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Munson Healthcare is encouraging Northern Michigan residents and visitors to take steps to stay safe during a heat wave forecasted to intensify across the region this week and into the busy Fourth of July holiday weekend.

According to the National Weather Service, much of Michigan will experience...

The Cowell Family Cancer Center (CFCC) is celebrating 10 years of providing advanced, compassionate cancer care to Northern Michigan with a significant philanthropic investment that will help shape cancer treatment in the region for the next decade and beyond.

Pictured (left to right): Ed Ness, Munson Healthcare President & CEO; Casey and Dana Cowell; Debra Henderson, Munson Healthcare Chief Development Officer; Joe du Lac, Munson Medical Center President 

To commemorate its 10-year anniversary...

Health system encourages residents and visitors to choose the right care setting during Northern Michigan’s busy summer season

As one of the Midwest’s most popular summer destinations, Northern Michigan experiences a seasonal population increase of up to 75 percent. With the influx of visitors...

As Stroke Awareness Month closes this May, Munson Healthcare is encouraging Northern Michigan residents to learn the warning signs of stroke, take steps to reduce their risk, and act quickly in an emergency to help save lives and prevent long-term disability.

Stroke is a leading cause of death and...

For the fourth consecutive year, Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital (POMH) has been named a 2025 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey, the global leader in healthcare experience solutions and services. This distinction places POMH among the top 5% of hospitals...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...