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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: 

“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...