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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...

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 Manistee Hospital proudly announced today the hospital has received a Level IV Trauma Center designation awarded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. An initiative several years in the making became official last week after a DHHS committee reviewed metrics...

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...

Back-to-school season for many is an exciting time for children to reconnect with friends, meet new ones, and experience opportunities for growth and learning.

It is also a time when parents dread the viruses and bacteria that come with school being back in session. Germs take advantage of young...

Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital’s Manistee Wellness Center is reopening after a three-year shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Manistee Wellness Center, located at 2198 U.S. 31 South, will begin radiology and laboratory services on Tuesday, Aug. 1 and will be open Monday through Friday from...

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...

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 (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...

Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital Emergency Department staff began seeing patients in their newly renovated facility today.

The $2.5 million project includes private rooms, enhanced lighting, a better fire suppression system, airborne isolation rooms, a decontamination area, and more.

“We...

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...

Munson Healthcare South Region President Peter Marinoff announced the interim leader for Manistee and Frankfort hospitals will now step into a permanent role.

“I am happy to announce that Kelly Tomaszewski has been named community president at Manistee Hospital and Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital,”...

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 Manistee Hospital recently announced changes to their Walk-In Clinic services. Citing limited resources due to staffing shortages, the Walk-In Clinic will transition to a new same-day care model in mid-December. The new, by appointment only service will be housed at Manistee...

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...

A trip to the hospital can be a frightening experience for a child. For 12 years, Jean Rouse has been making that experience easier for young patients at Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital. A long-time volunteer, Rouse has now crafted 1,000 bears for staff to give to children needing care. The...

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 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 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 Manistee Hospital President and CEO James Barker has announced his retirement effective July 15.

Barker has served as the president of the hospital for the past 11 years.

“I feel blessed to have worked with the physicians, staff, and leadership of the south region hospitals, 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...

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...

Members of Manistee Hospital's leadership team are excited to see hammers get used in the hospital's
ED renovation project.

After years of fundraising and planning, the Emergency Department renovation project at Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital will move from blueprints to hardhats and...

Munson Healthcare Foundations recently was awarded an $884,000 grant from the Maxon Foundation.

The grant, which will be paid out over five years, will support the recruitment and training of physician students through the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine’s Rural Community Health...

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’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...

After a 44-year career in medicine, pediatrician Paul Gunderson, MD, has announced that he will be retiring at the end of August. He has cared for children in Manistee for the last 35 years.

“Sharing my patients' journeys from infancy to adulthood has been a blessing to me,” said Dr. Gunderson. “I...

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...

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 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...

Two Munson Healthcare hospitals were recently named 2021 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.

Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital has now received the award six times and Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital two times.  The facilities were among seven other...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Although there will be no public gathering for Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital’s Paint the Town Pink this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the tradition of honoring loved ones with bows will continue. The beautiful bows have become a key element of the Paint the Town Pink, which has...

Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital has canceled the face-to-face components of its annual Paint the Town Pink event due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Each October since 2008, the hospital has hosted a ceremony and walk to raise awareness of the importance of early detection in the fight...

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 Manistee Hospital is proud to announce the recertification of its cardiac rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This national certification is recognition of Manistee Hospital’s commitment to improving the...

The MHA Keystone Center honored Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital’s Erin Warman with the quarterly MHA Keystone Center Speak-up! Award July 10. 

The award acknowledges individuals or teams in MHA Keystone Center Patient Safety Organization (PSO) member hospitals who raise concerns about...

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...

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 Manistee Hospital’s Anticoagulation Clinic began seeing patients on January 14 and already has a satisfied customer. Sharon Conklin of Bear Lake was the clinic’s first patient. 

“The visit was quick and convenient,” she said. “And the finger stick doesn’t hurt as much as a...

Nearly $650,000 have been raised toward a $1 million fundraising goal for Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital’s emergency department renovations.

In August 2019, Manistee Hospital launched a $2 million capital campaign to support major renovations for the emergency department that will enhance the...

Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital’s Sleep Center recently achieved reaccreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). The accreditation is valid for five years.

“This accreditation recognizes that Manistee Hospital’s Sleep program meets or exceeds all standards for professional...

