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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Helping patients recover, regain independence and return to the activities they love has earned Mary Free Bed at Munson Healthcare statewide recognition. U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the program No. 4 in Michigan among inpatient rehabilitation facilities, recognizing its strong patient...

Munson Healthcare has announced a two-year, $100,000 commitment to the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) for the Grand Traverse Area.  The funding will go towards expanding the organization’s transitional housing program, providing safe, affordable housing and supportive services for survivors of...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Catherine Boomus, MD, to the Occupational Health and Medicine team in Traverse City. 

Dr. Boomus chose the field of occupational medicine because she is fascinated by how people interact with their work, work processes, and environment. The field allows her to...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Rachel Decker, NP, to the Munson Orthopedic Institute team.

Rachel prides herself on giving each patient the individual attention they deserve and finding the best treatment for their condition.  

“I love getting people back to doing the things they love,” she...

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...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Kayla Vermeer, PA-C, to the Neurosurgery team. 

Kayla’s passion for neuroscience started with psychology classes in high school and grew into her current role advocating for stroke patients. She is passionate about helping her patients navigate recovery after...

Patients and visitors coming to Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH) should be aware of temporary entrance and parking changes from July 20 through July 28 as construction crews complete critical utility and infrastructure work related to the hospital’s $33 million expansion and renovation project.

During...

Munson Medical Center (MMC) has earned three national stroke care honors from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, including the Get With The Guidelines® Target: Stroke Advanced Therapy Award and Rural Stroke Gold for a third consecutive year while capturing Stroke Gold Plus...

Munson Healthcare recently joined staff at the YMCA West in Traverse City to celebrate a $225,000 pledge in support of the YMCA's Growing for Good capital campaign—a major commitment to expanding access to health, wellness and community programming across the region.

The campaign aims to meet...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Jessica Neuroth, DO, to the family medicine team at OMH Medical Group – Lewiston.

Dr. Neuroth was a registered nurse prior to becoming a physician. She chose to be a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine because she aligned most closely with the philosophy of...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Marjorie Beigle, NP, to the primary care team at OMH Medical Group – Indian River. Prior to joining OMH Medical Group – Indian River, Marjorie previously worked on the clinical team at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Urology.  

Marjorie was drawn to the medical...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Laura Pond, DNP, to the Outpatient Behavioral Health Services team.

Laura's career was inspired by family members who worked in the mental health field. Growing up, conversations about mental health were encouraged and she wants others to feel that same...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Angela Erber, CNM, to the OMH Medical Group – Obstetrics and Gynecology team. 

Inspired by her grandmother, who was an OB nurse in Grayling, Angela can trace her passion for women’s healthcare to her childhood. After having her own children, Angela was...

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

Catherine Boomus, MD Munson Healthcare Occupational Medicine - Traverse City

“I enjoy getting to know organizations and their employees so that we can collaborate toward the goal of safe and effective work.”

Dr. Boomus...

The Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center (GTMHCA) has received the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) Ludwig Award, recognizing its innovative, collaborative approach to strengthening behavioral health crisis care across northern Michigan. 

The Ludwig Award honors programs...

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...

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 President 

To commemorate its 10-year anniversary...

In recognition of National Cancer Survivor Month, Munson Healthcare is honoring the strength, resilience, and dedication of cancer survivors across northern Michigan—including two team members who bring a uniquely powerful perspective to their roles in oncology care.

At the heart of this recognition...

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...

Registration is now open for Thomas Judd Care Center’s Northern Lights Fun Run held at 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11. The event aims to raise awareness about the center’s vital services and role in HIV care and prevention.  

The nighttime 5K fun run and walk begins and finishes at the Grand Traverse...

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will host a meeting from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, at the Presbyterian Church, located at 701 Westminster Rd. in Traverse City. The event will feature Assisted Moving Services.

Kelly Stites, from Assisted Moving Services, will give an overview of...

$40 Million Investment Expands Women’s and Children’s Services

Munson Healthcare today announced it broke ground earlier this week on a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Munson Medical Center (MMC), marking a major step forward in a broader $40 million investment in women’s and children’s...

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 Chief Operating Officer Laura Glenn announced today that Joe Du Lac has been appointed President of Munson Medical Center (MMC), effective June 22, following a nationwide search.

Du Lac brings more than two decades of leadership experience across complex healthcare systems, with a...

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

Erin Booms, DNP, FNP-C Munson Healthcare Cadillac Primary Care

“I am passionate about building trusting relationships, promoting health through education and prevention, and supporting patients in achieving better...

Munson Healthcare has made a $7,500 donation to the Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan (WRCNM) to support expanded access to mental health counseling services and enhancements to survivor centered spaces at the organization’s Summit Park Drive facility in Petoskey. The investment aligns...

Crisis Center Shows Early Success in Addressing Community Mental Health Needs

The Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center (GTMHCAC) today presented to the Grand Traverse County Commission and released its first-ever scorecard highlighting the impact of the center’s first year of...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Hugh McLeod, PA-C, to the Munson Orthopedic Institute team in Manistee.

