MMC Emergency Department Holds “Quick Care Zone” Ribbon-Cutting After Completion of a Successful Pilot Program
Munson Medical Center (MMC) physicians, nurses, clinical staff, support staff and leaders celebrated completion of a two-month pilot program today with an official ribbon cutting for the emergency department’s new Quick Care Zone.
Since the beginning of the busy summer tourism season in mid-June...
Munson Healthcare Prepares for Higher Summer Patient Volumes, Reminds People Where to Go for Care
Northern Michigan is recognized nationally as a summer tourist destination which means a bump in population of 42 percent or more and increased demand for healthcare services across the area Munson Healthcare serves.
While more and more patients are seeking out virtual care options, many continue...
Manistee Hospital Receives Level IV Trauma Designation
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital proudly announced today the hospital has received a Level IV Trauma Center designation awarded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. An initiative several years in the making became official last week after a DHHS committee reviewed metrics...
Munson Healthcare Prepares for Higher Summer Patient Volumes, Reminds People Where to Go for Care
As a nationally-recognized summer tourist destination, the population swells this time of year across the northwest lower peninsula’s 10-county area by 78 percent – according to a study by Networks Northwest. This also means an increased demand for healthcare services, which equates to a 42 percent...
North Flight Aero Med Adds New Airplane to Its Fleet
North Flight Aero Med, a service of Munson Healthcare and Corewell Health, announced today it is adding a Beechcraft King Air B-250 airplane to its fleet. This aircraft will become the new primary airplane for the air ambulance operator in northern Michigan while its current King Air B-200 is...
Holiday Reminders for Best Health Care Experience
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...
Hospital Stroke Program Earns Quality Care Awards
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association recently honored Munson Medical Center with its 2020 Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Award as well as the Target Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus and Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Awards.
This recognition reflects the hospital’s...
Family Practice Residency Class of 2023 Begins Studies
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...
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Provides More Inpatient Care
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital now has more capacity for inpatient care.
“Why would I go to Paul Oliver when they’re just going to send me to Munson Medical Center? We’ve all heard it,” said Nancy Smith (Reye), M.D., chief medical officer for Munson Healthcare Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital. “And for...
Manistee Hospital Campaign Hits First Fundraising Milestone
Nearly $650,000 have been raised toward a $1 million fundraising goal for Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital’s emergency department renovations.
In August 2019, Manistee Hospital launched a $2 million capital campaign to support major renovations for the emergency department that will enhance the...
Their Personal Journeys Now Give Others Hope
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...
Emergency Department Physician Joins Paul Oliver
Emergency medicine physician Monica Johnson, M.D., recently joined Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital as director of the Emergency Department.
Dr. Johnson brings 25 years of experience mainly in rural emergency medicine and understands the importance of a critical access hospital. Her new role is...
Keegan A. Michel, M.D., Joins Munson Medical Center
Keegan A. Michel, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a specialist in emergency medicine. Dr. Michel practices with Northwestern MI Emergency Physicians at Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City.
Dr. Michel graduated from Michigan State University College of Human...
Angela J. VanWagner, D.O., Joins Munson Medical Center
Angela J. VanWagner, D.O., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a specialist in emergency medicine. Dr. VanWagner practices with Northwestern MI Emergency Physicians at Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City.
Dr. VanWagner graduated from Michigan State University College...
North Flight EMS Helps Prepare Schools for Emergencies
Members of the North Flight EMS team in Wexford County are helping area schools prepare for a day they hope will never come.
North Flight EMS Manager of Ground Support Aaron Sogge, EMT-P, IC, and other members of North Flight’s Manton base recently spent time with teachers and staff at Manton...
State Designates Charlevoix Hospital Level IV Trauma Facility
Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital recently was designated a Level IV trauma hospital by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
The designation follows an onsite visit from state surveyors and an extensive application and training process at the hospital. It also reflects the...
Jacob D. Ramseyer, D.O., Joins Munson Medical Center
Jacob D. Ramseyer, D.O., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a specialist in emergency medicine. Dr. Ramseyer practices with Northwestern MI Emergency Physicians at Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City.
Dr. Ramseyer graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic...
Construction Projects Affect Munson Medical Center Campus
Two separate construction projects will affect traffic flow around Munson Medical Center beginning Monday, April 15.
On the campus’ north side, Beaumont Place will be closed at Sixth Street through May 13. This will allow for work to shift Sixth Street to the north, near the Cowell Family Cancer...