One of the busiest places in town during Manistee’s Old Christmas Weekend is the Manistee Hospital Auxiliary’s Sleighbell Craft Show. Hospital volunteers have been hosting the event for more than two decades, and it has become an integral part of the area’s holiday festivities.

“We are happy to...

Munson Healthcare Home Medical Equipment opened a new location serving Manistee at 1400 E. Parkdale Ave. on Dec. 2.

Opening the new retail store brings local residents a full line of home medical equipment and supplies with professional staff on-hand to answer questions.

“We purposefully chose...

To ensure Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital’s emergency room remains prepared to handle medical emergencies for years to come, the hospital plans a $2 million renovation.  

Hospital Emergency Department Manager Debra Bowman, R.N., said when a life-threatening illness or injury occurs, community...

Prevent injury, infection and pollution by disposing of sharps properly. To facilitate safe disposal, Manistee Hospital is hosting a sharps disposal event at the Manistee Community Health Center at 1345 E. Parkdale Ave. on Wednesday, September 25. Sharps will be collected in the west vestibule...

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...

Obesity is one of the leading causes of unnecessary death in the United States. Behind the statistics are real men and women who struggle daily with the physical and emotional toll of being dangerously obese. 

Surgical procedures for weight loss are not for everyone, but they are dramatically...

Manistee Hospital's Patient Financial Services, Physician Billing, Accounting and Cashier will be closed July 29 and 30 while staff move from River St. to the main Parkdale campus. Staff will be available Wednesday, July 31 in their new location in the lower level of the Manistee Medical Offices...

Thanks to interest generated by the Manistee Hospital Endowment Fund, the hospital will be able to purchase several pieces of equipment to enhance patient care. The Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital Board of Directors approved the purchase of the items at a recent meeting. 

“Each year or so...

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...

Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital and Munson Healthcare Crawford Continuing Care Center (Grayling) have both earned an MRPO 2019 Governor’s Award of Excellence.   

The awards recognize participants for their dedication and success in improving health care quality and patient safety in Michigan...

Munson Healthcare Manistee Primary Care is moving across US-31 to the second floor of Manistee Medical Offices at 1293 E. Parkdale Ave.

The move will be done in two phases.

Phase 1: Katie Dye, PA-C, Amy Kane, FNP, and Dawn Madsen, LMSW, will start seeing patients in the new location on June 3.

P...

Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital recently strengthened its partnership with Traverse Anesthesia Associates (TAA). A single specialty medical professional group with more than 50 years of experience caring for patients in our region, TAA now provides anesthesia at Manistee Hospital 24 hours a day...

The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded re-accreditation to Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital’s Laboratory based on results of a recent on-site inspection.

The facility's director, Laura Gottfried, MD, was advised of this national recognition and...

Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital is pleased to announce it has received MPRO’s 2019 Governor’s Award of Excellence for increasing identification of behavioral health conditions in its physician practices.

“The staff in our Primary Care and Family Care offices have done tremendous work to...

Manistee Hospital’s leadership knows you have concerns. Closing the OB unit was not an easy decision, and it was made only after a thorough and thoughtful review. Unfortunately, the service is simply not sustainable in Manistee. 

We expected that the community would be emotional about the news...

Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital announced today that it will be closing its maternity unit on May 31. Manistee-area women will still be able to receive prenatal and postnatal care in Manistee, but maternity patients will give birth at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital’s Family Birth Center.

“...

UPDATE: Service has been restored.

All Manistee Hospital facilities are currently experiencing a telephone outage. Our support team is working on the issue. We do not have an estimated time for restoration of service. This outage affects the main hospital, as well as our provider offices, outreach...

We are pleased to announce that the Manistee Medical Offices Building at 1293 E. Parkdale Ave., has reopened after being closed for several months for fire remediation. The following clinics will begin seeing patients in their usual clinic locations on Monday, March 18:

“If you want your old life back, this is the place that can make it happen! Life as you know it does not have to be over. Just go for it! You won’t be sorry!”

Wise words from 64-year-old patient John Teesdale – who completed cardiac rehab at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital following a...

As Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Wellness Instructor Rachel Sytsma Reed, PhD, shares, your daily salads don’t have to be so leafy green after all. Adding nuts and seeds, fruits, root and cruciferous veggies, and even heart-healthy starches like sweet potatoes or beans can help you fill up on colorful...

