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The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will feature information on anxiety and depression following a stroke, and how to cope with these emotions, at its meeting 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, at the Presbyterian Church, located at 701 Westminster Rd. in Traverse City.

Kaitlyn Grangood...

Munson Medical Center in Traverse City was recently named to The Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals™ list in the following categories:

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 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.  

S...

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.

Des...

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...

Munson Healthcare earlier this week was identified as one of the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems™ according to an independent quality analysis based on a scorecard provided by PINC AI™, the technology and services brand of Premier, Inc. and reported by Fortune.

PINC AI™ relies upon publicly...

Munson Healthcare, Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority (NLCMHA) and a collaborative of regional partners will be unveiling further details for a new Mental Wellness Center to Grand Traverse County commissioners today at the County Board of Commissioners meeting. Additionally, Munson...

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...

Munson Medical Center (MMC) received an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group for Fall 2023 marking the fifth straight time it’s received recognition at this level.  

MMC is one of 24 hospitals in the state of Michigan to receive an “A” grade this fall and among just 6 percent of hospitals nationwide...

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...

Traverse Heart and Vascular is pleased to welcome interventional cardiologist Taylor Dawson, M.D.

Dr. Dawson is a Michigan native, born and raised in the Kalamazoo area. He graduated from medical school at University of Toledo College of Medicine and Health Sciences before returning to his home...

Site of future Community Health Center.

Munson Healthcare today announced a proposal to establish a Community Health Center in Petoskey which would bring more access to award-winning patient care in the area.

The proposal is part of Munson Healthcare’s recently-announced Regional Care...

Munson Healthcare will offer low-dose CT scan screenings as part of National Lung Screening Day on Nov. 11.

Munson Healthcare Director of Radiology Branden Hill said the screenings at health system hospitals emphasize the importance of lung health for residents in the region.

“Lung cancer remains...

Munson Healthcare President and CEO Ed Ness recently announced the appointment of Michael Saad as chief information officer (CIO) for the health system.

Saad joins the health system from the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn. where he served as senior vice president and...

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 Michigan Health and Hospital Association (MHA) has awarded a $5 million grant to Munson Healthcare toward adding much needed pediatric mental health and crisis services in northern Michigan.

The competitive grant funding was part of the Michigan Legislature’s $50 million appropriation in 2023...

Munson Healthcare Kidney and Hypertension Specialists is pleased to welcome Jacob Fishbaugh, MSPA, PA-C.  

Fishbaugh was born and raised in South Bend, Ind. He was drawn to the field of nephrology because of the unique blend of autoimmune and cardiovascular conditions. By specializing in...

Munson Healthcare (MHC) announced today that Matt Wille, President and CEO of Munson Medical Center (MMC), will be leaving to pursue a new leadership role outside of the system.

Wille has accepted a position as Chief Operating Officer at ThedaCare in Wisconsin, putting him much closer to his...

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...

The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association recently honored Munson Medical Center with its 2023 Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Award as well as the Target Stroke Honor Roll Elite Award. These national awards recognize Munson’s stroke time to treatment with 85 percent of...

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...

Munson Healthcare Orthopedic Institute is pleased to welcome Donald J. Scholten II, M.D., Ph.D., to the medical staff. 

A Michigan native born and raised in Grand Rapids, Dr. Scholten graduated with a chemistry degree from Hope College in Holland, Mich., where he played on the men’s golf team for...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Kevin McDowell, Psy.D., to the Comprehensive Pain Management Program, located at 550 Munson Avenue in Traverse City. 

A Michigan native, Dr. McDowell was raised in Marion. Dr. McDowell graduated from Florida School of Professional Psychology at Argosy...

Munson Medical Center recently received a 5-star ranking from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), placing it among the top 8 percent of hospitals in the nation. 

The hospital was one of just 438 hospitals to achieve the highest ranking of more than 4,500 hospitals nationally...

TRAVERSE CITY – Efforts to meet core needs of individuals experiencing homelessness in Traverse City continue to gain traction through the ‘Street Medicine’ collaboration between Munson Healthcare, Traverse Health Clinic, and Goodwill Northern Michigan.

Leaders of all three organizations say a...

