MMC Recertified as Comprehensive Stroke Center and Now the Second Busiest in Michigan
Munson Expands Rabies Post-Exposure Vaccination to Urgent Care in Traverse City
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 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...
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Invites Community to Celebrate 75 Years of Caring
An evening of memories, gratitude and community set for October 1
For 75 years, Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital has been more than a hospital.
It has been the place where generations have taken their first breaths, where loved ones found healing, where caregivers became lifelong friends, and where a...
When a Community Shows Up: Paint the Town Pink Returns This October
Every person has a reason.
A survivor celebrating another year. A daughter remembering someone she loved. A friend supporting someone still in the fight.
This October, those stories will come together once again as Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital invites the community to participate in Paint the...
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...
Chantal Hopper, FNP-C, Joins Munson Healthcare Orthopedic Institute
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...
Jenna Stoddard, NP, Joins Munson Healthcare Bay Area Urology
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...
Mary Krzystowczyk, NP-C, Joins Munson Healthcare Geriatric Inpatient Services
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...
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...