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Alex Weick, MD, Joins Munson Healthcare Digestive Health

Alex Weick, MD, Joins Munson Healthcare Digestive Health Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Alex Weick, MD to Munson Healthcare Digestive Health.  Dr. Weick is passionate about early and effective screening to prevent colon cancer and aiding patients with chronic gastrointestinal disorders. He attended medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed a residency in internal medicine and fellowship in gastroenterology at Henry Ford Hospital – Wayne State University.   Dr.

Munson Healthcare Offers Tips to Stay Healthy as CDC Identifies COVID Uptick

Munson Healthcare Offers Tips to Stay Healthy as CDC Identifies COVID Uptick  Traverse City, Mich.  – Back-to-school season for many is an exciting time for children to reconnect with friends, meet new ones, and experience opportunities for growth and learning. Munson Healthcare says it’s also a time when germs spread and take advantage of young people in enclosed indoor settings and regain footholds during the fall and winter as colder temperatures arrive. With COVID-19 cases on the rise and germs more

NCMC FOUNDATION RECEIVES MAJOR ENDOWMENT FROM THE BAY HARBOR FOUNDATION

NCMC FOUNDATION RECEIVES MAJOR ENDOWMENT FROM THE BAY HARBOR FOUNDATIONPETOSKEY, Mich. — The North Central Michigan College Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received a donation of $500,000 from the Bay Harbor Foundation. This generous gift will be held as an endowment by the NCMC Foundation and will fund annual scholarships through the newly established Bay Harbor Community Endowment. The Bay Harbor Community Endowment is designed to continue the 20-year mission of the Bay Harbor Foundation

Joseph Frazee, DO, Joins Munson Healthcare Neurology

Joseph Frazee, DO, Joins Munson Healthcare Neurology Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Joseph Frazee, DO, to the Neurology team. Dr. Frazee chose to specialize in neurology because he is deeply fascinated by the nervous system and advancements in neuroscience. He attended medical school at Lincoln Memorial University and completed residency and an internship at Indiana University School of Medicine.   Dr. Frazee is passionate about the impact he can have on his patients’ quality of life. As a

People Fund Grant Applicant Letters of Interest Due Oct. 1

People Fund Grant Applicant Letters of Interest Due Oct. 1   The Great Lakes Energy People Fund is accepting letters of interest and grant applications from non-profit organizations throughout its service area for the fall grant cycle. Letters of interest are due by Oct. 1. If the letter of interest is approved, the applicant can then submit a grant application by Oct. 15. All letters and applications are accepted through an online grant application portal that can be found at

Flu Shot Clinic

Flu Shot Clinic Scheduled for October 11!The Otsego County Commission on Aging (OCCOA) Healthy Aging Program is partnering with the Health Department of Northwest Michigan to offer a Flu Shot Clinic to the public on Friday, October 11, 2024, at the Otsego County Commission on Aging from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Melanie Bosman from the health department notes, “In addition to the flu vaccine, we are able to provide other needed vaccinations upon request, such as Tdap and pneumococcal vaccines.” She adds, “We

Horizon Cares Day

MEDIA ADVISORY   Who: Horizon Bank What: Horizon Bank will close all branches for a full day so Advisors can attend our Advisor Recognition Awards program and participate in our second annual “Horizon Cares Day” where they will be volunteering in our local communities. When: Thursday, September 12th at 9:00 AM - 5:00 p.m. Where: All Horizon Bank locations   Horizon Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: HBNC) is the nearly 8 billion–asset bank holding company for Horizon Bank, which serves customers across

Horizon Bank Prepares for 2nd Annual Horizon Cares Day

Horizon Bank Prepares for 2nd Annual Horizon Cares Day Michigan City, Indiana – Horizon Bank is excited to announce its second annual Horizon Cares Day. On September 12th, all Horizon Bank locations across Indiana and Michigan will close for a full day to give back to their local communities. Nearly nine hundred dedicated Advisors will volunteer at over 80 nonprofit organizations, making a meaningful difference in the communities they proudly serve. This year, Horizon is truly going beyond by not only

NCMC LIBRARY HOSTS “FOUR HUMORS” SHAKESPEARE EXHIBIT

NCMC LIBRARY HOSTS “FOUR HUMORS” SHAKESPEARE EXHIBIT Explore the intersection of literature and early medicine through September 27PETOSKEY, Mich. — The North Central Michigan College Library announces the opening of the traveling exhibit “And there’s the humor of it!” Shakespeare and the Four Humors, free to the public through September 27. This engaging exhibit explores the relationship between William Shakespeare’s literary genius and the ancient theory of the four bodily humors — blood, yellow bile,

