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Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital (POMH) is giving thanks to Ted Greene for a recent $500,000 gift to ensure the hospital’s radiology services and equipment remain on the leading edge in the years to come. 

Family, along with Munson leaders and board members gathered for a ceremony last week (July 3) to...

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...

Britton J. Carter, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified specialist in diagnostic radiology. Dr. Carter practices with Grand Traverse Radiologists, P.C., at Munson Medical Center. Dr. Carter also reads for other hospitals in the Munson Healthcare system.

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Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in computed tomography (CT) and mammography as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

The ACR review assesses image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment...

Munson Professional Building (MPB) Laboratory and Radiology has reopened following renovations due to severe flooding in late-May.

Located on the west side of Munson Medical Center’s campus at 1221 Sixth Street, MPB Lab and Radiology are open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.  The...

John W. Nay, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified specialist in radiology. Dr. Nay practices with Grand Traverse Radiologists, P.C., at Munson Medical Center. Dr. Nay also reads for other hospitals in the Munson Healthcare system.

Dr. Nay graduated medical...

In continuing efforts to reduce COVID-19 transmission and ensure patient and staff safety, Munson Healthcare is modifying select lab and Radiology services throughout the region. This follows guidance by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American College of Radiology...

All Munson Healthcare Outpatient Services locations providing lab, physical therapy, and radiology will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25, and Wednesday, Jan. 1. Pharmacies and urgent cares may have limited holiday hours.

A limited schedule, detailed below, will be in effect for outpatient services...

Leah C. Davis, D.O., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified specialist in diagnostic radiology. Dr. Davis practices with Grand Traverse Radiologists, PC, at Munson Medical Center. Dr. Davis also reads for other hospitals in the Munson Healthcare system.

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Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital now offers a new wide bore MRI that allows for important radiological exams without the need to travel elsewhere.

“The new machine means all of our Munson Healthcare sites are using the same technology allowing for standardization of protocol, image quality, and the...

A redesigned community health library, café, and Urgent Care all are part of upgrades to the newly-named Foster Family Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave. in Traverse City. A generous gift from the Foster family led to these changes.

The newly updated facility provides resources for getting...

“The majority of lung cancer is diagnosed at a later stage which contributes to high mortality,” says radiologist Patrick Gartland, MD.

However, Munson Medical Center’s lung cancer screening program is working to improve the odds for patients by detecting lung cancer earlier through low-dose chest...

William C. Allsopp, D.O., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a specialist in diagnostic and interventional radiology. Dr. Allsopp practices with Grand Traverse Radiologists, PC, at Munson Medical Center. Dr. Allsopp also travels to other hospitals in the Munson Healthcare system.

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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...

Seven Health System Facilities Open for Region’s Women on Saturday, Oct. 20

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...

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...

William D. Karczewski, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a specialist in diagnostic radiology. Dr. Karczewski practices with Grand Traverse Radiologists, PC, at Munson Medical Center. Dr. Karczewski also travels to other hospitals in the Munson Healthcare system.

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Women in northern Michigan with a family history of breast cancer and those with dense breast tissue will benefit from new technology at the Smith Family Breast Health Center in Traverse City. Benefits of 3D breast imaging include clearer images of abnormalities within dense breast tissue, earlier...

Neil R. Forster, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a specialist in radiation oncology.  

Dr. Forster practices at the Cowell Family Cancer Center, 217 S. Madison St., Traverse City. He is accepting new patients, and appointments can be made by calling 231-935-7100.

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Munson Medical Center’s Smith Family Breast Health Center recently implemented three-dimensional tomography as another tool to more accurately determine breast health in certain patients.

The hospital’s Medical Director for Breast Imaging Charles Weitz, M.D., said the center’s General Electric...

New technology allows radiologists to see abnormalities in breast tissue

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...

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.

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A new technique offered at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City significantly decreases the risk of negative side effects in patients receiving radiation treatment for prostate cancer.

Video courtesy of 7&4 News. 

 

Digital mammograms are available in Kalkaska

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center continues to offer same-day appointments for mammograms year round.

Area women are encouraged to talk with their primary care provider about a referral for an exam if they are due for one.

The hospital’s state-of-the-art...

Center Physician specializes in diagnostic radiology

Louis S. Magagna, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified specialist in diagnostic radiology. Dr. Magagna practices with Grand Traverse Radiologists, PC, at Munson Medical Center. Dr. Magagna also travels to...

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...

New service makes it much easier for patients to receive care close to home

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center just made MRI screenings more convenient.

Starting this month, the hospital’s MRI will be available for outpatient screening from 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. every other Saturday.

Director of...

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. 

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Digital mammograms, many same-day appointments, available in Kalkaska

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center offers many same-day appointments for mammograms during breast health month in October and beyond.

The state-of-the-art facility includes digital mammography screening and diagnostic exams by...

Many take advantage of local access to lab, radiology, therapy, other services

The numbers show the need and that the region’s residents are taking advantage of local access to health care offered at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center.

In 2014, there were 138,000 lab visits, 18,000 visits for...

The Mercy Hospital Cadillac Foundation board plans to grant $1.1 million from its board-designated endowment funds to support three vital projects to enhance patient care at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital.

The funds, under the stewardship of Trinity Health, will be used to acquire state-of-the...