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Emergency Departments prep for surge of summer guests to Northern Michigan.

As a nationally recognized tourist destination, Northern Michigan’s population can increase as much as 75 percent with the arrival of summer guests and Munson Healthcare is preparing for a comparable increase in demand on...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Ryan Urbonas, DO, to the Neurosurgery team. 

Dr. Urbonas was born in Flint, Michigan, and raised in Flushing, Michigan, where his passion for practicing neurosurgery began at a young age. During his middle school years, Dr. Urbonas’ mother, an oncology nurse...

Magnetom Sola MRI Provides more Efficient, Comfortable, State-of-the-Art Technology

A new Magnetom Sola MRI machine was installed earlier this month at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital and is ready for patient use. This $2.7 million investment is part of Munson Healthcare’s Regional Care...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to announce a generous $25,000 gift to Grayling Hospital from the Arlo Steel Foundation, headquartered in Jackson, MI.

The Alro Steel Group of Grayling have been community partners of Grayling Hospital since 2021. With their continued support, a request was made of the...

Access to care, economic security, and mental health identified as top focus areas – system to build on momentum of last three years. 

After 18 months of data research and gathering input from communities across 31 Northern Michigan counties, Munson Healthcare, in partnership with MiThrive, is...

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

“I encourage open and honest communication with my patients, asking them to share what they’re experiencing, what they want to work on, and how I can be helpful in this...

Munson Healthcare among seven employers across the state to be chosen for the pilot initiative.

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has announced that it has approved and awarded a $500,000 Employer-Assisted Housing Fund (EAH) matching grant to Munson Healthcare.

The EAH Fund is...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Daniel F. Ladd, PA-C, DFAAPA, to the clinical team at Munson Healthcare Rheumatology.

Dan appreciates the privilege of participating in patients’ lives and providing guidance, effective treatment, and a plan helping to improve their quality of life. He chose...

Munson Healthcare is receiving reports from northern Michigan residents that they are getting phone calls from persons claiming to be Medicare benefits representatives who are spoofing Munson Healthcare numbers on caller ID.

These phone calls are not from Munson Healthcare.

These types of scams...

Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club meets at TC Senior Center on May 14

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will host a session on the Traverse City Senior Center Network and tour the updated center during its meeting from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, at the TC Senior Center, located at...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Laryn Kenwabikise, PA-C, to the clinical team at Munson Healthcare Neurosurgery. 

Laryn was drawn to neurosurgery because of the complexity. The specialty allows her to be at the forefront of life-saving interventions, while supporting patients and families...

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...

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...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Nicholas Zender, DO, to the Munson Healthcare Neurology team. 

Dr. Zendler chose to specialize in neurology because of his interest in neurosciences, particularly epilepsy, and the challenges it provides. 

A diagnosis of epilepsy can be scary and difficult to...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Frye, MD, FACEP, as the new President of Munson Physician Network, effective June 11, 2025. Dr. Frye will oversee clinical and operational performance across all Munson Healthcare outpatient clinics.

"We are thrilled to have Dr. Frye...