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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and Munson Healthcare is encouraging community members to get screened. 

Worldwide, Colon Cancer is the third most common form of cancer and second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. In Northern Michigan, colorectal cancer rates are 4-5 percent higher...

This year’s flu season coincides with the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing the public’s risk for developing a respiratory illness with potentially serious complications. 
Fortunately, a safe, effective vaccine already exists for the seasonal flu and is updated each year in anticipation of the most...

Healthy kids make better learners is the driving premise behind a collaboration between Shape Up North and Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS), as the organizations partner to explore the health and wellness needs of area students and their teachers.
 
Shape Up North – a collaboration between...

Northern Michigan residents considering a healthier 2020 are invited to experience discounted InBody scans to start their New Year’s weight-loss journeys.

Munson Healthcare’s Healthy Weight Center is offering $30 InBody scans now through Feb. 29, a 25-percent discount.

InBody’s medical-grade...

The Community Health Library at the Foster Family Community Health Center is a free service to the community and offers many resources on a variety of topics. They can help guide to reliable sources online and experts on topics. Resources include books, health magazines, DVDs, CDs, anatomical models...

Bayshore Marathon and other race competitors are invited to a session with experts on April 16 for tips and strategies to run the race, finish the course, and prevent injuries.

The free session will be at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA West from 6 - 7 p.m. Registration is at 5:45 p.m., but is not...

The Cowell Family Cancer Center Health and Wellness Suite in Traverse City will be offering free and discounted yoga and pilates classes on Mar. 26 - 29, 2019. No registration is necessary.

Class Schedule

Tuesday, Mar. 26

8 - 8:50 am: Pilates Essentials with Kim (free) 9 - 9:50 am: Pilates...

Helping Benzie County residents learn more about implementing and sustaining healthy active lifestyles is on the agenda for Betsie Hosick Health & Fitness Center in 2019.

The fitness center is sponsoring a free health education speaker series and a free fitness education series of classes for area...

Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital Celebrating 100 Years and patient Tommy Dorsek shares his path to wellness in order to live a long, healthy life.

“What I like about Munson’s philosophy is there promoting wellness, which is why we’re here. I found that to be quite enlightening and quite...

Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital celebrates a century of hometown care in 2019.

The hospital plans a series of community-related activities for the year, including the granting of “100 Wishes” that will allow community members to submit a “wish for wellness” involving various departments...

Community members spoke and staff at Betsie Hosick Health & Fitness Center listened. Now youth in the area have a place for fun and fitness in the new year.

Last year, the center launched a survey of members and non-members to learn how the facility could better serve the community. Responses were...

Manistee Health and Fitness Center, formerly The Health Connection, has reopened in new space at the Munson Healthcare Manistee Community Center.

The full-service fitness facility offers group fitness classes, flexible membership options, and certified instructors and exercise specialists.

“We are...

The Health and Wellness Suite at the Cowell Family Cancer Center provides opportunities for physical, emotional, and spiritual healing for those receiving treatment for cancer, as well as those in recovery. Classes include yoga, pilates, massage, meditation, painting, and much more.

“The mental...

The following classes, free with Health Connection membership, will be offered through Sept. 1:
3,2,1: 3 minutes of cardio, 2 minutes of strength training, and 1 minute abs.
Core & More: 30 minutes of full body toning with a concentration on core.
Creative Cardio: Instructor’s choice, varies each...

Stay flexible for fun in the sun this summer.  

Manistee Health Connection offers a wide range of group classes to keep the body toned for the beach, 5K, hiking trail, or overall vigorous health. Exercise specialists will lead 14 classes designed to meet the needs of a wide range of ages and...

Convenient opportunities to stay fit and healthy during the fall and winter seasons are as easy as a membership at Betsie Hosick Health and Fitness Center.  

During October, the fitness center is offering special membership rates and also a community open house from Oct. 16 - 21.

“We are inviting...

The leaves may be changing, but exercise remains a constant health benefit in every season.

Manistee Health Connection offers a wide range of group classes to keep the body toned for the ski season, hiking fall pathways, or overall vigorous health. Exercise specialists will lead 14 classes designed...

Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital's Wellness Workshop in downtown Charlevoix provides low-cost health screenings and wellness activities, such as yoga, diabetes education, support groups, strength training, smoking cessation, nutrition counseling, healthy living workshops, natural childbirth...

Munson Medical Center program promotes better quality of life

Hauling semi-loads of furniture across the country, inhaling diesel fumes, smoking cigarettes and breathing other’s second hand smoke caught up to Michael Hahnenberg.

The 59-year-old Traverse City resident developed chronic obstructive...

Gaylord, Mich. — Otsego Memorial Hospital rescheduled a speaking event with Stephen Ward, MD, physician with OMH Medical Group Internal Medicine for Wednesday, February 1st from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the Professional Medical Building Conference Room at Otsego Memorial Hospital. The original event...

Digital mammograms are available in Kalkaska

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...

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 offers options for portion of Halloween goodies

Munson Medical Center’s myWellness team and the Northern Michigan Diabetes Initiative are again partnering to promote healthy eating habits while giving back to troops this Halloween.

Children and their parents are invited to...

Stay fit and active this winter through group fitness classes at West Shore Health Connection.

The fitness center offers a wide range of group classes to help keep the body warmed up and active during the cold weather months. Exercise specialists will lead 19 classes designed to meet the needs of...