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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 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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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 in Traverse City was recently named to The Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals™ list in the following categories:

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 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 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 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...

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...

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.

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome the following providers to our clinics:

“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 (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 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...

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 (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...

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...

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...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome the following providers to our clinics:

“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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome the following providers to our clinics:

“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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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 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 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 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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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 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. ...

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. ...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 &...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Munson Healthcare's Board of Directors granted approval for the development of two new joint venture outpatient surgery centers in Cadillac and Gaylord. These centers are integral components of Munson Healthcare's Regional Care Transformation Plan, aimed at meeting the evolving needs of patients...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club meeting for August will be a special event featuring an inspirational speaker from Spokes Fighting Strokes at its meeting 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14, at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center in Traverse City. The Civic Center is located at 1213...

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...

Munson Healthcare Neurocritical Care is pleased to welcome Ramiro Castro-Apolo, MD to the team.   

Dr. Ramiro Castro-Apolo is a dedicated and passionate neurologist specializing in neurocritical care. Born in Ecuador, Dr. Castro-Apolo moved to the United States in 2015 and has since lived in various...

Munson Healthcare (MHC) announced that after 35 years of dedicated service as a surgeon and esteemed clinical and administrative leader, Walt Noble, M.D., FACS, Chief Medical Officer, will retire effectively August 1.

“Dr. Noble has left an indelible mark on the Munson Healthcare system, earning...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome board-certified physician Anne Pawlak, DO, DFACN, FAAN, specializing in Neurology.  

A Detroit native from the Polish west side, Dr. Pawlak is a distinguished neurologist with a deep passion for teaching and patient care. She attended medical school at...

The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has recognized Munson Medical Center (MMC) with the Get With The Guidelines® Target: Stroke Honor Roll Advanced Therapy Award for the first time while awarding the Stroke Gold Plus Award and Honor Roll Elite for an 11th consecutive year.

Des...

Munson Medical Center (MMC) has moved up a spot to No. 6 on U.S. News and World Report’s rankings for Best Hospitals in Michigan.

Nearly 6,000 hospitals were evaluated in the publication’s 35th annual report – more than any other public hospital ranking – which bases the list on safety and...

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...

Lauren Osbeck, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, a Nurse Practitioner with a passion for pediatric care, is returning to her roots in Harbor Springs to practice at Little Traverse Primary Care and Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Pediatrics. Having spent her early years in this picturesque northern Michigan town...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Trisha Tomkins, MD, to Charlevoix Women’s Health. 

Dr. Tomkins is a dedicated board-certified physician specializing in women’s health, with a strong focus on exercise, nutrition, and hormonal well-being. She attended medical school at Michigan State...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Presleigh Yovich, NP, to Munson Neurosurgery.

Presleigh was interested in the medical field after watching her older sister and brother-in-law pursue careers as nurses. While she originally had no intention of becoming a nurse, a conversation with her...

Munson Healthcare OMH Medical Group – Indian River is pleased to welcome board-certified nurse practitioner Heather Bur.

A Michigan native, Heather was born and raised in Cheboygan. For over 15 years, she has dedicated her career to healthcare, working throughout Michigan and out of state. She...

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...

In an effort to bring awareness to cancer prevention and celebrate survivors during National Cancer Survivors Month, Munson Healthcare and the Traverse City Pit Spitters are holding a “Spit on Cancer“ evening at the ballpark on Saturday, June 22. Game time is 7:05 pm at 333 Stadium Dr. in Traverse...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Chris Markules, PA-C to Munson Healthcare Neurosurgery in Traverse City. 

Chris completed his undergraduate degree at Grand Valley State University and his master’s degree at the University of Toledo. 

Chris is passionate about neurology and stroke care...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club features information on the Smart 9-1-1 program at its meeting 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, at the Presbyterian Church in Traverse City. The church is located at 701 Westminster Rd. 

Central Dispatch will share information on the program including...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Susan Cogswell, PA, to Foster Family Primary Care. 

Susan pursued a career in medicine after shadowing a friend who was a physician's assistant. She has worked in Urgent Care and Emergency Departments before practicing in primary care. 

Susan is passionate...

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...

Prior to 2020, an endovascular stroke intervention, one in which a catheter is used to remove a clot from the brain, had never been performed in Northern Michigan. Fast forward four years later, Munson Medical Center (MMC) is home to the first and only certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in...

Munson Healthcare is proud to announce that it has been recognized for the second consecutive year as one of the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems™. This recognition, reported by Fortune and PINC AI™, the technology and services brand of Premier, Inc, also places Munson Healthcare as the fourth ranked...

Bob and Pauline Young were honored by Munson leaders and staff this past weekend for a recent $1 million donation which has provided new cutting-edge technology to Munson Medical Center’s Cardiac Catheterization Lab.

The Youngs made their first donation to Munson Healthcare almost a half-century ago...

Earlier today, Munson Healthcare was among five hospitals from across the nation that were presented the American Hospital Association (AHA) Dick Davidson NOVA Award for hospital-led collaborative efforts to improve community health. 

“This year’s Dick Davidson NOVA Award winners have demonstrated...

Munson Healthcare Grayling 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. 

Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital President and CEO Kirsten Korth-White said the “A...

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...

Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital announced today that it has received an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group for Spring 2024, marking the fourth straight time it’s received recognition at this level. The twice-yearly report card from the hospital quality organization was released today.

Cadillac...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club features an open discussion on ideas and suggestions for fellow survivors on their recovery journey at its meeting 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, at the Presbyterian Church in Traverse City.  

The church is located at 701 Westminster in Traverse City.   ...

Munson Healthcare (MHC) announced this week it has made a commitment to donate $300,000 to Traverse Health Clinic over the next two years to support expansion of the Street Medicine Program in Traverse City. 

"This is an exciting day for Traverse Health Clinic and our partners,” said Casey Kandow...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Stephen Welsh, MD, to Munson Healthcare Cadillac Primary Care. 

Dr. Welsh graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed his residency in Family Medicine at Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners in Grand Rapids. He is board certified...

Munson Healthcare is thrilled to announce the upcoming Charlevoix Baby Expo, scheduled to take place on April 18 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Charlevoix Hospital Birthing Center, located on the lower level of 14700 Lake Shore Dr., in Charlevoix.

The Munson Healthcare Baby Expo offers a unique...

