Munson Healthcare

Congratulations to the healthcare team at Munson Medical Center! MMC has again been acknowledged as one of the best hospitals in Michigan by U.S. News and World Report’s rankings for Best Hospitals in Michigan. Just 17 hospitals in Michigan were on the list, with MMC coming in sixth. “This recognition truly reflects the dedication of our providers, clinical staff, and support staff and the high level at which they perform each day,” said Joe Hurshe, president of Munson Medical Center. “Moving up to sixth this year is certainly an indicator of our growth as a hub for specialty care in many different areas including our designation as Northern Michigan’s first and only Comprehensive Stroke Center.” MMC was rated a high-performing hospital in 14 different procedures/conditions in areas that include Cardiology, Stroke, Neurology, Orthopedics, Maternity Care, Pulmonology, Endocrinology, and Nephrology. The U.S. News and World Report’s list includes 466 hospitals from across the nation and helps guide patients to hospitals that deliver outstanding care across 25 specialties, procedures and conditions. The Best Hospitals methodologies include objective measures such as patient outcomes, how well hospitals follow best standards of care, infection rates, adequacy of nurse staffing, technologies, and more. For more information, visit https://hubs.li/Q02HfmyN0.

Meet Munson Healthcare’s current slate of family practice residents! The residents matched with Munson this spring and are now working directly with attending physicians, training in ambulatory, hospital, and community-based settings to prepare for full-spectrum care. We are proud to welcome these individuals to the Munson Healthcare family: • Emily Reitzel, MD, from Bay City, MI, Central Michigan University College of Medicine • Ronald Goans, DO, MS, from Clinton, TN, DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine • Charles Hornbogen, MD, from Traverse City, MI, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine • Jordyn Emery, DO, from Midland, MI, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine • Emma Kwapis, DO, from DeWitt, MI, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine • Zachary Short, DO, from Brighton, MI, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (not pictured)

“When everyone is watching, no one is watching.” Drowning is the number one cause of death for children ages 1-4 and the second leading cause of unintentional injury death in children ages 5-18. Careful supervision of children in the water saves lives – and designating a “Water Watcher” ensures just that. A Water Watcher is a responsible adult who agrees to closely supervise children in or near water without smartphones, alcoholic beverages, or other distractions. After a certain amount of time, the Water Watcher responsibility can be passed to another adult. For more water safety tips visit https://hubs.li/Q02H7CTF0.

“Healthcare, specifically Radiology, runs in my family. My mom became an X-ray Technologist and advanced into a Radiation Therapy career. My aunt and uncle worked as X-ray Technologists, along with two of their daughters. After high school I went directly into Radiography school, and the rest is history. After a 20-year career in Metro Detroit, I chose Munson because I saw the amazing opportunity to serve Traverse City and the surrounding communities by bringing new Radiology programs, advanced technologies, and increasing access to care. Munson is a special place because we have the privilege to serve over half a million residents across 29 counties – not to mention many of our communities are destination locations, allowing Munson to be a beacon of healthcare for people from around the world.” — Branden H., MBA, RT(R)(N)(CT) Read more at https://hubs.li/Q02GZwPK0.

Need care fast? For non-life-threatening emergencies, our Virtual Urgent Care Team has you covered! For minor injuries or when you’re feeling under the weather, Munson’s Virtual Urgent Care lets you skip the trip and be seen from your favorite screen. Available daily from 7 am to 7 pm. Learn more and reserve your spot at https://hubs.li/Q02GL1nL0.

Munson Healthcare welcomes Trisha Tomkins, MD, to the team at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Women’s Health! Dr. Tomkins is passionate about integrating a focus on exercise and nutrition into her practice and supporting and empowering women. Learn more at https://hubs.li/Q02Gm4l90.

Munson Healthcare thanks Manistee Hospital employees Tanya Voorheis, Melody Lowe, and Dr. William Weiner for going above and beyond to help with local highway clean up in their area! Thank you all for volunteering your time, energy, and compassion to be good community stewards.

Can certain medications and foods cause your skin to be more sensitive to the sun? Does sunscreen block vitamin D absorption? Learn more about sun exposure myths and how to keep your skin healthy this summer: https://bit.ly/4eHKGCR.

“One of the best aspects of being a physician is the relationships you’re able to build with patients. It’s the longevity of this special relationship that drew me to family medicine. I am privileged to take care of generations of families through the best and worst of times. Finding that connection with patients is what I value most in family medicine. To me, commitment means putting patients first. Every day we’re all pulled in a million different directions, but when I’m sitting in front of my patient, I am fully present, eager to listen and discuss a plan to improve their health or to solve an ailment. Munson has allowed me the time, tools, and team to provide the best care.” Read more at https://hubs.li/Q02G5vdj0.

Digestive Health Associates of Northern Michigan is now Munson Healthcare Digestive Health! The practice will continue to treat patients at 4100 Park Forest Dr., Suite 208, in Copper Ridge Surgery Center in Traverse City. We are thrilled to welcome the wonderful staff and providers to the Munson Healthcare team. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3VXDSIw.