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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...

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 (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...

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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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 (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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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 &...

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...

Munson Healthcare's Board of Directors granted approval for the development of two new joint venture outpatient surgery centers in Cadillac and Gaylord. These centers are integral components of Munson Healthcare's Regional Care Transformation Plan, aimed at meeting the evolving needs of patients...

Four Munson Healthcare hospitals – out of just 14 in Michigan – received a 5-star ranking from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in 2024, placing them among the top 8 percent of hospitals in the nation for quality care.

Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Otsego Memorial...

Lauren Osbeck, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, a Nurse Practitioner with a passion for pediatric care, is returning to her roots in Harbor Springs to practice at Little Traverse Primary Care and Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Pediatrics. Having spent her early years in this picturesque northern Michigan town...

Munson Healthcare OMH Medical Group – Indian River is pleased to welcome board-certified nurse practitioner Heather Bur.

A Michigan native, Heather was born and raised in Cheboygan. For over 15 years, she has dedicated her career to healthcare, working throughout Michigan and out of state. She...

Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH) is proud to announce the acquisition of the SAVI SCOUT® Wire-Free Radar Localization System, a cutting-edge technology designed to improve the surgical experience and outcomes for breast cancer patients. 

The SAVI SCOUT® system uses non-radioactive...