New Providers September 2026
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...
Munson Healthcare Expands Pediatric Sleep Services to Cadillac and Manistee with Addition of Dr. Rebecca Byrnes
When a child struggles with snoring, breathing difficulties during sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, or other sleep concerns, families often travel hours to find answers. Munson Healthcare is helping bring that care closer to home.
Pediatric sleep medicine specialist Dr. Rebecca Byrnes is...
Alexander Molinari, DO, Joins Munson Healthcare Munson Orthopedic Institute
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...
Kristina Knechtl, NP, Joins Munson Healthcare Cadillac Occupational Health & Medicine
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Kristina Knechtl, NP, to the Occupational Health & Medicine team in Cadillac.
With a background in internal medicine, Kristina brings her skills with preventative, whole-person care to her occupational medicine practice. She values clear communication and...
New Providers August 2026
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...
Erin Booms, FNP-C, Joins Munson Healthcare Cadillac Primary Care
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Erin Booms, DNP, FNP-C, to the Cadillac Primary Care team.
Erin enjoys family medicine because it allows her to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care while building long-term relationships with patients and families.
She has a special interest in disease...
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...
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...
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...