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Presleigh Yovich, NP, Joins Munson Neurosurgery

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...

Heather Bur, FNP-C, Joins Munson Healthcare in Indian River

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...

Otsego Memorial Hospital Improves Breast Cancer Surgery with SAVI SCOUT®

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...

Chris Markules, PA-C Joins Munson Healthcare

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...

June Stroke Club: Smart 9-1-1 Program

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’s Stroke Team and Technology Save Two Lives at Once

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...

Bob and Pauline Young Honor Son’s Memory with $1 Million Donation

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...

Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital Receives Leapfrog ‘A’ Grade

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 Cadillac Hospital Receives Leapfrog ‘A’ Grade

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...

Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital Receives Leapfrog ‘A’ Grade

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...

May Stroke Club: Open Discussion

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.   ...

North Flight Aero Med Adds New Helicopter to Its Fleet

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...

April Stroke Club: Advance Directives Update

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...

Manistee Hospital Bestows First Ever DAISY Award®

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...

March Stroke Club: Open Discussion on Stroke Recovery Journey

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...

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month

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...

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month

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...

January Stroke Club: An Overview of EMS Services in Northern Michigan

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...

Stroke Club Meets for Annual Holiday Party

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...