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IRONMAN Team: Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Funds for the community, in the community The healthcare team at Munson Healthcare Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital works hard every day to offer high quality healthcare services close to home. To support their efforts, three local women are raising funds by teaming up to participate in the upcoming Ironman competition, held on September 12, 2021, in Frankfort, MI. POMH Chief Medical Officer and Frankfort Medical Group primary care physician Dr. Nancy Smith will kick off the event by swimming 1.2 miles in the waters around beautiful downtown Frankfort

IRONMAN Team: Justin Mortier for Munson Manor Hospitality House Munson Manor Hospitality House provides a home away from home to patients and their families while receiving treatment at Munson Medical Center. To support this mission, Justin Mortier, Jeremy Crum, and Dan Spalla are participating in the upcoming Ironman competition on September 12, 2021, in Frankfort, MI. Justin knows the importance of having a safe, comfortable place to stay during an unexpected medical event. His son, Mac, was born with complications and required extensive treatment at a children's hospital downstate. Justin

Munson Healthcare Foundations Stroke Program Presentation An exclusive event for board members Join Munson Healthcare Foundations for an exclusive presentation to learn more about the new Interventional Stroke Program at Munson Medical Center. Members of any Munson Healthcare Foundations or Hospital board are invited to attend one of the below presentations. Wednesday, July 28, 2021 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 11, 2021 8:30 a.m. Save your spot early! Register to attend using the form below.

Make a Gift in Memory of Max Hunter Max Hunter, Director of Nursing for Surgical Services at Munson Medical Center, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021. Max was an incredible leader in surgical services, developing strong staff and provider relationships and fostering a collaborative culture in the OR, Pre-Op and PACU. Max began working at Munson Medical Center in 1987 as the Nursing Manager for the Recovery Room/PACU. She was promoted to Director of Surgical Services in 2009. This June would have been her 34-year anniversary with the hospital. Mas was a strong advocate for her team and our

Dr. Comfort Diabetic Shoes Today’s diabetic shoes come in many colors and styles – just like regular shoes. Diabetic shoes are specially constructed to protect your feet. They are extra deep to accommodate special custom made inserts. Special features and materials combine to provide your feet with the extra protection and extra comfort they need. Dr. Comfort Shape to Fit Socks are also available. Qualifying for Medicare Reimbursement To qualify for Medicare reimbursement, specialized diabetic shoes and inserts must be prescribed by your physician and professionally fit by certified staff at

Join Us For An Evening of Appreciation August 9, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. Please join us on Tuesday, August 9, to celebrate your generosity and commitment to Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital! During the event, hospital leadership will share an update on innovative, world-class stroke care happening here in northern Michigan. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be provided; feel free to bring a guest to celebrate with us! Event Details Tuesday, August 9, 2022 | 5:30 to 7 p.m. Charlevoix Yacht Club 220 Ferry Avenue Charlevoix, MI 49720 Kindly RSVP by Tuesday, July 26, using the form below. RSVP for this

Join Us For An Evening of Appreciation August 4, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. Please join us on Thursday, August 4, to celebrate your generosity and commitment to Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital! During the event, hospital leadership will share an update on innovative, world-class stroke care happening here in northern Michigan. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be provided; feel free to bring a guest to celebrate with us! Event Details Thursday, August 4, 2022 | 5:30 to 7 p.m. Grayling Country Club 2122 S I-75 Business Loop Grayling, MI 49738 Kindly RSVP by Thursday, July 21, using the form below. RSVP

Family Practice Residency Class of 2024 Members of the Munson Healthcare Family Practice Residency Program Class of 2023 are from left: Amanda Stark, D.O.; Megan Wolbers, D.O.; Amanda Jackson-Morgan, D.O.; Maxwell Uschuk, M.D.; Barbara "Basia" Korcz, D.O.; and Jamie Wagner, D.O. Munson Healthcare Family Practice Residency Program class of 2023 recently arrived at Munson Medical Center to begin their studies. The three-year residency prepares students to be physicians in rural and small communities and includes clinic, hospital and community-based training with Munson Healthcare physician

Family Practice Residency Class of 2022 Photo from left: Rick Avery, MD; Luke Friedli, DO; Rachel Hume, DO, MPH; Eden Elfrink, DO; Rebeka Srbu, DO; and Rebecca Byrnes, DO. Rick Avery, MD Dr. Avery of Lake Orion, Mich., earned his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University in biosystems engineering with a concentration in biomedical engineering. He received his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean, with clinical training at Providence Hospital of Southfield, Mich. His professional interests include preventive medicine and sports medicine. In his free time, Dr