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Time Change Ahead: Munson Sleep Expert Shares Tips to Stay Healthy as Clocks Fall Back

Time Change Ahead: Munson Sleep Expert Shares Tips to Stay Healthy as Clocks Fall Back   Traverse City, MI – As daylight saving time ends on Sun., Nov. 2, and clocks “fall back” one hour, Munson Healthcare reminds the community to prepare for the seasonal shift and its potential impact on health.   Daylight saving time was originally designed to maximize daylight hours during summer evenings, offering more light for evening activities. The return to standard time in the fall helps realign our clocks

Celeste Frazee, FNP-BC, Joins Munson Healthcare Boyne Area Health Center

  Celeste Frazee, FNP-BC, Joins Munson Healthcare Boyne Area Health Center    Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Celeste Frazee, FNP-BC, to the Boyne Area Health Center team.    As a Family Nurse Practitioner, Celeste is passionate about building long-term relationships with patients and helping them in their journey to better health.     “My greatest joy is helping patients heal, supporting them in managing their health, and empowering them through preventative care to stay well for the

Consumers Energy Foundation Announces $500,000 for Community Projects in Northern Michigan

Consumers Energy Foundation Announces $500,000 for Community Projects in Northern Michigan   JACKSON, MI, Oct. 29, 2024 – The Village of Vanderbilt is one of three communities in Michigan named as 2025 Prosperity Award Winners by the Consumers Energy Foundation. The village will receive $100,000 to support its Gateway to the Pigeon River Project. Other recipients include Curtis Township in Alcona County who will be receiving $250,000 to revitalize a vacant building, and Lincoln Township in Clare County

FOUR AREA HIGH SCHOOLS JOIN NCMC’S TIMBERWOLVES FORWARD PROGRAM

FOUR AREA HIGH SCHOOLS JOIN NCMC’S TIMBERWOLVES FORWARD PROGRAM, GUARANTEEING DIRECT ADMISSION FOR 2025–26 SENIORS New partnership guarantees direct admission for graduating seniors from Alanson, Pellston, Harbor Light, and Concord Academy   PETOSKEY, Mich. — North Central Michigan College (NCMC) has announced that Alanson High School, Pellston High School, Harbor Light Community School, and Concord Academy have joined its Timberwolves Forward initiative, a program guaranteeing direct admission to NCMC

Julie Sidelinger, PA-C, Joins Munson Healthcare Orthopedic Institute – Gaylord

  Julie Sidelinger, PA-C, Joins Munson Healthcare Orthopedic Institute – Gaylord    Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Julie Sidelinger, PA-C to the orthopedic clinical team.    Julie began her career in medicine as a paramedic. Since becoming a physician assistant, she has worked in a variety of surgical settings.  She earned her graduate degree from Western Michigan University and is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.    Julie chose the

The Human Thread: Practical Ways to Deepen Customer Connection

Chambers know it: people don’t come back for perks, they come back because they feel something. It’s not about loyalty cards or clever slogans—it’s about creating tiny, tangible moments that signal, “You matter here.” When small businesses operate with that lens, customer engagement shifts from marketing to memory. It becomes something felt, not just delivered. That’s the difference between transactional loyalty and relational depth—and the latter lasts longer, even through dry seasons.Give Your Regulars a

Matthew Ayres, MD, Joins Munson Healthcare OMH Medical Group Urology

  Matthew Ayres, MD, Joins Munson Healthcare OMH Medical Group Urology     Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Matthew Ayres, MD, to the Urology team at OMH Medical Group.    Dr. Ayres is trained in general urology and has special interests in robotic surgery, stone disease, outlet procedures, male sexual health, and female pelvic medicine. He is focused on providing evidence-based care to improve health outcomes and quality of life for his patients. He attended medical school at the University

Munson’s New High-Risk Breast Cancer Clinic

Munson’s New High-Risk Breast Cancer Clinic Takes a Proactive Approach and Provides Personalized Guidance  New service is expected to benefit approximately 6,000 patients across the region.    Munson Healthcare’s (MHC) High-Risk Breast Cancer Clinic at the Cowell Family Cancer Center in Traverse City is bringing a new resource to Northern Michigan focused on earlier detection and intervention for those with an elevated risk for developing breast cancer.    As part of this initiative, MHC radiology

Dodson Payment Solutions announces new Petoskey Location