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As federal lawmakers consider drastic cuts to Medicaid, Munson Healthcare is calling for immediate action to protect this essential program, which provides critical healthcare services to more than 2.6 million Michigan residents, including 75,000 of our most vulnerable Northern Michigan residents.

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Certified application counselors are available at several Munson Healthcare facilities to help individuals enroll in the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance Marketplace for 2024-2025.

The enrollment window began Nov. 1 and closes Jan. 15. Open enrollment remains important for anyone not covered by...

Munson Healthcare will offer low-dose CT scan screenings as part of National Lung Screening Day on Nov. 11.

Munson Healthcare Director of Radiology Branden Hill said the screenings at health system hospitals emphasize the importance of lung health for residents in the region.

“Lung cancer remains...

Munson Healthcare President and CEO Ed Ness recently announced the appointment of Michael Saad as chief information officer (CIO) for the health system.

Saad joins the health system from the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn. where he served as senior vice president and...

Munson Healthcare is harnessing the power of art to address mental health in the community.

Northern Michigan’s largest non-profit healthcare system today launched a “Voices for Youth Mental Health Art Contest” to allow those of all ages to express their feelings, wisdom, and hope on issues related...

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...

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...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to announce the appointment of Megan Brown as the health system’s new Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. She will lead internal and external marketing, communications and public relations for the health system which includes eight hospitals across northern...

Munson Healthcare (MHC) will join nine other health systems across the state in relaxing its masking and visitation policies effective Friday, April 14. Universal masking will no longer be required for everyone in Munson Healthcare hospitals and clinics.

Munson Healthcare Chief Safety and Quality...

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...

Munson Healthcare Chief Medical Officer Christine Nefcy, M.D., FAAP, and President of Ambulatory Services and Business Development Ellen Smith today announced the appointment of Dino Recchia, M.D., FACC, as Heart and Vascular Service Line Medical Director for the health system.

“Dr. Recchia will...

Certified application counselors are available at several Munson Healthcare facilities to help individuals enroll in the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance Marketplace for 2022 - 23.

The enrollment window began Nov. 1 and closes Jan. 15. Open enrollment remains important for anyone not covered...

Munson Healthcare (MHC) President and CEO Ed Ness recently announced changes to the health system’s senior leadership team with the promotion of Laura Glenn to chief operating officer and the appointment of Shelley Spencer to chief human resources officer.

Glenn, who joined MHC in 2017, most...

Munson Healthcare Executive Director of Women’s and Children’s Services Joan Rickli announces the appointment of Jacques-Brett Burgess, M.D., as Service Line Medical Director, Pediatrics for the health system.

The new part-time administrative position is part of Munson Healthcare efforts to...

Munson Healthcare was recently recognized by Forbes as among “America’s Best Employers by State” for 2022, ranked third among healthcare employers and 37th overall in the state of Michigan.

Forbes and the market research company Statista generated the list after anonymous surveys of 70,000...

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Andrew Raymond was recently recognized by the Traverse City Business News as among its “40 Under 40 Leaders” in the region.

The list recognizes leaders and professionals in their communities who are making a positive...

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...

Munson Healthcare President and CEO Ed Ness received a double dose of honors from the Michigan Health and Hospital Association (MHA) this week with the 2022 Healthcare Leadership Award and the 2021 Grassroots Champion Award.

The MHA met on Mackinac Island for its annual meeting. Ness was one of...

Northern Michigan residents considering bariatric surgery are invited to attend a free virtual informational seminar on Monday, June 13, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Michael Nizzi, D.O., F.A.C.O.S., medical director of Munson Medical Center’s Bariatric Program, will discuss surgical benefits and explain...

Munson Healthcare encourages the residents of northern Michigan to enjoy the Memorial Day holiday weekend while recognizing that COVID-19 remains a concern.

Munson Healthcare Chief Medical Officer Christine Nefcy, M.D., FAAP, said positivity rates in the region remain high in some counties and...

Munson Healthcare has named Peter Tucker, M.D., as the medical director for the primary care service line.

A new position, Dr. Tucker’s role will be to provide visionary and strategic physician perspective on the direction of healthcare delivery. He will work closely with Munson Healthcare...