Here’s a little choice from Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Wellness Instructor Rachel Sytsma Reed, PhD, that is instantly enjoyable: choose bread with just FIVE ingredients (typically found in the bakery or produce section of your local grocery store) for a sandwich or toast that’s filled with heart...

A great little choice that can make a big difference in your heart health is to simply change how you snack. Watch as Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Wellness Instructor Rachel Sytsma Reed, PhD, shares one of her favorite crunchy – and heart-healthy – snacks. Find the recipe following the video below.

Watch as Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Wellness Instructor Rachel Sytsma-Reed, PhD, explains step #1 of this heart-healthy, three-part challenge that encourages you to slowly incorporate little choices that can really add up. See her remaining two challenges following the video as well as a delicious...

Kimberly Webster and her husband, Michael Griffith, couldn’t wait to become parents together. They knew, however, that given Kimberly’s age and history of high blood pressure, they would face a high...

Manistee Health and Fitness Center, formerly The Health Connection, has reopened in new space at the Munson Healthcare Manistee Community Center.

The full-service fitness facility offers group fitness classes, flexible membership options, and certified instructors and exercise specialists.

“We are...

Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital plans to open its new Manistee Community Health Center in early January. The 45,000-square foot building will house several provider offices, as well as rehabilitation services and the hospital’s full-service fitness center. A partial occupancy permit is expected...

The generosity of northern Michigan residents continues to change lives and open possibilities for others in need.

As in past years, Munson Healthcare Foundations Chief Development Officer Des Worthington said Munson Healthcare hospitals are participating in #GivingTuesday on Tuesday, Nov.27, as a...

Hunting can put stress on the body and especially the heart. Traverse Heart & Vascular cardiologist Kevin Clayton, DO joins local experts to offer tips on how to stay healthy and safe when heading out into the woods this hunting season.

Video courtesy of 7 & 4 News.

Munson Healthcare YouTube...

Construction of Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital’s 45,000 square foot Community Health Center building is nearly complete. The hospital expects to begin seeing patients in the new facility in early December. 

“Crews are putting the finishing touches on the building and grounds, and we anticipate...

Reports continue to surface that Northwest Michigan residents in different communities are receiving phone calls from persons or with prerecorded sales pitches that show Munson Healthcare phone numbers on caller ID.

Munson Healthcare Telecommunications Manager Joe Dechow said the calls typically...

Seven Munson Healthcare facilities are joining efforts to offer a special mammography screening day on Saturday, Oct. 20, for women who have a hard time making medical appointments during a busy work week. In this video, learn one woman’s breast cancer story and why she is passionate about spreading...

Since installing a MedSafe box in October 2016, Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital has collected more than 1000 lbs. of medication. The secure receptacle, located in the hospital lobby and available at all hours, provides a safe place for the public to discard expired or unwanted prescription...

Helping area women find time for a mammography screening is important and on the agenda this month for Munson Healthcare.

Seven health system facilities are joining efforts to offer a special mammography screening day on...

Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital Foundation invites the community to help “Paint the Town Pink” in honor of breast cancer awareness month. The 11th annual Paint the Town Pink event will be held Thursday, October 4 in downtown Manistee. 

“Everyone is invited to gather starting at 4 pm at the west...

New MedSafe medication disposal containers are being installed at Munson Healthcare hospitals to offer the public a place to dispose of unused or expired medications.

The new containers can accept controlled and non-controlled medications in pills, tablets, capsules, as well as ointments, creams...

Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital is hosting a free six-week facilitated therapeutic group for anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer. The program will be held Wednesdays from September 26 to November 7 (there will be no meeting on October 31) from 7 to 9 pm. The group will gather in Meeting...

Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital’s Sports Medicine program offers free drop-in evaluations for any Manistee County high school athlete with injuries or concerns on specified Monday evenings this fall.

Orthopedic surgeon Mark D’Angelo, D.O., athletic trainer Kevin Kott, ATC, and other...

Remediation specialists addressing restoration of Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital’s Manistee Medical Offices after this week’s rooftop fire indicate the clean-up process could take weeks. 

“While there was no water damage, and the fire was contained to a small area, smoke and soot were...

Patients need to be aware of two Munson Healthcare facilities closed due to ongoing circumstances.

