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Munson Healthcare today announced a $5,000 donation to the Cadillac Area YMCA’s Teen Impact program, an initiative that helps at-risk youth ages 13–15 prepare for real-world challenges through a mix of structured activities, mentorship, and positive peer engagement. The donation will fund program...

Munson Healthcare today announced a contribution of $5,000 to the Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) to support the health, safety and wellbeing of kids and families in the Manistee area. This contribution will support and expand essential direct services, such as therapy and the prevention...

Munson Healthcare is proud to announce its commitment as a $5,000 Platinum Harvest Partner with The Manna Food Project, a local nonprofit food bank dedicated to serving Antrim, Charlevoix and Emmet counties in Northern Michigan. This partnership underscores Munson Healthcare's dedication to...

Community invited to view and vote on artwork, take the pledge, and spread hope

Traverse City, Mich. – Munson Healthcare today announced the opening of the Voices for Recovery Digital Art Exhibition, an innovative virtual gallery designed to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and inspire hope for...

Munson Healthcare Supports Program with $5,000 Donation

Munson Healthcare and the Chill Out for Winter Safety Program is excited to announce a Kids Winter Safety Helmet Fitting & Giveaway. The event will take place on Saturday, February 1, from 11 am to 2 pm (or while supplies last) at Hickory Hills...

Earlier today, Munson Healthcare was among five hospitals from across the nation that were presented the American Hospital Association (AHA) Dick Davidson NOVA Award for hospital-led collaborative efforts to improve community health. 

“This year’s Dick Davidson NOVA Award winners have demonstrated...

Munson Healthcare donates $5,000 to support preventative program for childhood winter sporting head injuries

Participating in outdoor winter recreation is a way of life in Northern Michigan—and a great way to counter the short, gray days. But doing so safely is important.

Chill Out, is a program...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to announce the winners in our Voices for Youth Mental Health Art Contest, created to reduce the stigma around talking about mental illness and to give Northern Michigan communities a platform to share their thoughts and feelings on the growing youth mental health crisis...

Voting is now open for the “Voices for Youth Mental Health” Art Contest. Munson Healthcare, northern Michigan’s largest non-profit healthcare system, launched this contest to allow those of all ages to express feelings, wisdom, and hope on issues related to mental health and the community. Voting...

Site of future Community Health Center.

Munson Healthcare today announced a proposal to establish a Community Health Center in Petoskey which would bring more access to award-winning patient care in the area.

The proposal is part of Munson Healthcare’s recently-announced Regional Care Transformation...

Munson Healthcare is harnessing the power of art to address mental health in the community.

Northern Michigan’s largest non-profit healthcare system today launched a “Voices for Youth Mental Health Art Contest” to allow those of all ages to express their feelings, wisdom, and hope on issues related...

Back-to-school season for many is an exciting time for children to reconnect with friends, meet new ones, and experience opportunities for growth and learning.

It is also a time when parents dread the viruses and bacteria that come with school being back in session. Germs take advantage of young...

TRAVERSE CITY – Efforts to meet core needs of individuals experiencing homelessness in Traverse City continue to gain traction through the ‘Street Medicine’ collaboration between Munson Healthcare, Traverse Health Clinic, and Goodwill Northern Michigan.

Leaders of all three organizations say a more...

Munson Healthcare today issued the following statement from Laura Glenn, Chief Operating Officer for Munson Healthcare regarding the Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority’s board vote on the Grand Traverse Wellness Center: 

“Munson Healthcare commends Northern Lakes Community Mental...

The Michigan Lean Consortium presented Munson Healthcare’s Vaccination Team with a 2020 Best in Healthcare Continuous Improvement award for the system’s tireless efforts to help vaccinate the communities it serves against COVID-19. The award was announced at the 9th Annual MLC Healthcare Symposium...

Healthy kids make better learners is the driving premise behind a collaboration between Shape Up North and Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS), as the organizations partner to explore the health and wellness needs of area students and their teachers.
 
Shape Up North – a collaboration between...

(Traverse City, MI) – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has informed Munson Healthcare tonight that two patients tested and treated at Munson Healthcare facilities have confirmed cases of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2). 

One patient was screened and tested at Munson Medical Center in...

Paul Bock and Andy Miller offer patients much more than resources and help for their addiction.

They also bring “street cred.”

As peer recovery coaches at Munson Medical Center they have the walked the walk and use their own journeys to recovery as launching pads to encourage patients with...

Providing a box of naloxone to qualifying patients before they walk out the door is a mission for Munson Medical Center pharmacy resident Rachel Pavona, Pharm.D.

It is also her research project.

“Addiction and recovery is actually very personal to me, my brother passed from a heroin overdose in 2011...

The Community Health Library at the Foster Family Community Health Center is a free service to the community and offers many resources on a variety of topics. They can help guide to reliable sources online and experts on topics. Resources include books, health magazines, DVDs, CDs, anatomical models...

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...