Munson Healthcare today issued the following statement from Laura Glenn, Chief Operating Officer for Munson Healthcare regarding the Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority’s board vote on the Grand Traverse Wellness Center: 

“Munson Healthcare commends Northern Lakes Community Mental...

Members of the Class of 2026 include from left: David Stalker, MD; Addie Loftus-Algac, MD; Kaitlyn Kilpatrick, DO;
Elizabeth Abel, MD, MPH; Haley Kopkau, MD; and John "Jack" Cleary, MD.

Munson Healthcare’s Family Practice Residency program recently welcomed six new residents to begin their...

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...

Munson Healthcare Family Practice Residency graduates heading into their careers include from left:
Jaclyn Sylvain, DO; Elizabeth Godfrey, MD; Cynthia Wang, MD; Miriam Riestra-Bareman, MD; and Jason
Schreiber, DO. (File photo)

Munson Healthcare Family Practice Residency’s graduating Class of 2023 ...

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...

Munson Healthcare, Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority, and a group of community partners from across Grand Traverse County applauded Grand Traverse County’s Board of Commissioners for granting a $5 million request for funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to begin development...

Munson Healthcare, Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority, and a group of community partners from across Grand Traverse County today filed a proposal with the county commission requesting American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal funding for the development of the Grand Traverse Center for...

As a nationally-recognized summer tourist destination, the population swells this time of year across the northwest lower peninsula’s 10-county area by 78 percent – according to a study by Networks Northwest. This also means an increased demand for healthcare services, which equates to a 42 percent...

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...

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 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...

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...

Munson Medical Center’s Echocardiography program was recently recognized by IAC Echocardiography with Bronze Milestone Recognition for its long-term commitment to continuously improving patient outcomes and safety.

The hospital received the Bronze Milestone Recognition for its 20 years of...

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...

Traverse City, MI – Friday night (March 10), Munson Medical Center (MMC) was informed by the Michigan Nurses Association (MNA) that the nurses represented by the bargaining unit have ratified a new three-year contract.

“The ratification vote represents four months of collaborative and productive...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome board certified physician assistant Sarah I. Allaben, to Munson Healthcare Rheumatology, located at 3537 W. Front St., Suite A, in Traverse City, Mich.

Allaben, a native of Grand Rapids, Mich., has always been fascinated by how medicine and science can be...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will learn about “One-Handed Cooking Techniques” at its meeting 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, at the Presbyterian Church in Traverse City.

The church is located at 701 Westminster in Traverse City.

Munson Healthcare occupational therapist Joe...

Munson Healthcare Orthopedic Institute is pleased to welcome Amy S. Collins, N.P. to the medical staff as a specialist in orthopedic surgery.

Collins is a board-certified nurse practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She started her healthcare career as a bedside nurse. She...

Retired Traverse City math teacher Pam Forton looks forward to her four-hour shift as a patient escort on Fridays at Munson Medical Center.

She arrives around 10:30 a.m., picks up her special phone that alerts her to patient discharges, and soon is on her way to a hospital floor with a wheelchair to...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Emily A. Dryer, D.O., as a board-eligible specialist in nephrology.

Dr. Dryer graduated from medical school at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, Mich. She completed her residency at Spectrum Health Lakeland in St...

Free helmet safety clinics are offered by the Munson Healthcare sponsored Chill Out for Winter Safety program at recreation areas in both Fife Lake and Charlevoix on Feb. 11.

Munson Healthcare team member Tammie Budrow started the program to help prevent other families from experiencing the tragic...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome family medicine physicians Joanna Heindl, D.O. and Thomas Yax, M.D. to Milliken Medical Group, located at 224 Circle Drive in Traverse City, Mich. 

Dr. Heindl graduated from medical school at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She...

Kevin J. Harris, M.D., recently joined Munson Healthcare as a board-certified specialist in general surgery who is sub-specialty trained in bariatric surgery. 

Dr. Harris graduated from medical school at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. He completed his general surgery...

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...

Munson Healthcare Orthopedic Institute is pleased to welcome John G. Tazzi, P.A., to the medical staff as a specialist in orthopedic surgery.

Tazzi is a board-certified physician assistant. He graduated with honors as a physician assistant  from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Edward R. Hagen, M.D., as a board-certified specialist in general surgery who is sub-specialty trained in colon and rectal surgery. 

