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Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome the following providers to our clinics: 

Alexander Molinari, DO Munson Orthopedic Institute - Traverse City and Cadillac

“My care begins with an honest and holistic assessment of my patients. Our spine cannot function well unless the entire body is functioning...

As questions and concerns increase following a confirmed rabies exposure by the Grand Traverse County Health Department, Munson Healthcare is adding Foster Family Community Health Center (FFCHC) Urgent Care as an additional location to receive post-exposure treatment and vaccination.

Previously...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Alexander Molinari, DO, to the orthopedic spine teams in Traverse City and Cadillac.

As a board-certified and fellowship-trained spine surgeon, Dr. Molinari is committed to finding the least invasive treatment approach that effectively addresses each patient’s...

Munson Orthopedic Institute is pleased to welcome Chantal Hopper, FNP-C, to the clinical team. 

Prior to joining the orthopedic team, Chantal cared for patients in the emergency department and urgent care settings. She enjoys figuring out a diagnosis for her patients and working on procedures.   

“I...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Jenna Stoddard, NP, to the Bay Area Urology team. 

Jenna has spent much of her career in the specialty of urology and has vast experience across the span of urologic conditions. She enjoys building relationships with patients and helping them learn to advocate...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Mary Krzystowczyk, NP-C, to the Geriatric Inpatient Services team. 

Mary chose to specialize in geriatric care because of her passion for building meaningful relationships and helping older adults maintain the best possible quality of life. She has a special...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome the following providers to our clinics: 

Rachel Decker, NP Munson Orthopedic Institute - Traverse City

“I love getting people back to doing the things they love."

Rachel prides herself on giving each patient the individual attention they deserve and finding the...

Helping patients recover, regain independence and return to the activities they love has earned Mary Free Bed at Munson Healthcare statewide recognition. U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the program No. 4 in Michigan among inpatient rehabilitation facilities, recognizing its strong patient...

Munson Healthcare has announced a two-year, $100,000 commitment to the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) for the Grand Traverse Area.  The funding will go towards expanding the organization’s transitional housing program, providing safe, affordable housing and supportive services for survivors of...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Catherine Boomus, MD, to the Occupational Health and Medicine team in Traverse City. 

Dr. Boomus chose the field of occupational medicine because she is fascinated by how people interact with their work, work processes, and environment. The field allows her to...

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...

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 (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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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 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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

Munson Medical Center (MMC) is strengthening its commitment to safety and security with the installation of new, state-of-the-art security and weapons detections systems at the hospital’s main lobby and Emergency Department entrances. The systems were installed earlier this month.

We take the safety...

Munson Healthcare announced today plans to significantly expand childcare access for members of its healthcare team, creating space for 137 additional children. Munson already has 496 children in its childcare programs and the organization broke ground on the expansion earlier this month. The...

Foster Family Community Center Urgent Care and Virtual Urgent Care to remain open

Munson Healthcare announced today that it will consolidate Urgent Care Services on April 17, 2026 to one location at the Foster Family Community Health Center. Virtual Urgent Care will also remain open. The healthcare...

Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club meets at Presbyterian Church on April 8

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will host a meeting from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, at the Presbyterian Church, located at 701 Westminster Rd. in Traverse City. The event will feature MedRhythms'...

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...