Munson Medical Center Earns 2025 Best Hospitals in the U.S. for Obstetrics; Heart Care; Cancer Care and more
Munson Medical Center in Traverse City was recently named to The Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals™ list in the following categories:
Best Hospitals for ObstetricsBest Hospitals for Heart CareBest Hospitals for Cancer CareBest Hospitals for Comprehensive Breast CareBest Hospitals for Mammogram...Jill Swinning, CNS, Joins Traverse Heart & Vascular
Munson Healthcare welcomed Jill Swinning, CNS, to Traverse Heart & Vascular in summer 2024.
Jill's interest in the heart stemmed from her grandfather’s experience with a heart attack when she was young. She has a special interest in cardiac implantable electronic devices and electrophysiology. Jill...
Neil Shaw, NP, Joins Traverse Heart & Vascular
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Neil Shaw, NP, to the clinical team at Traverse Heart & Vascular.
Prior to joining Traverse Heart & Vascular, Neil provided care to patients in the primary care setting.
“I am passionate about providing exceptional care to the patients I see,” he says. Neil...
CJ Staley, PA-C, Joins Traverse Heart & Vascular
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome CJ Staley, PA-C to Traverse Heart & Vascular.
CJ chose to specialize in cardiology because the field requires him to take a multidisciplinary and unique approach to each patient’s care. He earned his graduate degree from Western Michigan University.
“I strive...
Aeman Hana, DO, Joins Traverse Heart & Vascular
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Aeman Hana, DO, to Traverse Heart & Vascular.
Dr. Hana chose cardiology because cardiovascular disease remains the number one killer of Americans. Although remarkable advances in medical care have been made to prevent cardiovascular disease, it unfortunately...
Anthony McClafferty, MD, Joins Traverse Heart & Vascular
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Anthony McClafferty, MD, to the team at Traverse Heart & Vascular.
Dr. McClafferty chose to specialize in cardiology because of the significant impact cardiovascular disease has on patients’ quality of life. He attended Wayne State University School of...
Linda Gossett, MD, Joins Traverse Heart & Vascular
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Linda Gossett, MD, to Traverse Heart & Vascular in Gaylord and Traverse City.
Dr. Gossett attended medical school and completed her residency at the University of New Mexico Medical School of Medicine and a fellowship at University of Wisconsin Hospitals &...
Bob and Pauline Young Honor Son’s Memory with $1 Million Donation
Bob and Pauline Young were honored by Munson leaders and staff this past weekend for a recent $1 million donation which has provided new cutting-edge technology to Munson Medical Center’s Cardiac Catheterization Lab.
The Youngs made their first donation to Munson Healthcare almost a half-century ago...
Taylor Dawson, M.D., Joins Munson Healthcare
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...
Her Journey Includes Two Continents, Three Hospital Roles
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 sits...
Echocardiography Program Receives Recognition
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
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. Recchia will...
Brandon M. Wojcik, M.D., Joins Munson Healthcare
Brandon M. Wojcik, M.D., has joined the medical staff of Munson Medical Center specializing in cardiothoracic surgery.
Dr. Wojcik practices widely in both adult cardiac and thoracic surgery. He has special interests in open and endovascular thoracic aortic surgery, valve repair and replacement...
Michigan Eagles Donate $100,384 to Webber Heart Center
Munson Healthcare Foundations Manager John Gower, left, receives a check from Fraternal Order
of Eagles President Mike Bristol.
As the statewide president of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Mike Bristol of Traverse City can choose the beneficiary for all the state’s Eagle Aeries charity...
Patrick H. Dillon, M.D., Joins Munson Healthcare
Patrick H. Dillon, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a board-certified specialist in cardiovascular disease and clinical cardiac electrophysiology.
Dr. Dillon practices with Traverse Heart & Vascular as part of Munson Healthcare’s heart team of 23 cardiologists. He is...