Dr. Hagen graduated from medical school at Creighton University, Omaha, Neb. He completed a residency in general surgery at...

Munson Medical Center received an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group for Fall 2022. The twice yearly report card from the hospital quality organization was released today.

Munson Medical Center President Matt Wille commended the ongoing efforts of staff that resulted in top grade. The hospital also...

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 (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...

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...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will talk about “Overcoming Fear and Anxiety” during a teleconference from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12. 

Discussion participants may receive the conference phone number and access code by registering at this URL: munsonhealthcare.org/strokeclub.

M...

The Munson Healthcare Orthopedic Institute offers cutting-edge technology and fellowship-trained
physicians. Below right is Michael VanWagner, D.O., who can provide knee surgery using the
ROSA device.

The Munson Healthcare Orthopedic Institute (MOI), which opened the doors of a new clinic in...

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 Charlevoix Hospital President and CEO Joanne Schroeder today announced the appointment of Jennifer Standfest, M.S.N., R.N., NE-BC, as the new chief nursing officer at the facility.
Standfest joins the hospital from her most recent role as director of nursing practice and...

Brandon M. Wojcik, M.D., has joined the medical staff of Munson Medical Center specializing in cardiothoracic surgery. 

Dr. Wojcik practices widely in both adult cardiac and thoracic surgery. He has special interests in open and endovascular thoracic aortic surgery, valve repair and replacement...

David P. Rosenbaum-HaLevi, M.D., has joined the medical staff of Munson Medical Center as a member of the Munson Healthcare Stroke Center. His presence will expand the capabilities of our interventional stroke team which provides critical care to stroke patients throughout northern Michigan. He is...

Munson Medical Center received recognition as one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals for 2022 and as one of the top 15 teaching hospitals in the nation. It is the 15th time the hospital has achieved the award.

There were 2,650 hospitals nationwide included in the annual study by Fortune/Merative...

Katrina M. Lawrence-Wolff, D.O., has joined the medical staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified specialist in Rheumatology. She has special interests in autoimmune diseases and arthritis.

Dr. Lawrence-Wolff practices at Munson Healthcare Rheumatology, 3537 W. Front St., Suite A...

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...

Andrew P. Bone, M.D., has joined the medical staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified specialist in family medicine.

Dr. Bone practices at Munson Walk-in Clinic, 3074 N. US-31 South, Traverse City. Munson Walk-in Clinic has walk-in hours Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m...

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...

Jennifer S. Kang, M.D., has joined the medical staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified specialist in neurosurgery. 

Dr. Kang has a special interest in minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal fusion for traumatic injuries, spinal cord injury, pituitary tumors, cervical spinal surgery...

The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association recently honored Munson Medical Center with its 2022 Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Award along with the Target Stroke Honor Roll Elite Award.

This recognition reflects the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients...

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...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will host an open discussion during a teleconference from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8. 

Discussion participants may receive the conference phone number and access code by registering at this URL: munsonhealthcare.org/strokeclub.

Melinda Hollands, L...

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 has named Peter Tucker, M.D., as the medical director for the primary care service line.

A new position, Dr. Tucker’s role will be to provide visionary and strategic physician perspective on the direction of healthcare delivery. He will work closely with Munson Healthcare...

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 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...

A large-scale technology upgrade project for Munson Healthcare’s Radiology Services is now underway with the installation of five new GE 256-Slice Revolution™ CT scanners.

Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital is the first of four Munson Healthcare hospital sites to receive the new technology. In...

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...

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...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will focus on “Cleaning Closets in Your Home and Your Life” teleconference from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9. 

Discussion participants may receive the conference phone number and access code by registering at this URL: munsonhealthcare.org/strokeclub...

Munson Healthcare Foundations has set an ambitious goal: to raise $100,000 on Tuesday, Nov. 30, in support of healthcare for the people of northern Michigan.

This day, more commonly known as Giving Tuesday, is recognized each year on the Tuesday following Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The...

Munson Healthcare today announces revisions to its visitation policies as the continued COVID-19 surge brings added concerns for virus transmission and the need for patient and healthcare team safety.

Effective immediately, all inpatients, including those who have tested positive for COVID-19, will...

Munson Medical Center received the top “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group for Fall 2021. The twice-yearly report card from the hospital quality organization was released today.

Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital, Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital, Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital, and Munson...

As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise across the region, Munson Healthcare is activating protocols for Pandemic Response Level Red for the first time in the organization’s history.

While COVID-19 numbers are on the decline across the nation as a whole, this is not the case in Michigan...

Munson Healthcare joins with other health systems and organizations today recognizing World Stroke Day and celebrating recent advances to providing stroke care.

Based in Traverse City, Munson Healthcare launched its endovascular stroke intervention program in the fall of 2020. That program is...

Derek E. Pyne, D.O., has joined the medical staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified specialist in family medicine. He has special interests in pediatric care, diabetes, cardiovascular health, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Dr. Pyne practices at Munson Partners in Health and...

Joshua J. Kroll, D.O., has joined the medical staffs of Munson Medical Center and Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital as a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine.

Dr. Kroll practices at Thirlby Clinic, 3537 W. Front St., Suite I, Traverse City. He is accepting new patients, and...

Morgan Buda, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a physician specializing in family medicine. Dr. Buda has special interests in women’s health and LGBTQ medicine.

Dr. Buda practices at Milliken Medical Group, 224 Circle Drive, Traverse City. She is accepting new patients, and...

Britton J. Carter, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified specialist in diagnostic radiology. Dr. Carter practices with Grand Traverse Radiologists, P.C., at Munson Medical Center. Dr. Carter also reads for other hospitals in the Munson Healthcare system.

Dr...

Pulmonary & Critical Care of Northwest Michigan, located at 5087 N. Royal Dr., Ste. B, Traverse City, has joined Munson Healthcare. The new name for the practice is Munson Healthcare Pulmonary & Critical Care of Northwest Michigan. The providers, location, and phone number remain the same.

Munson...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will host an open discussion of stroke and stroke recovery via teleconference from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 13. 

The group returns to virtual meetings as part of Munson Healthcare’s COVID-19 response plan change to pandemic level orange. Discussion...

Jack M. Zuckerman, M.D., has joined the medical staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified specialist in urology. 

He has special interests in genitourinary reconstructive surgery, urethral stricture disease, urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and voiding dysfunction. In addition...

Jessica D. Arden, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a specialist in radiation oncology. Dr. Arden practices with Traverse Bay Radiation Oncologists, P.C., at Cowell Family Cancer Center, 217 S. Madison St., Traverse City. Her office can be reached at 231-935-7100.

“I’ve always...

Neurologists Craig Kuesel, D.O.; Heather Lee, D.O.; and Cornelius Robens, M.D., have joined Munson Healthcare Neurology – Traverse City. They are excited to be joining neurologist Erica Austin, D.O., as Munson Healthcare expands neurology services in the Grand Traverse area. All of Munson Healthcare...

Munson Healthcare Foundations Manager John Gower, left, receives a check from Fraternal Order
of Eagles President Mike Bristol.

As the statewide president of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Mike Bristol of Traverse City can choose the beneficiary for all the state’s Eagle Aeries charity...

Munson Healthcare Bay Area Urology is moving to a new office in Traverse City’s Munson Professional Building on July 19, 2021. All providers and staff working from the current Cedar Run Road address will treat patients at this new location.

“Our new office will create much-needed additional space...

Munson Medical Center President and CEO Matt Wille announced today that Walt Noble, M.D., FACS, has been named the chief medical officer for the hospital.

In this role, he will provide the physician perspective on, and leadership around, the direction of healthcare delivery in alignment with the...

The Michigan Lean Consortium presented Munson Healthcare’s Vaccination Team with a 2020 Best in Healthcare Continuous Improvement award for the system’s tireless efforts to help vaccinate the communities it serves against COVID-19. The award was announced at the 9th Annual MLC Healthcare Symposium...

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 is offering an infusion treatment called monoclonal antibody therapy for treating patients with mild or moderate COVID-19 symptoms. 

This one-time outpatient infusion therapy may help patients recover quicker and avoid hospitalization. The treatment is especially useful for...

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...

The Munson Healthcare Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will virtually host members from the Petoskey Stroke Club on May 12 to compare notes and learn from one another. 

The group will discuss the most useful ideas and tactics for supporting themselves and their loved ones on their journeys...

