was born 13 weeks early and was on the mechanical ventilator for...

Take the total population of California, Texas, Rhode Island, Delaware, and Michigan, add a couple hundred thousand – and one can understand the prevalence of Human Papillomavirus (HPV).

The Centers for Disease Control reports 80 million people have the virus and 14 million more become infected...

Gaylord, Mich. — Stephanie Rutterbush, MD, the latest Family Practice provider to join Munson Healthcare OMH Medical Group – Lewiston, will discuss common signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety, when and how to bring up the topic with your primary care provider, and management techniques and...

Munson Healthcare’s HealthLink service connects patients to doctors and other health care resources. They help people throughout northern Michigan find primary care providers who are accepting new patients, take their insurance, and are conveniently located. For people who do not have insurance...

Munson Healthcare to relaunch site as ‘Empire Community Health Center’ Oct. 16

Munson Healthcare officials are planning an open house and renaming dedication ceremony for the building housing health system services on Ottawa Avenue in Empire.

“Empire Community Health Center” will officially be...

Indian River, Mich. — OMH Medical Group – Indian River is hosting a special Physician Welcome Event on Wednesday, October 18th. The event is a chance for community members to meet Indian River’s newest providers, Josh Saur, DO, full-time Family Practice provider, and Cortney Casper, MD, who is...

Empire Family Care recently welcomed two new family practice providers, Cyrus Ghaemi, D.O., and Katie Krezoski-Evans, D.O., who join Nichole Fliss, M.D.  

The new providers will not only help expand operating hours during the week, but also add Saturday appointments for patients in the region...

Physician specializes in internal medicine

Allison M. Goldsmith, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a board certified specialist in internal medicine.

Dr. Goldsmith practices at Milliken Medical Group, 224 Circle Drive, in Traverse City. She is accepting new patients, and...

Physician specializes in family practice

Elizabeth L. Hughes, D.O., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified specialist in family practice.

Dr. Hughes practices at Grand Traverse Internists, 5015 N. Royal Dr., Traverse City. She is accepting new patients ages 12 and...

Food Prescription Program honored by state health care association

The Michigan Health and Hospital Association honored Shape Up North, a community collaborative coordinated by Munson Medical Center, with its Ludwig Community Benefit Award for efforts to improve community health through a food...

Family friendly event takes the sting out of immunizations on June 3

Look for the dunk tank, bounce house, and teddy bear that will help teach children about the importance of vaccinations when Munson Medical Center presents its Immunization Beach Party, Saturday June 3.

The 10 a.m. - 4 p.m...

Schedule visits with Munson Healthcare physicians at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital

Seven medical specialties bring health care close to home at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital.

Hospital President Peter Marinoff said it makes sense that area residents do not have to drive to find the expertise they...

Family medicine physician specializes in OB/GYN and pediatrics

Kathryn S. Shaffer, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified family medicine physician who specializes in OB/GYN and pediatrics.

Dr. Shaffer practices at Munson Family Practice Center, 1400 Medical...

Munson Healthcare hospitals recruit PAs, NPs, CRNAs, CNMs to meet needs

Ensuring northern Michigan residents have access to health care remains an important part of Munson Healthcare’s agenda.

In addition to recruiting 62 physicians during the past fiscal year, the health system also recruited 31...

Family Medicine specialist Natalie Okerson-Sparks, M.D., to see patients in March

Natalie Okerson-Sparks, M.D., joins Kalkaska Memorial Health Center as a specialist in family medicine in March. She will practice at Kalkaska Medical Associates.

Dr. Okerson-Sparks most recently has practiced at...

The new year is a good time to catch up on any overdue health screenings.

Signs and symptoms of some conditions can go unnoticed in the early stages. Health screenings and regular check-ups with a primary health care provider can help ensure good health at every age. Here are the age-appropriate...

Physician specializes in family medicine & neuromusculoskeletal medicine

Tina M. Metropoulos, D.O., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified specialist in family medicine and neuromusculoskeletal medicine. Dr. Metropoulos practices at West Front Primary Care, 3537 W...

Through the specialty clinics at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort, Mich., Benzie County residents have convenient access to Munson Healthcare specialists in cardiology, dermatology, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, physical medicine, and podiatry. Learn more.

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The journey from childhood to adulthood is full of change and growth. Regular wellness check-ups are essential and recommended throughout childhood. However, it is important to remember that regular wellness exams are also vital when the child reaches adolescence. There are many changes that happen...

Before you leave northern Michigan to set sail on your next international trip, don’t forget to consider immunizations and other safety measures. Munson Healthcare's Foreign Travel Clinic can help you get ready.

Video courtesy of 9&10 News. 

 

Munson Medical Center to help implement Gov. Snyder’s health and wellness plan

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services this week announced Munson Medical Center is one of seven local coalitions around the state to receive funding to implement Gov. Rick Snyder’s Michigan Health and...