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Munson Peer Recovery Coach Named Hometown Health Hero
Paul Bock becomes the first peer recovery coach to earn this statewide honor.
The Michigan Public Health Week Partnership (MPHWP) has named Munson Healthcare Peer Recovery Coach, Paul Bock, as one of six recipients of the 2025 Michigan Health Hero Award.
Each recipient is recognized for going above...
Nicholas Zendler, DO, Joins Munson Healthcare Neurology
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Nicholas Zender, DO, to the Munson Healthcare Neurology team.
Dr. Zendler chose to specialize in neurology because of his interest in neurosciences, particularly epilepsy, and the challenges it provides.
A diagnosis of epilepsy can be scary and difficult to...
Munson Healthcare Announces New President of Munson Physician Network
Munson Healthcare is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Frye, MD, FACEP, as the new President of Munson Physician Network, effective June 11, 2025. Dr. Frye will oversee clinical and operational performance across all Munson Healthcare outpatient clinics.
"We are thrilled to have Dr. Frye...
Jessica Duncan, PA-C, Joins Munson Healthcare Manistee Primary Care
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Jessica Duncan, PA-C, to the team at Manistee Primary Care.
Jessica chose to practice in primary care because she enjoys educating and empowering patients to take an active role in their healthcare, helping them make informed decisions, and supporting them as...
Munson Healthcare Supports Cadillac Area YMCA with $5,000 Donation
Munson Healthcare today announced a $5,000 donation to the Cadillac Area YMCA’s Teen Impact program, an initiative that helps at-risk youth ages 13–15 prepare for real-world challenges through a mix of structured activities, mentorship, and positive peer engagement. The donation will fund program...
New Providers April 2025
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome the following providers to the medical staff:
“I believe in a holistic approach to patient care. Wellness is more than just routine medical care and encompasses physical, social, and emotional well-being. This...
Munson Healthcare Hosts Baby Expo on April 10
Event will provide resources for individuals and families seeking pregnancy and newborn information
Munson Healthcare is thrilled to announce the Second Annual Charlevoix Baby Expo, scheduled to take place on April 10 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Charlevoix Hospital Birthing Center, located on the...
April Stroke Club: Coping with Anxiety and Depression Following a Stroke
The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will feature information on anxiety and depression following a stroke, and how to cope with these emotions, at its meeting 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, at the Presbyterian Church, located at 701 Westminster Rd. in Traverse City.
Kaitlyn Grangood...
Munson Contributes $5,000 to Manistee’s Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center
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...
Nicole Kanomata, NP, Joins Manistee Cancer and Infusion Center
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...
Grayling Hospital Power Restored While Charlevoix and Gaylord Remain on Generator Power
Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital, Grayling Hospital, and Otsego Memorial Hospital remain open and providing patient care as power outages continue in those communities.
Power has been restored to Grayling Hospital, but Charlevoix Hospital and Otsego Memorial Hospital continue to operate under...
East Region Hospitals Affected by Ice Storm
Munson Healthcare urges the public to call 911 or seek care in an emergency but proceed with caution due to icy and obstructed roads.
Patient care continues at Otsego Memorial, Grayling, and Charlevoix Hospitals under generator power.
Munson Healthcare urges the public to call 911 or seek care in an...
Munson Medical Center Earns 2025 Best Hospitals in the U.S. for Obstetrics; Heart Care; Cancer Care and more
Munson Medical Center in Traverse City was recently named to The Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals™ list in the following categories:
Best Hospitals for ObstetricsBest Hospitals for Heart CareBest Hospitals for Cancer CareBest Hospitals for Comprehensive Breast CareBest Hospitals for Mammogram...Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital Earns 2025 Best Hospitals in the U.S. for Emergency Care and Minimally Invasive Surgery
Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH) was recently named as a top hospital by The Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals™. OMH received two awards, Best Hospitals for Emergency Care and Best Hospitals for Minimally Invasive Surgery.
With healthcare awards spanning multiple service lines...
Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital Earns 2025 Best Hospitals in the U.S. for Obstetrics
Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital was recently named as a best hospital for obstetrics by The Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals™.
With healthcare awards spanning multiple service lines, the Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals™ is a credential that identifies the nation’s best...