As part of National Stroke Awareness Month, Munson Healthcare offers a virtual presentation covering the disease that each year touches more than 750,000 Americans.

Kersti Bruining, M.D., neurologist and Munson Medical Center Stroke Program medical director, will discuss stroke prevention tips...

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...

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...

This April Munson Healthcare is proud to recognize the fifth anniversary of Cowell Family Cancer Center in Traverse City. During its five years in operation, the facility has helped to treat thousands of patients with state-of-the-art coordinated cancer services and has helped transform the...

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 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...

Munson Healthcare President of Ambulatory Services and Value Based Care Laura Glenn announced today that Joan Rikli, M.B.A., M.S.N., R.N., CPNP-PC, NE-BC, has been named Women’s and Children’s Service Line executive director.

Rikli will have responsibility for coordinating women’s and children’s...

Munson Healthcare announced today it is the first hospital system in northern Michigan to offer an innovative treatment shown in clinical studies to help prostate cancer patients avoid some of the negative effects of radiation therapy. 

In September, Munson Medical Center treated its first patient...

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.
...

Munson Healthcare peer recovery coaches Paul Bock and Kimberly Johnson recently were honored with Addiction Treatment Services 2020 Advocacy Award.

The Traverse City-based agency bestows the award on those whose efforts represent significant contributions to the recovery community during the year.

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will host an open discussion of stroke and stroke recovery during its Feb. 10 virtual meeting. The group will also dedicate time to topics related to COVID-19, including firsthand experiences, self-care, and hopes for available vaccines. 

The group will meet...

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...

Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District (TBAISD) is one of four ISDs in the state to be awarded funding to participate in a pilot program that will research the efficacy and scalability of publicly funded preschool for three-year-old children.

A Munson Healthcare Early Childhood program will...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will host an open discussion of stroke and stroke recovery topics during its Jan. 13 virtual meeting.

The group will meet via telephone from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Participants will receive the conference dial-in phone number and access code by registering at this...

Two Munson Healthcare hospitals received the top grade from The Leapfrog Group for Fall 2020.

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...

Erica A. Austin, D.O., will be joining Munson Healthcare Neurology – Traverse City, located within the Munson Professional Building, 1221 Sixth St., Suite 211, Traverse City, on Dec. 1, 2020. 

Dr. Austin is a board certified specialist in neurology, neurophysiology, and epilepsy. Her special...

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...

Patrick H. Dillon, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified specialist in cardiovascular disease and clinical cardiac electrophysiology.

Dr. Dillon practices with Traverse Heart & Vascular as part of Munson Healthcare’s heart team of 23 cardiologists. He is...

Elayna H. Dush-Bryant, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a physician specializing in pediatrics. 

Dr. Dush-Bryant practices at Kids Creek Children’s Clinic, 5024 N. Royal Dr., Traverse City. She is accepting new patients, and appointments can be made by calling 231-935-0555.

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will host an open discussion on post-stroke palliative care at its upcoming October 14 virtual meeting. 

Julie Hartl-Kilcherman, owner/nurse practitioner at NPalliative® in Traverse City, will lend her expertise on diagnosing, treating, and coordinating...

Munson Professional Building (MPB) Laboratory and Radiology has reopened following renovations due to severe flooding in late-May.

Located on the west side of Munson Medical Center’s campus at 1221 Sixth Street, MPB Lab and Radiology are open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.  The...

Cadillac Hospital's team celebrating Platinum recognition from MI AIM. Below right, 
Munson Medical Center's team celebrates Gold, and below left Charlevoix Hospital's
team celebrates Silver.

Munson Healthcare hospitals recently were recognized by the Michigan Alliance for Innovation in Maternal...

Erik H. Howell, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified specialist in interventional cardiology.

Dr. Howell practices with Traverse Heart & Vascular as part of Munson Healthcare’s heart team of 22 cardiologists. He will be seeing patients at the Traverse City and...

Grant funding specifically focused on pediatric care is allowing Mary Free Bed at Munson Medical Center to construct a special playground for young patients.

Mary Free Bed at Munson Medical Center Director of Outpatient Services Jill Slagal, P.T., said the landscaping and play equipment...

The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association recently honored Munson Medical Center with its 2020 Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Award as well as the Target Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus and Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Awards.

This recognition reflects the hospital’s...

