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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...

As daylight saving time ends on Sun., Nov. 2, and clocks “fall back” one hour, Munson Healthcare reminds the community to prepare for the seasonal shift and its potential impact on health.

Daylight saving time was originally designed to maximize daylight hours during summer evenings, offering more...

Munson Healthcare announces the planned retirement of Kelly Tomaszewski, a deeply respected and beloved leader whose unwavering dedication and compassionate leadership have profoundly shaped both Manistee Hospital and Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital. Over the years, Kelly has been a guiding force...

Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital is excited to invite families to a festive and safe Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 25, from 5 to 7 pm at the Professional Medical Building parking lot, located at 829 N. Center Avenue in Gaylord. 

Departments from across the hospital will be...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Victoria Buescher, MD, to the primary care team at the Petoskey Community Health Center. 

Dr. Buescher chose to pursue a career in internal medicine because she enjoys learning about different disease processes and helping patients with complex conditions. She...

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

Victoria Buescher, MD Munson Healthcare Petoskey Community Health Center - Primary Care 

“I listen to my patients and strive to understand their goals for their health, while practicing evidence-based medicine to deliver...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Julie Sidelinger, PA-C to the orthopedic clinical team. 

Julie began her career in medicine as a paramedic. Since becoming a physician assistant, she has worked in a variety of surgical settings.  She earned her graduate degree from Western Michigan University...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Holly Hinds, NP, to the Kidney & Hypertension Specialists clinical team. 

Holly became interested in nephrology after accompanying her grandfather to the Munson Dialysis Center and experiencing the care and compassion from staff. 

She completed her graduate...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Tika Mitchell-Cowie, MSN, FNP-C, to the Mio Primary Care team. 

Tika has more than two decades of experience in healthcare and has worked in specialty areas such as acute and intensive care, obstetrics, neonatal care, pediatrics, home care/hospice, and...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Matthew Ayres, MD, to the Urology team at OMH Medical Group. 

Dr. Ayres is trained in general urology and has special interests in robotic surgery, stone disease, outlet procedures, male sexual health, and female pelvic medicine. He is focused on providing...

Donated by Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital to Support Injury Prevention and Emergency Preparedness

The City of Charlevoix has taken a significant step forward in community safety thanks to a generous donation from Munson Healthcare (MHC) Charlevoix Hospital. The hospital has provided Stop the...

New service is expected to benefit approximately 6,000 patients across the region. 

Munson Healthcare’s (MHC) High-Risk Breast Cancer Clinic at the Cowell Family Cancer Center in Traverse City is bringing a new resource to Northern Michigan focused on earlier detection and intervention for those with...

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

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

The project is part of a $40 million investment in women’s and children’s services.

Munson Healthcare is excited to announce board approval for construction of a new 22,000 square-foot, 24-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Munson Medical Center (MMC) to begin this coming spring.

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Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Elizabeth Moore, MD, to the family medicine team at Frankfort Medical Group.   

Prior to becoming a physician, Dr. Moore worked in Anchorage, Alaska as a geophysicist interpreting seismic data. A passion for caring for people inspired her to move back to...

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

Matthew Ayres, MD OMH Medical Group - Urology

“I enjoy helping patients navigate new health conditions by providing information and care.”

Dr. Ayres is trained in general urology and has special interests in robotic...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Charlie Whittaker, DO, to the family medicine team at Grayling Community Health Center. 

Dr. Whittaker chose family medicine because it allows him to care for the whole person across every stage of life, from newborns to older adults.   

Dr. Whittaker has...

This morning, Otsego Memorial Hospital received a call suggesting a potential threat on campus. We immediately initiated a lockdown and worked closely with law enforcement to ensure the safety of everyone in our facility.

Following a thorough search, the threat was determined to be unfounded. No one...

Munson Healthcare is proud to announce a $20,000 contribution to Kiersten’s Ride, a Northern Michigan nonprofit dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health awareness. As September marks Suicide Prevention Month, this partnership carries even greater significance—underscoring a shared...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Rachel Cleminson, MD, to the Otsego Memorial Health (OMH) Medical Group Family Medicine team. 

Dr. Cleminson chose to practice family medicine because she loves building long-term relationships with her patients, as well as the variety a family medicine clinic...

Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital marked a milestone today with a heartwarming Time Capsule and Beam Signing event, bringing together current and former employees, donors, patients, and community members to celebrate the hospital’s past, present, and future. 

Over the past few weeks...

Gaylord, MI - Munson Healthcare is proud to announce a $5,000 donation to the Otsego County Food Pantry, reinforcing its commitment to improving economic security and food access across northern Michigan. This contribution aligns with the priorities identified in Munson’s most recent Community...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Angela Keough, DO, to the OMH Medical Group – Family Practice team. 

Dr. Keough attended medical school at Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine and is board certified in Family Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy by the American Osteopathic Board of...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome John Fanta, MD, to the Neurology team in Traverse City and Manistee. 

Dr. Fanta attended medical school at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine and completed an internship in Internal Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine. ...

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

John Fanta, MD  Munson Healthcare Neurology

“The brain serves as the essence of who we are, and helping those recovering from medical conditions affecting the brain is especially rewarding. I hope to lead my patients to a...

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

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

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Brent L. Flusty, DO, to the Neurosurgery team. 

Dr. Flusty chose to pursue a career in neuroscience due to the rewarding nature of stroke and neuro-intervention. He takes pride in treating stroke patients and giving them the best opportunity at continuing to...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Emily Stevens, MD, to the urology clinical team.  

Dr. Stevens has been interested in pursuing a career in medicine since she was a young child. As a urologist, her special interests include treating male incontinence, erectile dysfunction, benign prostatic...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to announce the appointment of James Pavetto as the new Executive Director of Ambulatory Surgery Centers, effective August 18, 2025. Pavetto will lead the daily operations of the two new Ambulatory Surgery Centers in Cadillac and Gaylord, with both clinical and...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Brandon Ahlgren, MD, to the Rheumatology team. 

Dr. Ahlgren comes from a family of physicians. He is the oldest of five siblings, two of whom are also doctors. He became interested in joint and bone pathology from his father, an orthopedic spine surgeon. This...