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Munson Healthcare (MHC), in partnership with Harm Reduction Michigan (HRMI), has installed 25 NARCAN® (Naloxone) Distribution Boxes at facilities across the health system to continue supporting a statewide trend of declining overdose deaths. 

Supported by a grant from the Health Resource and Service...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to present Hormone Health: Navigating Menopause and Perimenopause with Confidence, a special event to help empower women through the hormone changes associated with perimenopause and beyond. 

The virtual event will be hosted on Zoom on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 5:30...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Michael Sand, DO, to its Charlevoix Sleep Center.  

Dr. Sand feels rewarded when patients improve their ability to participate in the things they love through improved health and function. He enjoys talking about sleep medicine and encourages his patients to...

Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital is grateful to CAPE (Child Abuse Prevention and Education) Council for their generous donation of sleep sacks and Pack 'n Plays to our Labor and Delivery department. 

This year, CAPE donated 156 cotton and 84 fleece sleep sacks to Charlevoix Hospital, ensuring...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Michelle Chartier, DO, to the Little Traverse Primary Care team. 

As a family physician, Dr. Chartier takes pride in her role, taking care of people of all ages and providing holistic healthcare. She takes inspiration from her family physicians growing up, who...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to invite tween and teen girls, accompanied by a female guardian or with signed permission, to attend Body Talk: Navigating Changes with Confidence, a special event designed to help girls understand their changing bodies and feel empowered during adolescence. The event...

Munson Healthcare Boyne Area Health Center is pleased to announce the addition of same-day x-ray services. Services are open to the public and available Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4 pm. 

Patients with an x-ray order from their healthcare provider are encouraged to call the clinic at 231...

Munson Healthcare Boyne Area Health Center is pleased to welcome Catherine Wonski, MD to the family medicine team. 

After spending several years in a leadership role at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital, Dr. Wonski is excited to be offering primary care to her community in Boyne City. She...

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

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Trisha Tomkins, MD, to Charlevoix Women’s Health. 

Dr. Tomkins is a dedicated board-certified physician specializing in women’s health, with a strong focus on exercise, nutrition, and hormonal well-being. She attended medical school at Michigan State...

Northern Michigan is recognized nationally as a summer tourist destination which means a bump in population of 42 percent or more and increased demand for healthcare services across the area Munson Healthcare serves.  

While more and more patients are seeking out virtual care options, many continue...

Munson Healthcare is thrilled to announce the upcoming Charlevoix Baby Expo, scheduled to take place on April 18 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Charlevoix Hospital Birthing Center, located on the lower level of 14700 Lake Shore Dr., in Charlevoix.

The Munson Healthcare Baby Expo offers a unique...

Munson Healthcare is excited to announce the Charlevoix Walk-in Clinic will open on Monday, April 1, conveniently located at 14704 W. Upright Street, Building D in Charlevoix – just look for the Walk-in Clinic flags.

Open Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm, the Walk-in Clinic will be staffed by...

Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital is proud to announce its upcoming Da Vinci XI® Open House, offering the community an exclusive opportunity to explore the latest advancements in surgical technology. The event will take place on Monday, March 11, from 4 to 6:30 pm in the main lobby of the...

Munson Healthcare (MHC) is pleased to welcome Cathryn Pearl, PA-C, to MHC Charlevoix Sleep Center. 

Cathryn was born and raised in Michigan. She completed her physician assistant degree from Western Michigan University and is board certified by the National Commission of Certification of Physician...

Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital today announced the transition of the Charlevoix Urgent Care to a new Walk-In Clinic as part of the Regional Care Transformation Plan to provide more patient-centric care.

On March 1, the Charlevoix Urgent Care will discontinue services in the Charlevoix...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Lauren Osbeck, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC to Charlevoix Pediatrics and Little Traverse Primary Care in Harbor Springs. 

A Harbor Springs native, Lauren’s love for pediatrics began when she volunteered at MUSC Children’s Hospital in South Carolina. After completing...

Munson Healthcare (MHC) is pleased to welcome Jennifer Armstrong, DNP, NP-C to MHC Charlevoix Hematology and Oncology.

Jennifer was raised in White Lake, Michigan but has called Charlevoix her home for the past 17 years. She obtained her Bachelor of Science from Central Michigan University, her...

Munson Healthcare (MHC) Charlevoix Hospital today announced that its Ambulatory Surgery department has been named a 2023 Human Experience (HX) Pinnacle of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey, the global leader in healthcare experience solutions and services. This award is part of Press Ganey’s...

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, an annual observance highlighting the importance of early detection and prevention of cervical cancer, a disease that affects thousands of women each year.  

"Cervical cancer is largely preventable with regular screenings, early detection, and...

Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) services to its comprehensive healthcare offerings. This new service is part of Munson Healthcare’s Regional Care Transformation Plan and reflects the hospital's ongoing commitment to...

Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Primary Care is pleased to welcome Darcie Sharapova, M.D., ABFM, ABOM.

Dr. Sharapova was born and raised in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. After completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin, she went on to medical school and completed her family medicine...

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 (MHC) Charlevoix Hospital today proudly announced the arrival of the state-of-the-art Da Vinci XI Surgical System, an advancement in minimally-invasive surgery. Expansion of robotic surgery and outpatient access is part of Munson Healthcare’s Regional Care Transformation Plan and...

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 Charlevoix Women’s Clinic is pleased to announce they began seeing patients at the Munson Healthcare Harbor Springs Specialty Clinics on Oct. 2.