Hugh spent 25 years on active duty with the U.S. Army—first as an infantryman and later as a physician assistant caring for service members with both primary care and orthopedic needs...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Justin Kapke, PA-C, to the Charlevoix Urology team.

Justin chose the field of urology because he enjoys helping patients make educated decisions that impact their quality of life. He also enjoys working in a field that allows him to use his skills to assist...

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...

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 Medical Center (MMC) is strengthening its commitment to safety and security with the installation of new, state-of-the-art security and weapons detections systems at the hospital’s main lobby and Emergency Department entrances. The systems were installed earlier this month.

We take the safety...

Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH) would like to inform the community of temporary parking changes related to an expansion and renovation project currently underway.

For the next three weeks, the main entrance parking lot will have limited parking spaces available due to ongoing construction. A small...

Munson Healthcare announced today plans to significantly expand childcare access for members of its healthcare team, creating space for 137 additional children. Munson already has 496 children in its childcare programs and the organization broke ground on the expansion earlier this month. The...

After nine years of leading Charlevoix Hospital with heart, humility, and purpose, President Joanne Schroeder has announced that she will retire effective July 1, 2026. 

“It has truly been an honor to serve this community and its hospital,” said Schroeder. “Charlevoix Hospital is special because of...

Foster Family Community Center Urgent Care and Virtual Urgent Care to remain open

Munson Healthcare announced today that it will consolidate Urgent Care Services on April 17, 2026 to one location at the Foster Family Community Health Center. Virtual Urgent Care will also remain open. The healthcare...

After drawing enthusiastic crowds and sparking meaningful conversation in Frankfort and Cadillac last year, the highly anticipated women’s health event Hot Hormones & Cool Conversations is coming to Manistee for an evening dedicated to honest discussion, education, and encouragement.

Hosted by Munson...

Munson Healthcare today announced a gift of $10,000 to the Behavioral Health Initiative (BHI) to strengthen youth mental health services in the area. The gift will bolster two community-based solutions within the Northern Michigan Community Health Innovation Region (CHIR): MIFamily Resources...

Event will provide resources for individuals and families seeking pregnancy and newborn information

Munson Healthcare is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Charlevoix Baby Expo, taking place Tuesday, April 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Charlevoix Hospital Birthing Center, located on the lower level of...

Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club meets at Presbyterian Church on April 8

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will host a meeting from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, at the Presbyterian Church, located at 701 Westminster Rd. in Traverse City. The event will feature MedRhythms'...

For the fourth consecutive year, Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital (POMH) has been named a 2025 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey, the global leader in healthcare experience solutions and services. This distinction places POMH among the top 5% of hospitals...

Now in its fourth year, the Munson Healthcare Voices for Community Health program invited community members to share artwork inspired by Food Access, highlighting the vital role nutritious food plays in health and wellbeing. This year’s program introduced a new opportunity: winning artists were able...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Gaylord native, Jacob King, PA-C, to the OMH Medical Group Internal Medicine team.

Jacob's career in medicine is motivated by building relationships with his patients and helping them create meaningful changes to improve their lives.  

I am dedicated to...

Munson Healthcare is proud to celebrate Ashley Ochoa, Coordinator of Coding Operations for the Oncology Service Line at the Cowell Family Cancer Center, who has been awarded the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Hometown Health Hero Award. Ashley’s recognition reflects not...

Part of efforts to support most critical community health needs

Munson Healthcare has announced a $10,000 gift to Northwest Michigan Supportive Housing (NMSH), an organization dedicated to providing Permanent Supportive Housing and essential services for individuals experiencing homelessness and...

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...

On the first hard freeze of the season, the lights at Safe Harbor Manistee flicker on and volunteers begin setting out bowls of warm dinner. For neighbors who’ve spent their days bracing against the wind off Lake Michigan, the promise of warmth and a safe bed—just for tonight—can be lifechanging...

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...

Barnard Women’s Fellowship Donates for Third Consecutive Year

Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital Birthing Center has received a generous donation from the Barnard Women’s Fellowship of Barnard Methodist Church—marking the third year the group has supported local mothers and newborns with an...

Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club meets at Presbyterian Church on March 11

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will host a meeting from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, at the Presbyterian Church, located at 701 Westminster Rd. in Traverse City. The event will feature Assisted Moving...

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...

As we prepare to spring forward, sleep specialists at Munson Healthcare are encouraging the community to use the time change as an opportunity to reset healthy sleep habits. While losing an hour of sleep can temporarily affect how rested we feel, simple steps and awareness can help most people...

Ribbon cutting and guided tours set for Thursday, March 5, 5–7 pm

Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital invites staff, families, and the community to a special ribbon cutting and guided tour on Thursday, March 5, from 5–7 p.m., celebrating the revival of the hospital’s historic, student created tunnel...