Munson Healthcare Opens State-of-the-Art Advanced Wound Care Center in Cadillac
Munson Healthcare is thrilled to announce the opening of its Advanced Wound Care Center in Cadillac. This new facility is an extension of Munson Medical Center’s Advanced Wound Care Center in Traverse City, designed to provide patients in the Cadillac area with convenient access to high-quality...
Munson Healthcare Becomes Partner of The Manna Food Project
Munson Healthcare is proud to announce its commitment as a $5,000 Platinum Harvest Partner with The Manna Food Project, a local nonprofit food bank dedicated to serving Antrim, Charlevoix and Emmet counties in Northern Michigan. This partnership underscores Munson Healthcare's dedication to...
Munson Reminds Community the Importance of Colorectal Screenings
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and Munson Healthcare is encouraging community members to get screened.
Worldwide, Colon Cancer is the third most common form of cancer and second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. In Northern Michigan, colorectal cancer rates are 4-5 percent higher...
Munson Highlights the Need to Protect Medicaid Funding to Safeguard Northern Michigan Patients, Communities
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.
Me...
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Receives Press Ganey Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award
For a second consecutive year, Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital (POMH) announced that it has been named a 2024 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey, the global leader in healthcare experience solutions and services. This award is part of Press Ganey’s annual...
Breann Dalzell, NP, Joins Munson Healthcare Geriatric Inpatient Services
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Breann Dalzell, NP, to the Geriatric Inpatient Services team.
Bre is passionate about geriatric medicine, including chronic condition management, dementia care, and advanced care planning, and is known amongst her patients to have excellent therapeutic...
Ellen Talbott, FNP-C, Joins Munson Healthcare Digestive Health
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Ellen Talbott, FNP-C, to the Munson Healthcare Digestive Health team.
Ellen earned her graduate degree from University of Michigan-Flint.
Her favorite part of practicing medicine is getting to work with patients from different backgrounds and make a difference...
Munson Healthcare “Voices for Recovery” Celebrates Local Artists, Announces Top 4 Art Pieces
Over 95 artists submitted pieces that demonstrate resilience, spread hope
Munson Healthcare today announced the top four art pieces from its recent Voices for Recovery Virtual Art exhibition and extended its gratitude to everyone who supported the exhibition.
This year’s Voices for Recovery exhibit...
Cadillac Hospital Earns Level II Maternal Care Verification
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital has been honored for its exceptional maternal care, earning a Level II Maternal Care Verification from The Joint Commission and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). This recognition underscores the hospital's expertise in managing a...
Amanda Gross PA-C, Joins Munson Healthcare Neurology
Munson Healthcare Neurology is pleased to welcome Amanda Gross, MSBS, PA-C.
Amanda is excited to be a part of the neurology team and make a difference in patients' lives facing complex conditions, including seizures and epilepsy. Her care approach includes helping to ease fears by providing...
HomeTown Pharmacy and Munson Healthcare Announce Ownership Transition of Five Retail Pharmacies in Northwest Michigan
New Era, Michigan based pharmacy to keep the same staff, locations, and hours.
HomeTown Pharmacy, a Michigan-based, family-owned company, is pleased to announce it will be taking ownership of five retail pharmacies in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties from Munson Healthcare.
With 30 locations...
Munson Healthcare Names Rob Richardson as Otsego Memorial Hospital President and East Region COO
Gaylord, MI – Munson Healthcare (MHC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Richardson as President of Otsego Memorial Hospital and Chief Operating Officer of Munson Healthcare’s Charlevoix, Grayling, and Otsego Memorial Hospitals.
Rob has been serving as the Interim President of Otsego...
Melissa Noa, FNP-C, OCN, Joins Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital Cancer and Infusion Center
Munson Healthcare welcomed Melissa Noa, FNP-C, OCN, to the Otsego Memorial Hospital Cancer and Infusion Center in spring 2024.
While working as a receptionist at the Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital Infusion Clinic, Melissa knew she had found her calling. Passionate to do more in oncology...
Munson Healthcare “Voices for Recovery” Digital Art Exhibition Now Open
Community invited to view and vote on artwork, take the pledge, and spread hope
Traverse City, Mich. – Munson Healthcare today announced the opening of the Voices for Recovery Digital Art Exhibition, an innovative virtual gallery designed to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and inspire hope for...
February Stroke Club: Speech Challenges Following a Stroke
Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club meets at Presbyterian Church on February 12
The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will feature information on dysarthria and other issues related to speech challenges following a stroke at its meeting 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, at the...
