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Munson Healthcare today announced a contribution of $5,000 to the Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) to support the health, safety and wellbeing of kids and families in the Manistee area. This contribution will support and expand essential direct services, such as therapy and the prevention...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Nicole Kanomata, NP, to Munson Healthcare Manistee Cancer and Infusion Center. 

She chose to become a nurse practitioner because she strives to never stop learning and growing in her abilities to help others. Nicole puts her whole heart into caring for her...

As federal lawmakers consider drastic cuts to Medicaid, Munson Healthcare is calling for immediate action to protect this essential program, which provides critical healthcare services to more than 2.6 million Michigan residents, including 75,000 of our most vulnerable Northern Michigan residents.

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Munson Healthcare (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 Manistee Hospital has received an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group for Fall 2024. The hospital received the same top mark in the spring. The twice-yearly report card from the hospital quality organization was released November 15, 2024.

Manistee Hospital President Kelly Tomaszewski...

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 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 Ruben Barroso, DO, to Munson Healthcare Manistee Family Care. 

Dr. Barroso enjoys practicing medicine because it requires him to continuously grow, learn, and adapt. He chose family care because he likes seeing patients of all ages and enjoys the broad nature...

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...

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 Manistee Hospital announced today that it has received an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group for Spring 2024. The twice-yearly report card from the hospital quality organization was released today. 

Manistee Hospital President Kelly Tomaszewski applauded the ongoing efforts and...

Two Munson Healthcare hospitals were recently named 2024 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital and Manistee Hospital were among seven other hospitals in Michigan to receive the recognition.

“The Healthcare Teams and providers...

Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital presented its first ever DAISY Award® for nursing excellence to Theresa Barry, RN. Theresa works at Munson Healthcare Manistee Orthopedics and was nominated by her peers for her compassion, incredible knowledge, leadership and dedication to her patients and...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome family medicine Nurse Practitioner Noel DeShano to Manistee Primary Care. Her first day will be February 26, 2024. 

Noel’s interest in the medical field was deeply influenced by the transformative experience of birthing her own children. She is especially...

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...