Munson Cadillac Hospital held an open house April 10 for members of the hospital’s Foundation Board and Community Healthcare Council to introduce them to the hospital’s most recent addition to their surgical services technology. The da Vinci XI® surgical robot was put into service in early February...

Gift of Life Michigan held its annual Gala on Thursday in Novi where more than 40 of our team members from Munson Medical Center traveled to accept the Hospital of the Year award.

Additionally, ICU Nurse Manager, Eric Jean was honored as the Donation Liaison Champion and John Stanifer, MD, and...

North Flight Aero Med, a joint operation between Corewell Health (formerly Spectrum Health) and Munson Healthcare, has added a Sikorsky S-76 C++ helicopter to its fleet.

The aircraft will be available to the media only on Tuesday, April 9, from 12:45 to 2:45 p.m. at the North Flight Aero Med...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club features information on advance care planning and completing advance directives at its meeting 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, at the Presbyterian Church in Traverse City. 

The church is located at 701 Westminster in Traverse City. 

Stephanie Van...

Munson Healthcare is excited to announce the Charlevoix Walk-in Clinic will open on Monday, April 1, conveniently located at 14704 W. Upright Street, Building D in Charlevoix – just look for the Walk-in Clinic flags.

Open Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm, the Walk-in Clinic will be staffed by...

Munson Healthcare (MHC) is reminding residents and patients traveling from across the region to anticipate delays in Traverse City and plan accordingly as reconstruction of Grandview Parkway continues now through this fall.  

“This construction work is front and center for those living in Traverse...

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 is expanding access to care in Traverse City with two new clinics.  

On March 18, Munson Healthcare Elmwood Primary Care and Munson Healthcare Cedarwoods Internal and Geriatric Medicine will open. These clinics join the expansion in primary care services with Munson Healthcare...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club features an open discussion at its meeting 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, at the Presbyterian Church in Traverse City. 

The church is located at 701 Westminster in Traverse City.   

Melinda Hollands, L.M.S.W., with Munson Medical Center’s Patient...

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 Medical Center (MMC) today unveiled a new name for its comprehensive stroke center — The Witham Family Comprehensive Stroke Center — thanks to a $2.5-million donation from Richard and Marilyn Witham and their children, Chris Witham and wife Stephanie, and Kurt Witham.  

The family gathered...

Munson Healthcare Chief Operating Officer Laura Glenn announced today that Joe Hurshe, FACHE has been selected as the new president of Munson Medical Center in Traverse City effective April 1.

Hurshe brings 30 years of leadership experience in the healthcare industry including 13 with Ascension...

Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital is proud to announce its upcoming Da Vinci XI® Open House, offering the community an exclusive opportunity to explore the latest advancements in surgical technology. The event will take place on Monday, March 11, from 4 to 6:30 pm in the main lobby of the...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome family medicine Nurse Practitioner Haley Hathaway to the Cadillac Sleep Disorders Clinic. 

Haley Hathaway, DNP, FNP-BC is a Michigan native born and raised in Traverse City. She loved growing up in northern Michigan and has fond memories of her summers at...

Gift of Life Michigan has announced that in April it will honor Munson Medical Center (MMC) as Hospital of the Year along with ICU Nurse Manager, Eric Jean as Donation Liaison Champion and John Stanifer, MD, and his wife Molly as Community Partner Champion.

Over the last year, Munson Medical Center...

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 is pleased to welcome Kori Marvin, PA-C to Cadillac Primary Care. 

Kori is a graduate of Central Michigan University’s Physician Assistant program. He was born and raised in Cadillac and is thrilled to return to practice medicine in his hometown. 

"I am passionate about the...

Munson Healthcare (MHC) is pleased to welcome Cathryn Pearl, PA-C, to MHC Charlevoix Sleep Center. 

Cathryn was born and raised in Michigan. She completed her physician assistant degree from Western Michigan University and is board certified by the National Commission of Certification of Physician...

Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital (POMH), in conjunction with the Betsie Hosick Health & Fitness Center, will host a free, 10-week exercise program aimed at newly diagnosed cancer patients, those who are undergoing treatment, in remission, and cancer survivors two years post treatment. The Journey...

Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital today announced the transition of the Charlevoix Urgent Care to a new Walk-In Clinic as part of the Regional Care Transformation Plan to provide more patient-centric care.

On March 1, the Charlevoix Urgent Care will discontinue services in the Charlevoix...

Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital (POMH) announced that it has been named a 2023 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 ranking of the top hospitals and...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club features information on stroke rehab services through Mary Free Bed at Munson healthcare at its meeting 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14, at the Presbyterian Church in Traverse City. 

The church is located at 701 Westminster in Traverse City. 

Juli...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Lauren Osbeck, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC to Charlevoix Pediatrics and Little Traverse Primary Care in Harbor Springs. 

A Harbor Springs native, Lauren’s love for pediatrics began when she volunteered at MUSC Children’s Hospital in South Carolina. After completing...

Munson Healthcare (MHC) is pleased to welcome Jennifer Armstrong, DNP, NP-C to MHC Charlevoix Hematology and Oncology.

Jennifer was raised in White Lake, Michigan but has called Charlevoix her home for the past 17 years. She obtained her Bachelor of Science from Central Michigan University, her...

After a temporary pause for relocation, travel clinic services are once again available through Munson Healthcare. What was previously managed by Munson’s Infectious Disease clinic will now be housed in the Occupational Health and Medicine clinic at Foster Family Community Health Center.

Foreign...

Munson Healthcare (MHC) Charlevoix Hospital today announced that its Ambulatory Surgery department has been named a 2023 Human Experience (HX) Pinnacle of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey, the global leader in healthcare experience solutions and services. This award is part of Press Ganey’s...

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, an annual observance highlighting the importance of early detection and prevention of cervical cancer, a disease that affects thousands of women each year.

"Cervical cancer is largely preventable and having a good understanding of risk factors and...

Munson Healthcare Foster Family Primary Care is pleased to welcome Sarah Shepler, P.A.

Sarah completed her undergraduate degree at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota, before going to the University of New England in Portland, Maine to be a Physician Assistant.

Sarah was inspired to pursue a...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome family medicine physician Joseph Rexroat, M.D. to Milliken Medical Group. 

