Grayling Hospital Power Restored While Charlevoix and Gaylord Remain on Generator Power
Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital, Grayling Hospital, and Otsego Memorial Hospital remain open and providing patient care as power outages continue in those communities.
Power has been restored to Grayling Hospital, but Charlevoix Hospital and Otsego Memorial Hospital continue to operate under...
East Region Hospitals Affected by Ice Storm
Munson Healthcare urges the public to call 911 or seek care in an emergency but proceed with caution due to icy and obstructed roads.
Patient care continues at Otsego Memorial, Grayling, and Charlevoix Hospitals under generator power.
Munson Healthcare urges the public to call 911 or seek care in an...
Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital Earns 2025 Best Hospitals in the U.S. for Emergency Care and Minimally Invasive Surgery
Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH) was recently named as a top hospital by The Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals™. OMH received two awards, Best Hospitals for Emergency Care and Best Hospitals for Minimally Invasive Surgery.
With healthcare awards spanning multiple service lines...
Munson Highlights the Need to Protect Medicaid Funding to Safeguard Northern Michigan Patients, Communities
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.
Me...
Munson Healthcare Names Rob Richardson as Otsego Memorial Hospital President and East Region COO
Gaylord, MI – Munson Healthcare (MHC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Richardson as President of Otsego Memorial Hospital and Chief Operating Officer of Munson Healthcare’s Charlevoix, Grayling, and Otsego Memorial Hospitals.
Rob has been serving as the Interim President of Otsego...
Munson Healthcare and Harm Reduction Michigan Partner to Install 25 NARCAN® Distribution Boxes Across Region
Munson Healthcare (MHC), in partnership with Harm Reduction Michigan (HRMI), has installed 25 NARCAN® (Naloxone) Distribution Boxes at facilities across the health system to continue supporting a statewide trend of declining overdose deaths.
Supported by a grant from the Health Resource and Service...
Caila Kippe, PA-C, Joins Munson Healthcare Orthopedic Institute
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Caila Kippe, PA-C, MMS, to the Munson Healthcare Orthopedic Institute team in Gaylord.
Caila attended Wake Forest University School of Medicine and is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Her experience as an...
Munson Embarks on OMH Regional Hospital Transformation Project in Gaylord
Investing $33.6 million, providing a higher level of inpatient care and specialty services for the region
Munson Healthcare is proud to announce a significant expansion and renovation project at Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH), marking a pivotal step towards its designation as a regional hospital...
Otsego Memorial Hospital Employees Show Support for Co-Workers Battling Cancer in Unique Way
In a heartwarming display of solidarity and compassion, employees at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital recently shaved their heads to raise funds for two colleagues battling cancer. The initiative, spearheaded by Karen Avery, aimed to provide both emotional and financial support to their...
Affordable Care Act Marketplace Enrollment Underway
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...
Victoria Watters, MD, Transitions Practice to Gaylord Family Practice
Munson Healthcare OMH Family Practice is pleased to welcome Victoria Watters, MD, to the clinic. Dr. Watters has transitioned her practice to Gaylord two days a week and will be full-time in Gaylord effective January 2025. This transition will increase access to family medicine and pediatric...
CJ Staley, PA-C, Joins Traverse Heart & Vascular
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome CJ Staley, PA-C to Traverse Heart & Vascular.
CJ chose to specialize in cardiology because the field requires him to take a multidisciplinary and unique approach to each patient’s care. He earned his graduate degree from Western Michigan University.
“I strive...
Anthony McClafferty, MD, Joins Traverse Heart & Vascular
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Anthony McClafferty, MD, to the team at Traverse Heart & Vascular.
Dr. McClafferty chose to specialize in cardiology because of the significant impact cardiovascular disease has on patients’ quality of life. He attended Wayne State University School of...
Linda Gossett, MD, Joins Traverse Heart & Vascular
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Linda Gossett, MD, to Traverse Heart & Vascular in Gaylord and Traverse City.
Dr. Gossett attended medical school and completed her residency at the University of New Mexico Medical School of Medicine and a fellowship at University of Wisconsin Hospitals &...
E. Grant Carey, MD, Joins Munson Orthopedic Institute
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome E. Grant Carey, MD, to Munson Orthopedic Institute in Prudenville.
Dr. Carey is a dedicated orthopedic surgeon with a strong connection to Northern Michigan. Born in Petoskey and raised on the shores of Higgins Lake, Dr. Carey comes from a family that has...