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Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Shannon Slocum, FNP-C to the OMH Medical Group – Indian River team.

Shannon was inspired to pursue a career in family medicine after working closely with a physician who exemplified compassionate, patient-centered care. She furthered her education, motivated...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Sean Beyer, DO, to the Munson Orthopedic Institute teams in Gaylord and Petoskey.

Dr. Beyer is fellowship trained with a subspeciality in orthopedic sports medicine. He has served as an associate team physician for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Brent Geers, DO, to the orthopedic team in Cadillac. 

Dr. Geers specializes in the treatment of sports-related injuries and conditions affecting the shoulder and knee. Driven by a desire to help others, Dr. Geers was drawn to orthopedics because it allows him...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome John Stratton, PhD, to the Neurology team. 

Dr. Stratton was drawn to the field of neuropsychology because of the combination of data-driven analysis and the complexity of how brain function relates to human behavior. He is passionate about providing patients...

Traverse Health Clinic's Street Medicine program will continue expanding access to healthcare for people experiencing homelessness across northern Michigan thanks to a renewed two-year, $150,000 annual commitment from Munson Healthcare.

The $300,000 investment builds on a partnership that has helped...

Community invited to October 8 open house to tour expanded facilities and celebrate milestone anniversary

Munson Healthcare is proud to announce the completion of a major expansion and renovation project at Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH), marking a significant milestone in strengthening access to...

Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Maternal Levels of Care Verification, a nationally recognized designation that validates the hospital’s ability to provide safe, high-quality care for mothers and newborns.

The Maternal Levels of Care Verification program...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Jasmine Hall, NP, to the Traverse General Surgery and Trauma Care team. 

Jasmine pursued a career in medicine after being closely involved in the care of a family member with complex medical needs and seeing the connection between great care and improved...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Caitlin Payne, MD, to the Neurosurgery team. 

Dr. Payne is a neurosurgeon specializing in cranial, spinal, and peripheral nerve conditions. A Michigan native from Houghton in the Upper Peninsula, she is passionate about serving patients in northern Michigan and...

Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Christina Mercer, FNP-C, to the OMH Medical Group - Lewiston team. 

Christina spent more than a decade as a registered nurse before deciding to expand her role in caring for patients by becoming a family nurse practitioner. She earned her graduate degree from...

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Munson Healthcare urologist Dr. Emily Stevens will present a community education program focused on men's health at the Friendship Center of Emmet County, located at 1322 Anderson Road in Petoskey, on...

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

“My care begins with an honest and holistic assessment of my patients. Our spine cannot function well unless the entire body is functioning...

As questions and concerns increase following a confirmed rabies exposure by the Grand Traverse County Health Department, Munson Healthcare is adding Foster Family Community Health Center (FFCHC) Urgent Care as an additional location to receive post-exposure treatment and vaccination.

Previously...

When a child struggles with snoring, breathing difficulties during sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, or other sleep concerns, families often travel hours to find answers. Munson Healthcare is helping bring that care closer to home.

Pediatric sleep medicine specialist Dr. Rebecca Byrnes is...

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.

Please join us in congratulating:

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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...

Munson Medical Center (MMC) is strengthening its commitment to safety and security with the installation of new, state-of-the-art security and weapons detections systems at the hospital’s main lobby and Emergency Department entrances. The systems were installed earlier this month.

We take the safety...

Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH) would like to inform the community of temporary parking changes related to an expansion and renovation project currently underway.

For the next three weeks, the main entrance parking lot will have limited parking spaces available due to ongoing construction. A small...

Munson Healthcare announced today plans to significantly expand childcare access for members of its healthcare team, creating space for 137 additional children. Munson already has 496 children in its childcare programs and the organization broke ground on the expansion earlier this month. The...

After nine years of leading Charlevoix Hospital with heart, humility, and purpose, President Joanne Schroeder has announced that she will retire effective July 1, 2026. 

“It has truly been an honor to serve this community and its hospital,” said Schroeder. “Charlevoix Hospital is special because of...

After drawing enthusiastic crowds and sparking meaningful conversation in Frankfort and Cadillac last year, the highly anticipated women’s health event Hot Hormones & Cool Conversations is coming to Manistee for an evening dedicated to honest discussion, education, and encouragement.

Hosted by Munson...

For the fourth consecutive year, Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital (POMH) has been named a 2025 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey, the global leader in healthcare experience solutions and services. This distinction places POMH among the top 5% of hospitals...