Rachel Decker, NP, Joins Munson Orthopedic Institute
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Rachel Decker, NP, to the Munson Orthopedic Institute team.
Rachel prides herself on giving each patient the individual attention they deserve and finding the best treatment for their condition.
“I love getting people back to doing the things they love,” she...
Kayla Vermeer, PA-C, Joins Munson Healthcare Neurosurgery
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Kayla Vermeer, PA-C, to the Neurosurgery team.
Kayla’s passion for neuroscience started with psychology classes in high school and grew into her current role advocating for stroke patients. She is passionate about helping her patients navigate recovery after...
Munson Medical Center Recognized Nationally for Excellence in Timely, Consistent Stroke Care
Munson Medical Center (MMC) has earned three national stroke care honors from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, including the Get With The Guidelines® Target: Stroke Advanced Therapy Award and Rural Stroke Gold for a third consecutive year while capturing Stroke Gold Plus...
Laura Pond, DNP, Joins Munson Healthcare Outpatient Behavioral Health Services
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Laura Pond, DNP, to the Outpatient Behavioral Health Services team.
Laura's career was inspired by family members who worked in the mental health field. Growing up, conversations about mental health were encouraged and she wants others to feel that same...
New Providers July 2026
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome the following providers to our clinics:
Catherine Boomus, MD Munson Healthcare Occupational Medicine - Traverse City“I enjoy getting to know organizations and their employees so that we can collaborate toward the goal of safe and effective work.”
Dr. Boomus...
Munson Urges Public to Prepare for Elevated Heat Risks as Holiday Weekend Approaches
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...
Cowell Family Cancer Center Marks 10 Years of Care, Celebrates with Generous Pledge
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 PresidentTo commemorate its 10-year anniversary...
Munson Healthcare Honors National Cancer Survivor Month by Celebrating Oncology Caregivers Who Are Survivors
In recognition of National Cancer Survivor Month, Munson Healthcare is honoring the strength, resilience, and dedication of cancer survivors across northern Michigan—including two team members who bring a uniquely powerful perspective to their roles in oncology care.
At the heart of this recognition...
Summer Surge Returns—Munson Healthcare Points Patients to Urgent Care for Faster, Everyday Care Needs
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...
Registration Open for Annual Northern Lights 5K Set for Sept. 11 in New Location
Registration is now open for Thomas Judd Care Center’s Northern Lights Fun Run held at 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11. The event aims to raise awareness about the center’s vital services and role in HIV care and prevention.
The nighttime 5K fun run and walk begins and finishes at the Grand Traverse...
Munson Healthcare Raises Awareness for Stroke Prevention and Rapid Treatment During Stroke Awareness Month
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...
Munson Medical Center Welcomes Joe Du Lac as President
Munson Healthcare Chief Operating Officer Laura Glenn announced today that Joe Du Lac has been appointed President of Munson Medical Center (MMC), effective June 22, following a nationwide search.
Du Lac brings more than two decades of leadership experience across complex healthcare systems, with a...
New Providers May 2026
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome the following providers to our clinics:
Erin Booms, DNP, FNP-C Munson Healthcare Cadillac Primary Care“I am passionate about building trusting relationships, promoting health through education and prevention, and supporting patients in achieving better...
Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center Releases Year One Scorecard, Reminds Communities ‘We’re Open to Serve you’
Crisis Center Shows Early Success in Addressing Community Mental Health Needs
The Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center (GTMHCAC) today presented to the Grand Traverse County Commission and released its first-ever scorecard highlighting the impact of the center’s first year of...
Munson Healthcare Hospitals Earn Top “A” Safety Grades from Leapfrog Group
National hospital watchdog awards top marks for patient safety
Munson Healthcare announced today that all eligible Munson hospitals have earned an A grade from The Leapfrog Group in the organization’s Spring 2026 Hospital Safety Grade ratings. Hospitals are given letter grades A through F — the A gra...