Cardiologist Kristen Maurice, D.O., will discuss the “Long-term Cardiovascular Manifestations of COVID-19” as part of the virtual meeting of the Long COVID Support Group from 5 - 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 5. The public is invited to join the presentation.

Registration is required by going to muns...

Munson Healthcare System Director of Safety and Security John Bolde recently was selected by the Michigan Safety Conference for the “Daryl C. Hill Safety Professional of the Year” award honoring a Michigan safety or health professional who has made a positive impact on safety and health in the state...

Munson Healthcare, along with other national, state and community organizations, are leading a massive effort to highlight the importance of advance care planning in recognition of April 16 as National Healthcare Decisions Day.

As a participating organization, Munson Healthcare is offering free...

Munson Healthcare has further reduced its operational response to the COVID-19 pandemic from Pandemic Level Orange to Yellow status effective Thursday, March 17. The move comes as infection rates decline in the community and lower numbers of COVID-19 patients are in health system hospitals.

The...

Munson Healthcare Foundations has set an ambitious goal: to raise $100,000 on Tuesday, Nov. 30, in support of healthcare for the people of northern Michigan.

This day, more commonly known as Giving Tuesday, is recognized each year on the Tuesday following Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The...

Munson Healthcare today announces revisions to its visitation policies as the continued COVID-19 surge brings added concerns for virus transmission and the need for patient and healthcare team safety.

Effective immediately, all inpatients, including those who have tested positive for COVID-19, will...

As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise across the region, Munson Healthcare is activating protocols for Pandemic Response Level Red for the first time in the organization’s history.

While COVID-19 numbers are on the decline across the nation as a whole, this is not the case in Michigan...

Munson Healthcare President and CEO Ed Ness announced today that Alicia Maitland has been named chief financial officer for Munson Healthcare.  She will be taking over the role from Mark Hepler who is retiring at the end of month.

Maitland joined Munson Healthcare in August of 2012 as the director...

Munson Healthcare is offering an infusion treatment called monoclonal antibody therapy for treating patients with mild or moderate COVID-19 symptoms. 

This one-time outpatient infusion therapy may help patients recover quicker and avoid hospitalization. The treatment is especially useful for...

Today, Munson Healthcare is officially moving our pandemic response stage from orange to yellow due to fewer COVID-19 cases both in Michigan and locally. As part of this change, we have modified our visitation policy so that all patients can have one visitor/support person at a time (18 years and...

Two Munson Healthcare hospitals received the top grade from The Leapfrog Group for Spring 2021. The twice yearly report card from the hospital quality organization was released today.

Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital and Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital both received “A” marks while Munson...

Munson Healthcare will allow one vaccinated visitor per patient per day at its Munson Healthcare hospitals and clinics effective Friday, April 16. The effectiveness of vaccines is allowing the expanded policy, despite the current COVID-19 surge. 

Munson Healthcare Chief Medical Officer Christine...

Munson Healthcare is limiting visitor access to Munson Healthcare facilities effective Monday, March 29, due to a spike in community spread of the COVID-19 virus and its variants, and because more residents with the virus are requiring hospital care in northern Michigan. 

The number of patients...

Northern Michigan residents considering bariatric surgery are invited to attend a free virtual informational seminar on Monday, March 8, from 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Michael Nizzi, D.O., F.A.C.O.S., medical director of Munson Medical Center’s Bariatric Program, will discuss surgical options and explain how...

Certified Application Counselors are available at several Munson Healthcare facilities to help individuals enroll in the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance Marketplace for 2021.

President Joe Biden signed an executive order creating an emergency enrollment window that continues through May 15.
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Northern Michigan residents considering bariatric surgery are invited to attend a free virtual informational seminar on Monday, Feb. 8, from 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Michael Nizzi, D.O., F.A.C.O.S., medical director of Munson Medical Center’s Bariatric Program, will discuss surgical options and explain how...

This has been a challenging year for many healthcare organizations due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Munson Healthcare is no exception. When COVID-19 cases first reached northern Michigan in March, Munson Healthcare saw a tremendous response from community members – from donations to words of...

Munson Healthcare is limiting access to its facilities and changing masking policies at hospitals in light of the current COVID-19 surge in northern Michigan. The number of patients with the pandemic virus who have required inpatient care has tripled during the past two weeks.

