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The December Kommunicator

Nate Rousse, NP, Joins Munson Healthcare Grayling Cancer & Infusion Clinic

  Nate Rousse, NP, Joins Munson Healthcare Grayling Cancer & Infusion Clinic     Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Nate Rousse, NP, to the Grayling Cancer & Infusion Clinic.     After serving as a medic in the U.S. Army, he was recruited by his mom, an oncology nurse, to join Dr. Schwert's practice in Traverse City.  He finds oncology care to be an incredibly meaningful and important role.    “My favorite part of medicine is making a positive difference and being a part of my patients’

Open House for Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center

Open House for the new Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center to be held on December 10 The public is invited to tour the new facility in advance of its January opening. Munson Healthcare (MHC) and the Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority (NLCMHA) will host an open house for the new Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center (GTMHCAC) at 410 Brook St., Traverse City on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 4-6pm. This will be the public’s first look at the new facility

BCBS: Staying Healthy During Holiday Travel

Staying Healthy During Holiday TravelHave you ever felt a sniffle come on or a cough develop just as you are getting ready to go on vacation? It can be an awful feeling. No one wants to get sick ahead of some fun time off from work and school, especially around the holidays. But since the holidays overlap with flu season, the possibility is always there.Luckily there are preventative measures you can take while traveling to lower your odds of getting sick. These tips are most applicable to travelers who are

Munson Medical Center Collaborates with Community Hospitals, Michigan Medicine for Study to Improve

Munson Medical Center Collaborates with Community Hospitals, Michigan Medicine for Study to Improve Equity in Pediatric Healthcare Traverse City, Mich. – Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena, and Covenant Children’s Hospital in Saginaw have recently announced their commitment to a quality collaborative designed to identify and address equity issues for pediatric patients and their families receiving care at their hospitals. Researchers from Michigan Medicine will

Why World AIDS Day?

Why World AIDS Day?Sunday, Dec. 1, is World AIDS Day. Originating in 1988, World AIDS Day is meant to bring understanding on how to prevent new infections. Preventing the spread of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the best way to to keep yourself, your family, and your community protected. Prevention starts with knowing your HIV status. Frequent testing and using prevention methods are Health Department of Northwest Michigan’s (HDNW) primary approaches to minimizing the spread of HIV and AIDS

National Apprenticeship Week 10 Year Anniversary

 October 17th - Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium was recognized with a Race to Talent Award at an Apprenticeship Learning Network event in Kalamazoo for becoming an Intermediary with the US Department of Labor. Our first program for Child Care Development Specialist was approved on July 30, 2023 and we have since added two additional child care employers, an Early Childhood Education Operations Manager occupation, and have registered eight Early Childhood Education (ECE) apprentices between both

Christmas Stroll and Santa Parade in Downtown Gaylord

Christmas Stroll and Santa Parade in Downtown Gaylord   (Gaylord) –Following the hustle and bustle of Black Friday, shoppers can look forward to Gaylord’s Downtown Christmas Stroll and Santa Parade held on Small Business Saturday on November 30th from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Throughout the day, shoppers will enjoy special sales and the festive ambience of our quaint downtown area, complete with luminaries created by local schoolchildren. Storefronts will be looking their holiday best as merchants go all out for

Truestream Fiber Internet Informational Event Planned for December 3

 Truestream Fiber Internet Informational Event Planned for December 3 Boyne City, MI - Great Lakes Energy and Truestream will host a fiber internet informational session on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at the Kirtland Community College Events Center in Grayling from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. The event is free and open to Great Lakes Energy electric members who are eligible for Truestream, the cooperative’s new fiber internet and voice network. Truestream is currently available to Great Lakes Energy members in parts of

Munson’s Cowell Family Cancer Center to Hold Breathe Easy – Catch it Early Community Event

