Munson Healthcare Prepares for Higher Summer Patient Volumes, Reminds People Where to Go for Care
Northern Michigan is recognized nationally as a summer tourist destination which means a bump in population of 42 percent or more and increased demand for healthcare services across the area Munson Healthcare serves.
While more and more patients are seeking out virtual care options, many continue...
Munson Healthcare Launches Voices for Youth Mental Health Art Contest
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...
Munson Healthcare Frankfort Specialty Clinics Host Community Open House
Munson Healthcare Frankfort Specialty Clinics is hosting an open house today from 5 - 7 p.m.
The clinic is located at 917 Main St. in Frankfort. The public is invited to attend.
The open house will include a tour of the clinic, light refreshments, and a meet and greet with several of the clinic’s...
Back-to-School Tips for Avoiding Illness
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...
Benefit Concert for Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Set for Aug. 24
Munson Healthcare Foundations and Iron Fish Distillery are teaming up to present a family friendly concert Thursday, Aug. 24, to benefit Munson Healthcare Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital.
The band, Breathe Owl Breathe, a self-described “spirit rock band” will perform from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Barn at...
Munson Healthcare Names Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
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 Relaxes Masking, Visitation Policies
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 Adds New Airplane to Its Fleet
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...
Heart and Vascular Service Line Medical Director Named
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...
Community President for Manistee, Frankfort Hospitals Named
Munson Healthcare South Region President Peter Marinoff announced the interim leader for Manistee and Frankfort hospitals will now step into a permanent role.
“I am happy to announce that Kelly Tomaszewski has been named community president at Manistee Hospital and Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital,”...
Munson Healthcare Appoints Physician Chief for Oncology
Munson Healthcare leadership recently announced the appointment of radiation oncologist David Heimburger, M.D., as the Physician Chief for Oncology in the health system. He replaces David Gordon, M.D., who retired in November.
“Dr. Heimburger has served as the Radiation Oncology Program Director...
Hospital Seeks Partner for Community Health and Fitness Center
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital leadership announced today that the hospital is seeking an outside organization to own and operate the Betsie Hosick Health and Fitness Center.
The health and fitness center has been a part of the hospital’s operations for nearly 15 years. During that time, the fitness...
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 2022 - 23.
The enrollment window began Nov. 1 and closes Jan. 15. Open enrollment remains important for anyone not covered...
Munson Healthcare Appoints COO, New HR Leader
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...
Pediatric Medical Director Appointed at Munson Healthcare
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 Makes Forbes Best Employers By State List
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...
Munson Healthcare Hospice Plans Memorial Butterfly Releases
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 Names CMOs for East, South Regions
Munson Healthcare Chief Medical Officer Christine Nefcy, M.D., FAAP, recently announced appointments of two health system physician leaders to regional chief medical officer (CMO) roles.
Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital Chief Medical Officer Aditya Neravetla, M.D., has accepted an expanded role...
National Inspectors Certify Hospital’s Lab for Quality
Munson Healthcare Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital’s Laboratory Services recently received accreditation from the Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists following an on-site inspection.
The College of American Pathologists is recognized by the federal government as being equal...
Munson Healthcare Chief Executive Recognized by MHA
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...
Virtual Seminar Details Surgical Weight Loss Health Benefits
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 Safe Holiday Gatherings
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 Manistee Hospital President Retiring
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital President and CEO James Barker has announced his retirement effective July 15.
Barker has served as the president of the hospital for the past 11 years.
“I feel blessed to have worked with the physicians, staff, and leadership of the south region hospitals, and...
Cardiologist Addresses Long COVID Support Group
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 Safety, Security Leader Honored
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...
Free Advance Care Planning Workshops Offered
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...
Spring Brings New Horizons at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital
Spring brings new services and opportunities for the residents of Benzie County to stay close to home for their healthcare.
Munson Healthcare Paul Oliver Hospital President James Barker said the busy COVID-19-dominated winter has now transitioned to fewer COVID-19 patients and a chance for hospital...
Munson Healthcare Moves to Pandemic Level Yellow Status
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...
Director of Surgical Services, Community Hospitals Appointed
Munson Healthcare’s East and South Region presidents today jointly announced the appointment of Cristen Brandsma to Director of Surgical Services, Community Hospitals.
East Region President Kirsten Korth-White and South Region President James Barker said Brandsma will oversee surgical services...
Munson Healthcare Names New Chief Financial Officer
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 Updates Visitation Policies
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 Receive Leapfrog ‘A’ Grades
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 to Allow Some Vaccinated Visitors
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 Restricts Visitor Access Due to Surge
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...
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Earns ACR Accreditation
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in computed tomography (CT) and mammography as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
The ACR review assesses image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment...
Benefits of Surgical Weight Loss Detailed in Free Virtual Seminar
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...
Affordable Care Act Marketplace Opens Emergency Enrollment
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.
...
Surgical Weight Loss Benefits Detailed in Free Virtual Seminar
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...
Munson Healthcare Seeks Community Help on Giving Tuesday
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...
Drive-through flu shots available in Northern Michigan
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...
Munson Healthcare Restricting Visitor Access
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.
Munson Healthcare...
Nov. Seminar Details Health Benefits of Surgical Weight Loss
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...
Munson Healthcare announces launch of Endovascular Stroke Program on World Stroke Day
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...
Affordable Care Act Marketplace Open Enrollment to Begin
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...
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Laboratory Receives National Accreditation
The College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to the Munson Healthcare Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Laboratory based on results of a recent on-site inspection. Paul Oliver is now one of is one of more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide. The accreditation is valid...