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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...

Lori A. Lemonnier, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified specialist in otorhinolaryngology. Dr. Lemonnier is fellowship trained in rhinology and endoscopic skull base surgery.

Dr. Lemonnier practices at Cass Street ENT Associates, 1104 Cass St., Traverse City...

Gaylord, Mich. — Logan Hanson, DO, the latest surgeon to join the Munson Healthcare OMH Orthopedic Surgery team, will discuss non-operative treatments for Osteoarthritis of the knee (including Orthobiologics), current techniques and implants for Total Knee Arthroplasty, and the future of knee...

The new Patient Diagnostic Center at Grayling Hospital is significantly decreasing the wait time for many types of patients. The new unit centralizes surgical and diagnostic testing, and also houses patients under observation and behavioral health patients awaiting placement.

Completely designed...

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...

Ronie Williams does not mind showing her four surgical scars to other patients in her cardiac rehab group. 

Hers are a lot smaller than theirs – even though everyone has had heart surgery. “They can see the scars and can’t believe that’s all I have,” she said. 

The 52-year-old from Grawn is back...

Potential benefits of robotic surgery are less blood loss, less risk of infection, less post-surgical pain, a shorter hospital stay, and a quicker recovery.

Hear one woman's story about how the surgical team at Munson Medical Center used robotic surgery to repair her torn heart valve.

Video...

Gaylord, Mich. — Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH) is hosting a free hernia screening & da Vinci Surgical System test drive event at the Ellison Place in Gaylord on Thursday, February 22nd. The event will take place from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., and free registration is required. Those who pre-register...

Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital is using a new technology in cataract surgeries to benefit patients in northern Michigan.

Video courtesy of 9&10 News. 

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At 5 years old, Benzonia’s James Love put on glasses. Now 69, he just took them off – he doesn’t need them anymore.

“It’s a big change in my life,” he said. “But I have to put them back on for my wife to know me.”

Love’s change in vision followed eye surgery by ophthalmologist Martin S. Arkin, M...

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

Dr. Sihler is also Munson Healthcare’s new Medical...

Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital recently installed a new system to provide continuous monitoring and calculations during cataract surgery.

One major benefit of this type of surgery, is many patients find their need to use prescription glasses is reduced and can even be eliminated.

 “The new...

Joel A. Strehl, D.O., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a specialist in general surgery and surgical critical care. Dr. Strehl practices at Munson Healthcare Traverse General Surgery & Trauma Care.  

Dr. Strehl graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, Pa. He...

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

Dr. Kerndt graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, East Lansing, Mich...

Edward J. Bergeron, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a specialist in cardiothoracic surgery.  

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

Gaylord, Mich. — Dr. Wendy Frye, General Surgeon at Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH), will be presenting on the evolution of the surgical approach to breast cancer, specifically related to less aggressive lymph node surgery. Dr. Frye will also be discussing the pain management techniques available for...

Gaylord, Mich. — Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH) is hosting a Physician Welcome & Retirement Reception on Tuesday, September 12th at the Ellison Place in Gaylord (150 Dale Drive). The reception, which is open-house style from 4:30pm-6:30pm, is a chance for community members to meet the six new...

Ask Juli McDonald how she’s feeling today and she’ll tell you she feels 20 years younger than her actual 47 years. She’ll tell you she considers herself a new woman. She’ll tell you she has literally been given a new lease on life. (She could go on and on.) She’ll also tell you it’s all thanks to...

Gaylord, Mich. — Kyle Randall, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon with OMH Medical Group – N’Orthopedics, will be holding a speaking event on the common causes of shoulder pain and injury, and the current available treatment options. Participants can learn valuable information on protecting their shoulders...

Munson Healthcare Gynecologic Oncologist David Michelin, MD, performs about 200 procedures each year using robotic technology to help patients with endometrial and cervical cancers. The newest model helps him target the minimum number of lymph nodes for removal which results in shorter surgeries and...

Gynecologic oncologist sees benefits in fight against cervical and endometrial cancers

New surgical technology at Munson Medical Center “lights up” potentially cancerous lymph nodes in real time and shortens the amount of time on an operating table for gynecologic cancer patients.

Gynecologic...

Gaylord, Mich. — Dr. James Shurlow, General Surgeon at Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH), will be presenting on the da Vinci® Surgical System, a newly-arrived technology that will significantly enhance the surgical experience. This state-of-the-art equipment utilizes a 3D high-definition vision system...

Munson Medical Center program preps patients for positive outcomes

Beth Pearce felt like she was borne by a whirlwind after receiving a diagnosis of colon cancer last summer. The Traverse City-area resident’s surgery was scheduled quickly and she started to get overwhelmed – then Loie Rainey, M.S.N...

U.S. News and World Report puts spotlight on Munson Medical Center specialties

Chris Shotwell is quick to voice his appreciation for the quality of heart care available close to his Traverse City home.

The 67-year-old retiree underwent quadruple bypass surgery in 2012 and has been a faithful...

Gaylord, Mich. — Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH) is thrilled to announce the latest in surgical technology has arrived at OMH. The da Vinci® Surgical System is state-of-the-art equipment for minimally invasive surgeries. OMH is one of only two hospitals in northern Lower Michigan to offer this...

Emergency Department Expansion Increase number of Emergency Department treatment bays from 12 to 19, including 3 trauma rooms Create a welcoming, safer, and more appropriate registration area for the Emergency Department Enhance the current patient and work flow to optimize safety for staff and...

Have you received a recent mammogram result that shows you have dense breast tissue? You aren’t the only one. Just about half of all women undergoing mammogram testing are found to have dense breast tissue. Since June 2015, Michigan law requires facilities offering mammograms, such as Otsego...

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...

Holding up the hands of the nurturer becomes possible this season through a year-end gift to the West Shore Healthcare Foundation. 

Foundation Executive Director Rachel Brooks said West Shore Medical Center continues to strengthen its services for women of all ages and stages in the community. 

“...

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...

‘Comprehensive Center’ accreditation ensures top quality care

Metabolic and bariatric surgery patients can be assured that Munson Medical Center’s Bariatric Program provides high-quality, patient-centered, multidisciplinary care following recent national accreditation.

The three-year...