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Paul Bock becomes the first peer recovery coach to earn this statewide honor.

The Michigan Public Health Week Partnership (MPHWP) has named Munson Healthcare Peer Recovery Coach, Paul Bock, as one of six recipients of the 2025 Michigan Health Hero Award.

Each recipient is recognized for going above...

Over 95 artists submitted pieces that demonstrate resilience, spread hope 

Munson Healthcare today announced the top four art pieces from its recent Voices for Recovery Virtual Art exhibition and extended its gratitude to everyone who supported the exhibition.

This year’s Voices for Recovery exhibit...

Munson Healthcare (MHC), in partnership with Harm Reduction Michigan (HRMI), has installed 25 NARCAN® (Naloxone) Distribution Boxes at facilities across the health system to continue supporting a statewide trend of declining overdose deaths. 

Supported by a grant from the Health Resource and Service...

The Center begins the first of four phases, operating Sunday-Thursday, 8 am - 8 pm

The Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center (GTMHCAC) has now officially opened its doors to patients offering select services Sunday through Thursday, 8:00am to 8:00pm. 

Located on the Munson Medical...

The public is invited to tour the new facility in advance of its January opening.  

Munson Healthcare (MHC) and the Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority (NLCMHA) will host an open house for the new Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center (GTMHCAC) at 410 Brook St., Traverse...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Grace Breuer, MD, to the Elmwood Primary Care team. 

Dr. Breuer chose to pursue family medicine because she enjoys being able to treat patients throughout their lifetime, see whole families, and manage the entire spectrum of healthcare. She chose to also train...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to announce the winners in our Voices for Youth Mental Health Art Contest, created to reduce the stigma around talking about mental illness and to give Northern Michigan communities a platform to share their thoughts and feelings on the growing youth mental health crisis...

Munson Healthcare, Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority (NLCMHA) and a collaborative of regional partners will be unveiling further details for a new Mental Wellness Center to Grand Traverse County commissioners today at the County Board of Commissioners meeting. Additionally, Munson...

Voting is now open for the “Voices for Youth Mental Health” Art Contest. Munson Healthcare, northern Michigan’s largest non-profit healthcare system, launched this contest to allow those of all ages to express feelings, wisdom, and hope on issues related to mental health and the community. Voting...

Munson Healthcare is harnessing the power of art to address mental health in the community.

Northern Michigan’s largest non-profit healthcare system today launched a “Voices for Youth Mental Health Art Contest” to allow those of all ages to express their feelings, wisdom, and hope on issues related...

The Michigan Health and Hospital Association (MHA) has awarded a $5 million grant to Munson Healthcare toward adding much needed pediatric mental health and crisis services in northern Michigan.

The competitive grant funding was part of the Michigan Legislature’s $50 million appropriation in 2023...

Munson Healthcare, Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority, and a group of community partners from across Grand Traverse County applauded Grand Traverse County’s Board of Commissioners for granting a $5 million request for funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to begin development...

Munson Healthcare, Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority, and a group of community partners from across Grand Traverse County today filed a proposal with the county commission requesting American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal funding for the development of the Grand Traverse Center for...

Munson Healthcare peer recovery coaches Paul Bock and Kimberly Johnson recently were honored with Addiction Treatment Services 2020 Advocacy Award.

The Traverse City-based agency bestows the award on those whose efforts represent significant contributions to the recovery community during the year.

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Paul Bock and Andy Miller offer patients much more than resources and help for their addiction.

They also bring “street cred.”

As peer recovery coaches at Munson Medical Center they have the walked the walk and use their own journeys to recovery as launching pads to encourage patients with...

“I don’t want my kids to grow up and be addicted. I want that to end. I hope they never have to deal with what I have dealt with. If you genuinely want help, there is help out there.”

Angelique Grooms, a mother who is in recovery from opioid addiction, shares her journey in this special 9&10 News...

The hospital recently received a three-year $1.5 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration that will allow it to develop a Community Opioid Recovery Expansion or “CORE” program for the region.

“Statistics from the CDC show that age-adjusted deaths by overdose in our...

Molly Britton, M.D., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a specialist in psychiatry. Dr. Britton practices inpatient psychiatry at Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St., in Traverse City.

Dr. Britton graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids...

Coping with paralyzing anxiety, depression, or thoughts of suicide requires help.  

Munson Medical Center’s Partial Hospitalization Program offers expert care from a team that includes a psychiatrist, nurse, and licensed counselors who are all focused on helping those suffering from a behavioral...

James P. Hartzler, D.O., has joined the staff of Munson Medical Center as a specialist in psychiatry. Dr. Hartzler practices inpatient psychiatry at Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St., in Traverse City.  

Dr. Hartzler graduated from Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glendale, Ariz., and...