A Michigan native, Dr. Rexroat was born and raised in Lake Leelanau. He went to Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and completed his family medicine residency at...

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, an annual observance highlighting the importance of early detection and prevention of cervical cancer, a disease that affects thousands of women each year.  

"Cervical cancer is largely preventable with regular screenings, early detection, and...

Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) services to its comprehensive healthcare offerings. This new service is part of Munson Healthcare’s Regional Care Transformation Plan and reflects the hospital's ongoing commitment to...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club features information on the coordination of emergency ambulance services in the area at its meeting 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 10, at the Presbyterian Church in Traverse City. 

The church is located at 701 Westminster in Traverse City. 

William...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Michelle Amore, FNP-C to Grayling Community Health Center. 

Michelle was drawn to a nursing career to improve the health of the community she serves. Advancing her career as a family nurse practitioner was a natural progression, allowing her to continue to...

Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Primary Care is pleased to welcome Darcie Sharapova, M.D., ABFM, ABOM.

Dr. Sharapova was born and raised in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. After completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin, she went on to medical school and completed her family medicine...

Munson Healthcare donates $5,000 to support preventative program for childhood winter sporting head injuries

Participating in outdoor winter recreation is a way of life in Northern Michigan—and a great way to counter the short, gray days. But doing so safely is important.

Chill Out, is a program...

Munson Family Practice Center is pleased to welcome board-certified family medicine physician, Curt Ward, MD, MBA, FAAFP. 

Dr. Ward was born and raised in Brookston, Indiana on a corn, soybean, and registered Hereford farm. During his childhood, he often traveled to Leelanau Peninsula to enjoy the...

Munson Healthcare (MHC) is proud to announce that The Joint Commission (TJC) has certified Munson Medical Center (MMC) as a Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC), placing it among just 221 hospitals in the United States and one of twelve in the state of Michigan. This is the first-ever Comprehensive...

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation at Munson Healthcare launched a new Virtual Spine Center at the Roscommon Community Health Center, as part of the Munson Healthcare Regional Care Transformation Plan. 

This new program partners a virtual physiatrist and an in-person physical therapist to provide spine...

Munson Healthcare Kidney and Hypertension Specialists is pleased to welcome Jonathan Ducastel, M.D., specializing in Nephrology. 

Dr. Ducastel received his medical degree from the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. He completed his internal medicine internship, residency, and...

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 is pleased to announce the winners in our Voices for Youth Mental Health Art Contest, created to reduce the stigma around talking about mental illness and to give Northern Michigan communities a platform to share their thoughts and feelings on the growing youth mental health crisis...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club celebrates holiday party at its meeting 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13, at the Presbyterian Church in Traverse City. 

The church is located at 701 Westminster in Traverse City. 

The club will play Bingo and those that are able are asked to bring...

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, Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority (NLCMHA) and a collaborative of regional partners will be unveiling further details for a new Mental Wellness Center to Grand Traverse County commissioners today at the County Board of Commissioners meeting. Additionally, Munson...

Munson Healthcare Great Lakes Plastic Surgery & Skin Care is pleased to welcome Abigail (Abby) Bobbitt, PA. 

Abby is a Physician Assistant who has experience in Plastic and Hand Surgery. After graduating with her Master of Science from Drexel University, she spent about 5 years working in a rural...

Munson Healthcare Hospice Bereavement Services invites the community to candlelight ceremonies to acknowledge the pain and loss of the last year and the heaviness that can be felt amidst holiday joy. 

The Winter Solstice Gatherings are a way to come together to light the way with hope and healing...

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...

Thomas Judd Care Center, a Munson Healthcare program, today announced Northwest Michigan has had an uptick in HIV cases in the region between 2019-2023 and is educating the public on prevention methods.

The Thomas Judd Center (TJCC) will also recognize World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, with a free movie...

Munson Healthcare is expanding access to primary care in Northern Michigan with the opening of a new clinic in Traverse City, another step in the health system’s Regional Care Transformation Plan announced earlier this fall. 

The Foster Family Primary Care clinic, located at 550 Munson Ave. within...

As a partner in community health, every year Munson Healthcare offers a virtual presentation on stroke, a disease that each year impacts the lives of more than 750,000 Americans. The stroke awareness discussion will stream live on Wednesday, November 29 from 10 to 11 a.m. on Munson Healthcare’s...

Munson Healthcare (MHC) Charlevoix Hospital today proudly announced the arrival of the state-of-the-art Da Vinci XI Surgical System, an advancement in minimally-invasive surgery. Expansion of robotic surgery and outpatient access is part of Munson Healthcare’s Regional Care Transformation Plan and...

Munson Medical Center (MMC) received an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group for Fall 2023 marking the fifth straight time it’s received recognition at this level.  

MMC is one of 24 hospitals in the state of Michigan to receive an “A” grade this fall and among just 6 percent of hospitals nationwide...

Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital received an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group for Fall 2023. The twice-yearly report card from the hospital quality organization was released today.

The hospital received an “A” grade from the organization in the spring as well as in fall 2022.

Cadillac Hospital...

Voting is now open for the “Voices for Youth Mental Health” Art Contest. Munson Healthcare, northern Michigan’s largest non-profit healthcare system, launched this contest to allow those of all ages to express feelings, wisdom, and hope on issues related to mental health and the community. Voting...

Munson Healthcare today announced that its “Ask-A-Nurse” hotline has been such a success the health system is expanding the service to 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

“Illnesses and injuries often show up when it’s least expected. Expanding the hours of Ask-A-Nurse gives our...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will get active at their next meeting 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at The Presbyterian Church.

The church is located at 701 Westminster Road in Traverse City. New and former members of the stroke club are invited to attend.

Physical therapist Ann...

GRAYLING, MI – Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital is proud to announce the recent certification of Jason Bennett, D.O., in the use of the revolutionary Robotic Surgical Assistant (ROSA) Knee Surgery system. This certification marks a significant milestone in Dr. Bennett’s and Munson Healthcare’s...

Munson Healthcare Empire Family Practice is pleased to welcome Daniel Hadley, M.D., to the medical staff. 

Dr. Hadley is a Michigan native. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and then attended and graduated from medical school at Indiana University School of...

Tyler and Miranda Fox, of Cadillac, enrolled their newborn, Mallory, into the Books from Birth program.

