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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  A top priority for Munson Healthcare has been to build a new cancer center to bring all specialized care to one place, and the plans are finally in motion.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Munson Healthcare’s Family Practice Residency Program is training young doctors to learn how to save lives.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breath.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Alfred Pilong Jr. will serve as the new President of Munson Medical Center. Pilong comes to Traverse City from Winchester, Virginia where he was the president of the Winchester Medical Center.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Rotary Charities gives $500,000 matching grant to the Cowell Family Cancer Center project.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  During Your Health Matters we take a close look at the role of a physician assistant and how it provides an extra layer of care for patients.  A PA does not take over the job of a physician but instead gets to know the patients on a personal level and is able to provide basic care.

Monday, July 30, 2012  Two local hospitals have come to an agreement to give patients better access to services.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  Traverse Health clinic will be receiving $300,000 in financial support to provide primary care during the next year.

Friday, December 30, 2011  Many resolutions revolve around stepping up exercise, losing weight, saving money, or quitting smoking.  If one of these are among your goals for 2012, below are some tips to help you make it stick!

Thursday, December 08, 2011  A former Munson accountant is sentenced for embezzling more than $1 million.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  UpNorthLive's Facebook fans voted to hear more about how to handle grief during the holiday season

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  An area hospital is not only providing close to home care, but is the first in northern Michigan to offer a unique procedure that's changing the lives of people who suffer from acid reflux.  7&4's Melissa Smith and photo-journalist Bob Rhodes introduce us to one woman who had the surgery done and is now recommending that other people consider it.

Tuesday, November 08, 2011  UpNorthLive's Facebook fans voted to hear more about dealing with loss during the holidays.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  In this week's Your Health Matters segment we take a look at Lymphedema, a condition that most often strikes a person following cancer treatments.

Thursday, October 06, 2011  Erin Crowell from the Northern Express has your plans for the weekend!