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Munson Healthcare Hospice Bereavement Services invites the community to candlelight ceremonies to acknowledge the pain and loss of the last year and the heaviness that can be felt amidst holiday joy. 

The Winter Solstice Gatherings are a way to come together to light the way with hope and healing...

Munson Healthcare Hospice is hosting its annual Memorial Butterfly Release event in three northern Michigan communities during July.

Munson Healthcare Hospice Bereavement Coordinator Erin Gray said the release is something Munson Healthcare Hospice looks forward to sharing with the region’s...

Peter G. Tucker, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified specialist in hospice and palliative medicine. Dr. Tucker practices with Munson Hospice & Palliative Care at 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City. Dr. Tucker also provides telemedicine services for other hospitals in...

The Ninth Annual Chip in Fore Hospice charity golf tournament for Munson Healthcare Hospice presented by LochenHeath Golf Club and Schmuckal Oil Company raised more than $147,600 at its Sept. 19 - 20 event.

Representatives of the golf club and oil company recently presented Munson Healthcare...

A redesigned community health library, café, and Urgent Care all are part of upgrades to the newly-named Foster Family Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave. in Traverse City. A generous gift from the Foster family led to these changes.

The newly updated facility provides resources for getting...

The Eighth Annual Chip in Fore Hospice charity golf tournament for Munson Hospice presented by LochenHealth Golf Club and Schmuckal Oil Company raised more than $152,000 at its Sept. 21 event. 

Representatives of the golf club and oil company recently presented Munson Hospice with a check.

“This...

The Seventh Annual Chip in Fore Hospice charity golf tournament for Munson Hospice presented by LochenHealth Golf Club and Schmuckal Oil Company raised more than $140,000 at its Sept. 22 event.  

Representatives of the golf club and oil company recently presented Munson Hospice with a check.

“No...

Fred J. Van Alstine, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a specialist in hospice & palliative medicine. Dr. Van Alstine practices with Munson Hospice & Palliative Care at 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City.  

Dr. Van Alstine graduated from University of Michigan Medical School, Ann...

Needs stretch to 24 counties with focus on Traverse City, Cadillac and Grayling

Navigating the final journey of life with dignity and comfort takes a special friend. Munson Hospice offers volunteer opportunities for those who want to help.

Volunteer recruiter Kjirsten Boeve said the organization...

Families in Grayling, Cadillac, Traverse City areas invited to remember loved ones

Anyone who has experienced the loss of a family member or friend is invited to attend special remembrance events this fall in Grayling, Cadillac, or Traverse City.

Munson Hospice is sponsoring an Annual Memorial...

Facilitators help participants understand, explore the grieving process

Losing a loved one brings many changes and challenges.

Those left behind can find it hard to understand the often complex and painful thoughts, and feelings that accompany a loss.

Munson Hospice offers a free eight-session...

He will also be responsible for Palliative Care and Home Care area

Roger Gerstle, M.D., has been named the new medical director for Munson Hospice, Palliative Care, and Home Care programs.

Dr. Gerstle joins Munson Hospice after 19 years at Munson Family Practice, where he has served as a faculty...

Facilitators help participants understand, explore the grieving process

The loss of a loved one brings many changes. Those left behind can find it hard to understand the often complex and painful thoughts, and feelings that accompany a loss.

Munson Hospice offers a free 10-session program in four...

Schmuckal Oil-sponsored event has raised more than $175,000 for patients, families

The Fifth Annual Chip in Fore Hospice charity golf tournament for Munson presented by LochenHealth Golf Club and Schmuckal Oil raised more than $116,000 for Munson Hospice at its Sept. 27 event.

Representatives of...

Schmuckal Oil-sponsored event has raised more than $175,000 for patients, families

LochenHeath Golf Club is hosting its fifth-annual Chip in Fore Hospice charity golf tournament for Munson Hospice on Friday, Sept. 18.

This event is sponsored by Schmuckal Oil Company.

In past years, the event has...