Munson Reminds Community Colonoscopies Remain the Gold Standard of Detection During Colorectal Cancer Month
Northern Michigan Colorectal Cancer Rate averages higher than rest of state
Munson Healthcare is reminding community members of the importance of routine colorectal screenings as part of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month this March.
Colorectal Cancer continues to remain a global health concern...
Three Munson Healthcare Surgeons Achieve Surgical Review Corporation’s Master Surgeon Accreditation
Drs. Shurlow, Harden, and Reynolds Named Master Surgeons in Robotic Surgery
General surgeons, Drs. James Shurlow, Lindsay Harden, and Paul Reynolds recently achieved accreditation from Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as Master Surgeons in Robotic Surgery. This accreditation recognizes their...
Munson Healthcare Encourages Winter Safety, Plus Snowmobile Reminders After Uptick in Accidents
Increase in trauma-related accidents a cause for concern
Munson Healthcare has seen an uptick in trauma cases over the past several weeks, with many cases involving snowmobiles. On average, across the Munson system, there has been a 150 percent increase in snowmobile-related accidents from late...
Otsego Memorial Hospital Seeks Volunteers and Welcomes Back Familiar Faces
Openings available for ambassadors and general volunteers
Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH) Volunteer Services is excited to announce immediate openings for ambassadors and general volunteers.
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, volunteers were unable to provide their services. With the new...
Munson Healthcare Calls for Voices for Food Access Art Contest Submissions
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...
Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital Receives Leapfrog ‘A’ Grade
National watchdog group gives hospital its top mark for quality and safety.
Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital announced today that it has received an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group for Fall 2025. The twice-yearly report card from the hospital quality organization was released in...
Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital Hosts Trunk or Treat Event for Community
Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital is excited to invite families to a festive and safe Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 25, from 5 to 7 pm at the Professional Medical Building parking lot, located at 829 N. Center Avenue in Gaylord.
Departments from across the hospital will be...
Julie Sidelinger, PA-C, Joins Munson Healthcare Orthopedic Institute – Gaylord
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Julie Sidelinger, PA-C to the orthopedic clinical team.
Julie began her career in medicine as a paramedic. Since becoming a physician assistant, she has worked in a variety of surgical settings. She earned her graduate degree from Western Michigan University...
Tika Mitchell-Cowie, FNP-C, Joins Munson Healthcare Mio Primary Care
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Tika Mitchell-Cowie, MSN, FNP-C, to the Mio Primary Care team.
Tika has more than two decades of experience in healthcare and has worked in specialty areas such as acute and intensive care, obstetrics, neonatal care, pediatrics, home care/hospice, and...
Matthew Ayres, MD, Joins Munson Healthcare OMH Medical Group Urology
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Matthew Ayres, MD, to the Urology team at OMH Medical Group.
Dr. Ayres is trained in general urology and has special interests in robotic surgery, stone disease, outlet procedures, male sexual health, and female pelvic medicine. He is focused on providing...