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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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Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Breann Dalzell, NP, to the Geriatric Inpatient Services team. 

Bre is passionate about geriatric medicine, including chronic condition management, dementia care, and advanced care planning, and is known amongst her patients to have excellent therapeutic...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Ellen Talbott, FNP-C, to the Munson Healthcare Digestive Health team.

Ellen earned her graduate degree from University of Michigan-Flint. 

Her favorite part of practicing medicine is getting to work with patients from different backgrounds and make a difference...

Munson Healthcare Supports Program with $5,000 Donation

Munson Healthcare and the Chill Out for Winter Safety Program is excited to announce a Kids Winter Safety Helmet Fitting & Giveaway. The event will take place on Saturday, February 1, from 11 am to 2 pm (or while supplies last) at Hickory Hills...

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 welcomed Jill Swinning, CNS, to Traverse Heart & Vascular in summer 2024. 

Jill's interest in the heart stemmed from her grandfather’s experience with a heart attack when she was young. She has a special interest in cardiac implantable electronic devices and electrophysiology. Jill...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Matthew Lederer, DO, to Cedarwoods Internal and Geriatric Medicine. 

Dr. Lederer enjoys family medicine because it allows him to get to know his patients and build long-term relationships, while using preventative medicine to combat chronic disease. He...

The Center begins the first of four phases, operating Sunday-Thursday, 8 am - 8 pm

The Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center (GTMHCAC) has now officially opened its doors to patients offering select services Sunday through Thursday, 8:00am to 8:00pm. 

Located on the Munson Medical...

Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club meets at Presbyterian Church on January 8

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club features information on the importance of follow up care after stroke at its meeting 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8, at the Presbyterian Church, located at 701 Westminster...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Matthew Schuch, DO, to Munson Orthopedic Institute. 

Dr. Schuch is a Michigan native and is happy to return to his home state after completing his Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship at the University of Nevada School of Medicine in Las Vegas. He attended medical...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Ryan Miller, DO, to Infectious Disease Consultants. 

Dr. Miller completed medical school at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, an internship at Good Samaritan Hospital, residency at Cleveland Clinic Health System/South Pointe Hospital, and a...

The public is invited to tour the new facility in advance of its January opening.  

Munson Healthcare (MHC) and the Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority (NLCMHA) will host an open house for the new Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center (GTMHCAC) at 410 Brook St., Traverse...

Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena, and Covenant Children’s Hospital in Saginaw have recently announced their commitment to a quality collaborative designed to identify and address equity issues for pediatric patients and their families receiving care at...

Breathe Easy – Catch It Early: A Lung Cancer Awareness Panel & Mini-Expo will take place from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Cowell Family Cancer Center, 217 S. Madison St., in Traverse City.

The event will spotlight lung cancer screening, prevention, and treatment – and will feature a 5x5 inflatable...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club features an open discussion for stroke survivors and their families at its meeting from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, at the Presbyterian Church, located at 701 Westminster Rd. in Traverse City. 

Melinda Hollands, L.M.S.W., with Munson Medical...

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 is pleased to welcome Dallas Foley, NP, to the neurosurgery team. 

She enjoys learning new things every day in a field that is constantly evolving. 

Dallas earned her graduate degree from the University of Michigan and is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. ...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Taylor Schuch, DO, to Elmwood Primary Care. 

Dr. Schuch values building relationships with families and helping them with their health needs. She enjoys seeing patients of all ages and has special interests in pediatrics, obesity medicine, and women’s health. ...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Leeda Bashardost, MD, to the Neurocritical Care team. 

Dr. Bashardost is a highly dedicated board-certified neurologist with a specialization in neurocritical care. Her passion for neurology was ignited during her undergraduate studies in Neuroscience at the...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club features information on Meals on Wheels program at its meeting 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, at the Presbyterian Church in Traverse City. The church is located at 701 Westminster Rd. 

Lisa Robitshek, Manager of Meals on Wheels at Northwest Michigan...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Caitlin Buren, NP, to Munson Healthcare Gynecologic Oncology. 

Through her work as a registered nurse, Caitlin became interested in women’s health. As a nurse practitioner, she chose her path in gynecology oncology because it allows her to help improve the...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Shawna Thomas, NP, to the clinical team at the Comprehensive Pain Management Program.

After working 14 years as a registered nurse, she decided to pursue a career as a nurse practitioner. She completed her graduate education at Grand Valley State University.  

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Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Diana Bischer, NP, to the gynecology oncology clinical team in Traverse City. 

Diana obtained her graduate education from the University of Michigan. She was drawn to oncology because cancer has impacted a lot of people close to her, and it is a dynamic field...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Devin Rohde, PA, to the Advanced Wound Center. 