Tiny Mallory Fox, all 7 pounds and 15 ounces of her, will get a book in the mail next month – “The Little Engine that Could.”

Mallory’s parents, Tyler and Miranda Fox of Cadillac enrolled...

Traverse Heart and Vascular is pleased to welcome interventional cardiologist Taylor Dawson, M.D.

Dr. Dawson is a Michigan native, born and raised in the Kalamazoo area. He graduated from medical school at University of Toledo College of Medicine and Health Sciences before returning to his home...

Ashley Ascione-Blakely hugs Maternity nurse Abbey Carlisle after walking into room. Below, right,
Abbey listens as Ashley reads her DAISY Award nomination for her.

Munson Medical Center maternity nurse Abbey Carlisle, RN, recently stood with her team in the 7 am morning shift huddle.

In through...

Site of future Community Health Center.

Munson Healthcare today announced a proposal to establish a Community Health Center in Petoskey which would bring more access to award-winning patient care in the area.

The proposal is part of Munson Healthcare’s recently-announced Regional Care...

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...

Fortune/PINC AI recently named Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital to its 100 Top Hospitals list for 2023 in the small community hospital category.

It is the fourth time the hospital has been recognized as a 100 Top Hospital in the nation. Researchers used publicly available data to evaluate 2,644...

Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital Orthopedic Surgery in Gaylord and Munson Healthcare Outreach Specialty Care Clinic in Harbor Springs are pleased to welcome Jordan Nester, M.D.

Dr. Nester is a Michigan native born in Grand Rapids and raised in Greenville. He received his medical degree...

Munson Healthcare’s Home Medical Equipment location in Traverse City is moving across town.

The current location at 921 W. Front St. will close to the public Oct. 9 - 13. Effective Monday, Oct. 16, the retail location will reopen within the Foster Family Community Health Center at 550 Munson Ave...

Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Women’s Clinic is pleased to announce they began seeing patients at the Munson Healthcare Harbor Springs Specialty Clinics on Oct. 2.

Board-certified OB-GYN physicians, James Jeakle, M.D., and Caitlyn Monks, D.O., will rotate through the clinic hosting hours every...

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 Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital today announced that they have pulled the Betsie Hosick Health and Fitness Center off the market and will continue operating the community fitness center.

From the outset, Munson Healthcare stated a desire to secure a strategic partner that would lead...

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...

Munson Healthcare Frankfort Specialty Clinics is hosting an open house today from 5 - 7 p.m. 

The clinic is located at 917 Main St. in Frankfort. The public is invited to attend.

The open house will include a tour of the clinic, light refreshments, and a meet and greet with several of the clinic’s...

Munson Healthcare Orthopedic Institute in Traverse City and Cadillac is pleased to welcome Joseph Ward, M.D.

Dr. Ward is a Michigan native who was raised in suburban Detroit and spent significant time in the summer on Torch Lake while growing up.  He received his medical degree from Loyola...

The Michigan Health and Hospital Association (MHA) has awarded a $5 million grant to Munson Healthcare toward adding much needed pediatric mental health and crisis services in northern Michigan.

The competitive grant funding was part of the Michigan Legislature’s $50 million appropriation in 2023...

Munson Healthcare Kidney and Hypertension Specialists is pleased to welcome Jacob Fishbaugh, MSPA, PA-C.  

Fishbaugh was born and raised in South Bend, Ind. He was drawn to the field of nephrology because of the unique blend of autoimmune and cardiovascular conditions. By specializing in...

Munson Healthcare (MHC) announced today that Matt Wille, President and CEO of Munson Medical Center (MMC), will be leaving to pursue a new leadership role outside of the system.

Wille has accepted a position as Chief Operating Officer at ThedaCare in Wisconsin, putting him much closer to his...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will hear a presentation from PACE North on its services at the next meeting 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at The Presbyterian Church.

The church is located at 701 Westminster Road in Traverse City. New and former members of the stroke club are...

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...

The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association recently honored Munson Medical Center with its 2023 Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Award as well as the Target Stroke Honor Roll Elite Award. These national awards recognize Munson’s stroke time to treatment with 85 percent of...

Munson Healthcare today announced that the Thomas Judd Care Center will host the 2023 Northern Michigan HIV Summit for healthcare professionals and the public from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29, at Kirkbride Hall in The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. A virtual attendance option is also...

Munson Healthcare Orthopedic Institute is pleased to welcome Donald J. Scholten II, M.D., Ph.D., to the medical staff. 

A Michigan native born and raised in Grand Rapids, Dr. Scholten graduated with a chemistry degree from Hope College in Holland, Mich., where he played on the men’s golf team for...

MSU-COM students now training at Munson Healthcare include from left, Monica Sun, Morgan Ham, Amanda
Cline, Rebekah Weeks, and Masai Rains.

Five members of the Class of 2025 from Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine recently joined Munson Healthcare to complete the final...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Kevin McDowell, Psy.D., to the Comprehensive Pain Management Program, located at 550 Munson Avenue in Traverse City. 

A Michigan native, Dr. McDowell was raised in Marion. Dr. McDowell graduated from Florida School of Professional Psychology at Argosy...

Munson Healthcare announced starting Monday, Aug. 14, the Walk-In Clinic at the Indian River location has switched to a "same-day care" model, offering a minimum of 52 appointments per day during the week, and 26 appointments on Saturday for anyone in the community, including those visiting the area...

Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital recently received a 5-star ranking from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) placing it among the top 8 percent of hospitals in the nation.

The hospital was one of just 438 hospitals to achieve the highest ranking of more than 4,500 hospitals...

Munson Medical Center recently received a 5-star ranking from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), placing it among the top 8 percent of hospitals in the nation. 

The hospital was one of just 438 hospitals to achieve the highest ranking of more than 4,500 hospitals nationally...

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...

Munson Healthcare Foundations and Iron Fish Distillery are teaming up to present a family friendly concert Thursday, Aug. 24, to benefit Munson Healthcare Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital.

The band, Breathe Owl Breathe, a self-described “spirit rock band” will perform from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Barn at...

TRAVERSE CITY – Efforts to meet core needs of individuals experiencing homelessness in Traverse City continue to gain traction through the ‘Street Medicine’ collaboration between Munson Healthcare, Traverse Health Clinic, and Goodwill Northern Michigan.

Leaders of all three organizations say a...