Munson Medical Center’s Family Birthing Center was recently named among the “Best Maternity Hospitals 2020” by Newsweek and The Leapfrog Group while a separate “Best Hospitals of 2020-21” recognition by U.S. News & World Report, also listed Munson Medical Center as the sixth best hospital in the...

Junewai L. Reoma, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified specialist in thoracic and cardiac surgery. 

Dr. Reoma practices at Cardiothoracic Surgeons of Grand Traverse, 1221 Sixth St., Suite 202, Traverse City. He is accepting new patients, and appointments can be...

Peter G. Tucker, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified specialist in hospice and palliative medicine. Dr. Tucker practices with Munson Hospice & Palliative Care at 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City. Dr. Tucker also provides telemedicine services for other hospitals in...

Ferris Alkazir, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a specialist in sleep disorders medicine. 

Dr. Alkazir practices at Munson Sleep Disorders Center, 550 Munson Ave., Suite 201, Traverse City. He is accepting new patients, and appointments can be made by calling 231-935-9307.

Members of the Class of 2020 from left are Kayla Stefanko, D.O.; Ben Vanos, D.O.; Leah
Walbridge, M.D.; Tommy Walbridge, D.O.; Anne Broad, M.D.; and Adrian Nahirnyj, D.O.
(File photo)

 

Munson Healthcare Family Practice Residency program continues to help supply well-trained physicians for...

Members of the Class of 2023 include from left: Adrianna Thibault, MD; Jaclyn Sylvain, DO;
Elizabeth Godfrey, MD; Cynthia Wang, MD; Miriam Rienstra-Bareman, MD, MPH; and
Jason Schreiber, DO.

Munson Healthcare Family Practice Residency Program class of 2023 recently arrived at Munson Medical...

John W. Nay, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified specialist in radiology. Dr. Nay practices with Grand Traverse Radiologists, P.C., at Munson Medical Center. Dr. Nay also reads for other hospitals in the Munson Healthcare system.

Dr. Nay graduated medical...

Justin R. Tannir, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified specialist in ophthalmology.

Dr. Tannir practices at Traverse City Eye Consultants, 5199 N. Royal Dr., Traverse City. He is accepting new patients, and appointments can be made by calling 231-935-8101. 

Dr...

Gary B. Rajah, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a specialist in neurosurgery. 

In addition to general neurosurgery, Dr. Rajah has special interests in cerebrovascular neurosurgery, endovascular neurosurgery including stroke thrombectomy, aneurysm coiling, and skull-base...

Kathy Stutzman, left, and Marina Andriyakhova outside Munson Medical Center's
Webber Heart Center.

Munson Medical Center’s heart surgical floor nursing manager recently received a 2020 nursing leader award from the Michigan chapter of the American Nursing Association.

Kathy Stutzman, M.S.N., R...

Justine Pearl, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified specialist in neurosurgery. In addition to general neurosurgery, Dr. Pearl brings neuro-oncology expertise for the treatment of tumors, brain metastasis, gliomas, and more.

Dr. Pearl practices at Munson...

Munson Healthcare President Ed Ness and Skilled Manufacturing CEO Dodd Russell.

Munson Healthcare (MHC) is thanking a local CEO as well as General Motors  for their help in acquiring a substantial supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including masks, gloves and face shields, which are...

In response to confirmed community cases of COVID-19 in the region, Munson Healthcare is enhancing visitor restriction policies and enforcing masking for all patients and visitors in clinical care areas.  

UNIVERSAL MASKING
Effective, Saturday, April 4, Munson Healthcare will be implementing...

Caitlin K. Schmidt, D.O., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified specialist in obstetrics & gynecology. 

Dr. Schmidt practices at Northwood Obstetrics & Gynecology, 3960 W. Royal Dr. in Traverse City. She is accepting new patients, and appointments can be made by...

Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital confirms today it reported its first COVID-19 death to District Health Department #10.

“This is a heartbreaking day for this family and our community,” said Tonya Smith, president and CEO of Cadillac Hospital. “The reality of this illness has now reached into...

In response to the global shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and hospital supplies, Munson Healthcare has identified four ways the community can unite in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Community support is critical to help Munson Healthcare provide patient care, protect health care...