William U. Britton, M.D., Joins Munson Medical Center
William U. Britton, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a specialist in emergency medicine. Dr. Britton practices with Northwestern MI Emergency Physicians at Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City.
Dr. Britton graduated from Michigan State University College of...
VIDEO | Urgent Care vs. Emergency Care
Urgent Care is the best place to go for illnesses, injuries, or conditions that need to be treated right away, but are not life threatening. Munson Healthcare has urgent care and walk-in services throughout northern Michigan in Cadillac, Charlevoix, Grayling, Kalkaska, Manistee, Travese City...
Hospital Stroke Program Recognized for Quality Care
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association recently honored Munson Medical Center with its 2018 Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Award and the Target Stroke Honor Roll Elite award.
The awards reflect the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most...
New Unit at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital Set to Open in May
Last December, Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital started a construction project focused on improving the experience of its patients. The first phase of the project included creating a new unit, called the Patient Diagnostic Center, on the first floor of the hospital, which is scheduled to open in...
Surgical Groups Integrate With Munson Medical Center
Surgeons, advanced practice providers, and staff of both Grand Traverse Surgery and Surgical Associates of Traverse City combined with Munson Medical Center’s Trauma and Acute Care...
Erika M. Hoenke McMahon, M.D., Joins Munson Medical Center
Dr. Hoenke McMahon graduated from Michigan State...
Air Ambulance Crews Welcome Community to Open House
Brandi J. Gunn, M.D., Joins Munson Medical Center
Brandi J. Gunn, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a specialist in emergency medicine. Dr. Gunn practices with Northwestern MI Emergency Physicians at Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City.
Dr. Gunn graduated from...
Colin J. Seguin, D.O., Joins Munson Medical Center
Colin J. Seguin, D.O., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a specialist in emergency medicine. Dr. Seguin practices with Northwestern MI Emergency Physicians at Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City.
Dr. Seguin graduated from...
Cadillac Hospital Pediatric Services Will Change in April
Beginning May 1, the hospital will continue to provide pediatric care in the Emergency Department and Maternity units, but will not provide inpatient pediatric services. Children requiring inpatient care will be transferred to a partner facility – either Munson Medical Center in Traverse City or...
Capital Campaign
VIDEO I Water Safety
Water safety tips include locating and practicing with life rings. Nearly 40 life rings are now available on beaches along East Bay and West Bay in the Traverse City area.
Video courtesy of 7&4 News.
VIDEO I The Importance of Calling 911
Minutes matter during an emergency. Call 911 at the first sign that something is wrong, such as symptoms of heart attack, stroke, or difficulty breathing.
Video courtesy of 9&10 News.
West Shore Medical Center Auxiliary Celebrates Achievements, Donates to Hospital
Pictured (l-r) are Auxiliary President Cathy Walter and West Shore Medical Center Fund Development Director Rachel Brooks. Photo by Beverly Wilkens, Old Hippie Productions.
At its annual holiday meeting, held December 15 at the Bungalow Inn in Manistee, the West Shore Medical Center Auxiliary...
Emergency Physician Joins Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
Sally Ancel, D.O., has joined Kalkaska Memorial Health Center to lead its Emergency Department. She is the hospital’s first emergency medicine physician.
A public open house reception for Dr. Ancel is planned for 4 - 7...
West Shore Medical Center Auxiliary to Host Miche Bag Sale
The West Shore Medical Center Auxiliary will host a Miche Bag sale October 16 and 17 in the Education Center at the hospital, located at 1465 E. Parkdale Ave. in Manistee. The sale will run from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday, October 16 and from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 17.
Funds...
West Shore Medical Center Auxiliary to Host Garage Sale
The West Shore Medical Center Auxiliary is hosting a garage sale on September 24 and 25 to benefit the volunteer group’s pledge to purchase advanced lifesaving devices for West Shore’s ambulance fleet. The sale will be held behind the hospital at 1465 E. Parkdale Ave. in Manistee from noon to 6 p.m...
National Organization Reverifies Hospital’s Trauma Services
Munson Medical Center once again has received verification as a Level II Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
The hospital is the only Level II facility in Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula. The...
West Shore Medical Center Auxiliary to Host Garage Sale
The West Shore Medical Center Auxiliary is hosting a garage sale on May 14 and 15 to benefit the volunteer group’s pledge to purchase advanced lifesaving devices for West Shore’s ambulance fleet. The sale will be held behind the hospital at 1465 E. Parkdale Ave. in Manistee from noon to 6 p.m. on...