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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Healthcare Hospice Bereavement Services invites the community to candlelight ceremonies to acknowledge the pain and loss of the last year and the heaviness that can be felt amidst holiday joy. 

The Winter Solstice Gatherings are a way to come together to light the way with hope and healing...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will get active at their next meeting 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at The Presbyterian Church.

The church is located at 701 Westminster Road in Traverse City. New and former members of the stroke club are invited to attend.

Physical therapist Ann...

Tyler and Miranda Fox, of Cadillac, enrolled their newborn, Mallory, into the Books from Birth program.

Tiny Mallory Fox, all 7 pounds and 15 ounces of her, will get a book in the mail next month – “The Little Engine that Could.”

Mallory’s parents, Tyler and Miranda Fox of Cadillac enrolled...

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...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will hear a presentation from PACE North on its services at the next meeting 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at The Presbyterian Church.

The church is located at 701 Westminster Road in Traverse City. New and former members of the stroke club are...

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...

Munson Healthcare today announced that the Thomas Judd Care Center will host the 2023 Northern Michigan HIV Summit for healthcare professionals and the public from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29, at Kirkbride Hall in The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. A virtual attendance option is also...

Respiratory therapists serve a vital role caring for patients as members of the front-line healthcare team. This was especially true during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

For Munson Medical Center’s Duane Croel, B.S.R.T., RRT, respiratory therapy was always on his radar because his mom was...

Registration is now open for Thomas Judd Care Center’s Northern Lights Fun Run at 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, to raise awareness about its services and role in HIV care and prevention.

The nighttime 5K fun run and walk course begins and finishes at Munson Medical Center’s Lot K adjacent to the...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club features information on Parkinson’s Disease at its meeting 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, at the Presbyterian Church in Traverse City.

The church is located at 701 Westminster in Traverse City.

Parkinson’s Network North Executive Director Hettie...

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...

As part of Nursing Week for 2023, Munson Medical Center’s Shared Governance leaders presented eight nursing awards to honor members of hospital nursing team who exemplify the nursing profession in the eyes of their peers. There were 232 nominations by members of the nursing staff.

Chief Nursing...

Munson Medical Center received an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group for Spring 2023. The twice-yearly report card from the hospital quality organization was released today.

This marks the fourth consecutive “A” grade for the hospital which includes Leapfrog’s spring and fall reviews last year as...

In honor of Stroke Awareness Month, The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club invites the community to learn more about how to prevent a stroke, the latest treatment options, and the unique capabilities offered through Munson Healthcare’s Stroke Program. 

Munson Medical Center’s Stroke Program...

Munson Medical Center pharmacist Hope Broxterman, Pharm.D., was recently named president of the Michigan Pharmacists Association.

Broxterman has been a clinical pharmacist at Munson Medical Center since 2011 and has focused her practice on critical care/cardiology areas of the hospital since...

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...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will learn about assistive devices available from the Michigan Assistive Technology Program at its meeting 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, at the Presbyterian Church in Traverse City.

The church is located at 701 Westminster in Traverse City.

Kelly...

Munson Healthcare is hosting a free community event on Thursday, April 13, to bring awareness to colon health.

A Colon Cancer Awareness Panel and Mini-Expo will take place from 5 - 7:30 p.m. at the Cowell Family Cancer Center, 217 S. Madison St., in Traverse City.

The event will spotlight...

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...

Livia Argyle, R.N., steps into her nursing role on a cardiothoracic nursing floor at Munson Medical Center with a world of perspective and perspective of the world.

She is a native of Manaus, Brazil, a city of nearly 2 million that is the capital of the state of Amazonas. The large modern city sits...