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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: 

“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...

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...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Caleb Alley, DO, to the general surgery team in Gaylord.

Dr. Alley earned his bachelor’s degree from Cedarville University and his master’s in science from Purdue University Fort Wayne. Dr. Alley attended medical school at Liberty University and completed a...

Public Open House Scheduled for September 25

To celebrate, the public is invited to an Open House on Wednesday, September 25 from 5 – 7 p.m. This is a unique opportunity to explore the new facility before it officially opens.

Open House Highlights include:

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...

Children arriving at Munson Medical Center’s Emergency Department often face challenges expressing themselves due to fear, injury, developmental differences such as autism spectrum disorder, or even simple shyness. To help bridge this communication gap, the ED team has introduced visual...

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 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...

MMC Emergency Department (ED) staff now have access to two new “pediatric carts” to help create a more comfortable environment for young patients. These carts are stocked with calming tools to help children — especially those with sensory sensitivities, autism spectrum disorder, or behavioral health...

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...

Thanks to the dedicated staff at Munson Healthcare’s Northern Regional Bleeding Disorder Center* in Traverse City, a patient is thriving today after receiving gene therapy for hemophilia — a rare disease that prevents blood from clotting as it should.  

Kathi Sheldon, RNC, Nurse Coordinator, at the...

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...

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...

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...