Munson Healthcare today issued the following statement from Laura Glenn, Chief Operating Officer for Munson Healthcare regarding the Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority’s board vote on the Grand Traverse Wellness Center: 

“Munson Healthcare commends Northern Lakes Community Mental...

Members of the Class of 2026 include from left: David Stalker, MD; Addie Loftus-Algac, MD; Kaitlyn Kilpatrick, DO;
Elizabeth Abel, MD, MPH; Haley Kopkau, MD; and John "Jack" Cleary, MD.

Munson Healthcare’s Family Practice Residency program recently welcomed six new residents to begin their...

Respiratory therapists serve a vital role caring for patients as members of the front-line healthcare team. This was especially true during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

For Munson Medical Center’s Duane Croel, B.S.R.T., RRT, respiratory therapy was always on his radar because his mom was...

Munson Healthcare today announced starting Thursday, July 6, the Walk-In Clinic will switch to a "same-day care" model, offering up to 32 appointments per day for anyone in the community, including those visiting the area this tourism season.

 The new, by appointment only service, will be housed at...

Munson Healthcare Family Practice Residency graduates heading into their careers include from left:
Jaclyn Sylvain, DO; Elizabeth Godfrey, MD; Cynthia Wang, MD; Miriam Riestra-Bareman, MD; and Jason
Schreiber, DO. (File photo)

Munson Healthcare Family Practice Residency’s graduating Class of 2023 ...

Registration is now open for Thomas Judd Care Center’s Northern Lights Fun Run at 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, to raise awareness about its services and role in HIV care and prevention.

The nighttime 5K fun run and walk course begins and finishes at Munson Medical Center’s Lot K adjacent to the...

Munson Healthcare is reminding the community to be aware of the effects current air quality can have on certain populations. Due to the wildfire smoke from Canada, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has issued an air quality alert for today, Tuesday, June 27. The air...

Munson Healthcare, Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority, and a group of community partners from across Grand Traverse County applauded Grand Traverse County’s Board of Commissioners for granting a $5 million request for funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to begin development...

Munson Healthcare Manager of Clinical Education Barb Slagel learned a lot during the COVID pandemic. It resulted in a Doctor of Health Administration degree from Central Michigan University.

 Slagel took advantage of Munson Healthcare’s educational benefit program that provides financial...

Munson Healthcare, Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority, and a group of community partners from across Grand Traverse County today filed a proposal with the county commission requesting American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal funding for the development of the Grand Traverse Center for...

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...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club features information on Parkinson’s Disease at its meeting 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, at the Presbyterian Church in Traverse City.

The church is located at 701 Westminster in Traverse City.

Parkinson’s Network North Executive Director Hettie...

Northern Michigan residents considering bariatric surgery are invited to attend a free virtual informational seminar on Monday, June 12 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Either Michael Nizzi, D.O., F.A.C.O.S., medical director of Munson Medical Center’s Bariatric Program, or Kevin Harris, M.D., who is...

Munson Healthcare OMH Medical Group – Indian River is pleased to welcome Alyssa Pechta, D.N.P., F.N.P.-BC, as a provider in the Walk-In Clinic.  

Pechta is a Michigan native from St. Ignace. She received her nursing degree from Ferris State University and started her medical career in 2013 working...

Charlevoix Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Jennifer Standfest, left, DAISY winner Theresa Saur, Charlevoix
Hospital President Joanne Schroeder, and Munson Healthcare Eastern Region President Kirsten
Korth-White celebrate the DAISY Award recognition.

A Charlevoix Emergency Department nurse’s...

ICU team and hospital leadership celebrate Chuck Munoz, RN, and Cessa Kellogg, RN, center, first row.

One Munson Medical Center ICU nurse seemed like a “fellow Marine” to a patient who appreciated her advocacy for him.

The other ICU nurse impressed a colleague with his commitment to compassionate...

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...

As part of Nursing Week for 2023, Munson Medical Center’s Shared Governance leaders presented eight nursing awards to honor members of hospital nursing team who exemplify the nursing profession in the eyes of their peers. There were 232 nominations by members of the nursing staff.

Chief Nursing...

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...

In honor of Stroke Awareness Month, The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club invites the community to learn more about how to prevent a stroke, the latest treatment options, and the unique capabilities offered through Munson Healthcare’s Stroke Program. 

Munson Medical Center’s Stroke Program...

Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital received an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group for Spring 2023. The twice-yearly report card from the hospital quality organization was released today.

The hospital received an “A” grade from the organization last fall as well.

Cadillac Hospital President Peter...

Munson Medical Center received an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group for Spring 2023. The twice-yearly report card from the hospital quality organization was released today.

This marks the fourth consecutive “A” grade for the hospital which includes Leapfrog’s spring and fall reviews last year as...

Munson Medical Center pharmacist Hope Broxterman, Pharm.D., was recently named president of the Michigan Pharmacists Association.

Broxterman has been a clinical pharmacist at Munson Medical Center since 2011 and has focused her practice on critical care/cardiology areas of the hospital since...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Sara Hoye, F.N.P.-BC, to Frankfort Medical Group as a Family Medicine provider. 

After years of emergency nursing, Hoye wanted to expand professionally and chose to become a family nurse practitioner because of the diversity it offers. She graduated Kaplan...

Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Primary Care is pleased to welcome physician assistant Carolann Hoffman, PA-C to the medical staff.

Hoffman began her medical career as a patient care technician. During that time, she was able to see firsthand how crucial physician assistants are to the healthcare...

NICU nurse Mikaela Bogart, second row center with sculpture, with NICU team, nursing, and hospital leaders.

A grateful mother whose daughter was born 16 weeks early and spent 113 days in the Munson Medical Center NICU wanted to honor a special nurse for her multiple acts of compassion and care...

Munson Healthcare and the Munson Healthcare Trauma and Acute Surgery team recently were recognized by Grand Valley State University at its annual Health Forum of Northern Michigan.

Munson Healthcare was honored with the university’s Outstanding Rural Health Organization Award for clinical education...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Jeffrey Fox, PA-C, to Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH) Medical Group – Elmira as an occupational medicine provider. 

For more than 25 years, Fox has been practicing medicine in northern Michigan. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of...

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 is receiving reports from northern Michigan residents that they are getting phone calls from persons claiming to be Medicare benefits representatives who are spoofing Munson Healthcare numbers on caller ID.