Kids Winter Safety Helmet Fitting and Giveaway
Munson Healthcare Supports Program with $5,000 Donation
Munson Healthcare and the Chill Out for Winter Safety Program is excited to announce a Kids Winter Safety Helmet Fitting & Giveaway. The event will take place on Saturday, February 1, from 11 am to 2 pm (or while supplies last) at Hickory Hills...
New Providers January 2025
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome the following providers to our clinics:
Michael Sand, DOMunson Healthcare Charlevoix Sleep Center
“I love what I do and enjoy helping patients.”
Dr. Sand feels rewarded when patients improve their ability to participate in the things they love through improved...
Munson Healthcare and Harm Reduction Michigan Partner to Install 25 NARCAN® Distribution Boxes Across Region
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 Hosts Menopause and Perimenopause Webinar
Munson Healthcare is pleased to present Hormone Health: Navigating Menopause and Perimenopause with Confidence, a special event to help empower women through the hormone changes associated with perimenopause and beyond.
The virtual event will be hosted on Zoom on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 5:30...
Jill Swinning, CNS, Joins Traverse Heart & Vascular
Munson Healthcare welcomed Jill Swinning, CNS, to Traverse Heart & Vascular in summer 2024.
Jill's interest in the heart stemmed from her grandfather’s experience with a heart attack when she was young. She has a special interest in cardiac implantable electronic devices and electrophysiology. Jill...
Munson Healthcare Donates to Safe Harbor in Support of Resources for the Region’s Unhoused
Munson Healthcare (MHC) announced today it has made a commitment to donate $100,000 over the next two years to Safe Harbor of Grand Traverse as part of a broad effort to support the needs of those in our community experiencing homelessness.
“As a non-profit funded entirely by donations and grants...
Matthew Lederer, DO, Joins Munson Healthcare Cedarwoods Internal and Geriatric Medicine
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Matthew Lederer, DO, to Cedarwoods Internal and Geriatric Medicine.
Dr. Lederer enjoys family medicine because it allows him to get to know his patients and build long-term relationships, while using preventative medicine to combat chronic disease. He...
Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center Opens to Patients
The Center begins the first of four phases, operating Sunday-Thursday, 8 am - 8 pm
The Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center (GTMHCAC) has now officially opened its doors to patients offering select services Sunday through Thursday, 8:00am to 8:00pm.
Located on the Munson Medical...
New Providers January 2025
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome the following providers to our clinics:
Ryan Miller, DOMunson Healthcare Infectious Disease Consultants
“The partnerships developed with patients is my favorite part of medicine. I am able to help people through some of the hardest times in their lives and...
January Stroke Club: Importance of Follow Up Care After Stroke
Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club meets at Presbyterian Church on January 8
The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club features information on the importance of follow up care after stroke at its meeting 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8, at the Presbyterian Church, located at 701 Westminster...
Michael Sand, DO, Joins Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Sleep Center
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Michael Sand, DO, to its Charlevoix Sleep Center.
Dr. Sand feels rewarded when patients improve their ability to participate in the things they love through improved health and function. He enjoys talking about sleep medicine and encourages his patients to...
Matthew Schuch, DO, Joins Munson Healthcare Orthopedic Institute
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Matthew Schuch, DO, to Munson Orthopedic Institute.
Dr. Schuch is a Michigan native and is happy to return to his home state after completing his Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship at the University of Nevada School of Medicine in Las Vegas. He attended medical...
Caila Kippe, PA-C, Joins Munson Healthcare Orthopedic Institute
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Caila Kippe, PA-C, MMS, to the Munson Healthcare Orthopedic Institute team in Gaylord.
Caila attended Wake Forest University School of Medicine and is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Her experience as an...
Munson Embarks on OMH Regional Hospital Transformation Project in Gaylord
Investing $33.6 million, providing a higher level of inpatient care and specialty services for the region
Munson Healthcare is proud to announce a significant expansion and renovation project at Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH), marking a pivotal step towards its designation as a regional hospital...
New Providers December 2024
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome the following providers to our clinics:
Joseph Frazee, DOMunson Neurosciences
“I am extremely dedicated to the field of neurology and wholeheartedly committed to enhancing the lives of my patients. I make it a priority to ensure that my patients leave my office...
