Taylor Dawson, M.D., Joins Munson Healthcare

October 31, 2023 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...

R. Eric Lilly, M.D., Joins Munson Healthcare

August 14, 2023 Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome cardiothoracic surgeon R. Eric Lilly, M.D., to its medical staff. He joins the Cardiothoracic Surgeons of Grand Traverse practice.  Dr. Lilly received his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. He completed...

Her Journey Includes Two Continents, Three Hospital Roles

March 20, 2023 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...

Echocardiography Program Receives Recognition

March 15, 2023 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...

Heart and Vascular Service Line Medical Director Named

March 13, 2023 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....