These phone calls are not from Munson Healthcare.

Munson Healthcare...

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...

Munson Healthcare South Region President Peter Marinoff announced the appointment of Cristen Brandsma, M.B.A., B.S.N., R.N., to an expanded role as chief operating officer and chief nursing officer for Cadillac and Manistee hospitals.

Brandsma had been serving as the chief nursing officer at...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will learn about assistive devices available from the Michigan Assistive Technology Program at its meeting 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, at the Presbyterian Church in Traverse City.

The church is located at 701 Westminster in Traverse City.

Kelly...

Munson Healthcare is hosting a free community event on Thursday, April 13, to bring awareness to colon health.

A Colon Cancer Awareness Panel and Mini-Expo will take place from 5 - 7:30 p.m. at the Cowell Family Cancer Center, 217 S. Madison St., in Traverse City.

The event will spotlight...

A collaboration between Munson Healthcare, Baker College, and Michigan Works! is helping break down barriers to a career in healthcare.

Now in its third year, the nine-month medical assistant apprenticeship program pays participants a wage  as well as provides free tuition at Baker College lectures...

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...

Livia Argyle, R.N., steps into her nursing role on a cardiothoracic nursing floor at Munson Medical Center with a world of perspective and perspective of the world.

She is a native of Manaus, Brazil, a city of nearly 2 million that is the capital of the state of Amazonas. The large modern city sits...

Munson Medical Center’s Echocardiography program was recently recognized by IAC Echocardiography with Bronze Milestone Recognition for its long-term commitment to continuously improving patient outcomes and safety.

The hospital received the Bronze Milestone Recognition for its 20 years of...

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 Cadillac Hospital was recently named a 2023 Top 20 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.

Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital is the only hospital in the state to receive the recognition. The hospital received similar recognition in 2022 and 2021.

“Exc...

Traverse City, MI – Friday night (March 10), Munson Medical Center (MMC) was informed by the Michigan Nurses Association (MNA) that the nurses represented by the bargaining unit have ratified a new three-year contract.

“The ratification vote represents four months of collaborative and productive...

Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital is pleased to welcome Amanda Linneé, W.H.M.P., C.N.M., to the medical staff as a specialist in midwifery.

Linneé graduated from Georgetown University School of Nursing and Health Studies. She is a certified nurse midwife and a board-certified women’s health...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome board certified physician assistant Sarah I. Allaben, to Munson Healthcare Rheumatology, located at 3537 W. Front St., Suite A, in Traverse City, Mich.

Allaben, a native of Grand Rapids, Mich., has always been fascinated by how medicine and science can be...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will learn about “One-Handed Cooking Techniques” at its meeting 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, at the Presbyterian Church in Traverse City.

The church is located at 701 Westminster in Traverse City.

Munson Healthcare occupational therapist Joe...

Munson Healthcare announces the opening the new Elmira Occupational Health and Medicine Clinic on March 6, at 2572 U.S. 131.

The Occupational Health and Medicine Clinic is part of the new Elmira Specialty Clinics.

This clinic will offer work injury treatment and follow-up care, physicals, and...

Munson Healthcare Orthopedic Institute is pleased to welcome Amy S. Collins, N.P. to the medical staff as a specialist in orthopedic surgery.

Collins is a board-certified nurse practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She started her healthcare career as a bedside nurse. She...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome board certified nurse practitioner April M. Butler to Prudenville Community Health Center, located at 2585 W. Houghton Lake Drive in Prudenville, Mich.

Butler chose the medical field because she enjoys providing holistic care to those in need. She was a...

Retired Traverse City math teacher Pam Forton looks forward to her four-hour shift as a patient escort on Fridays at Munson Medical Center.

She arrives around 10:30 a.m., picks up her special phone that alerts her to patient discharges, and soon is on her way to a hospital floor with a wheelchair to...

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 Otsego Memorial Hospital plans a potential two-hour phone outage starting 8 p.m. Feb. 7 to upgrade hardware and software associated with its phone system.

All phones at the hospital, include patient room phones, will be disabled and necessary communication will be conducted by...

Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital is pleased to welcome Kyle Franckowiak, D.O., to the medical staff as a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology.

Dr. Franckowiak graduated medical school from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a residency at Henry Ford...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Emily A. Dryer, D.O., as a board-eligible specialist in nephrology.

Dr. Dryer graduated from medical school at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, Mich. She completed her residency at Spectrum Health Lakeland in St...

Munson Healthcare President and CEO Ed Ness recently announced that Paul Konopacki  has joined the health system as chief financial officer (CFO). He began his new role on Jan. 3.

“Paul stood out above the rest as a seasoned financial executive with an approachable leadership style. His well...

Free helmet safety clinics are offered by the Munson Healthcare sponsored Chill Out for Winter Safety program at recreation areas in both Fife Lake and Charlevoix on Feb. 11.

Munson Healthcare team member Tammie Budrow started the program to help prevent other families from experiencing the tragic...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome family medicine physicians Joanna Heindl, D.O. and Thomas Yax, M.D. to Milliken Medical Group, located at 224 Circle Drive in Traverse City, Mich. 

Dr. Heindl graduated from medical school at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She...

Munson Healthcare’s Home Dialysis Department has been ranked among the Top 10 of more than 7,000 home dialysis programs nationwide for care, quality, and growing its patient base.

It is the only program to receive the recognition in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) designated...

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...

Recruiting more psychiatrists to consider practicing in rural areas of the state is the goal of a new collaboration between Munson Healthcare, Pine Rest, Michigan State University, and the state’s MiDOCS program.

“The rural residency program is about bringing more psychiatric resources to...

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...

The best health care experience is found in the most appropriate care facility – whether that be a primary provider’s office, urgent care, or emergency department.

This is especially true during the holiday season, with more visitors in the area and the current uptick in flu cases, surge in...

Cory Manoogian, DO, hopes to practice in a rural community following his residency. Below,
Scott Monteith, MD, DLFAPA, helps lead the new residency program.

Recruiting more psychiatrists to consider practicing in rural areas of the state is the goal of a new collaboration between Munson...

Munson Healthcare Orthopedic Institute is pleased to welcome John G. Tazzi, P.A., to the medical staff as a specialist in orthopedic surgery.