Linda Gossett, MD, Joins Traverse Heart & Vascular

Linda Gossett, MD, Joins Traverse Heart & VascularMunson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Linda Gossett, MD, to Traverse Heart & Vascular in Gaylord and Traverse City. Dr. Gossett attended medical school and completed her residency at the University of New Mexico Medical School of Medicine and a fellowship at University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics. She has a strong interest in the physiology of cardiology and noninvasive cardiac diagnostics. She is passionate about representing women in the field of

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Grayling Hospital Hosts Community Open Forum

Grayling Hospital Hosts Community Open Forum on Sept. 5Grayling, MI – Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital invites community members to attend a Community Open Forum on Thursday, September 5, at 6:15 PM at the Crawford County Commission on Aging. This event is designed to foster an open dialogue with the community and will feature a brief presentation on the Regional Care Transformation Plan, followed by a Q&A session. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of key representatives from Munson

DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR MICHIGAN RECONNECT PROGRAM: NCMC ENCOURAGES ELIGIBLE ADULTS TO APPLY BY DECEMB

DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR MICHIGAN RECONNECT PROGRAM: NCMC ENCOURAGES ELIGIBLE ADULTS TO APPLY BY DECEMBER 31PETOSKEY, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) has extended the application deadline for the Michigan Reconnect program to December 31, 2024, a development North Central Michigan College (NCMC) fully supports. The six-week extension provides adults ages 21— 24 who have not yet earned a college degree the opportunity to enroll in the tuition-free

Munson Healthcare Earns Innovator Award For Bringing Emerging Cancer Therapy to Northern Michigan

Munson Healthcare Earns Innovator Award For Bringing Emerging Cancer Therapy to Northern MichiganCowell Family Cancer Center recognized for a visionary bispecific therapy program that serves as a model for rural communities nationwide. Traverse City, Mich. – The Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) is recognizing Munson Healthcare, Cowell Family Cancer Center (CFCC) with the Innovator Award for pioneering achievements in improving access, quality, and value in cancer care delivery. Cowell Family

2024 Fall Charity Invitational

Kyle Ahnert, NP, Joins Milltown Primary Care Clinic

           Kyle Ahnert, NP, Joins Milltown Primary Care Clinic  Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Kyle Ahnert, NP, to Milltown Primary Care Clinic. Kyle is a Grayling native, who is proud to return to the area to care for his community. His favorite part of practicing medicine is connecting with his patients and ensuring that their concerns are recognized. Kyle earned his graduate degree from Eastern Michigan University. Kyle believes optimum health starts in primary care, as this is where most

Beach Advisory Updates

Beach Advisory Updates Richardi in Bellaire lifts; two Emmet Beaches receive advisoriesThe Health Department of Northwest Michigan (HDNW) is lifting a partial body beach advisory for Richardi Park in the Village of Bellaire. Partial body beach advisories are put in place for Camp Petosega and Zorn Park, both in Emmet County. The advisories are posted at the beaches. According to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) water quality standards, E. coli levels testing between

Michigan Works! secures training grants for Northeast Michigan employers

 Michigan Works! secures training grants for Northeast Michigan employersMichigan Works! Northeast Consortium has secured $239,553 in competitive grants from the State of Michigan's Going PRO Talent Fund for Grant Cycle 2 (the second of two cycles for 2024). The four awarded employers will be able to enhance their workforce and continue to grow with new training and development. Awarded companies include Arauco in Grayling, Cooper Standard in Gaylord, Wayne Wire Cloth Products Inc in Hillman, and

The Otsego County Historical Society is actively seeking individuals to sit on their board of direct

The Otsego County Historical Society is actively seeking individuals to sit on their board of directors. The Otsego County Historical Society was established in 1963.  There was an earlier historical group, the Pioneer Society, which has since disbanded and donated its assets to the Historical Society.  The purpose of the Historical Society is to bring together people interested in history, especially the history of Otsego County.  A major function is collecting any material which helps to establish or

MMC Emergency Department holds “Quick Care Zone” ribbon-cutting after completion of a successful pil

MMC Emergency Department holds “Quick Care Zone” ribbon-cutting after completion of a successful pilot programThe new care area dedicated to less severe cases is helping reduce wait times   Traverse City, Mich. - Munson Medical Center (MMC) physicians, nurses, clinical staff, support staff and leaders celebrated completion of a two-month pilot program today with an official ribbon cutting for the emergency department’s new Quick Care Zone. Since the beginning of the busy summer tourism season in

