Munson Medical Center Certified as Comprehensive Stroke Center

Charlie Whittaker, DO, Joins Munson Healthcare Grayling Community Health Center
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Charlie Whittaker, DO, to the family medicine team at Grayling Community Health Center.
Dr. Whittaker chose family medicine because it allows him to care for the whole person across every stage of life, from newborns to older adults.
Dr. Whittaker has...
Safety Update from Otsego Memorial Hospital
This morning, Otsego Memorial Hospital received a call suggesting a potential threat on campus. We immediately initiated a lockdown and worked closely with law enforcement to ensure the safety of everyone in our facility.
Following a thorough search, the threat was determined to be unfounded. No one...
Munson Healthcare Deepens Commitment to Mental Health with Year-Round Support for Kiersten’s Ride
Munson Healthcare is proud to announce a $20,000 contribution to Kiersten’s Ride, a Northern Michigan nonprofit dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health awareness. As September marks Suicide Prevention Month, this partnership carries even greater significance—underscoring a shared...
Rachel Cleminson, MD, Joins Munson Healthcare OMH Medical Group Family Medicine
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Rachel Cleminson, MD, to the Otsego Memorial Health (OMH) Medical Group Family Medicine team.
Dr. Cleminson chose to practice family medicine because she loves building long-term relationships with her patients, as well as the variety a family medicine clinic...
Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital Celebrates Community and Legacy with Time Capsule and Beam Signing Event
Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital marked a milestone today with a heartwarming Time Capsule and Beam Signing event, bringing together current and former employees, donors, patients, and community members to celebrate the hospital’s past, present, and future.
Over the past few weeks...
Munson Healthcare Donates $5,000 to Otsego County Food Pantry to Expand Healthy Food Access
Gaylord, MI - Munson Healthcare is proud to announce a $5,000 donation to the Otsego County Food Pantry, reinforcing its commitment to improving economic security and food access across northern Michigan. This contribution aligns with the priorities identified in Munson’s most recent Community...
Angela Keough, DO, Joins Munson Healthcare OMH Medical Group – Family Practice
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Angela Keough, DO, to the OMH Medical Group – Family Practice team.
Dr. Keough attended medical school at Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine and is board certified in Family Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy by the American Osteopathic Board of...
John Fanta, MD, Joins Munson Healthcare Neurology
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome John Fanta, MD, to the Neurology team in Traverse City and Manistee.
Dr. Fanta attended medical school at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine and completed an internship in Internal Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine. ...
New Providers September 2025
Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome the following providers to our clinics:
John Fanta, MD Munson Healthcare Neurology“The brain serves as the essence of who we are, and helping those recovering from medical conditions affecting the brain is especially rewarding. I hope to lead my patients to a...
September Stroke Club: Benefits of Balance Training and Aquatic Therapy Following a Stroke
Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club meets at Presbyterian Church on September 10
The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club will host a meeting from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10, at the Presbyterian Church, located at 701 Westminster Rd. in Traverse City. The event will highlight the...