Board-certified OB-GYN physicians, James Jeakle, M.D., and Caitlyn Monks, D.O., will rotate through the clinic hosting hours every...

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...

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...

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...

Charlevoix Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Jennifer Standfest, left, DAISY winner Theresa Saur, Charlevoix
Hospital President Joanne Schroeder, and Munson Healthcare Eastern Region President Kirsten
Korth-White celebrate the DAISY Award recognition.

A Charlevoix Emergency Department nurse’s...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to announce the appointment of Megan Brown as the health system’s new Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. She will lead internal and external marketing, communications and public relations for the health system which includes eight hospitals across northern...

Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Primary Care is pleased to welcome physician assistant Carolann Hoffman, PA-C to the medical staff.

Hoffman began her medical career as a patient care technician. During that time, she was able to see firsthand how crucial physician assistants are to the healthcare...

Munson Healthcare (MHC) will join nine other health systems across the state in relaxing its masking and visitation policies effective Friday, April 14. Universal masking will no longer be required for everyone in Munson Healthcare hospitals and clinics.

Munson Healthcare Chief Safety and Quality...

North Flight Aero Med, 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...

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...

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 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...

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...

Emily N. McKerchie, D.O., has joined the medical staff of Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital as a specialist in general surgery.

Dr. McKerchie practices at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Surgeons, 14695 Park Ave., Suite A, in Charlevoix. She is accepting new patients, and appointments can be made...

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...

Jared L. Davis, D.O., has joined the medical staff of Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital and Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital as a specialist in urology. Dr. Davis has special interests in robotic and laparoscopic surgery, urologic oncology, kidney stones, male infertility, and...

Munson Healthcare Executive Director of Women’s and Children’s Services Joan Rickli announces the appointment of Jacques-Brett Burgess, M.D., as Service Line Medical Director, Pediatrics for the health system.

The new part-time administrative position is part of Munson Healthcare efforts to...

Munson Healthcare 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...

Munson Healthcare Hospice is hosting its annual Memorial Butterfly Release event in three northern Michigan communities during July.

Munson Healthcare Hospice Bereavement Coordinator Erin Gray said the release is something Munson Healthcare Hospice looks forward to sharing with the region’s...

Munson Healthcare Chief Medical Officer Christine Nefcy, M.D., FAAP, recently announced appointments of two health system physician leaders to regional chief medical officer (CMO) roles.

Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital Chief Medical Officer Aditya Neravetla, M.D., has accepted an expanded role...

Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial and Charlevoix Hospitals and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital have entered into management and joint operating agreements for the provision of physical rehabilitation care.

As part of Munson Healthcare’s strategic partnership with Mary Free Bed, a director of...

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...

Northern Michigan residents considering bariatric surgery are invited to attend a free virtual informational seminar on Monday, June 13, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Michael Nizzi, D.O., F.A.C.O.S., medical director of Munson Medical Center’s Bariatric Program, will discuss surgical benefits and explain...

Munson Healthcare encourages 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...

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...

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’s East and South Region presidents today jointly announced the appointment of Cristen Brandsma to Director of Surgical Services, Community Hospitals. 

East Region President Kirsten Korth-White and South Region President James Barker said Brandsma will oversee surgical services...

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...

Today, Munson Healthcare is officially moving our pandemic response stage from orange to yellow due to fewer COVID-19 cases both in Michigan and locally. As part of this change, we have modified our visitation policy so that all patients can have one visitor/support person at a time (18 years and...

Two Munson Healthcare hospitals received the top grade from The Leapfrog Group for Spring 2021. The twice yearly report card from the hospital quality organization was released today.

Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital and Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital both received “A” marks while Munson...

Munson Healthcare 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 Community Hospitals and System Integration President Tonya Smith announced today that Kirsten Korth-White has been named east region president for Munson Healthcare effective May 1. 

The east region was created in 2018 when Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital became fully...

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...

Northern Michigan residents considering bariatric surgery are invited to attend a free virtual informational seminar on Monday, March 8, from 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Michael Nizzi, D.O., F.A.C.O.S., medical director of Munson Medical Center’s Bariatric Program, will discuss surgical options and explain how...

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.
...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Women living in the Petoskey area have a close-to-home option for obstetrics and gynecological care with the recent opening of Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital Petoskey Women’s Health.

The new clinic is located at 405 N. Division Road, Suite 2 in Petoskey. Munson Healthcare also operates...

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...

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...

Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital recently was designated a Level IV trauma hospital by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

The designation follows an onsite visit from state surveyors and an extensive application and training process at the hospital. It also reflects the...

Note: As part of its year-long centennial celebration, Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital offers a glimpse into the people who made it what it is today. This is the third in a series.

Dr. Gilbert “Gib” Saltonstall’s legacy in Charlevoix continues today through babies he helped bring into the...

Michele felt determined to make healthier life choices this spring, but the 66-year-old also recognized she could use a little help to reach her goal. 

“It’s not enough to just know you should exercise,” said Michele, who retired in Charlevoix after living and working downstate. “Understanding...

Providing preventative and accessible mental health and substance abuse services is an essential regional need, according to results of the 2019 Community Health Needs Assessment known as MiThrive. Also identified as a strategic priority for Munson Healthcare: addressing basic needs of living to...

Munson Healthcare President and CEO Ed Ness was elected chair-elect of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association Board of Trustees. His term began July 1.

The board directs the greater Lansing-based association’s statewide representation of hospitals and health care providers. Ness will serve the...