In Manistee, Manistee Medical Offices at 1293 E. Parkdale Ave. will be closed until Sept. 24 as remediation is completed following a roof fire at the facility on Aug. 29. Patients with appointments at...

Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology.

By awarding facilities the status of a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, the American College of Radiology recognizes breast imaging centers that have earned...

The following classes, free with Health Connection membership, will be offered through Sept. 1:
3,2,1: 3 minutes of cardio, 2 minutes of strength training, and 1 minute abs.
Core & More: 30 minutes of full body toning with a concentration on core.
Creative Cardio: Instructor’s choice, varies each...

Like many northern Michigan residents, caring for her yard - a sprawling stretch of green in Falmouth, MI - was Maria Stephen's favorite pastime. But she could feel herself slowing down.

"I blamed it on my age," she said.

During a routine spring cleanup, however, Maria was suddenly struggling to...

Munson Healthcare’s HealthLink service connects patients to doctors and other health care resources. They help people throughout northern Michigan find primary care providers who are accepting new patients, take their insurance, and are conveniently located. For people who do not have insurance...

Urgent Care is the best place to go for illnesses, injuries, or conditions that need to be treated right away, but are not life threatening. Munson Healthcare has urgent care and walk-in services throughout northern Michigan in Cadillac, Charlevoix, Grayling, Kalkaska, Manistee, Travese City...

Manistee Health Connection offers a wide range of group classes to keep the body toned for the beach, 5K, hiking trail, or overall vigorous health. Exercise specialists will lead 14 classes designed to meet the needs of a wide range of ages and...

Manistee area residents will benefit from expanded emergency surgical care coverage provided by general surgeon David Hobbs, M.D.

Dr. Hobbs joins the Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital surgical team to offer surgical coverage for emergency needs such as gallstones, appendicitis, bowel...

Perinatologist June C. Murphy, D.O., FACOOG, recently joined the staff of Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital. 

Dr. Murphy sees patients at Munson Healthcare Manistee Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1293 Parkdale Ave. in Manistee. She is accepting referrals from obstetric care providers. 

As a...

New Medicare cards are on their way to retirees using the government health insurance program effective April 1 through April 1, 2019. 

Munson Healthcare Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer Mark Hepler said the health care system with others around the country are working to help...

Wieber joins the organization with extensive leadership experience in Florida and Michigan hospitals. Her most recent role was as assistant vice president...

Glenn joins the system from Beaumont Health in Southfield where she served as senior vice president and executive director of Beaumont Health Physician Partners and Beaumont Medical...

Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital is pleased to announce that orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Mark D’Angelo, DO, has been awarded board certification by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery. The certification is valid for a period of ten years.

To receive board...

People try to kick the smoking habit with varying degrees of success. Residents of northern Michigan are finding true success through a Freedom from Smoking program offered by Munson Healthcare. Learn how the program helped one northern Michigan woman.

Video courtesy of 7&4 News.

June C. Murphy, D.O., F.A.C.O.O.G., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a board certified specialist in maternal and fetal medicine.

Dr. Murphy practices at Munson Healthcare Maternal Fetal Medicine, 1221 Sixth St., Suite 212, in Traverse City. She will also be visiting clinics...

The leaves may be changing, but exercise remains a constant health benefit in every season.

Manistee Health Connection offers a wide range of group classes to keep the body toned for the ski season, hiking fall pathways, or overall vigorous health. Exercise specialists will lead 14 classes designed...

Consumers Energy will be shutting off power to the Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital campus on Wednesday, October 11 while they complete utility upgrades. 

Back-up power will be available in certain areas for the treatment of emergency cases only.

For unscheduled laboratory procedures or x-rays...

New technology at Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital allows radiologists to better screen patients for abnormalities in breast tissue.

The hospital recently began using 3D tomography for breast screening exams in addition to...

Munson Healthcare system hospitals have been named by the American Hospital Association’s journal Hospitals and Health Networks as Most Wired® hospitals for 2017.

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital...

Helping northern Michigan women understand the impact of smoking on fetal development is the goal of new program launching this summer with the help of a March of Dimes $33,735 grant.

The grant will allow the Northern...

The former vice president and chief safety officer at SCL Health System in Denver, Colo., joins Munson Healthcare today as vice president of Quality and Safety.

Thomas H. Peterson, M.D., F.A.A.P., also brings experience as...

