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Supporting Specialized Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program and Mental Health Services

Munson Healthcare has announced a $5,000 gift to the Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center (NMCAC) to support its specialized Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program and the mental health...

Munson Healthcare today announced a gift of $10,000 to the Behavioral Health Initiative (BHI) to strengthen youth mental health services in the area. The gift will bolster two community-based solutions within the Northern Michigan Community Health Innovation Region (CHIR): MIFamily Resources...

Now in its fourth year, the Munson Healthcare Voices for Community Health program invited community members to share artwork inspired by Food Access, highlighting the vital role nutritious food plays in health and wellbeing. This year’s program introduced a new opportunity: winning artists were able...

Munson Healthcare is proud to celebrate Ashley Ochoa, Coordinator of Coding Operations for the Oncology Service Line at the Cowell Family Cancer Center, who has been awarded the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Hometown Health Hero Award. Ashley’s recognition reflects not...

Part of efforts to support most critical community health needs

Munson Healthcare has announced a $10,000 gift to Northwest Michigan Supportive Housing (NMSH), an organization dedicated to providing Permanent Supportive Housing and essential services for individuals experiencing homelessness and...

On the first hard freeze of the season, the lights at Safe Harbor Manistee flicker on and volunteers begin setting out bowls of warm dinner. For neighbors who’ve spent their days bracing against the wind off Lake Michigan, the promise of warmth and a safe bed—just for tonight—can be lifechanging...

Supporting Safe Housing and Financial Independence for Survivors of Domestic Violence in Northern Michigan

Munson Healthcare has announced a $10,000 gift to River House, Inc., an intimate partner domestic violence and sexual assault shelter serving women and children in northern Michigan. This...

Munson Healthcare is inviting community members of all ages to participate in the Voices for Food Access contest, a regional art initiative celebrating stories of nourishment, resilience, and creativity. 

 

Under the theme “Your Voice. Your Table. Our Community.” the contest encourages individuals to...

HIV Clinic to host Free Movie Screening on Nov. 30 and Open House on Dec. 1

In recognition of the 37th annual World AIDS Day*, Munson’s Thomas Judd Care Center (TJCC) is hosting two free community events. 

On Sunday, November 30 at 2 p.m., TJCC will host a free movie screening of the musical fantasy...

For many children in northern Michigan, the school cafeteria provides more than just lunch—it’s a lifeline. But when the weekend arrives, food insecurity can leave students without the nourishment they need to thrive.

Recognizing this gap, Munson Healthcare has made donations to support Blessings in...

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded a $2.5 million grant supporting a five-year project to enhance street medicine training to medical students enrolled in Munson Healthcare’s (MHC) Family Medicine Residency Program.

One of only 24 such grants awarded nationwide, the...

Munson Healthcare has donated $5,000 to support Club Cadillac, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals recover from mental illness and rebuild their lives. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Club Cadillac relies on donations like this to meet essential member needs — including transportation...

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

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

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...

Access to care, economic security, and mental health identified as top focus areas – system to build on momentum of last three years. 

After 18 months of data research and gathering input from communities across 31 Northern Michigan counties, Munson Healthcare, in partnership with MiThrive, is...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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