Munson’s Cowell Family Cancer Center to Hold Breathe Easy – Catch it Early Community EventFree November 21 mini-expo to focus on lung cancer screening and prevention   TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Munson Medical Center is celebrating Lung Cancer Awareness Month by hosting a free community event on Thursday, November 21. Breathe Easy – Catch it Early: A Lung Cancer Awareness Panel & Mini-Expo will take place from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Cowell Family Cancer Center, 217 S. Madison St., in Traverse City. The

NCMC ANNOUNCES AFFORDABLE SUMMER EMPLOYEE HOUSING IN PETOSKEY

NCMC ANNOUNCES AFFORDABLE SUMMER EMPLOYEE HOUSING IN PETOSKEY Limited availability; employers urged to act before rooms are filled PETOSKEY, Mich. — North Central Michigan College (NCMC) is pleased to announce the availability of affordable summer housing for seasonal employees, interns, and students in the heart of Petoskey. From mid-May to mid-August, NCMC offers convenient accommodations in its Residence Hall, located on Howard Street, providing an ideal solution for those seeking temporary housing

Creating Lasting Community Impact by Building Business Connections

Creating Lasting Community Impact by Building Business Connections  Creating a business that resonates with its community involves more than just growth; it centers on building lasting trust and connection. Success lies in strategies that seamlessly blend the business into local culture, establishing a recognizable presence. This approach includes thoughtful choices about structure, authentic relationships with customers and employees, and engaging with local media. Such practices help solidify the

Kirtland Foundation Legacy Fund Receives $50,000 Donation to Expand Scholarships at Kirtland Communi

Kirtland Foundation Legacy Fund Receives $50,000 Donation to Expand Scholarships at Kirtland Community College By Kirtland Community College Communications and Marketing Department GRAYLING, Michigan (November 14, 2024) — The Kirtland Foundation and the Kirtland Community College Board of Trustees proudly announce a donation of $50,000 to the Kirtland Legacy Fund. This endowment aims to provide a sustainable source of scholarship funding for current and future Kirtland students, reinforcing both

Munson’s Cowell Family Cancer Center Receives $5.2 Million Gift to Benefit Cancer Patient Support, R

Munson’s Cowell Family Cancer Center Receives $5.2 Million Gift to Benefit Cancer Patient Support, Research, and New Technology TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Munson Healthcare is thrilled to announce a generous $5.2 million philanthropic gift from the estate of longtime Traverse City resident, Patricia Heffron, that is supporting cancer patients, research, and helping fund investment in an ION Robot.   This gift represents the third largest in Munson’s history and serves as a fitting tribute to her

Otsego Memorial Hospital Employees Show Support for Co-Workers Battling Cancer in Unique Way

Otsego Memorial Hospital Employees Show Support for Co-Workers Battling Cancer in Unique Way   Gaylord, MI – In a heartwarming display of solidarity and compassion, employees at Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital recently shaved their heads to raise funds for two colleagues battling cancer. The initiative, spearheaded by Karen Avery, aimed to provide both emotional and financial support to their colleagues during their challenging times.   Karen Avery, who has a personal history of loss to

Join the Great American Smokeout

Join the Great American Smokeout HDNW can support your smoke-free journey, starting today   Health Department of Northwest Michigan (HDNW) and the Northern Michigan Public Health Alliance (NMPHA) are joining together to promote the Great American Smokeout by encouraging residents who are thinking about quitting to start their smoke-free journey today.   Each year, on the third Thursday in November, the American Cancer Society marks the day as the Great American Smokeout. This year the national effort

NCMC International Lecture: “Hezbollah — Resistance, Politics, or Proxy?”

NCMC International Lecture: “Hezbollah — Resistance, Politics, or Proxy?”   Event Overview:Hezbollah's role in Lebanon is multifaceted — resistance movement, political entity, or foreign militia? Join Middle East expert Dr. Javier Guirado-Alonso as he explores Hezbollah's evolution from its roots in the 1974 Movement of the Disinherited to its current influence. Topics will include its involvement in the Lebanese Civil War, its political shift, and its impact on Lebanese society, including healthcare