West Shore Healthcare Foundation recently awarded a $500 scholarship to Karilyn Bufka, RN, courtesy of the Bull Scholarship Fund. Bufka is the first recipient of the endowed scholarship, which was established last year by Manistee County residents John and Karon Bull to support the continuing...

Arthritis pain becomes more than a distraction for those who enjoy an active lifestyle.

At Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital, a team of orthopedic surgeons, nurses, and rehabilitation specialists are available to help...

The West Shore Medical Center Auxiliary will host a garage sale on May 19 and 20 to benefit the volunteer group’s pledge to purchase advanced lifesaving devices for West Shore’s ambulance fleet. The sale will be held behind the hospital at 1465 E. Parkdale Ave. in Manistee from noon to 6 p.m. on...

Pictured (l-r) are Kim Poma, Manistee Hospital Systems Analyst; Theresa Anderson, Manistee Hospital Director of Practice Operations; Leland Babitch, MPRO CEO; Kim Acker, Manistee Hospital Clinical Ambulatory Services Coordinator; and Brenda Mezeske, Manistee Hospital Ambulatory Services Coordinator...

Munson Healthcare provides personalized home infusion services for people throughout northern Michigan who require frequent or continuous IV medication, hydration, or nutrition. For qualifying patients, home infusion is a convenient option allowing them to receive treatment in the comfort of their...

Ensuring loved ones know your wishes should an accident or illness take away your ability to communicate is as easy as filling out an advance medical directive.

April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day.

Munson Healthcare...

Medical, dental and veterinary professionals, is time to update your work attire? The Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital Auxiliary will host a Scrubs on Wheels sale on Tuesday, April 11, from 7:30 am until 3 pm in the parking lot behind the hospital at 1465 E. Parkdale Ave. in Manistee. The sale...

West Shore Medical Center has officially changed its name to Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital, reflecting a new level of coordination and collaboration with...

Ensuring northern Michigan residents have access to health care remains an important part of Munson Healthcare’s agenda.

In addition to recruiting 62 physicians during the past fiscal year, the health system also recruited 31...

January has been designated Cervical Health Awareness month as a way to educate the public about the importance of good cervical health. Women who have not had a recent screening should talk about their need with their primary care provider.

Cervical cancer does not have to kill. Yet, about 4,000...

The new year is a good time to catch up on any overdue health screenings.

Signs and symptoms of some conditions can go unnoticed in the early stages. Health screenings and regular check-ups with a primary health care provider can help ensure good health at every age. Here are the age-appropriate...

West Shore Medical Center recently marked the end of an era as long-time trustee Clara Kraus Saari retired from the hospital board after more than 40 years of service. Saari was first appointed to the West Shore Board of Trustees by the Manistee County Board of Commissioners in 1975.

"In her...

West Shore Medical Center today announced it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to...

Munson Healthcare's Advance Care Planning helps you identify who would be a good person to speak for you if you are unable to make your own medical decisions. Discussions in advance help you make your end-of-life wishes known.

Video courtesy of 7&4 News.

The McKenzie Method is a type of physical therapy for pain management offered by Munson Healthcare that includes a mechanical examination of how the spine moves, along with looking at symptoms and range of motion. Patients in northern Michigan typically see results quickly and learn exercises they...

Munson Healthcare hospitals recently completed their Community Health Needs Assessment and Implementation Strategies that are designed to identify community health needs and to foster collaborative action to promote community health.

While each hospital seeks to meet the specific needs of the...

West Shore Medical Center today reminds area residents to prepare themselves for flu season by getting a flu vaccination at a local doctor’s office or a participating pharmacy. 

Influenza annually causes up to 200,000 hospitalizations and claims the lives of between 3,000 and 49,000 people in the...

West Shore Medical Center has partnered with MedSafe to offer residents a safe and convenient way to dispose of unneeded or expired prescription drugs. The hospital has installed a drug collection receptacle that may be used at any time to drop off unused prescription medications.

"Drugs placed in...

Facts show that each year nearly 98,000 new cases of gynecological cancers will occur in the U.S. resulting in 30,000 deaths.

The good news is that these cancers are largely preventable, and, if detected early, curable. Regular screenings and vaccinations remain key to early detection and...

