Support Munson Healthcare Hospitals Munson Healthcare is a system of eight community hospitals located throughout northern Michigan. Each of these hospitals has a long-standing history of providing high quality care to patients. Munson Healthcare Foundations is proud to work with our communities to support programs, services, and patient care for seven* of these community hospitals (listed below). Our donors play a critical role in ensuring quality healthcare services are available close to home. Charitable support makes it possible to: Enhance programs and services Purchase emerging

Haylie Wagner's Fundraiser Supporting Child Care Services at Munson Healthcare Haylie Wagner is an assistant teacher at Munson Medical Center's Child Care Center and a professional softball player. Haylie is playing this summer for Athletes Unlimited, a player-centric, mission-driven professional sports organization. We are honored Haylie has chosen to play on behalf of Child Development and Child Care Services at Munson Healthcare! When asked why this cause is important to her, Haylie shared the following: Healthcare is SO important! I LOVE helping and watching kids! I also LOVE knowing the

Munson Healthcare Administrative Fellowship Munson Healthcare (MHC) leadership is excited to announce a new post-graduate 2024 Administrative Fellowship for recent graduates of health administration graduate programs. The program is intended to provide participants with hands-on leadership experience in an environment that will help them become well-rounded, community-focused leaders. This program will prepare Administrative Fellows for a successful career in healthcare administration. Program Structure 1-year program Participants will work with Laura Glenn, Chief Operating Officer, Munson

Voices for Youth Mental Health Art Contest Submissions accepted September 18 - October 13 Open to all ages | Cash prizes awarded Use your voice! Send us your visual artwork or written pieces that spread your truth about mental health. What helps you keep yourself well? What do you wish people knew about mental health? Watch for more details.

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Regional Care Transformation Plan Frequently Asked Questions Why are these changes happening? Our patients are asking for and expecting change. We’re listening to patients who said they need faster access to primary and specialty care appointments. Our patients also want new ways to access care, including home-based and virtual care options. Patients have also said they don’t want to go to a hospital for things like blood draws or minor procedures. Munson needs to adapt to the financial challenges facing our industry. The COVID-19 pandemic has made finding the right workers harder for all

Support Patient Needs This Holiday Season You can honor a loved one today by making a gift to the Patient Needs Fund. This fund provides financial assistance with non-medical expenses for patients in need during an unexpected injury or illness. All donations made in honor or memory of a loved one and received by Friday, November 24, will also be acknowledged throughout the holidays on a special display at Manistee Hospital. Thank you for your generous support of patients in need! Make a Gift Today Use the form below to make your contribution today. Please contact our office at 231-213-1150 or

Family Practice Residency Class of 2026 Elizabeth Abel, MD Dr. Abel was born and raised in Clarkston, MI. She attended the University of Michigan and Oakland University where she earned her B.S. in Biology. She attended medical school and received her MPH from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. She was part of the Leadership in Rural Medicine MSU campus in Traverse City and is excited to be staying with Munson for residency. In her free time Dr. Abel enjoys spending time with her cat and taking advantage of the outdoor recreation in Northern Michigan, especially skiing and

Munson Healthcare Hospice 2022 Memorial Butterfly Release Friday, July 22nd, 2022 Rotary Performing Arts Pavilion Cadillac, MI Welcome and Introductions Sam Killingbeck, RN, Regional Manager Munson Healthcare Hospice Butterfly Meaning and Symbolism Erin Gray, LPC, CAGCS, Bereavement Coordinator Blessing of the Butterflies James Martin, Spiritual Care Advisor Loved Ones Remembered and Reading of Names Munson Healthcare Hospice Patient Care Team Members Release of Butterflies Reflection and Closing Erin Gray LPC, CGCS -- The Butterfly The small and delicate wings of the butterfly carries

Local Care Makes a World of Difference An Unexpected Discovery An estimated one in eight women will receive a breast cancer diagnosis in her lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. Kris Elbert became part of that statistic when she found a lump on her breast in January 2022. An active and healthy woman, Kris was shocked by her discovery. Just three months prior, her routine mammogram had detected no abnormalities. “I was in Florida when I got my cancer diagnosis, so we did the surgery and chemo in Florida,” Kris explained. “But we were thrilled to discover we could do radiation up