Tazzi is a board-certified physician assistant. He graduated with honors as a physician assistant  from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA...

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...

Munson Healthcare has named Diana Curran, M.D., as the medical director of the OB/GYN service line, a department within the Women’s and Children's service line.

As one of several newly named service line medical directors, Dr. Curran’s role will be to provide visionary and strategic physician...

Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital is pleased to welcome MaKenzie M. Tremp, M.D., to the medical staff as a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology.

Dr. Tremp graduated medical school from American University of the Caribbean, Coral Gables, Fla. She completed a residency in obstetrics and...

Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital leadership announced today that the hospital is seeking an outside organization to own and operate the Betsie Hosick Health and Fitness Center.

The health and fitness center has been a part of the hospital’s operations for nearly 15 years. During that time, the fitness...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Angela J. Vanderkarr, N.P., to Roscommon Community Health Center, located at 234 Lake Street in Roscommon, Mich. 

Vanderkarr always felt medicine was her calling because of her empathy and compassion for those in need of medical care. She became a nurse and...

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...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Nicole L. VanDeCasteele, C.N.M., to Grayling Community Health Center, located at 1250 E. Michigan Avenue in Grayling, Mich. 

VanDeCasteele is a Certified Nurse Midwife with a decade of labor and delivery experience. She received her nurse-midwifery master’s...

Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital received an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group for Fall 2022. The twice yearly report card from the hospital quality organization was released today.

Cadillac Hospital President Peter Marinoff said the recognition is another example of the quality care provided by...

Munson Medical Center received an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group for Fall 2022. The twice yearly report card from the hospital quality organization was released today.

Munson Medical Center President Matt Wille commended the ongoing efforts of staff that resulted in top grade. The hospital also...

Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital received an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group for Fall 2022. The twice yearly report card from the hospital quality organization was released today.

Grayling Hospital President Kirsten Korth-White said recognition reflects the dedicated efforts of staff and...

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...

Emily N. McKerchie, D.O., has joined the medical staff of Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital as a specialist in general surgery.

Dr. McKerchie practices at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Surgeons, 14695 Park Ave., Suite A, in Charlevoix. She is accepting new patients, and appointments can be made...

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...

Jared L. Davis, D.O., has joined the medical staff of Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital and Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital as a specialist in urology. Dr. Davis has special interests in robotic and laparoscopic surgery, urologic oncology, kidney stones, male infertility, and...

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 Cadillac Hospital President Peter Marinoff announced the appointment of Cristen Brandsma, M.B.A., B.S.N., R.N., as the new chief nursing officer at the hospital.

Brandsma replaces Kathryn Bandfield-Keough who retired in July. She will assume her new duties on 
Nov. 1.

Currently...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will talk about “Overcoming Fear and Anxiety” during a teleconference from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12. 

Discussion participants may receive the conference phone number and access code by registering at this URL: munsonhealthcare.org/strokeclub.

M...

The Munson Healthcare Orthopedic Institute offers cutting-edge technology and fellowship-trained
physicians. Below right is Michael VanWagner, D.O., who can provide knee surgery using the
ROSA device.

The Munson Healthcare Orthopedic Institute (MOI), which opened the doors of a new clinic in...

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...

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Andrew Raymond was recently recognized by the Traverse City Business News as among its “40 Under 40 Leaders” in the region.

The list recognizes leaders and professionals in their communities who are making a positive...

Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital President and CEO Joanne Schroeder today announced the appointment of Jennifer Standfest, M.S.N., R.N., NE-BC, as the new chief nursing officer at the facility.
Standfest joins the hospital from her most recent role as director of nursing practice and...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will talk about “The Value of Structure and Routine” during a teleconference from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14. 

Discussion participants may receive the conference phone number and access code by registering at this URL: munsonhealthcare.org...

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...

David P. Rosenbaum-HaLevi, M.D., has joined the medical staff of Munson Medical Center as a member of the Munson Healthcare Stroke Center. His presence will expand the capabilities of our interventional stroke team which provides critical care to stroke patients throughout northern Michigan. He is...

Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital recently received a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on its care-compare website placing it among the top 10 percent of hospitals in the nation. 

The hospital was one of just 429 hospitals to receive the highest...

Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital recently received a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on its care-compare website placing it among the top 10 percent of hospitals in the nation. 

The hospital was one of just 429 hospitals to receive the highest ranking...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will talk about summer recreation activities and more during a teleconference from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10. 

Discussion participants may receive the conference phone number and access code by registering at this URL: munsonhealthcare.org...

Munson Medical Center received recognition as one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals for 2022 and as one of the top 15 teaching hospitals in the nation. It is the 15th time the hospital has achieved the award.

There were 2,650 hospitals nationwide included in the annual study by Fortune/Merative...

Katrina M. Lawrence-Wolff, D.O., has joined the medical staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified specialist in Rheumatology. She has special interests in autoimmune diseases and arthritis.

Dr. Lawrence-Wolff practices at Munson Healthcare Rheumatology, 3537 W. Front St., Suite A...

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...

To standardize our processes and improve patient satisfaction by reducing call transfers, we will be centralizing all Munson Healthcare (MHC) non-Radiology scheduling and pre-registration services to a Regional Pre-Services Call Center – 1-877-484-4536 – as of Monday, August 1.

The hospitals and...

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 Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital’s Laboratory Services recently received accreditation from the Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists following an on-site inspection.

The College of American Pathologists is recognized by the federal government as being equal...

Andrew P. Bone, M.D., has joined the medical staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified specialist in family medicine.

Dr. Bone practices at Munson Walk-in Clinic, 3074 N. US-31 South, Traverse City. Munson Walk-in Clinic has walk-in hours Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m...

Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial and Charlevoix Hospitals and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital have entered into management and joint operating agreements for the provision of physical rehabilitation care.

As part of Munson Healthcare’s strategic partnership with Mary Free Bed, a director of...

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...

Jennifer S. Kang, M.D., has joined the medical staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified specialist in neurosurgery. 

Dr. Kang has a special interest in minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal fusion for traumatic injuries, spinal cord injury, pituitary tumors, cervical spinal surgery...

The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association recently honored Munson Medical Center with its 2022 Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Award along with the Target Stroke Honor Roll Elite Award.

This recognition reflects the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients...

