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The Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center (GTMHCAC) is preparing to enter the 2nd phase of opening when it moves to 24/7 operations starting on Mon., July 7.

The GTMHCAC opened in January with Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority providing select services through the Welco...

Munson Healthcare Family Practice Residency’s graduating Class of 2025 are headed out into their professional careers. Four graduates plan to practice with Munson Healthcare in Northern Michigan, one is heading downstate to pursue a fellowship, and another is headed to Ohio.

Please join us in...

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...

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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 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 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...

Sepsis is the leading cause of death of young children and babies worldwide. In the U.S, 75,000 children develop sepsis each year — that’s 200 children per day. Sepsis is a severe, life-threatening response to infection that requires rapid diagnosis treatment to reduce the risk of death. 

Pediatric...

A Charlevoix Hospital patient is alive today due to a life-saving flight to Mayo provided by a Coast Guard helicopter crew and the incredible teamwork it took to make the flight happen. 

The patient was in crisis, suffering from...

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...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Jessica Duncan, PA-C, to the team at Manistee Primary Care. 

Jessica chose to practice in primary care because she enjoys educating and empowering patients to take an active role in their healthcare, helping them make informed decisions, and supporting them as...

Congratulations to Charlevoix Hospital, Grayling Hospital, Munson Medical Center, and Otsego Memorial Hospital for being recognized as best hospitals by the Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals™. This award identifies the nation’s best...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Nicole Kanomata, NP, to Munson Healthcare Manistee Cancer and Infusion Center. 

She chose to become a nurse practitioner because she strives to never stop learning and growing in her abilities to help others. Nicole puts her whole heart into caring for her...

Munson Medical Center in Traverse City was recently named to The Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals™ list in the following categories:

Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH) was recently named as a top hospital by The Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals™. OMH received two awards, Best Hospitals for Emergency Care and Best Hospitals for Minimally Invasive Surgery.

With healthcare awards spanning multiple service lines...

Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital was recently named as a best hospital for obstetrics by The Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals™.  

With healthcare awards spanning multiple service lines, the Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals™ is a credential that identifies the nation’s best...

As you may recall, HHS implemented several telehealth flexibilities during the COVID-19 public health emergency to allow for the adoption and reimbursement of telehealth services. Although they had been set to expire as of March 31, a bill was recently passed that includes temporary extensions of...

Munson Healthcare is thrilled to announce the opening of its Advanced Wound Care Center in Cadillac. This new facility is an extension of Munson Medical Center’s Advanced Wound Care Center in Traverse City, designed to provide patients in the Cadillac area with convenient access to high-quality...