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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 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...

Healthy patients with cyclospora do not need to be tested or treated — there is no evidence that treatment shortens illness duration in otherwise healthy patients.

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 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...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Marjorie Beigle, NP, to the primary care team at OMH Medical Group – Indian River. Prior to joining OMH Medical Group – Indian River, Marjorie previously worked on the clinical team at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Urology.  

Marjorie was drawn to the medical...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Laura Pond, DNP, to the Outpatient Behavioral Health Services team.

Laura's career was inspired by family members who worked in the mental health field. Growing up, conversations about mental health were encouraged and she wants others to feel that same...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Angela Erber, CNM, to the OMH Medical Group – Obstetrics and Gynecology team. 

Inspired by her grandmother, who was an OB nurse in Grayling, Angela can trace her passion for women’s healthcare to her childhood. After having her own children, Angela was...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Erin Booms, DNP, FNP-C, to the Cadillac Primary Care team.

Erin enjoys family medicine because it allows her to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care while building long-term relationships with patients and families.

She has a special interest in disease...

The Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center (GTMHCA) has received the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) Ludwig Award, recognizing its innovative, collaborative approach to strengthening behavioral health crisis care across northern Michigan. 

The Ludwig Award honors programs...

Munson Family Medicine Residency’s graduating Class of 2026 are embarking on the next chapter of their medical careers. Three graduates will practice in Northern Michigan — two with Munson Healthcare — while three will pursue fellowship training.

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$40 Million Investment Expands Women’s and Children’s Services

Munson Healthcare today announced it broke ground earlier this week on a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Munson Medical Center (MMC), marking a major step forward in a broader $40 million investment in women’s and children’s...

Munson Healthcare Chief Operating Officer Laura Glenn announced today that Joe Du Lac has been appointed President of Munson Medical Center (MMC), effective June 22, following a nationwide search.

Du Lac brings more than two decades of leadership experience across complex healthcare systems, with a...

Crisis Center Shows Early Success in Addressing Community Mental Health Needs

The Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center (GTMHCAC) today presented to the Grand Traverse County Commission and released its first-ever scorecard highlighting the impact of the center’s first year of...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Hugh McLeod, PA-C, to the Munson Orthopedic Institute team in Manistee.

Hugh spent 25 years on active duty with the U.S. Army—first as an infantryman and later as a physician assistant caring for service members with both primary care and orthopedic needs...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Justin Kapke, PA-C, to the Charlevoix Urology team.

Justin chose the field of urology because he enjoys helping patients make educated decisions that impact their quality of life. He also enjoys working in a field that allows him to use his skills to assist...

National hospital watchdog awards top marks for patient safety

Munson Healthcare announced today that all eligible Munson hospitals have earned an A grade from The Leapfrog Group in the organization’s Spring 2026 Hospital Safety Grade ratings. Hospitals are given letter grades A through F — the A gra...