Munson Healthcare will go-live with its new enhanced Find a Doctor directory on Mon., June 27. The new directory will expand its current provider information to include additional data elements in an improved easy-to-search format. This change is part of our new Consumer Access Solutions strategy.

Munson Healthcare’s Consumer Access Solutions Project includes an upcoming Cerner Ambulatory update that will enhance patient communications with automatic appointment reminders, broadcast messaging, two-way texting, and more.

When: Thursday, June 23

Who’s affected: Cerner Ambulatory practice...

What brought you to Munson Healthcare?
I joined Kalkaska Memorial Health Center more than 30 years ago to be close to my children. And as they grew older, it allowed me to participate in all their nearby school activities.

What has living and working during a pandemic taught you?
Life is too short...

What brought you to Munson Healthcare?
After completing my college internship at Cadillac Hospital, I started working there the next day after graduation. The culture of our organization, the mentors in my internship, and helping our community made it an easy decision to stay.

What has living and...

What brought you to Munson Healthcare?
We moved Up North to be closer to Mom after my father passed away. It was a total quality of life move and career change after 20 years in New York City. Coming from a family of doctors and nurses, and with some nursing school years ago, Munson Medical Center...

What brought you to Munson Healthcare?
After moving to East Jordan from downstate 24 years ago, I worked at Munson Medical Center as a Respiratory Therapist. After a year of 12-hour night shifts with a 70-minute drive each way, I jumped at an opportunity to work at Charlevoix Hospital and have been...

The Cerner MyHealthInfo patient portal is getting a facelift! Beginning June 14, this portal will feature an enhanced interface with a new look. The change will be seamless to the user, and patients will use their existing credentials to access their portals.

Patients will also have the option to...

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...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will host an open discussion during a teleconference from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8. 

Discussion participants may receive the conference phone number and access code by registering at this URL: munsonhealthcare.org/strokeclub.

Melinda Hollands, L...

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...

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation at Munson Healthcare will offer a new interdisciplinary spine evaluation and rehabilitation program for patients with acute or chronic back and neck pain starting June 7.

Mary Free Bed at Munson Healthcare - Cadillac Rehabilitation Director Christie Norman, P.T., said...

COVID-19 vaccines first became available in December 2020, just 9 months after the pandemic reached northern Michigan. As a vaccine champion, Munson Healthcare (MHC) partnered with both employed and independent regional practices to facilitate getting shots in arms once distribution was opened at...

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 Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord is among three Munson Healthcare hospitals to receive an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group for Spring 2022. The twice yearly report card from the hospital quality organization was released today.

Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital and Munson...

Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital is among three Munson Healthcare hospitals to receive an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group for Spring 2022. The twice yearly report card from the hospital quality organization was released today.

Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord and Munson...

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...

Effective May 2, 2022, the oncology and infusion services provided at Manistee Hospital will become a department of Cadillac Hospital. This change is in name only, with the physical location of services remaining the same.

“The change furthers the development of an integrated cancer and infusion...

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...

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...

Mary Free Bed at Munson Healthcare Director Jill Slagal said the organizations have collaborated to bring physical rehabilitation services to the YMCA’s westside location.

“The YMCA is a natural place to offer these services and we currently have similar programs in Grand Rapids,” Slagal said. “We...

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...

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...

Becker’s Hospital Review recently named Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital President and CEO Peter Marinoff as one of the “67 Rural Hospital CEOs to Know” in 2022.

He was the only rural hospital executive from Michigan to make the list.

“The executives on this list have put their heart and soul...

Spring brings new services and opportunities for the residents of Benzie County to stay close to home for their healthcare.

Munson Healthcare Paul Oliver Hospital President James Barker said the busy COVID-19-dominated winter has now transitioned to fewer COVID-19 patients and a chance for hospital...

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...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will spin a St. Patrick’s Day theme called ‘What Does Luck Have to Do With It?’ during a teleconference from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March. 9. 

Discussion participants may receive the conference phone number and access code by registering at this URL:...

Munson Healthcare announces it has moved to Pandemic Level Orange on Feb. 23 as infection rates decline in the community and lower numbers of COVID-19 patients are being seen in health system hospitals.

Munson Healthcare Chief Quality and Safety Officer Joe Santangelo, M.D., said the step down...

Two Munson Healthcare hospitals were recently named 2022 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.

Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital and Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital were among five other hospitals in Michigan to receive the recognition. Both were named...

Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital was recently named a 2022 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital in the nation by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.

The hospital was one of just three to be recognized with the status in the state.

“Despite the ongoing pandemic, our staff and physicians continue...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will focus on “Cleaning Closets in Your Home and Your Life” teleconference from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9. 

Discussion participants may receive the conference phone number and access code by registering at this URL: munsonhealthcare.org/strokeclub...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will host an open discussion of stroke and stroke recovery via teleconference from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 12. The group will also dedicate meeting time to discussing New Year’s resolutions and goal setting.

It’s a new year... Now what? Virtual...

Munson Healthcare officials report power has been restored to nearly all health system locations have been affected by high winds creating power outages in the region. 

Exceptions are Empire Family Care and Empire Community Health Center Lab and Jordan Valley Rehab in East Jordan.

More information...

Munson Healthcare officials report several health system locations have been affected by high winds creating power outages in the region.

Services are being impacted today in Traverse City, Buckley, Elk Rapids, Empire, Gaylord, Indian River, and Suttons Bay.

Patients should call ahead to their...

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...

Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is now approved for ages 5 and up. Known vaccine administration locations include, but are not limited to:

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...

Recovering stroke patients and their families/support persons are invited to a new stroke support group from 11 a.m. – noon on Friday, Nov. 19 at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital’s Missaukee Room.

The group is hosted by Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation at Munson Healthcare speech-language...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will host an open discussion of stroke and stroke recovery via teleconference from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10. The group will also dedicate meeting time to discussing the power of gratitude.

How can one attain an attitude of gratitude during tough...

Munson Healthcare joins with other health systems and organizations today recognizing World Stroke Day and celebrating recent advances to providing stroke care.

Based in Traverse City, Munson Healthcare launched its endovascular stroke intervention program in the fall of 2020. That program is...

Victoria Francis-Aalaei, M.D. has joined the medical staff of Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital as a board-certified specialist in family medicine. She has special interests in pediatric mental health, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and women’s health.

Dr. Francis-Aalaei practices at...