West Shore Medical Center is pleased to host an exhibit of pastels by Debra Van Leen, now through October. Stop by the hospital and enjoy this beautiful display of animal subjects. 

The Manistee artist works primarily in soft pastel but also uses other media, such as oil, colored pencil, pen and...

West Shore Medical Center’s Sports Medicine program offers free drop-in evaluations for any Manistee County high school athlete with injuries or concerns on specified Monday evenings this fall.

Orthopedic surgeon Mark D’Angelo, D.O., athletic trainer Kevin Kott, ATC, and other professionals will...

West Shore Medical Center is offering the American Cancer Society’s Look Good Feel Better® program Thursday, August 18 from 2 - 4 p.m. in Meeting Room A of the Education Center at the hospital, located at 1465 E. Parkdale Ave. in Manistee. 

Look Good Feel Better® is a free, non-medical, brand...

The American Osteopathic Association recently awarded board certification in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment to West Shore Medical Center physician Rachel VandenBerg, DO. 

Dr. VandenBerg attended medical school at AT Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic...

West Shore Medical Center is pleased to host an exhibit of the whimsical works of Onekama artist Jamey Barnard in its Healing Arts Gallery now through August.

Barnard works in a wide variety of media, including oil painting, gouache, matte acrylics, wood and linoleum cuts, line drawing, band saw...

The West Shore Medical Center Board of Trustees has approved a final agreement to fully integrate with the Munson Healthcare system and secure an up to $23.5 million investment in health care services for Manistee County.

The Manistee County Board of Commissioners endorsed that agreement today...

Seven Munson Healthcare system hospitals have been named by the American Hospital Association’s journal Hospitals and Health Networks as “Most Wired” hospitals for 2016.

Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital, Munson Healthcare...

Bottle rockets, small firecrackers and sparklers, which can burn at 1,000 degrees, can turn Independence Day fun into tragedy if not handled safely.

In the weeks around July Fourth, about 230 people a day show up in emergency rooms across the nation with fireworks injuries. A U.S. Consumer Product...

West Shore Medical Center has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in computed tomography (CT) as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). CT scanning — sometimes called CAT scanning — is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and...

Minutes matter during an emergency. Call 911 at the first sign that something is wrong, such as symptoms of heart attack, stroke, or difficulty breathing.

Video courtesy of 9&10 News. 

Sports medicine specialists at Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital (formerly West Shore Medical Center) serve local high school athletes. They provide injury treatment, rehabilitation, and help with injury prevention.

Video courtesy of 7&4 News.

West Shore Medical Center is offering the American Cancer Society’s Look Good Feel Better® program Thursday, May 19 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. in Meeting Room A of the Education Center at the hospital, located at 1465 E. Parkdale Ave. in Manistee. 

Look Good Feel Better® is a free, non-medical, brand...

West Shore Medical Center is partnering with Kaleva Norman Dickson Schools to offer spring sports physicals for student athletes from any school in Manistee County. The sports physical clinic will be held Tuesday, April 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. at KND Schools, located at 4400 High Bridge Rd. in Brethren...

Playing guitar, walking with a grandchild little hand in big hand, or cleaning the yard in spring can become a challenge when illness or injury affects one’s ability to walk, move a hand, or stay balanced.

At West Shore Medical Center, occupational therapists enable area residents facing mobility...

Munson Healthcare Advance Care Planning and advance medical directives help your family know your wishes in the event that you cannot communicate them due to an illness or injury. Save your family from the uncertainty, stress, and potential conflict that may arise by having to guess what kind of...

West Shore Medical Center general surgeon Aaron Bennett, DO, is now seeing patients in Bear Lake. Dr. Bennett offers clinic hours on Thursdays at Crystal Lake Health Center, located at 8225 Lake St. (US-31). For more information or to request an appointment, contact the West Shore Medical Center...

Medical, dental and veterinary professionals, is time to update your work attire? The West Shore Medical Center Auxiliary will host a Scrubs on Wheels sale on Tuesday, April 19, from 7:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the parking lot behind the hospital at 1465 E. Parkdale Ave. in Manistee.

The sale is...

Ensuring loved ones know your wishes should an accident or illness take away your ability to communicate is as easy as filling out a Five Wishes advance medical directive. 

April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day with the theme, “It Always Seems Early, Until It is Too Late.” 

West Shore...

