https://www.wcmu.org/tags/munson-healthcare Munson Healthcare en-US Copyright Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:21:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-08/northern-michigan-medical-drone-delivery-study-will-continue-this-spring Munson Healthcare announced it will begin the next two phases of drone research this May. A recent report showed the first tests had a 91% success rate after nearly 70 flights. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:21:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-08/northern-michigan-medical-drone-delivery-study-will-continue-this-spring Grace Walker https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-21/munson-drones-to-begin-new-phase-of-testing Munson Healthcare and Traverse Connect are set to begin phase two of a multi-phase drone delivery testing program. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 22:26:40 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-21/munson-drones-to-begin-new-phase-of-testing Mia Kerner https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-06/medical-drones-to-begin-pilot-flights-in-traverse-city Local officials hope the project will go on to improve healthcare access in rural areas by moving the drone's travel radius to 20 miles and allow quicker transports of medical supplies and lab records. Tue, 06 May 2025 21:36:27 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-06/medical-drones-to-begin-pilot-flights-in-traverse-city Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-14/munson-nurses-agree-to-three-year-contract 800 registered nurses are represented in the new deal, which was approved by 95 percent of those who voted. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:29:25 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-14/munson-nurses-agree-to-three-year-contract Tyler Thompson https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2021-03-02/northern-michigan-health-leaders-implore-people-to-get-any-covid-19-vaccine-offered With three different vaccines are authorized for use against COVID-19 in the U.S., health officials in northern Michigan urged people to get vaccinated… Wed, 03 Mar 2021 01:17:03 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2021-03-02/northern-michigan-health-leaders-implore-people-to-get-any-covid-19-vaccine-offered Brett Dahlberg https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2021-01-13/munson-healthcare-says-they-dont-have-enough-vaccine-to-meet-demand Local health departments are fielding hundreds of calls and emails as residents try to make their appointments to get the COVID-19 vaccine.Many will have… Wed, 13 Jan 2021 22:47:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2021-01-13/munson-healthcare-says-they-dont-have-enough-vaccine-to-meet-demand Taylor Wizner https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2020-07-31/increase-of-drug-overdoses-impacts-hospitals Hospitals have seen an increase in emergency room visits due to opioid overdoses since the coronavirus pandemic began. According to data released from the… Fri, 31 Jul 2020 10:46:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2020-07-31/increase-of-drug-overdoses-impacts-hospitals https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2020-07-14/hospitals-prepare-for-state-inspections State officials from the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) will begin inspections at hospitals to ensure proper personal… Tue, 14 Jul 2020 20:58:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2020-07-14/hospitals-prepare-for-state-inspections https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2019-12-03/munson-medical-center-in-traverse-city-reaches-settlement-over-charge-of-violating-labor-law Munson Medical Center in Traverse City must post signs stating that nurses have a right to talk about working conditions. It’s part of a settlement with… Tue, 03 Dec 2019 14:47:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2019-12-03/munson-medical-center-in-traverse-city-reaches-settlement-over-charge-of-violating-labor-law https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-08-20/nursing-scheduling-mishaps Maternity nurses at Munson Medical Center are upset about changes to their work schedules after they unionized.It appears the hospital in Traverse City… Tue, 20 Aug 2019 21:34:24 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-08-20/nursing-scheduling-mishaps Noelle Riley