Kirtland Community College Announces Start of Fall 2024 Semester

Kirtland Community College Announces Start of Fall 2024 SemesterBy Kirtland Community College Communication and Marketing Department   Grayling, MI (August 21, 2024) – Kirtland Community College is excited to welcome students for the Fall 2024 semester, beginning Monday, August 26. As the new academic year approaches, Kirtland prepares to offer various educational opportunities and resources to support student success. This fall, Kirtland continues its commitment to providing accessible, high-quality

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Dr. Carl Schubert Expands OBGYN Care to Lewiston

Dr. Carl Schubert Expands OBGYN Care to Lewiston   Lewiston, MI — Carl Schubert, MD, obstetrics and gynecology physician is now seeing patients at the OMH Medical Group - Lewiston Clinic. Dr. Schubert will see patients at this location every other Monday, bringing his expertise closer to the Lewiston community. In addition to his new schedule in Lewiston, Dr. Schubert will maintain his commitment to patient care at several other clinics, including:   · Grayling Community Health Center ·

Shannone Dunlap elected Chair of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Board of Directors

David Simpson, DO, Joins Munson Healthcare Neurology

David Simpson, DO, Joins Munson Healthcare Neurology Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome board-certified physician David Simpson, DO, specializing in Neurology and Neuromuscular Medicine. A Michigan native, Dr. Simpson has a passion for helping his patients through neurological disease. He attended medical school at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri, completed his internship at Doctors Hospital in Ohio, and his Neurology Residency at Botsford General Hospital in Michigan. He

Neil Klinger, MD, Joins Munson Neurosurgery

Neil Klinger, MD, Joins Munson Neurosurgery   Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Neil Klinger, MD, to Munson Neurosurgery.   Dr. Klinger chose neurosurgery because of his fascination with the brain and the spinal cord and a desire to help make an impact on his patients’ lives. He attended medical school and completed a residency at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center and completed an additional residency at Brigham & Women’s Hospital.    He is especially passionate about treating

TRIBUTE NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN

TRIBUTE NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN Do you know a remarkable individual who is making a positive difference in Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet and Otsego counties?Nominate them today! Tribute is a community recognition event and fundraiser that supports vital services provided by Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan. Tribute celebrates extraordinary women and men in the community. Nominations help recognize remarkable individuals making a positive difference in Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan,

Annual Northern Lights 5K Fun Run Fundraiser Set for Sept. 6

Annual Northern Lights 5K Fun Run Fundraiser Set for Sept. 6 Event will raise awareness for the Thomas Judd Care Center in Traverse City Traverse City, Mich. - Registration is now open for Thomas Judd Care Center’s Northern Lights Fun Run held at 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6. The event aims to raise awareness about the center’s vital services and role in HIV care and prevention. The nighttime 5K fun run and walk course begins and finishes at Munson Medical Center’s Lot K adjacent to the Grand Traverse

E. Grant Carey, MD, Joins Munson Orthopedic Institute in Prudenville

E. Grant Carey, MD, Joins Munson Orthopedic Institute in Prudenville    Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome E. Grant Carey, MD, to Munson Orthopedic Institute in Prudenville. Dr. Carey is a dedicated orthopedic surgeon with a strong connection to Northern Michigan. Born in Petoskey and raised on the shores of Higgins Lake, Dr. Carey comes from a family that has called Northern Michigan home since the 1940s. A Roscommon High School graduate of 2010, he has deep roots in the community. Dr. Carey went

NCMC STUDENT NAMED 2024 COCA-COLA LEADERS OF PROMISE SCHOLAR

NCMC STUDENT NAMED 2024 COCA-COLA LEADERS OF PROMISE SCHOLAR  PETOSKEY, Mich. — North Central Michigan College student Maria Crawford of Harbor Springs is one of just 210 students nationwide to be named a 2024 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar. Crawford will receive a $1,000 scholarship. The Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship helps new members of the international honor society Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) defray educational expenses while they are enrolled in associate degree programs. Scholars are

Jacob MacLean, DO, Joins Munson Healthcare

Jacob MacLean, DO, Joins Munson Healthcare Cadillac Primary Care                     Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Jacob MacLean, DO, to Munson Healthcare Cadillac Primary Care.  As an osteopath, Dr. MacLean practices holistic medicine, which includes exploring how health can be restored naturally before turning to medication, when possible. He attended medical school at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed residency at Sisters of Charity Hospital. As a part