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Northern Michigan residents considering bariatric surgery are invited to attend a free virtual informational seminar on Monday, Nov. 9, from 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Michael Nizzi, D.O., F.A.C.O.S., medical director of Munson Medical Center’s Bariatric Program, will discuss surgical options and explain how...

Certified Application Counselors are available at several Munson Healthcare facilities to help individuals enroll in the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance Marketplace for 2021.

The enrollment window begins Nov. 1 and closes Dec. 15. Open enrollment remains important for anyone not covered by...

Stroke intervention team is using revolutionary new technology to save minutes and save lives across Northern Michigan.

Munson Healthcare is attracting new talent and investing in the latest technology to transform stroke intervention care across nine integrated and affiliated hospitals in Northern...

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...

Munson Healthcare President Ed Ness and Skilled Manufacturing CEO Dodd Russell.

Munson Healthcare (MHC) is thanking a local CEO as well as General Motors  for their help in acquiring a substantial supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including masks, gloves and face shields, which are...

In response to confirmed community cases of COVID-19 in the region, Munson Healthcare is enhancing visitor restriction policies and enforcing masking for all patients and visitors in clinical care areas.  

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Effective, Saturday, April 4, Munson Healthcare will be implementing...

Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital confirms today it reported its first COVID-19 death to District Health Department #10.

“This is a heartbreaking day for this family and our community,” said Tonya Smith, president and CEO of Cadillac Hospital. “The reality of this illness has now reached into...

In response to the global shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and hospital supplies, Munson Healthcare has identified four ways the community can unite in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Community support is critical to help Munson Healthcare provide patient care, protect health care...

Health care institutions across the country and around the world are currently experiencing a shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other supplies because of a dramatic increase in demand due spread of COVID-19. Munson Healthcare is taking steps in its processes and protocols but...

In continuing efforts to reduce COVID-19 transmission and ensure patient and staff safety, Munson Healthcare is modifying select lab and Radiology services throughout the region. This follows guidance by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American College of Radiology...

Munson Healthcare is restricting visiting access to its long-term care facilities and changing visitor policies at hospitals in light of the current COVID-19 concerns.

Munson Healthcare Chief Medical Officer Christine Nefcy, M.D., said the changes are necessary to ensure the safety of patients and...

Northern Michigan residents considering bariatric surgery are invited to attend a free informational seminar at Cowell Family Cancer Center in Traverse City on Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. The session will also stream live to Munson Healthcare facilities via REMEC Telehealth video.

Michael...

Munson Healthcare continues to work for solutions to the current opioid epidemic in northern Michigan.

In 2018, Munson Healthcare received a three-year $1.5 million grant from the Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration that has allowed the health system to expand opioid use...

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center will unveil its new medical pavilion at its annual Strawberry Social on Sunday, July 14.

The Strawberry Social and Open House will run from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday on hospital grounds. There will be ongoing tours of the new building and a small health fair in the Dr...

Providing preventative and accessible mental health and substance abuse services is an essential regional need, according to results of the 2019 Community Health Needs Assessment known as MiThrive. Also identified as a strategic priority for Munson Healthcare: addressing basic needs of living to...

Munson Healthcare President and CEO Ed Ness was elected chair-elect of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association Board of Trustees. His term began July 1.

The board directs the greater Lansing-based association’s statewide representation of hospitals and health care providers. Ness will serve the...

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center recently was honored by The Chartis Center for Rural Health as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital in the United States.

The award is based upon the results of the Hospital Strength INDEX® developed by iVantage Health Analytics. It is regarded as one of the health...

“If you want your old life back, this is the place that can make it happen! Life as you know it does not have to be over. Just go for it! You won’t be sorry!”

Wise words from 64-year-old patient John Teesdale – who completed cardiac rehab at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital following a...

As Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Wellness Instructor Rachel Sytsma Reed, PhD, shares, your daily salads don’t have to be so leafy green after all. Adding nuts and seeds, fruits, root and cruciferous veggies, and even heart-healthy starches like sweet potatoes or beans can help you fill up on colorful...

Here’s a little choice from Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Wellness Instructor Rachel Sytsma Reed, PhD, that is instantly enjoyable: choose bread with just FIVE ingredients (typically found in the bakery or produce section of your local grocery store) for a sandwich or toast that’s filled with heart...