The Traverse City Track Club and Munson Healthcare will link arms to strengthen a popular destination for runners and bring new opportunities to promote healthier lifestyles.

Munson Healthcare will serve as the presenting partner of the 37th annual Bayshore Marathon, half marathon, and 10K and will...

Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital Celebrating 100 Years and patient Tommy Dorsek shares his path to wellness in order to live a long, healthy life.

“What I like about Munson’s philosophy is there promoting wellness, which is why we’re here. I found that to be quite enlightening and quite...

Manistee Health and Fitness Center, formerly The Health Connection, has reopened in new space at the Munson Healthcare Manistee Community Center.

The full-service fitness facility offers group fitness classes, flexible membership options, and certified instructors and exercise specialists.

“We are...

The 2018 Northern Michigan HIV Summit for health care professionals and the public is set for 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 10, at Northwestern Michigan College’s Hagerty Conference Center.

Thomas Judd Care Center Manager David Rushlow said the free HIV Summit will offer information on advances...

Sometimes all you need is a hug to feel more secure.

Empire Area Community Health Center is partnering with a national non-profit called Wings of
Love to distribute the organization’s hand-made comforters called “wings” to anyone in need.

“As a community health center, our mission is to provide...

The 31st Annual Cancer Prevention and Survivors Picnic features a wellness fair from 2 - 4 p.m. on June 24 in the Cowell Family Cancer Center parking lot.

The general public is invited to come and celebrate with cancer survivors and learn how to reduce one’s risk of cancer. Information will be...

Food Prescription Program honored by state health care association

The Michigan Health and Hospital Association honored Shape Up North, a community collaborative coordinated by Munson Medical Center, with its Ludwig Community Benefit Award for efforts to improve community health through a food...

Great Start Early Childhood Collaborative, Norte! both Community Health Heroes

Munson Medical Center today recognized the founders of two community organizations dedicated to area youth.

Community Health Hero Awards were presented to Great Start Early Childhood Collaborative Executive Director...

Shape Up North, schools, agencies collaborate for health, wellness project

The Michigan Health Endowment Fund recently awarded Munson Healthcare Foundations $401,513 as part of an effort in the Grand Traverse region to build and strengthen a child-focused culture of health and wellness.

The grant...

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center provides 14:1 return on investment

When Kalkaska County taxpayers open their 2016 Community Benefit Report in the mail from Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, they will find their local hospital offers a substantial return on their investment.

Hospital Administrator...

Munson Healthcare hospitals recently completed their Community Health Needs Assessment and Implementation Strategies that are designed to identify community health needs and to foster collaborative action to promote community health.

While each hospital seeks to meet the specific needs of the...

Shape Up North's activity finder tool helps you find easy, fun, and family-friendly ways to stay active in northern Michigan all year long.

Video courtesy of 7&4 News. 

 

Traverse City-based non-profit receives Community Health Hero Award

Munson Healthcare has recognized Freedom Builders of America with its Community Health Hero award.

The Community Health Hero Award was presented to Skip Brown, founder and executive director of the faith-based local non-profit...

Before you leave northern Michigan to set sail on your next international trip, don’t forget to consider immunizations and other safety measures. Munson Healthcare's Foreign Travel Clinic can help you get ready.

Video courtesy of 9&10 News. 

 

Munson Medical Center offers options for portion of Halloween goodies

Munson Medical Center’s myWellness team and the Northern Michigan Diabetes Initiative are again partnering to promote healthy eating habits while giving back to troops this Halloween.

Children and their parents are invited to...

West Shore Healthcare Foundation recently awarded a $500 scholarship to Gina Hodges, RT(R)(M)(CT), courtesy of the Bull Scholarship Fund. The scholarship funds can be used to offset the cost of tuition and books. 

“I am honored to have been chosen for the scholarship,” said Hodges. “I am...

Cooperative receives Munson Community Health Partner recognition

Munson Healthcare today recognized Oryana Natural Foods Market with its Community Health Hero Award.

The award was presented by the Munson Healthcare Community Health Committee to honor the 42-year-old cooperative’s continued...

Facility allows one-on-one treatments with aquatics, physical therapy specialists

Munson Medical Center’s Rehabilitation Services recently installed a new therapeutic resistance pool at Foster Family Community Health Center.

“We’ve had an aquatics program at Club One, formerly Premier Fitness, for...

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center provides 12:1 return on investment

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center plans to mail its 2014 Community Benefit Report to county residents this month.

Hospital Administrator and CEO Kevin Rogols said county taxpayers will find the report details a substantial return on...

Munson Healthcare honors its efforts to promote childhood vaccinations

Munson Healthcare today recognized The Children’s House Montessori school for its efforts to promote community health through its revised vaccination policy.

The award was presented by the Munson Healthcare Community Health...

Patients will find convenient access at Munson Community Health Center

Patients preparing for surgery at Munson Medical Center will find pre-procedure testing more accessible with a move from the hospital to Munson Community Health Center.

The Advanced Registration and Testing Center which...