Munson Medical Center Certified as Comprehensive Stroke Center
OPR: Education Update – FAQs and Class Reminders
In-person classes for One Patient Record Wave 2 education have now been underway for two weeks!
So far:
85% of assignees have registered for their classes12% of assignees have already attended their classesWith less than 40 days until our go-live date, this means that there are still hundreds of...
Caila Kippe, PA-C, Joins Munson Healthcare Orthopedic Institute
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Caila Kippe, PA-C, MMS, to the Munson Healthcare Orthopedic Institute team in Gaylord.
Caila attended Wake Forest University School of Medicine and is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Her experience as an...
Ryan Miller, DO, Joins Munson Healthcare Infectious Disease Consultants
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Ryan Miller, DO, to Infectious Disease Consultants.
Dr. Miller completed medical school at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, an internship at Good Samaritan Hospital, residency at Cleveland Clinic Health System/South Pointe Hospital, and a...
Upcoming Changes to Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities
As you may recall, HHS implemented various telehealth flexibilities during the COVID-19 public health emergency to promote the adoption and awareness of telehealth services. While some of these flexibilities have been made permanent, several key regulations are temporary and are set to expire on...
HIPAA 2024 Update: Protecting Our Patients’ Reproductive Health Care Information
In response to Roe v. Wade being overturned, the 2024 update to the HIPAA Privacy Rule introduces significant changes aimed at enhancing the privacy of reproductive health care information. These changes are crucial for our Healthcare Team to understand and implement in our hospitals, clinics, and...
Nate Rousse, NP, Joins Munson Healthcare Grayling Cancer & Infusion Clinic
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Nate Rousse, NP, to the Grayling Cancer & Infusion Clinic.
After serving as a medic in the U.S. Army, he was recruited by his mom, an oncology nurse, to join Dr. Schwert's practice in Traverse City. He finds oncology care to be an incredibly meaningful and...
Travelling? What to Do When Working Out of the Country
No matter where you travel, maintaining data security is always important. Here are helpful tips while travelling:
Not working during your time off? Don’t travel with a work device (like a laptop); use a personal device instead. Turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth signals when you are not using them. Avoid...Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital Receives Leapfrog ‘A’ Grade
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital has received an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group for Fall 2024. The hospital received the same top mark in the spring. The twice-yearly report card from the hospital quality organization was released November 15, 2024.
Manistee Hospital President Kelly Tomaszewski...
Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital Receives Leapfrog ‘A’ Grade
Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital has received an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group for Fall 2024. The hospital received the same top mark in the spring. The twice-yearly report card from the hospital quality organization was released November 15, 2024.
Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital President...
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital Receives Leapfrog ‘A’ Grade
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital has received an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group for Fall 2024, marking the fifth straight time it’s received recognition at this level. The twice-yearly report card from the hospital quality organization was released November 15, 2024.
Cadillac Hospital President...
Committed to You: Shelly Hass is Committed to Early Detection
As part of our Committed to You brand campaign, we’re sharing stories from your healthcare teammates about how they demonstrate their commitment to our patients every day. Mammography Coordinator Shelly Hass is Committed to Early Detection.
“As a Mammography Coordinator, I am most committed to...
Dallas Foley, NP, Joins Munson Healthcare Neurosurgery
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Dallas Foley, NP, to the neurosurgery team.
She enjoys learning new things every day in a field that is constantly evolving.
Dallas earned her graduate degree from the University of Michigan and is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. ...
Taylor Schuch, DO, Joins Munson Healthcare Elmwood Primary Care
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Taylor Schuch, DO, to Elmwood Primary Care.
Dr. Schuch values building relationships with families and helping them with their health needs. She enjoys seeing patients of all ages and has special interests in pediatrics, obesity medicine, and women’s health. ...
CDC Updates Recommendations for COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines
CDC recommends lowering the age for pneumococcal vaccination from 65 to 50 years. To learn more, read the CDC news release.
CDC recommends 2nd dose of 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine 6 months after their 1st dose for adults 65+ and individuals who are moderately or severely immunocompromised. Updated...
Munson Healthcare Birthing Hospitals to Immunize Newborns Against RSV
As RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization among infants in the U.S., MHC's birthing hospitals will begin immunizing newborns against RSV who are eligible for Michigan's Vaccines for Children (VFC) program.