She obtained her graduate degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. 

Connection to her community and...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Cory Messingschlager, MD, to the gynecology oncology team at Munson Healthcare. 

Dr. Cory Messingschlager is a fellowship-trained Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon (MIGS). He attended medical school at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine...

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 Aeman Hana, DO, to Traverse Heart & Vascular. 

Dr. Hana chose cardiology because cardiovascular disease remains the number one killer of Americans. Although remarkable advances in medical care have been made to prevent cardiovascular disease, it unfortunately...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Beau Johnson, PA-C, to the Neurosurgery clinical team. 

Beau chose neurosurgery because it allows him to problem solve and work with patients in a variety of settings from emergency through recovery. 

“I want all of my patients to know my passion toward stroke...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Desiree Miller, FNP-BC, CWOCN, to the Advanced Wound Center. 

Desiree completed her graduate education at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. 

She chose to...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Joseph Frazee, DO, to the Neurology team. 

Dr. Frazee chose to specialize in neurology because he is deeply fascinated by the nervous system and advancements in neuroscience. He attended medical school at Lincoln Memorial University and completed residency and...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Grace Breuer, MD, to the Elmwood Primary Care team. 

Dr. Breuer chose to pursue family medicine because she enjoys being able to treat patients throughout their lifetime, see whole families, and manage the entire spectrum of healthcare. She chose to also train...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Alex Weick, MD to Munson Healthcare Digestive Health. 

Dr. Weick is passionate about early and effective screening to prevent colon cancer and aiding patients with chronic gastrointestinal disorders. He attended medical school at Wayne State University School...

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 &...

The Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) is recognizing Munson Healthcare, Cowell Family Cancer Center (CFCC) with the Innovator Award for pioneering achievements in improving access, quality, and value in cancer care delivery. 

Cowell Family Cancer Center will accept the award during the 2024...

Munson Medical Center (MMC) physicians, nurses, clinical staff, support staff and leaders celebrated completion of a two-month pilot program today with an official ribbon cutting for the emergency department’s new Quick Care Zone.

Since the beginning of the busy summer tourism season in mid-June...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Neil Klinger, MD, to Munson Neurosurgery. 

Dr. Klinger chose neurosurgery because of his fascination with the brain and the spinal cord and a desire to help make an impact on his patients’ lives. He attended medical school and completed a residency at Wayne...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Jamie Barnwell, DO, to Foster Family Primary Care.

Dr. Barnwell attended medical school at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Munson Family Practice. She is excited to continue to serve the community that has become her home...

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...

Munson Healthcare Neurocritical Care is pleased to welcome Ramiro Castro-Apolo, MD to the team.   

Dr. Ramiro Castro-Apolo is a dedicated and passionate neurologist specializing in neurocritical care. Born in Ecuador, Dr. Castro-Apolo moved to the United States in 2015 and has since lived in various...

Munson Healthcare (MHC) announced that after 35 years of dedicated service as a surgeon and esteemed clinical and administrative leader, Walt Noble, M.D., FACS, Chief Medical Officer, will retire effectively August 1.

“Dr. Noble has left an indelible mark on the Munson Healthcare system, earning...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome board-certified physician Anne Pawlak, DO, DFACN, FAAN, specializing in Neurology.  

A Detroit native from the Polish west side, Dr. Pawlak is a distinguished neurologist with a deep passion for teaching and patient care. She attended medical school at...

The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has recognized Munson Medical Center (MMC) with the Get With The Guidelines® Target: Stroke Honor Roll Advanced Therapy Award for the first time while awarding the Stroke Gold Plus Award and Honor Roll Elite for an 11th consecutive year.

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Munson Medical Center (MMC) has moved up a spot to No. 6 on U.S. News and World Report’s rankings for Best Hospitals in Michigan.

Nearly 6,000 hospitals were evaluated in the publication’s 35th annual report – more than any other public hospital ranking – which bases the list on safety and...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Presleigh Yovich, NP, to Munson Neurosurgery.

Presleigh was interested in the medical field after watching her older sister and brother-in-law pursue careers as nurses. While she originally had no intention of becoming a nurse, a conversation with her...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Susan Cogswell, PA, to Foster Family Primary Care. 

Susan pursued a career in medicine after shadowing a friend who was a physician's assistant. She has worked in Urgent Care and Emergency Departments before practicing in primary care. 

Susan is passionate...

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...

Prior to 2020, an endovascular stroke intervention, one in which a catheter is used to remove a clot from the brain, had never been performed in Northern Michigan. Fast forward four years later, Munson Medical Center (MMC) is home to the first and only certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in...

