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Munson Healthcare Hospice Plans Memorial Butterfly Releases

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...

Munson Healthcare Home Medical Equipment Opens New Space

Munson Healthcare Home Medical Equipment opened a new location serving Manistee at 1400 E. Parkdale Ave. on Dec. 2.

Opening the new retail store brings local residents a full line of home medical equipment and supplies with professional staff on-hand to answer questions.

“We purposefully chose...

Foster Family Community Health Center Provides New Healing Space

A redesigned community health library, café, and Urgent Care all are part of upgrades to the newly-named Foster Family Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave. in Traverse City. A generous gift from the Foster family led to these changes.

The newly updated facility provides resources for getting...

LochenHeath’s Chip In Fore Munson Hospice Raises $152,000


The Eighth Annual Chip in Fore Hospice charity golf tournament for Munson Hospice presented by LochenHealth Golf Club and Schmuckal Oil Company raised more than $152,000 at its Sept. 21 event. 

Representatives of the golf club and oil company recently presented Munson Hospice with a check.

“This...

VIDEO | Remote Patient Monitoring

Every day, Robert Nicholls uses a special tablet at home to check his blood pressure, oxygen levels, heart rate, and weight. This data is sent electronically to a nurse who calls him if there are any areas of concern. Robert can also request a face-to-face conversation through the device with just...

Munson Healthcare Home Health Receives High Marks from Surveyors

Munson Healthcare Home Health recently received high marks from the independent surveying agency that reviews community-based health care organizations for the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).  

Surveyors spent a week on site and reviewed compliance with more than 50,000...

Munson Healthcare Home Medical Equipment Opens New Space

Munson Healthcare Home Medical Equipment will offer additional space and a better shopping experience for customers at its new space at 921 W. Front St. effective Nov. 6.

The move to the new facility allows for an expanded line of home medical equipment and medical supplies.

“We’re excited because...

Volunteer Opportunities Available at Munson Hospice

Needs stretch to 24 counties with focus on Traverse City, Cadillac and Grayling

Navigating the final journey of life with dignity and comfort takes a special friend. Munson Hospice offers volunteer opportunities for those who want to help.

Volunteer recruiter Kjirsten Boeve said the organization...

Learn About Home Care Services Following Joint Replacement

Panel discussion provides information on post-surgical care at home

Three Munson Home Care post-surgical care nurses and a therapist will share their expertise at a panel discussion for potential joint replacement patients from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, at the Munson Community...

Roger Gerstle, M.D., Named Munson Hospice Medical Director

He will also be responsible for Palliative Care and Home Care area

Roger Gerstle, M.D., has been named the new medical director for Munson Hospice, Palliative Care, and Home Care programs.

Dr. Gerstle joins Munson Hospice after 19 years at Munson Family Practice, where he has served as a faculty...