MMC Recertified as Comprehensive Stroke Center and Now the Second Busiest in Michigan
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...
Charlevoix Hospital Birthing Center Receives Donation
Barnard Women’s Fellowship Donates for Third Consecutive Year
Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital Birthing Center has received a generous donation from the Barnard Women’s Fellowship of Barnard Methodist Church—marking the third year the group has supported local mothers and newborns with an...
March Stroke Club: Assisted Moving Services
Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club meets at Presbyterian Church on March 11
The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will host a meeting from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, at the Presbyterian Church, located at 701 Westminster Rd. in Traverse City. The event will feature Assisted Moving...
Three Munson Healthcare Surgeons Achieve Surgical Review Corporation’s Master Surgeon Accreditation
Drs. Shurlow, Harden, and Reynolds Named Master Surgeons in Robotic Surgery
General surgeons, Drs. James Shurlow, Lindsay Harden, and Paul Reynolds recently achieved accreditation from Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as Master Surgeons in Robotic Surgery. This accreditation recognizes their...
Spring Forward: Munson Healthcare Shares Simple Ways to Support Healthy Sleep
As we prepare to “spring forward” on March 8, sleep specialists at Munson Healthcare are encouraging the community to use the time change as an opportunity to reset healthy sleep habits. While losing an hour of sleep can temporarily affect how rested we feel, simple steps and awareness can help most...
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 Foundations Celebrates $1M Gift to Heart Services
In recognition of American Heart Month, Munson Healthcare Foundations is thrilled to announce a $1 million gift to cardiac care from Traverse City residents Richard and Deborah Pascoe.
Richard Pascoe, who worked as a periodontist in northern Michigan for over 40 years, was a lifelong supporter of...
Munson’s New Elk Rapids Specialty Clinic Represents Another Step in Regional Care Transformation Plan
Expanding outpatient specialty care outreach seeks to improve accessibility in rural areas
Munson Healthcare is pleased to announce the opening of an Outpatient Specialty Care Clinic in Elk Rapids on Monday, February 16 as part of ongoing efforts to provide greater access and convenience to patients...
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...