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Munson Healthcare is thrilled to announce the expansion of its state-of-the-art Simulation Lab (Sim Lab) from Munson Medical Center to Cadillac Hospital, marking a significant investment in clinical education, hospital preparedness, and patient safety across the region.

The Munson Simulation Lab is...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Brett Walker, DO, to the orthopedic and neurosurgical clinical teams.

Dr. Walker will see patients in Gaylord and Harbor Springs and perform spine surgeries at Otsego Memorial Hospital and Charlevoix Hospital.

Dr. Walker attended medical school at Michigan...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Ashlyn Muntin, NP, to the OMH Medical Group Internal Medicine team.

Ashlyn earned her graduate degree at Michigan State University College of Nursing. She chose a career in medicine driven by a deep passion for healthcare with a focus on internal medicine. She...

Munson Healthcare has donated $5,000 to support Club Cadillac, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals recover from mental illness and rebuild their lives. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Club Cadillac relies on donations like this to meet essential member needs — including transportation...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Laura Kitzmiller, MD, to the Charlevoix Pediatrics team. 

Dr. Kitzmiller enjoys developing relationships with her patients and helping kids live a healthy life. A passion for taking care of children and their ability to always make her smile drew Dr...

from Ed Ness, President and CEO, Munson Healthcare

This message finds us on the other side of one of the most difficult times in the history of Munson Healthcare.

As you know by now, a little before 5 pm on July 26, the first calls started coming in: A violent incident had occurred at the Traverse...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Megan VanderKaay, PA-C, to the Great Lakes Plastic Surgery and Skin Center team. 

Megan earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Colorado. Before joining Munson, she spent two years as a hospitalist PA on the surgical co...

Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club meets at Civic Center on August 13 for annual potluck

The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club meeting for August will be the annual picnic potluck at its meeting 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center located at 1213 W...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Jami Grosberg, FNP-C, to the clinical team at Prudenville Community Health Center. 

Jami chose the nursing field because she was able to use her big heart to care for and help others. She loves to educate her patients on how they can control their health and...

We want to provide a final update regarding the patients brought to Munson Medical Center following the recent tragic incident at Walmart in Traverse City on July 26. Of the eleven individuals who received care at Munson Medical Center:

Munson Healthcare today issued the following statement regarding citizen involvement during Saturday's incident:

"We want to confirm that Derrick Perry, an off-duty Munson Healthcare employee, was part of the citizen apprehension of the suspect in the Walmart incident last Saturday. We recognize his...

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

“I'm truly looking forward to meeting your child and family! My goal is to provide care that is both compassionate and collaborative. I see each child as a...

Thirteenth Update – Tragic Incident – Munson Healthcare Media Statement – 8/05

As of today, Tuesday, August 5, Munson Medical Center has shared the latest information regarding the eleven individuals affected by the Traverse City Walmart incident:

Funds to aid in the program’s mission to address basic health needs across 31 Northern Michigan counties.

Munson Healthcare (MHC) has announced that over the next two years it is committing $120,000 to Community Connections, a free program helping to ensure families across the region have access to...

Today marks another milestone for the Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center as it officially moves to 24/7 operations and begins to offer Psychiatric Urgent Care services on weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm.

“Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis can now has access care at The Center...

In a heartfelt ceremony attended by more than 50 people, Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH) opened a time capsule believed to have been sealed in 1973, offering a rare glimpse into the hospital’s storied past. The event, held on June 26, 2025, brought together current and former staff, physicians...

Munson Healthcare (MHC) announced today that it has made a commitment to donate $150,000 to Goodwill Northern Michigan (GWNMI), as part of a broad effort to support the needs of those in the community who struggle with food access and chronic homelessness.

“As a community-owned nonprofit, we rely...

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...