Security Alert: Munson Warns of Possible Employment & Financial Scam
Munson Healthcare has become aware of an online scam where bad actors are imitating Munson human resources’ leaders offering people false jobs and sending them fraudulent checks to purchase their own equipment. The Munson Healthcare team is committed to keeping our communities safe and healthy...
Ryan Miller, DO, Joins Munson Healthcare Infectious Disease Consultants
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Ryan Miller, DO, to Infectious Disease Consultants.
Dr. Miller completed medical school at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, an internship at Good Samaritan Hospital, residency at Cleveland Clinic Health System/South Pointe Hospital, and a...
Join MHC Hospice Services for Winter Solstice Gatherings on Dec. 19
Munson Healthcare Hospice Bereavement Services will be holding candlelight ceremonies to acknowledge those we’ve lost throughout the year during their annual Winter Solstice Gatherings. These events offer an opportunity to come together to light the way with hope and healing during the darkest time...
Open House for the New Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center to be Held on December 10
The public is invited to tour the new facility in advance of its January opening.
Munson Healthcare (MHC) and the Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority (NLCMHA) will host an open house for the new Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center (GTMHCAC) at 410 Brook St., Traverse...
Nate Rousse, NP, Joins Munson Healthcare Grayling Cancer & Infusion Clinic
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Nate Rousse, NP, to the Grayling Cancer & Infusion Clinic.
After serving as a medic in the U.S. Army, he was recruited by his mom, an oncology nurse, to join Dr. Schwert's practice in Traverse City. He finds oncology care to be an incredibly meaningful and...
Munson Medical Center Collaborates with Community Hospitals, Michigan Medicine for Study to Improve Equity in Pediatric Healthcare
Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena, and Covenant Children’s Hospital in Saginaw have recently announced their commitment to a quality collaborative designed to identify and address equity issues for pediatric patients and their families receiving care at...
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital Receives Leapfrog ‘A’ Grade
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...
Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital Receives Leapfrog ‘A’ Grade
Munson Healthcare Grayling 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.
Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital President...
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital Receives Leapfrog ‘A’ Grade
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital has received an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group for Fall 2024, marking the fifth straight time it’s received recognition at this level. The twice-yearly report card from the hospital quality organization was released November 15, 2024.
Cadillac Hospital President...
Cowell Family Cancer Center to Hold Breathe Easy – Catch It Early Community Event
Breathe Easy – Catch It Early: A Lung Cancer Awareness Panel & Mini-Expo will take place from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Cowell Family Cancer Center, 217 S. Madison St., in Traverse City.
The event will spotlight lung cancer screening, prevention, and treatment – and will feature a 5x5 inflatable...
Munson’s Cowell Family Cancer Center Receives $5.2 Million Gift to Benefit Cancer Patient Support, Research, and New Technology
Munson Healthcare is thrilled to announce a generous $5.2 million philanthropic gift from the estate of longtime Traverse City resident, Patricia Heffron, that is supporting cancer patients, research, and helping fund investment in an ION Robot.
This gift represents the third largest in Munson’s...
Otsego Memorial Hospital Employees Show Support for Co-Workers Battling Cancer in Unique Way
In a heartwarming display of solidarity and compassion, employees at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital recently shaved their heads to raise funds for two colleagues battling cancer. The initiative, spearheaded by Karen Avery, aimed to provide both emotional and financial support to their...
November Stroke Club: Open Discussion for Stroke Survivors and their Families
The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club features an open discussion for stroke survivors and their families at its meeting from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, at the Presbyterian Church, located at 701 Westminster Rd. in Traverse City.
Melinda Hollands, L.M.S.W., with Munson Medical...
Affordable Care Act Marketplace Enrollment Underway
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...
Dallas Foley, NP, Joins Munson Healthcare Neurosurgery
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Dallas Foley, NP, to the neurosurgery team.
She enjoys learning new things every day in a field that is constantly evolving.
Dallas earned her graduate degree from the University of Michigan and is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. ...
Taylor Schuch, DO, Joins Munson Healthcare Elmwood Primary Care
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Taylor Schuch, DO, to Elmwood Primary Care.
Dr. Schuch values building relationships with families and helping them with their health needs. She enjoys seeing patients of all ages and has special interests in pediatrics, obesity medicine, and women’s health. ...
