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Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Jasmine Hall, NP, to the Traverse General Surgery and Trauma Care team. 

Jasmine pursued a career in medicine after being closely involved in the care of a family member with complex medical needs and seeing the connection between great care and improved...

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...

A new chapter in healthcare has begun for Northern Michigan as the Gaylord Surgery Center has officially received accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and Medicare certification, marking its readiness to serve patients throughout Gaylord and the...

American College of Surgeons Awards Accreditation Through National Program

Munson Medical Center’s Cowell Family Cancer Center (CFCC) recently achieved accreditation through the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC), a distinction awarded by the American College of Surgeons. Munson...

Drs. Shurlow, Harden, and Reynolds Named Master Surgeons in Robotic Surgery

General surgeons, Drs. James Shurlow, Lindsay Harden, and Paul Reynolds recently achieved accreditation from Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as Master Surgeons in Robotic Surgery. This accreditation recognizes their...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Bobbie Crider, DNP, FNP-BC, CGRN, to the Cadillac Surgical Care team.

Bobbie was born and raised in Fife Lake and is excited to return to the area and care for her hometown community.  

During her nursing career, Bobbie has had the opportunity to work in a...

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

Bobbie Crider, FNP-BC  Munson Healthcare Cadillac Surgical Care

“I take a careful and thorough approach to care and value good communication and teamwork, making sure that patients feel informed and supported throughout...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to announce the appointment of James Pavetto as the new Executive Director of Ambulatory Surgery Centers, effective August 18, 2025. Pavetto will lead the daily operations of the two new Ambulatory Surgery Centers in Cadillac and Gaylord, with both clinical and...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Caleb Alley, DO, to the general surgery team in Gaylord.

Dr. Alley earned his bachelor’s degree from Cedarville University and his master’s in science from Purdue University Fort Wayne. Dr. Alley attended medical school at Liberty University and completed a...

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

Brandon Ahlgren, MD  Munson Healthcare Rheumatology

“My favorite part of practicing medicine is meeting new people, taking the time to listen to them and form a relationship, and working hard to give them the care they...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Emily Griffith, NP, to the General Surgery team at Munson Medical Center. 

Emily has worked in many different areas of medicine and has always gravitated back to the hospital as she enjoys taking care of surgical patients. 

“My favorite part of practicing...

Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH) was recently named as a top hospital by The Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals™. OMH received two awards, Best Hospitals for Emergency Care and Best Hospitals for Minimally Invasive Surgery.

With healthcare awards spanning multiple service lines...

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and Munson Healthcare is encouraging community members to get screened. 

Worldwide, Colon Cancer is the third most common form of cancer and second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. In Northern Michigan, colorectal cancer rates are 4-5 percent higher...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Kegan Rummel, DO, to Cadillac General Surgery.

Dr. Rummel is a Michigan native who grew up in Lake Leelanau and has spent his entire career in the mitten state. He is a board-certified general surgeon and went to Michigan State University College of...

Munson Healthcare's Board of Directors granted approval for the development of two new joint venture outpatient surgery centers in Cadillac and Gaylord. These centers are integral components of Munson Healthcare's Regional Care Transformation Plan, aimed at meeting the evolving needs of patients...