A great little choice that can make a big difference in your heart health is to simply change how you snack. Watch as Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Wellness Instructor Rachel Sytsma Reed, PhD, shares one of her favorite crunchy – and heart-healthy – snacks. Find the recipe following the video below.

Watch as Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Wellness Instructor Rachel Sytsma-Reed, PhD, explains step #1 of this heart-healthy, three-part challenge that encourages you to slowly incorporate little choices that can really add up. See her remaining two challenges following the video as well as a delicious...

The generosity of northern Michigan residents continues to change lives and open possibilities for others in need.

As in past years, Munson Healthcare Foundations Chief Development Officer Des Worthington said Munson Healthcare hospitals are participating in #GivingTuesday on Tuesday, Nov.27, as a...

Hunting can put stress on the body and especially the heart. Traverse Heart & Vascular cardiologist Kevin Clayton, DO joins local experts to offer tips on how to stay healthy and safe when heading out into the woods this hunting season.

Video courtesy of 7 & 4 News.

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Certified financial counselors are available at several Munson Healthcare facilities to help individuals enroll in the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance Marketplace for 2019.

The enrollment window began Nov. 1 and closes Dec. 15. Open enrollment remains important for anyone not covered by...

Reports continue to surface that Northwest Michigan residents in different communities are receiving phone calls from persons or with prerecorded sales pitches that show Munson Healthcare phone numbers on caller ID.

Munson Healthcare Telecommunications Manager Joe Dechow said the calls typically...

Seven Munson Healthcare facilities are joining efforts to offer a special mammography screening day on Saturday, Oct. 20, for women who have a hard time making medical appointments during a busy work week. In this video, learn one woman’s breast cancer story and why she is passionate about spreading...

Helping area women find time for a mammography screening is important and on the agenda this month for Munson Healthcare.

Seven health system facilities are joining efforts to offer a special mammography screening day on...

Like many northern Michigan residents, caring for her yard - a sprawling stretch of green in Falmouth, MI - was Maria Stephen's favorite pastime. But she could feel herself slowing down.

"I blamed it on my age," she said.

During a routine spring cleanup, however, Maria was suddenly struggling to...

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...

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center will break ground on a new medical pavilion during a short ceremony on July 19.

Hospital officials invite the public to join them outside the hospital beginning at noon for the groundbreaking followed by hors d’oeuvres in the Stone House on the hospital’s campus. The...

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...

The McKenzie Method is a form of physical therapy that focuses on exercise to help people with lower back pain. Our team will establish a clear baseline to develop an individualized treatment plan, just for you. We will make a diagnosis of your response to exercise and movements and classify your...

New Medicare cards are on their way to retirees using the government health insurance program effective April 1 through April 1, 2019. 

Munson Healthcare Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer Mark Hepler said the health care system with others around the country are working to help...

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Emergency Department Medical Director Sally Ancel, D.O., said the Centers for Disease Control...

Wieber joins the organization with extensive leadership experience in Florida and Michigan hospitals. Her most recent role was as assistant vice president...

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center’s Rural Health Clinic now offers a full-time pediatrician on staff.

Cynthia Smith, M.D., FAAP, has been practicing for more than 20 years. She will now practice full time at Kalkaska Medical Associates. As a pediatrician, she provides general pediatric care to...

Glenn joins the system from Beaumont Health in Southfield where she served as senior vice president and executive director of Beaumont Health Physician Partners and Beaumont Medical...

The 104-bed long-term care facility rated 4.8 stars out of 5 overall and was rated a top nursing home in the...

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center’s long-term care director recently was honored by the state chapter of a national nursing administrator leadership organization. 

The hospital’s Service Line Director of Nursing Renee Cunningham, R.N., was named 2017 Nurse Administrator of the Year Northern Region...

Munson Healthcare dialysis facilities in Traverse City, Frankfort and Kalkaska have received high quality marks from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Munson Dialysis Center in Traverse City and Elizabeth...

Administrator Kevin Rogols said the hospital seeks to establish an up to nine-member Family and Patient Advisory Council to help the hospital develop patient...

Two Kalkaska Memorial Health Center physical therapists now offer the McKenzie Method® of therapy to help area residents dealing with back or extremity pain.

Director of Rehab Services Daniel Conklin, D.P.T., and physical therapist...

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Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital...

Helping northern Michigan women understand the impact of smoking on fetal development is the goal of new program launching this summer with the help of a March of Dimes $33,735 grant.