Effective Tuesday, Nov. 5 at Cadillac Hospital, Grayling Hospital, Munson Medical Center...Increased Vigilance: Pediatric Pneumonia
As there has been increased incidences of diagnosed pneumonia in pediatric populations in Michigan, please have a heightened suspicion for this diagnosis when evaluating a pediatric patient with a respiratory illness as pneumonia can result from infections with several common viruses and bacteria...
Michelle Chartier, DO, Joins Munson Healthcare Little Traverse Primary Care
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Michelle Chartier, DO, to the Little Traverse Primary Care team.
As a family physician, Dr. Chartier takes pride in her role, taking care of people of all ages and providing holistic healthcare. She takes inspiration from her family physicians growing up, who...
Emily Nelson, FNP, Joins Munson Healthcare Sleep Disorders Clinic
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Emily Nelson, FNP, to Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital’s Sleep Disorders Clinic.
After working in the emergency and primary care settings during her nursing career, Emily realized sleep concerns were a leading issue in many of her patients, inspiring her...
Kegan Rummel, DO, Joins Munson Healthcare Cadillac General Surgery
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Kegan Rummel, DO, to Cadillac General Surgery.
Dr. Rummel is a Michigan native who grew up in Lake Leelanau and has spent his entire career in the mitten state. He is a board-certified general surgeon and went to Michigan State University College of...
Dr. Michael Stargardt is Committed to Young Lives
As part of our Committed to You brand campaign, we’re sharing stories from your healthcare teammates about how they demonstrate their commitment to our patients every day. Today, Michael Stargardt, DO, FAAP, Manistee Pediatrics is Committed to Young Lives.
“Growing up in Charlevoix, I always admired...
Victoria Watters, MD, Transitions Practice to Gaylord Family Practice
Munson Healthcare OMH Family Practice is pleased to welcome Victoria Watters, MD, to the clinic. Dr. Watters has transitioned her practice to Gaylord two days a week and will be full-time in Gaylord effective January 2025. This transition will increase access to family medicine and pediatric...
Munson Healthcare Boyne Area Health Center Offers Same-Day X-Ray Services
Munson Healthcare Boyne Area Health Center is pleased to announce the addition of same-day x-ray services. Services are open to the public and available Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4 pm.
Patients with an x-ray order from their healthcare provider are encouraged to call the clinic at 231...
Leeda Bashardost, MD, Joins Munson Neurocritical Care
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Leeda Bashardost, MD, to the Neurocritical Care team.
Dr. Bashardost is a highly dedicated board-certified neurologist with a specialization in neurocritical care. Her passion for neurology was ignited during her undergraduate studies in Neuroscience at the...
Caitlin Buren, NP, Joins Munson Healthcare Gynecologic Oncology
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Caitlin Buren, NP, to Munson Healthcare Gynecologic Oncology.
Through her work as a registered nurse, Caitlin became interested in women’s health. As a nurse practitioner, she chose her path in gynecology oncology because it allows her to help improve the...
Shawna Thomas, NP, Joins Munson Healthcare’s Comprehensive Pain Management Program
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Shawna Thomas, NP, to the clinical team at the Comprehensive Pain Management Program.
After working 14 years as a registered nurse, she decided to pursue a career as a nurse practitioner. She completed her graduate education at Grand Valley State University.
S...
Diana Bischer, NP, Joins the Munson Healthcare Gynecology Oncology Team
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Diana Bischer, NP, to the gynecology oncology clinical team in Traverse City.
Diana obtained her graduate education from the University of Michigan. She was drawn to oncology because cancer has impacted a lot of people close to her, and it is a dynamic field...
Devin Rohde, PA, Joins Munson Healthcare Advanced Wound Center
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Devin Rohde, PA, to the Advanced Wound Center.
She obtained her graduate degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Connection to her community and...
Neil Shaw, NP, Joins Traverse Heart & Vascular
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Neil Shaw, NP, to the clinical team at Traverse Heart & Vascular.
Prior to joining Traverse Heart & Vascular, Neil provided care to patients in the primary care setting.
“I am passionate about providing exceptional care to the patients I see,” he says. Neil...
Catherine Wonski, MD, Joins Munson Healthcare Boyne Area Health Center
Munson Healthcare Boyne Area Health Center is pleased to welcome Catherine Wonski, MD to the family medicine team.
After spending several years in a leadership role at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital, Dr. Wonski is excited to be offering primary care to her community in Boyne City. She...
Cory Messingschlager, MD, Joins Munson Healthcare Gynecology Oncology
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Cory Messingschlager, MD, to the gynecology oncology team at Munson Healthcare.
Dr. Cory Messingschlager is a fellowship-trained Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon (MIGS). He attended medical school at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine...