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Third Update: Tragic Incident – Munson Healthcare Media Statement – 7/27 @ 9:00 a.m.

As of this morning, Munson Healthcare is continuing to care for 11 individuals who were injured in yesterday’s tragic incident at the Walmart in Traverse City. Over the past 12 hours, we’ve seen encouraging signs of...

Funds to aid in the program’s mission to address basic health needs across 31 Northern Michigan counties.

Pictured: Joe Santangelo, Chief Medical Quality and Safety Officer, MHC; Sally Mellema, Supervisor, Community Connections; Megan Brown, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, MHC; Ed Ness, President and CEO, MHC; Amelia Kasper, Supervisor, Community Connections; Jane Sundmacher, Director, Northern Michigan Public Health Alliance; Debbie Aldridge, Director, Community Connections; Steve Hall, Health Officer, Central Michigan  Health Department; Dan Thorell, Health Officer, Benzie Leelanau Health Department;  Mike Lahey, Interim Health Officer, Grand Traverse County; Shannon Klonowski, Health Officer, Health Department of Northwest Michigan; and Christi Nowak, System Director, Community Health and Engagement, MHC figcaption{ font-size:12px; margin-left:10px; }

Munson Healthcare (MHC) has announced that over the next two years it is committing $120,000 to Community Connections, a free program helping to...

Today marks another milestone for the Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center as it officially moves to 24/7 operations and begins to offer Psychiatric Urgent Care services on weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm.

“Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis can now has access care at The Center...

In a heartfelt ceremony attended by more than 50 people, Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH) opened a time capsule believed to have been sealed in 1973, offering a rare glimpse into the hospital’s storied past. The event, held on June 26, 2025, brought together current and former staff, physicians...

Munson Healthcare (MHC) announced today that it has made a commitment to donate $150,000 to Goodwill Northern Michigan (GWNMI), as part of a broad effort to support the needs of those in the community who struggle with food access and chronic homelessness.

“As a community-owned nonprofit, we rely...