Charlevoix Hospital Receives Safe Sleep Donations From CAPE
Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital is grateful to CAPE (Child Abuse Prevention and Education) Council for their generous donation of sleep sacks and Pack 'n Plays to our Labor and Delivery department.
This year, CAPE donated 156 cotton and 84 fleece sleep sacks to Charlevoix Hospital, ensuring...
Michelle Chartier, DO, Joins Munson Healthcare Little Traverse Primary Care
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Michelle Chartier, DO, to the Little Traverse Primary Care team.
As a family physician, Dr. Chartier takes pride in her role, taking care of people of all ages and providing holistic healthcare. She takes inspiration from her family physicians growing up, who...
Emily Nelson, FNP, Joins Munson Healthcare Sleep Disorders Clinic
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Emily Nelson, FNP, to Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital’s Sleep Disorders Clinic.
After working in the emergency and primary care settings during her nursing career, Emily realized sleep concerns were a leading issue in many of her patients, inspiring her...
Munson Healthcare Hosts Body Talk: Navigating Changes with Confidence
Munson Healthcare is pleased to invite tween and teen girls, accompanied by a female guardian or with signed permission, to attend Body Talk: Navigating Changes with Confidence, a special event designed to help girls understand their changing bodies and feel empowered during adolescence. The event...
Kegan Rummel, DO, Joins Munson Healthcare Cadillac General Surgery
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Kegan Rummel, DO, to Cadillac General Surgery.
Dr. Rummel is a Michigan native who grew up in Lake Leelanau and has spent his entire career in the mitten state. He is a board-certified general surgeon and went to Michigan State University College of...
Victoria Watters, MD, Transitions Practice to Gaylord Family Practice
Munson Healthcare OMH Family Practice is pleased to welcome Victoria Watters, MD, to the clinic. Dr. Watters has transitioned her practice to Gaylord two days a week and will be full-time in Gaylord effective January 2025. This transition will increase access to family medicine and pediatric...
Munson Healthcare Boyne Area Health Center Offers Same-Day X-Ray Services
Munson Healthcare Boyne Area Health Center is pleased to announce the addition of same-day x-ray services. Services are open to the public and available Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4 pm.
Patients with an x-ray order from their healthcare provider are encouraged to call the clinic at 231...
Leeda Bashardost, MD, Joins Munson Neurocritical Care
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Leeda Bashardost, MD, to the Neurocritical Care team.
Dr. Bashardost is a highly dedicated board-certified neurologist with a specialization in neurocritical care. Her passion for neurology was ignited during her undergraduate studies in Neuroscience at the...
October Stroke Club: Meals on Wheels Program for Seniors
The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club features information on Meals on Wheels program at its meeting 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, at the Presbyterian Church in Traverse City. The church is located at 701 Westminster Rd.
Lisa Robitshek, Manager of Meals on Wheels at Northwest Michigan...
Caitlin Buren, NP, Joins Munson Healthcare Gynecologic Oncology
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Caitlin Buren, NP, to Munson Healthcare Gynecologic Oncology.
Through her work as a registered nurse, Caitlin became interested in women’s health. As a nurse practitioner, she chose her path in gynecology oncology because it allows her to help improve the...
Munson Cadillac Occupational Health and Medicine Unveils New Hours and Expanded Services with Community Open House Event
Munson Cadillac Occupational Health and Medicine is excited to announce its new hours and is ready to offer comprehensive occupational health and medicine services to enhance workplace safety and well-being. We invite you to our open house on Tuesday, October 15 from 10:30 am to 2 pm. This is a...
Shawna Thomas, NP, Joins Munson Healthcare’s Comprehensive Pain Management Program
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Shawna Thomas, NP, to the clinical team at the Comprehensive Pain Management Program.
After working 14 years as a registered nurse, she decided to pursue a career as a nurse practitioner. She completed her graduate education at Grand Valley State University.
S...
Diana Bischer, NP, Joins the Munson Healthcare Gynecology Oncology Team
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Diana Bischer, NP, to the gynecology oncology clinical team in Traverse City.
Diana obtained her graduate education from the University of Michigan. She was drawn to oncology because cancer has impacted a lot of people close to her, and it is a dynamic field...
Anchor and Heart Endowment Awards Over $110,000 to Munson’s Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital
The Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation’s Anchor and Heart Endowment has awarded a $110,325 grant to Munson Healthcare Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, supporting the Paul Oliver Living and Rehabilitation Center (POLAR).
As a long-term care community located within the hospital, POLAR aims to...
Devin Rohde, PA, Joins Munson Healthcare Advanced Wound Center
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Devin Rohde, PA, to the Advanced Wound Center.
She obtained her graduate degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Connection to her community and...
Neil Shaw, NP, Joins Traverse Heart & Vascular
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Neil Shaw, NP, to the clinical team at Traverse Heart & Vascular.
Prior to joining Traverse Heart & Vascular, Neil provided care to patients in the primary care setting.
“I am passionate about providing exceptional care to the patients I see,” he says. Neil...
Catherine Wonski, MD, Joins Munson Healthcare Boyne Area Health Center
Munson Healthcare Boyne Area Health Center is pleased to welcome Catherine Wonski, MD to the family medicine team.
After spending several years in a leadership role at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital, Dr. Wonski is excited to be offering primary care to her community in Boyne City. She...
Cory Messingschlager, MD, Joins Munson Healthcare Gynecology Oncology
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Cory Messingschlager, MD, to the gynecology oncology team at Munson Healthcare.
Dr. Cory Messingschlager is a fellowship-trained Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon (MIGS). He attended medical school at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine...
CJ Staley, PA-C, Joins Traverse Heart & Vascular
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome CJ Staley, PA-C to Traverse Heart & Vascular.
CJ chose to specialize in cardiology because the field requires him to take a multidisciplinary and unique approach to each patient’s care. He earned his graduate degree from Western Michigan University.
“I strive...
Aeman Hana, DO, Joins Traverse Heart & Vascular
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 Charlevoix Hospital Ranked One of the Best in Michigan for Physician Communication, Patient Recommendation
Charlevoix, Mich – Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital is one of nine hospitals in Michigan, and 394 nationally, to receive a 5-star ranking for Physician Communication from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in 2024.
With over 4,600 hospitals in the United States, this puts...
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital Ranked One of the Best in Michigan for Physician Communication
Manistee, Mich – Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital is one of nine hospitals in Michigan, and 394 nationally, to receive a 5-star ranking for Physician Communication from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in 2024.
With over 4,600 hospitals in the United States, this puts...
Beau Johnson, PA-C, Joins Munson Healthcare Neurosurgery
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Beau Johnson, PA-C, to the Neurosurgery clinical team.
Beau chose neurosurgery because it allows him to problem solve and work with patients in a variety of settings from emergency through recovery.
“I want all of my patients to know my passion toward stroke...
Anthony McClafferty, MD, Joins Traverse Heart & Vascular
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Anthony McClafferty, MD, to the team at Traverse Heart & Vascular.
Dr. McClafferty chose to specialize in cardiology because of the significant impact cardiovascular disease has on patients’ quality of life. He attended Wayne State University School of...
Desiree Miller, NP, Joins Munson Healthcare Advanced Wound Center
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Desiree Miller, FNP-BC, CWOCN, to the Advanced Wound Center.
Desiree completed her graduate education at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
She chose to...
Joseph Frazee, DO, Joins Munson Healthcare Neurology
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Joseph Frazee, DO, to the Neurology team.
Dr. Frazee chose to specialize in neurology because he is deeply fascinated by the nervous system and advancements in neuroscience. He attended medical school at Lincoln Memorial University and completed residency and...
Munson Healthcare Offers Tips to Stay Healthy as CDC Identifies COVID Uptick
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.
Munson Healthcare says it’s also a time when germs spread and take advantage of young people in enclosed indoor settings and regain footholds...
Grace Breuer, MD, Joins Munson Healthcare Elmwood Primary Care
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Grace Breuer, MD, to the Elmwood Primary Care team.
Dr. Breuer chose to pursue family medicine because she enjoys being able to treat patients throughout their lifetime, see whole families, and manage the entire spectrum of healthcare. She chose to also train...
Alex Weick, MD, Joins Munson Healthcare Digestive Health
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Alex Weick, MD to Munson Healthcare Digestive Health.
Dr. Weick is passionate about early and effective screening to prevent colon cancer and aiding patients with chronic gastrointestinal disorders. He attended medical school at Wayne State University School...
September Stroke Club: Vision Therapy Following a Stroke
The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club features information on vision therapy following a stroke at its meeting 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, at the Presbyterian Church in Traverse City. The church is located at 701 Westminster Rd.
Dr. Mark Noss, Neuro Optometrist will be joined by...
Linda Gossett, MD, Joins Traverse Heart & Vascular
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Linda Gossett, MD, to Traverse Heart & Vascular in Gaylord and Traverse City.
Dr. Gossett attended medical school and completed her residency at the University of New Mexico Medical School of Medicine and a fellowship at University of Wisconsin Hospitals &...
Grayling Hospital Hosts Community Open Forum on Sept. 5
Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital invites community members to attend a Community Open Forum on Thursday, September 5, at 6:15 PM at the Crawford County Commission on Aging. This event is designed to foster an open dialogue with the community and will feature a brief presentation on the Regional...
Paula Wabsis, NP, Joins Munson Healthcare Cadillac Occupational Health & Medicine
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Paula Wabsis, NP, to Cadillac Occupational Health & Medicine.
Paula completed her graduate education at Purdue University Global and is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialling Center. During her nursing career, she has worked in both occupational...
Munson Healthcare Earns Innovator Award for Bringing Emerging Cancer Therapy to Northern Michigan
The Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) is recognizing Munson Healthcare, Cowell Family Cancer Center (CFCC) with the Innovator Award for pioneering achievements in improving access, quality, and value in cancer care delivery.
Cowell Family Cancer Center will accept the award during the 2024...
Ruben Barroso, DO, Joins Munson Healthcare Manistee Family Care
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...
MMC Emergency Department Holds “Quick Care Zone” Ribbon-Cutting After Completion of a Successful Pilot Program
Munson Medical Center (MMC) physicians, nurses, clinical staff, support staff and leaders celebrated completion of a two-month pilot program today with an official ribbon cutting for the emergency department’s new Quick Care Zone.
Since the beginning of the busy summer tourism season in mid-June...
Kyle Ahnert, NP, Joins Milltown Primary Care Clinic
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Kyle Ahnert, NP, to Milltown Primary Care Clinic. Kyle is a Grayling native, who is proud to return to the area to care for his community.
His favorite part of practicing medicine is connecting with his patients and ensuring that their concerns are recognized...
David Simpson, DO, Joins Munson Healthcare Neurology
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome board-certified physician David Simpson, DO, specializing in Neurology and Neuromuscular Medicine.
A Michigan native, Dr. Simpson has a passion for helping his patients through neurological disease. He attended medical school at Kirksville College of...
Dr. Carl Schubert Expands OBGYN Care to Lewiston
Carl Schubert, MD, obstetrics and gynecology physician, is now seeing patients at the OMH Medical Group - Lewiston Clinic. Dr. Schubert will see patients at this location every other Monday, bringing his expertise closer to the Lewiston community.
In addition to his new schedule in Lewiston, Dr...
Neil Klinger, MD, Joins Munson Neurosurgery
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Neil Klinger, MD, to Munson Neurosurgery.
Dr. Klinger chose neurosurgery because of his fascination with the brain and the spinal cord and a desire to help make an impact on his patients’ lives. He attended medical school and completed a residency at Wayne...
Annual Northern Lights 5K Fun Run Fundraiser Set for Sept. 6
Registration is now open for Thomas Judd Care Center’s Northern Lights Fun Run held at 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6. The event aims to raise awareness about the center’s vital services and role in HIV care and prevention.
The nighttime 5K fun run and walk course begins and finishes at Munson Medical...
Jamie Barnwell, DO, Joins Munson Healthcare Foster Family Primary Care
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Jamie Barnwell, DO, to Foster Family Primary Care.
Dr. Barnwell attended medical school at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Munson Family Practice. She is excited to continue to serve the community that has become her home...
E. Grant Carey, MD, Joins Munson Orthopedic Institute
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome E. Grant Carey, MD, to Munson Orthopedic Institute in Prudenville.
Dr. Carey is a dedicated orthopedic surgeon with a strong connection to Northern Michigan. Born in Petoskey and raised on the shores of Higgins Lake, Dr. Carey comes from a family that has...
Jacob MacLean, DO, Joins Munson Healthcare Cadillac Primary Care
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Jacob MacLean, DO, to Munson Healthcare Cadillac Primary Care.
As an osteopath, Dr. MacLean practices holistic medicine, which includes exploring how health can be restored naturally before turning to medication, when possible. He attended medical school at...