The grant will allow the Northern...

The former vice president and chief safety officer at SCL Health System in Denver, Colo., joins Munson Healthcare today as vice president of Quality and Safety.

Thomas H. Peterson, M.D., F.A.A.P., also brings experience as...

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center’s Long-Term Care recently received the Governor’s Award of Excellence for its quality care efforts.

The award was announced by MPRO, a Michigan health quality organization, and the office of Michigan Gov...

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center has been named a U.S. News and World Report Best Nursing Home for 2016 - 17. The 104-bed long-term care facility rated 4.9 stars out of 5 overall.

“We are pleased and excited that U.S...

Munson Healthcare provides personalized home infusion services for people throughout northern Michigan who require frequent or continuous IV medication, hydration, or nutrition. For qualifying patients, home infusion is a convenient option allowing them to receive treatment in the comfort of their...

When Kalkaska County taxpayers open their 2016 Community Benefit Report in the mail from Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, they will find their local hospital offers a substantial return on their investment.

Hospital Administrator...

American Heart Association statistics reveal one in three adults in the U.S. have cardiovascular disease. It remains the leading cause of death for both men and women in the nation.

Recent research shows that nearly 80 percent of...

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...

Those fancy, expensive gadgets and machines in our lives demand attention and loving care. 

So does our heart. 

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center will offer the free community seminar “Treat Your Heart Like a Cadillac” from 6 - 7...

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...

Munson Healthcare's Advance Care Planning helps you identify who would be a good person to speak for you if you are unable to make your own medical decisions. Discussions in advance help you make your end-of-life wishes known.

Video courtesy of 7&4 News.

The McKenzie Method is a type of physical therapy for pain management offered by Munson Healthcare that includes a mechanical examination of how the spine moves, along with looking at symptoms and range of motion. Patients in northern Michigan typically see results quickly and learn exercises they...

Whether it’s a sore throat, a need for a tetanus booster, or just somebody to talk with about a concern – Teen Health Corner provides someone who can help.

The centers, located at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center and at...

Munson Healthcare hospitals recently completed their Community Health Needs Assessment and Implementation Strategies that are designed to identify community health needs and to foster collaborative action to promote community health.

While each hospital seeks to meet the specific needs of the...

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital have signed an agreement that supports improving the quality of care for patients and enhancing rehabilitation services at Kalkaska Memorial.

This...

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center continues to offer same-day appointments for mammograms year round.

Area women are encouraged to talk with their primary care provider about a referral for an exam if they are due for one.

The hospital’s state-of-the-art...

Buses across the region will soon arrive at newly scrubbed schools and young scholars bearing new backpacks will make their steps toward the halls of learning.

Parents should ensure when their young charges step off the bus...

Seven Munson Healthcare system hospitals have been named by the American Hospital Association’s journal Hospitals and Health Networks as “Most Wired” hospitals for 2016.

Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital, Munson Healthcare...

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. 

Munson Healthcare Advance Care Planning and advance medical directives help your family know your wishes in the event that you cannot communicate them due to an illness or injury. Save your family from the uncertainty, stress, and potential conflict that may arise by having to guess what kind of...

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center will conduct an emergency drill involving an active shooter situation on Friday, April 8.

Hospitals are required by the accrediting agency the Joint Commission to stage annual exercises...

Sometimes that impulse to show the kids some hot moves from those long-past basketball glory days does not turn out so well.

After the initial pain in the knee, it swells, and the doctor suspects a torn cartilage. In...

Winter brings challenges as well as beauty.

The same is true in the seasons of life. Eyes may not see as well to drive at night and those legs find climbing the stairs at home more difficult. Gardening may become more of a chore than a...

American Heart Association statistics reveal cardiovascular disease represented one of every three deaths in 2013, the latest year available.

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center’s Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Clinic staff members...

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center invites the public to preview one of its new Green House® homes – a new concept in elder care.

“Green House homes can be summarized as facilities that do not just create a home-like environment, but...

Area residents with diabetes and other conditions that require home use of needles or other sharps materials often struggle with how to safely dispose of the materials after use.

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center will...

Coming home for the holidays to make and enjoy memories sometimes means helping dad shovel the snow and mom make the meals. Should the challenges of shoveling and the demands of housekeeping become something more than a...