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Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center receives 2026 Health Leadership Award
ALPENA, Mich. – MyMichigan Health Foundation's Business Relations Committee has selected the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center as the recipient of the 2026 Health Leadership Award. The award recognizes the longstanding partnership between MyMichigan Health and the Alpena CRTC, as well as the exceptional service Air National Guard members provided during northeast Michigan's 2025 ice storm. "After a brief committee discussion, it was an easy choice," said Ann Diamond, development director for MyMichigan Health Foundation. "Our community has long benefited from the partnership the Medical Center has with the Alpena CRTC. With their assistance during last year's ice storm and the ANG clinical training partnership, we were proud to select the Alpena CRTC as our Health Leadership Award winner this year." The partnership between MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena and the Combat Readiness Training Center provides Air National Guard members access to clinical hours that support their medical technician education and readiness requirements. These hands-on experiences strengthen their skills in emergency and critical care settings, preparing them for real-world field situations. Airmen and hospital staff consistently emphasize the value of this clinical training, and many patients and visitors enjoy interacting with ANG members. Through these opportunities, trainees often earn new credentials
9&10 News
Small Steps, Big Strides: The Impact of Pediatric Therapy
Mary Free Bed at Munson Healthcare and Munson Health Care have partnered to provide pediatric rehabilitation services across northern Michigan, enhancing the rehabilitation journey for local children. This collaboration ensures that families in Gaylord, Charlevoix and Boyne have access to crucial therapy services, including speech, language, cognition, feeding and social...
Petoskey News Review
Pellston municipal water system plan for PFAS moves to next phase
Pellston Village President James Gillett said enough residents have responded positively in a survey to a proposed municipal water system that the project will take the next step. The planned $44 million municipal water system, which would be built debt-free to help address PFAS contamination, gained the support of 87% of village residents who have a well in survey responses that initially had a Dec. 1 deadline and which has now been extended to Dec. 31. More: ‘The gold standard:’ Pellston mulls proposed $44M municipal water system "We had to meet a threshold of 51% of homeowners with wells in the village limits and we exceeded that number easily, so we can now proceed with the layout and engineering to get this going," said Gillett. The Health Department of Northwest Michigan first reported an elevated presence of PFAS in Pellston water in 2020. The contamination has been linked to the Pellston Regional Airport. Airports are often tied to PFAS exposure because of Aqueous Film Forming Foam, which was frequently used in firefighting trainings at airports and military facilities. The foam then made its way into the soil and groundwater and could potentially spread to private wells. "Staff of (the Michigan
UpNorthLive.com
Otsego Memorial Hospital celebrates legacy and future with time capsule and beam signing
OTSEGO COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) — Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital celebrated its legacy and future with a Time Capsule and Beam Signing event, drawing together employees, donors, patients, and community members. The event marked a significant milestone in the hospital's history, symbolizing the unity and strength of the Gaylord...
Petoskey News Review
Swatting incident slightly delays operations at Gaylord hospital on Wednesday
GAYLORD — A swatting incident occurred at Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital early Wednesday morning. Gaylord Police Chief Frank Claeys said his department received a call at 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17 claiming there was an armed suspect in the building. "The information didn't appear to be very credible, but we treated it as if it was. We cleared the building and made sure there was no armed individual," Claeys said. Police reviewed the hospital's security cameras to make sure it was all clear, according to Claeys. "We got the hospital up and running as quickly as possible," he added. Swatting entails a hoax call to law enforcement to prompt an armed response. The incidents can put victims in harm's way when law enforcement arrive with the understanding that officers are responding to a horrific crime, rather than a prank. After receiving a call of a potential threat, hospital president Rob Richardson said "we immediately initiated a lockdown and worked closely with law enforcement to ensure the safety of everyone in the facility." "The situation occurred just before shift change, so some staff members remained in the parking lot during the lockdown. We did not evacuate; instead, we sheltered in
legalnews.com
Deja vu: Attorney on the front lines of battle against another deadly contaminant
A sought-after speaker on the effects of PFAS contamination, attorney Tony Spaniola is pictured at a town hall event in Oscoda on May 31 that he co-hosted with U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin, who has been a strong advocate for environmental cleanup efforts. Legal News. For decades, attorney Tony Spaniola’s family...
WNEM
Oscoda Pirates and Mermaids Fest breaks Guinness World Record
OSCODA, Mich. (WNEM) – When 500 merpeople gathered on the sand of an Oscoda beach, not only were they celebrating creativity, community, and clean water, but the group broke a Guinness World Record. The record was broken for the most merpeople gathered on a beach during Oscoda’s first Pirates...
legalnews.com
Deja vu: Attorney on the front lines of battle against another deadly contaminant
A sought-after speaker on the effects of PFAS contamination, attorney Tony Spaniola is pictured at a town hall event in Oscoda on May 31 that he co-hosted with U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin,. who has been a strong advocate for environmental cleanup efforts. By Tom Kirvan. Legal News. For decades, attorney...
Up North Voice
New physician joins MyMichigan in Tawas
TAWAS CITY – MyMichigan Medical Center in Tawas is proud to announce the addition, of Dr. Stacey Stefansky, D.P.M. Stefansky is a board-certified podiatrist with over 25 years of experience and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Stefansky specializes in diabetic care, wound care, limb salvage, and both primary podiatric medicine and surgery. Her patient-centered philosophy emphasizes personalized care, using the latest technology and treatment methods to ensure the best outcomes.
UpNorthLive.com
Discovery of time capsule during hospital renovation evokes nostalgia and community pride
GAYLORD, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU)— A $30 million renovation project at Otsego Memorial Hospital has not only promised a new birthing center and critical care unit for the community but has also unveiled a unique glimpse into the past. During construction, a time capsule was discovered hidden within the hospital's foundation,...