Health care institutions across the country and around the world are currently experiencing a shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other supplies because of a dramatic increase in demand due spread of COVID-19. Munson Healthcare is taking steps in its processes and protocols but...

In continuing efforts to reduce COVID-19 transmission and ensure patient and staff safety, Munson Healthcare is modifying select lab and Radiology services throughout the region. This follows guidance by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American College of Radiology...

(Traverse City, MI) – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has informed Munson Healthcare tonight that two patients tested and treated at Munson Healthcare facilities have confirmed cases of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2). 

One patient was screened and tested at Munson Medical Center in...

Munson Healthcare is restricting visiting access to its long-term care facilities and changing visitor policies at hospitals in light of the current COVID-19 concerns.

Munson Healthcare Chief Medical Officer Christine Nefcy, M.D., said the changes are necessary to ensure the safety of patients and...

Munson Medical Center and the American Cancer Society are celebrating Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month by hosting a free community event on Thursday, March 12.

Rollin’ with the Colon: A Colon Cancer Awareness Panel & Mini-Expo will take place from
4:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Cowell Family Cancer...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will host an open discussion of disability disclosure topics at its March 11 meeting. Talking points will include: 

Munson Medical Center recently received a five-star rating from CMS on its Hospital Compare website, placing it among the top 10 percent of hospitals in the nation.

The hospital was one of just 407 hospitals to achieve the highest rating of more than 4,500 hospitals nationally measured by CMS. Only...

Northern Michigan residents considering bariatric surgery are invited to attend a free informational seminar at Cowell Family Cancer Center in Traverse City on Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. The session will also stream live to Munson Healthcare facilities via REMEC Telehealth video.

Michael...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will host financial planner Vicki Beam from Fortitude Wealth Planners, LLC, at its Feb. 12 meeting from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. 

The group meets at The Presbyterian Church, 701 Westminster Road in Traverse City. The public is welcome.

Beam’s presentation will...

Jeffrey C. Magnatta, D.O., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified specialist in family medicine. 

Dr. Magnatta practices at Partners in Family Practice, 3601 W. Front St., Traverse City. He is accepting new patients and appointments can be made by calling 231-946-1120.

Obesity is one of the leading causes of unnecessary death in the United States. While bariatric procedures are not for everyone, surgical weight loss is dramatically improving the lives of people who commit to life-long changes in diet and exercise.

Northern Michigan residents considering bariatric...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will host PACE North Community Outreach and Advocacy Director Michelle Reardon at its meeting from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 8. 

The group meets at The Presbyterian Church, 701 Westminster Road in Traverse City. The public is welcome.

Reardon will detail the...

An energy-efficient water chiller was added to Munson Medical Center’s Power Plant
earlier this fall.

Munson Medical Center recently earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR® certification for superior energy performance.

Munson Healthcare Vice President of Facilities Steve...

Northern Michigan residents considering a healthier 2020 are invited to experience discounted InBody scans to start their New Year’s weight-loss journeys.

Munson Healthcare’s Healthy Weight Center is offering $30 InBody scans now through Feb. 29, a 25-percent discount.

InBody’s medical-grade...

Mary Free Bed at Munson Medical Center rehab specialists are now available in Elk Rapids.

Elk Rapids Physical Therapy will join six other Munson Healthcare outpatient rehabilitation clinics in the region as part of the Munson Medical Center, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital joint operating...

Providing a box of naloxone to qualifying patients before they walk out the door is a mission for Munson Medical Center pharmacy resident Rachel Pavona, Pharm.D.

It is also her research project.

“Addiction and recovery is actually very personal to me, my brother passed from a heroin overdose in 2011...

Munson Laboratories on South Airport Road will operate under new weekday business hours. Lab hours Monday through Friday are now 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

“At Munson Healthcare we’re continuously looking for opportunities to ‘improve lives,’ and this is a great example,” said Emily Summers, specimen...

Trevor K. O’Brien, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a specialist in plastic surgery.

Dr. O’Brien practices at The Center for Plastic Surgery of Northern Michigan, 4110 Copper Ridge Drive, Suite 242, in Traverse City. He is accepting new patients, and appointments can be made...

Heather E. Carroll, D.O., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a specialist in gastroenterology.