Bob and Pauline Young were honored by Munson leaders and staff this past weekend for a recent $1 million donation which has provided new cutting-edge technology to Munson Medical Center’s Cardiac Catheterization Lab.

The Youngs made their first donation to Munson Healthcare almost a half-century ago...

Earlier today, Munson Healthcare was among five hospitals from across the nation that were presented the American Hospital Association (AHA) Dick Davidson NOVA Award for hospital-led collaborative efforts to improve community health. 

“This year’s Dick Davidson NOVA Award winners have demonstrated...

Gift of Life Michigan held its annual Gala on Thursday in Novi where more than 40 of our team members from Munson Medical Center traveled to accept the Hospital of the Year award.

Additionally, ICU Nurse Manager, Eric Jean was honored as the Donation Liaison Champion and John Stanifer, MD, and...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club features information on advance care planning and completing advance directives at its meeting 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, at the Presbyterian Church in Traverse City. 

The church is located at 701 Westminster in Traverse City. 

Stephanie Van...

Munson Healthcare (MHC) is reminding residents and patients traveling from across the region to anticipate delays in Traverse City and plan accordingly as reconstruction of Grandview Parkway continues now through this fall.  

“This construction work is front and center for those living in Traverse...

Munson Healthcare is expanding access to care in Traverse City with two new clinics.  

On March 18, Munson Healthcare Elmwood Primary Care and Munson Healthcare Cedarwoods Internal and Geriatric Medicine will open. These clinics join the expansion in primary care services with Munson Healthcare...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club features an open discussion at its meeting 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, at the Presbyterian Church in Traverse City. 

The church is located at 701 Westminster in Traverse City.   

Melinda Hollands, L.M.S.W., with Munson Medical Center’s Patient...

Munson Medical Center (MMC) today unveiled a new name for its comprehensive stroke center — The Witham Family Comprehensive Stroke Center — thanks to a $2.5-million donation from Richard and Marilyn Witham and their children, Chris Witham and wife Stephanie, and Kurt Witham.  

The family gathered...

Munson Healthcare Chief Operating Officer Laura Glenn announced today that Joe Hurshe, FACHE has been selected as the new president of Munson Medical Center in Traverse City effective April 1.

Hurshe brings 30 years of leadership experience in the healthcare industry including 13 with Ascension...

Gift of Life Michigan has announced that in April it will honor Munson Medical Center (MMC) as Hospital of the Year along with ICU Nurse Manager, Eric Jean as Donation Liaison Champion and John Stanifer, MD, and his wife Molly as Community Partner Champion.

Over the last year, Munson Medical Center...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club features information on stroke rehab services through Mary Free Bed at Munson healthcare at its meeting 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14, at the Presbyterian Church in Traverse City. 

The church is located at 701 Westminster in Traverse City. 

Juli...

After a temporary pause for relocation, travel clinic services are once again available through Munson Healthcare. What was previously managed by Munson’s Infectious Disease clinic will now be housed in the Occupational Health and Medicine clinic at Foster Family Community Health Center.

Foreign...

Munson Healthcare Foster Family Primary Care is pleased to welcome Sarah Shepler, P.A.

Sarah completed her undergraduate degree at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota, before going to the University of New England in Portland, Maine to be a Physician Assistant.

Sarah was inspired to pursue a...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome family medicine physician Joseph Rexroat, M.D. to Milliken Medical Group. 

A Michigan native, Dr. Rexroat was born and raised in Lake Leelanau. He went to Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and completed his family medicine residency at...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club features information on the coordination of emergency ambulance services in the area at its meeting 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 10, at the Presbyterian Church in Traverse City. 

The church is located at 701 Westminster in Traverse City. 

William...

Munson Family Practice Center is pleased to welcome board-certified family medicine physician, Curt Ward, MD, MBA, FAAFP. 

Dr. Ward was born and raised in Brookston, Indiana on a corn, soybean, and registered Hereford farm. During his childhood, he often traveled to Leelanau Peninsula to enjoy the...

Munson Healthcare (MHC) is proud to announce that The Joint Commission (TJC) has certified Munson Medical Center (MMC) as a Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC), placing it among just 221 hospitals in the United States and one of twelve in the state of Michigan. This is the first-ever Comprehensive...

Munson Healthcare (MHC) announced today that Jennifer Standfest, MSN, RN, NE-BC, has been named the system’s Chief Nursing Officer. 

"As we continue to transform our internal culture, create more patient centric experiences, and implement our strategic plan, it will be critical to have a positive...