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Wednesday, May 01, 2013  FDA allowing 15-year-olds with ID to buy morning-after pill over the counter

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  Nearly two dozen community health centers in Michigan are getting funding from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  In Your Health Matters: At Munson Medical Center's Smith Family Breast Health Center, a new form of technology is improving the experience that a woman goes through when having a breast-biopsy done.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  Kalkaska Memorial partners with Munson Healthcare, and has specialists who see patients in Kalkaska for outpatient care.  The whole focus is to make it more convenient for people in the area.

Tuesday, November 08, 2011  When it comes to surgery, being close to home and also professional care are two main factors that stand out.  During Your Health Matters we meet one northern Michigan man who says the care he received at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center has him going back for another procedure.

Friday, October 07, 2011  This Halloween, a swamp is the new stomping ground of terror!

Monday, July 11, 2011  When someone is having a heart attack, every second counts.  That's why doctor's say if you're having chest pain call 911 immediately.  In this month's Matters of the Heart, we meet one woman who knows the importance of this first hand.

Wednesday, May 04, 2011  In tonight's Buddy Check Report, we have the story of a Northern Michigan woman who is battling breast cancer.  See why if she scares you into doing your self breast exam, she says it's a good thing!

Tuesday, March 15, 2011  You've heard the saying, "If you want to make a difference in your life and the community, volunteer." Mercy Hospital in Grayling is looking for people to come in and join their volunteer force.

Thursday, February 03, 2011  As proclaimed by Governor Rick Snyder, February 2011 will be officially recognized in Michigan, as it is across the nation, as “School-Based Health Center Awareness Month”.

Monday, August 23, 2010  Mercy Community Health Center Prudenville (formerly known as Mercy Family Care Prudenville) is extending its hours of operation with the addition of a new staff member.

Friday, August 13, 2010  East Jordan Family Health Center has received a $351,341 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Monday, May 17, 2010  A Traverse City woman is behind bars, accused of trying to rob the pharmacy at the Munson Community Health Center.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010  A Grand Traverse County community now has more access to health care

Monday, January 05, 2009  The public is invited to tour Kalkaska Memorial Health Center's new outpatient services buiding.  In this Buddy Check report, learn more about  the project staff and patients say will change your experience.