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Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club meets at Presbyterian Church on January 14

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will host an open discussion during the meeting on Wednesday, January 14 from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, located at 701 Westminster Rd. in Traverse City.  
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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 Chandler Williams, NP, to the Hospice and Palliative Care team. 

Chandler chose a career in medicine because it allows her to care for people. She has always been drawn to palliative medicine and the importance of providing an additional layer of support for...

Candlelight ceremonies to take place in Traverse City and Cadillac on Dec. 15 and 17 

Munson Healthcare Hospice Bereavement Services invites the community to join candlelight ceremonies to acknowledge the pain and loss of the last year and the heaviness that can accompany holiday joy.  

The Winter...

National watchdog group gives hospital its top mark for quality and safety.  

Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital announced today that it has received an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group for Fall 2025. The twice-yearly report card from the hospital quality organization was released in...

Hospital maintains consistency for top marks from the national watchdog group. 

Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital announced today that it has received an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group for Fall 2025, marking the sixth straight time it’s received recognition at this level. The twice-yearly report...

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

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

Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club meets at Presbyterian Church on December 10

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will host its holiday party during the meeting on Wednesday, December 10 from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, located at 701 Westminster Rd. in Traverse City. 

The...

Those struggling during the holidays have 24/7 access to mental health resources.

There is now a new resource for those in Northern Michigan silently struggling with stress, loneliness, or loss this holiday season as the Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center (Crisis Center) welcomes...

HIV Clinic to host Free Movie Screening on Nov. 30 and Open House on Dec. 1

In recognition of the 37th annual World AIDS Day*, Munson’s Thomas Judd Care Center (TJCC) is hosting two free community events. 

On Sunday, November 30 at 2 p.m., TJCC will host a free movie screening of the musical fantasy...

For many children in northern Michigan, the school cafeteria provides more than just lunch—it’s a lifeline. But when the weekend arrives, food insecurity can leave students without the nourishment they need to thrive.

Recognizing this gap, Munson Healthcare has made donations to support Blessings in...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Heidi Pangborn, MD, to the Neurology team. 

Dr. Pangborn chose to practice neurology as she is fascinated by neuroscience and enjoys making a meaningful difference in the lives of her patients during pivotal life moments. 

She attended medical school at...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Michelle Beigle, NP-C, to the primary care team at the Petoskey Community Health Center. 

Over her career, Michelle has grown to love family medicine. She finds the bond a provider has with patients and the trust patients have in their provider to be...

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded a $2.5 million grant supporting a five-year project to enhance street medicine training to medical students enrolled in Munson Healthcare’s (MHC) Family Medicine Residency Program.

One of only 24 such grants awarded nationwide, the...

Munson Healthcare is expanding access to an important need for bone density care in Northern Michigan. 

Victoria Buescher, MD, an internal medicine provider at Petoskey Community Health Center – Primary Care, offers appointments dedicated to the assessment, diagnosis, and management of osteoporosis...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Jayme Larson, MSN, FNP-BC, to the Charlevoix Primary Care team. 

Jayme chose to pursue a career as an advanced practice nurse in family medicine because she enjoys the supportive nature of the field and the continuity of care, she’s able to offer her patients...

Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club meets at Presbyterian Church on November 12

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will host a meeting from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, at the Presbyterian Church, located at 701 Westminster Rd. in Traverse City. The event will highlight housing...

The Witham Family Comprehensive Stroke Center prepares for a period of increased risk as winter weather and the holidays approach.

The Witham Family Comprehensive Stroke Center (WFCSC) at Munson Medical Center is proud to announce its recertification from The Joint Commission as Northern Michigan’s...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Celeste Frazee, FNP-BC, to the Boyne Area Health Center team.

As a Family Nurse Practitioner, Celeste is passionate about building long-term relationships with patients and helping them in their journey to better health. 

“My greatest joy is helping patients...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Emily Levin, MD, FAANS, to the Neurosurgery team.

Dr. Levin originally gravitated toward a career in engineering before deciding to continue her education to pursue a career in neurosurgery. She calls on her engineering background when determining a plan of...