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...
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...
Munson Healthcare Gifts $5,000 to Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center
Supporting Specialized Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program and Mental Health Services
Munson Healthcare has announced a $5,000 gift to the Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center (NMCAC) to support its specialized Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program and the mental health...
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...
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...
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...
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...