Dr. Carroll practices at Digestive Health Associates, 4100 Park Forest Drive., Suite 208, in Traverse City. She is accepting new patients, and appointments can be made by calling 
231-935...

Michelle R. Young, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified specialist in pathology. 

Dr. Young practices at Grand Traverse Pathology, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City. Her office can be reached at 231-935-6100.

Dr. Young graduated from Wayne State University School...

Tara Schaab, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a specialist in ophthalmology.

Dr. Schaab practices at Cedar Run Eye Center, 3830 W. Front St., in Traverse City. She is accepting new patients, and appointments can be made by calling 231-929-3888.

Dr. Schaab graduated from...

Jeffrey S. Weber, D.P.M., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a specialist in podiatry.

Dr. Weber practices at Birch Tree Foot and Ankle Specialists, 620 Woodmere Ave., Suite C, in Traverse City. He is accepting new patients, and appointments can be made by calling 231-946-8822.

Dr...

Ryan T. Dee, D.M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Dr. Dee practices at Grand Traverse Oral Surgery, 12776 S.W. Bayshore Drive, Traverse City. He is accepting new patients, and appointments can be made by calling 231-946-3512. 

Dr...

Keegan A. Michel, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a specialist in emergency medicine. Dr. Michel practices with Northwestern MI Emergency Physicians at Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City.

Dr. Michel graduated from Michigan State University College of Human...

Angela J. VanWagner, D.O., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a specialist in emergency medicine. Dr. VanWagner practices with Northwestern MI Emergency Physicians at Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City.

Dr. VanWagner graduated from Michigan State University College...

Shruti Sevak, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a general surgeon specializing in colon and rectal surgery.

Dr. Sevak practices at Traverse General Surgery & Trauma Care, 1221 Sixth St., Suite 300, in Traverse City. She is accepting new patients, and appointments can be made...

Munson Medical Center is expanding its child care program in Traverse City and will be opening an additional child care location near the Munson Medical Center campus.

The current child care location at the hospital will remain open and will continue to serve Munson Healthcare families.

“Munson...

Driving on the northern side of Munson Medical Center’s campus will become more complicated effective Monday, Sept. 16.

Construction on the Surgical Services expansion project will temporarily close Sixth Street from Madison Street to Brook Street through Oct. 16. Sixth Street has already been...

The 31st Annual Recovery Plus Program for women who have had breast cancer, or are living with breast cancer, is set for Saturday, Oct. 19, from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Cowell Family Cancer Center.

Participants will enjoy a continental breakfast, special “pampering” session, and presentations by...

Munson Healthcare continues to work for solutions to the current opioid epidemic in northern Michigan.

In 2018, Munson Healthcare received a three-year $1.5 million grant from the Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration that has allowed the health system to expand opioid use...

Members of the North Flight EMS team in Wexford County are helping area schools prepare for a day they hope will never come.

North Flight EMS Manager of Ground Support Aaron Sogge, EMT-P, IC, and other members of North Flight’s Manton base recently spent time with teachers and staff at Manton...

Leah C. Davis, D.O., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified specialist in diagnostic radiology. Dr. Davis practices with Grand Traverse Radiologists, PC, at Munson Medical Center. Dr. Davis also reads for other hospitals in the Munson Healthcare system.

Dr. Davis...

Jennifer G. Emmons, D.O., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a specialist in cardiology and echocardiography. 

Dr. Emmons has joined the Traverse Heart & Vascular team of 21 cardiologists. She will be seeing patients at the Traverse City and Grayling locations. She is accepting new...

Kelley Nash, P.T., D.P.T., CLT plans to tackle the Ironman 70.3

Covering 70.3 miles swimming, cycling, and running takes a serious level of commitment.

Mary Free Bed at Munson Medical Center staff have not only been committed to helping community athletes work through training injuries, but...

Munson Healthcare President and CEO Ed Ness announced today a new president and CEO has been selected for Munson Medical Center.

Matt Wille will join the organization in late September, replacing the role held by Al Pilong who took a leadership position at a Virginia health system. Wille has most...

The Thomas Judd Care Center hosts the Northern Lights Fun Run at 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, to raise awareness about its services and role in HIV care and prevention.

The nighttime 5K fun run and walk course goes through Traverse City neighborhood streets and along parts of Grand Traverse Bay...