Building Stability: Munson Healthcare Boosts Safe Harbor Manistee Services and Reinforces Its Regional Commitment to Housing
On the first hard freeze of the season, the lights at Safe Harbor Manistee flicker on and volunteers begin setting out bowls of warm dinner. For neighbors who’ve spent their days bracing against the wind off Lake Michigan, the promise of warmth and a safe bed—just for tonight—can be lifechanging...
Munson Reminds Community Colonoscopies Remain the Gold Standard of Detection During Colorectal Cancer Month
Northern Michigan Colorectal Cancer Rate averages higher than rest of state
Munson Healthcare is reminding community members of the importance of routine colorectal screenings as part of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month this March.
Colorectal Cancer continues to remain a global health concern...
Manistee Hospital Revives Community Tunnel Art, Celebrating Youth Creativity and Local History
Ribbon cutting and guided tours set for Thursday, March 5, 5–7 pm
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital invites staff, families, and the community to a special ribbon cutting and guided tour on Thursday, March 5, from 5–7 p.m., celebrating the revival of the hospital’s historic, student created tunnel...
Munson Healthcare Encourages Winter Safety, Plus Snowmobile Reminders After Uptick in Accidents
Increase in trauma-related accidents a cause for concern
Munson Healthcare has seen an uptick in trauma cases over the past several weeks, with many cases involving snowmobiles. On average, across the Munson system, there has been a 150 percent increase in snowmobile-related accidents from late...
Munson Healthcare Calls for Voices for Food Access Art Contest Submissions
Munson Healthcare is inviting community members of all ages to participate in the Voices for Food Access contest, a regional art initiative celebrating stories of nourishment, resilience, and creativity.
Under the theme “Your Voice. Your Table. Our Community.” the contest encourages individuals to...
Munson Healthcare Supports Weekend Nutrition for Local Students Through Blessings in a Backpack
For many children in northern Michigan, the school cafeteria provides more than just lunch—it’s a lifeline. But when the weekend arrives, food insecurity can leave students without the nourishment they need to thrive.
Recognizing this gap, Munson Healthcare has made donations to support Blessings in...
Munson Community Hospital President Kelly Tomaszewski Announces Retirement
Munson Healthcare announces the planned retirement of Kelly Tomaszewski, a deeply respected and beloved leader whose unwavering dedication and compassionate leadership have profoundly shaped both Manistee Hospital and Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital. Over the years, Kelly has been a guiding force...
John Fanta, MD, Joins Munson Healthcare Neurology
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. ...
New Providers September 2025
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome the following providers to our clinics:
John Fanta, MD Munson Healthcare Neurology“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 Shares New Community Health Needs Assessment Priorities from Triennial Assessment
Access to care, economic security, and mental health identified as top focus areas – system to build on momentum of last three years.
After 18 months of data research and gathering input from communities across 31 Northern Michigan counties, Munson Healthcare, in partnership with MiThrive, is...