The heart is a muscle pumping life through miles of blood vessels and arteries.

Keeping the heart strong and the vessels and arteries clear and clean entails exercise and healthy eating.

West Shore Medical Center dietitian Lisa Morris, R.D., CDE, emphasizes that healthy eating does not have to...

Munson Healthcare orthopedic surgeons use advanced technology to speed up recovery time for patients undergoing hip replacement surgery.

Video courtesy of TV 9&10 News.

The new year represents a good time to ensure family health screenings are up to date. Medical conditions often go unnoticed in the early stages of development. Health screenings and regular check-ups with a primary health care provider can help ensure good health at every age. Following are a list...

Northern Michigan’s winter is back and staff at West Shore Medical Center reminds area residents to use caution and stay prepared.  Following are some tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for winter preparedness:

Walking on snow or ice is especially treacherous, and...

Facts show that each year nearly 12,000 women will develop cervical cancer and 4,000 will die from the disease. 

The good news is that this cancer is largely preventable, and if detected early, curable. Regular screenings and vaccinations remain key to early detection and prevention. 

Cervical...

West Shore Medical Center’s operating rooms are back in action after a few days offline to rectify condensation in the surgical area. 

During last week’s warm, wet weather, condensation formed on the windows in some of the operating rooms, which are kept quite cool. “For patient safety, we...

Pictured (l-r) are OB nurses Karen VanderWeele, RN, and Nicole Kott, RN; OB Manager Kelly Tomaszewski, RN; and Manistee Kiwanis member Janet Gutowski

This holiday season, the Manistee Kiwanis Club is sharing tidings of good cheer with our community’s youngest members. The service group...

West Shore Medical Center is moving some of its non-clinical departments out of the hospital’s main campus to meet the need for additional clinical space. 

“As we continue to expand services at West Shore to meet the needs of the community, we need more room for patient care in and near the...

Pictured (l-r) are Auxiliary President Cathy Walter and West Shore Medical Center Fund Development Director Rachel Brooks. Photo by Beverly Wilkens, Old Hippie Productions.

At its annual holiday meeting, held December 15 at the Bungalow Inn in Manistee, the West Shore Medical Center Auxiliary...

Family gatherings for the holidays often include tables of delicious and traditional food that can become a recipe for trouble for gastroesophageal reflux disease sufferers.

Individuals suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have an alternative to daily medications for treating...

Don’t miss the West Shore Medical Center Auxiliary’s annual Sleighbell Craft Show, Bake Sale, Bazaar and Raffle, a popular staple of Manistee’s Old Christmas Weekend. This year’s event will be held from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 5 at Manistee High School, 525 12th Street. Admission...

In September, the West Shore Medical Center Board of Trustees entered into a letter of intent with Munson Healthcare to consider a closer affiliation.  

An exploratory committee appointed by the West Shore Board of Trustees has defined the principles that will guide discussions regarding the...

The TV drones another football contest where the home team has blown the lead in the final quarter and is well removed from any post-season hopes.

Ah, another Thanksgiving with family and friends. Tummies are full and talk...

November is also National Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month. The disease is the third leading cause of death in the United States. 

National statistics show COPD kills more than 120,000 Americans each year and causes serious, long-term disability for many others. More...

Join the West Shore Medical Center Auxiliary for an evening of fun and prizes at its fourth annual Barnyard Bingo (Michigan license no. V08331). The fundraiser will be held Saturday, November 14 at the Manistee Senior Center at 457 River St. Doors open at 5 p.m., with the first game starting at 5...

West Shore Medical Center is offering the American Cancer Society’s Look Good Feel Better® program Thursday, November 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. in Meeting Room A of the Education Center at the hospital, located at 1465 E. Parkdale Ave. in Manistee. 

Look Good Feel Better® is a free, non-medical, brand...

West Shore Medical Center’s Auxiliary will host a Books Are Fun fundraiser in the Education Center at the hospital on November 6 and 7. Sale hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, November 6, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 7.

The sale will feature first-run, top-quality products from...

West Shore Medical Center is pleased to host the works of local artist Eve Hansen in the Healing Arts Gallery, now through November. Her canvas-wrapped photographs illustrate the variety of natural beauty found in northern Michigan.

Hansen was raised in Manistee County on Bar Lake, with the very...