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Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH) is proud to announce the acquisition of the SAVI SCOUT® Wire-Free Radar Localization System, a cutting-edge technology designed to improve the surgical experience and outcomes for breast cancer patients. 

The SAVI SCOUT® system uses non-radioactive...

A new minimally invasive procedure to help women suffering from prolapse of the vagina and bladder is available at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital through the expertise of OB/GYN Stacey Sensor, D.O., FACOOG.

Research shows that about one-third of women experience prolapse in their...

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 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...

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...

Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital recently achieved accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery, recognized for providing the highest quality of care and patient safety by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC).

Status as an accredited facility means that the hospital has met...

Some members of the Munson Medical Center Trauma Services team include front row, left to right: AnnMarie
Egan, NP; Shamarie Regenold, NP; David Kam, MD; Shruti Sevak, MD; Ashley Sachtleben, DO; Haley
Owen,NP; and Jay Dujon, MD. Back row, left to right: Alex Hogarth, PA-C; Kevin Coles, PA-C...

Northern Michigan residents considering bariatric surgery are invited to attend a free virtual informational seminar on Monday, April 12, from 5:30 – 7 pm.

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...

Northern Michigan residents considering bariatric surgery are invited to attend a free virtual informational seminar on Monday, Dec. 7, 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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

A pipe has burst at 701 West Front Street, which houses Traverse General Surgery & Trauma Care. Because of this, Traverse General Surgery will relocate Feb. 4 clinic patients to Suite 212 at the Munson Professional Building (1221 Sixth Street in Traverse City).

Beginning on Feb. 5, the clinic will...

Patrick J. Darga, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a specialist in anesthesiology. Dr. Darga practices at Traverse Anesthesia Associates, 4100 Park Forest Drive, Traverse City.

Dr. Darga graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wis. He completed a residency...

Andrew J. Friskey, D.O., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a specialist in anesthesiology. Dr. Friskey practices at Traverse Anesthesia Associates, 4100 Park Forest Drive, Traverse City.

Dr. Friskey graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, East...

Michael R. Morris, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a specialist in orthopaedic hand surgery.

Dr. Morris practices at Hand Surgery of Northern Michigan, 701 W. Front St., Ste. 100, in Traverse City. He is accepting new patients, and appointments can be made by calling 231-935...

Jay E. Dujon, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified specialist in general surgery and surgical critical care. Dr. Dujon practices inpatient surgery at Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City.

Dr. Dujon graduated from the University of Texas Medical...

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers – and very curable if detected early.

Munson Medical Center’s Cowell Family Cancer Center offers a special open house from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19, to answer questions about screening and treatments for the disease. September is...