Munson Healthcare

The nurses have all accepted offers after a Munson recruiting trip to the Philippines this past winter. They are still awaiting the approval of their work visas.

Healthcare and education were among the many topics of discussion brought up by community leaders.

The healthcare organization says it's the only one in northern Michigan with the certification from The Joint Commission, an organization that accredits more than 22,000 health care programs in the U.S.

The union said virtual appointments are no substitute for in-person care especially in a region that has limited access to the internet.

Officials say Munson's new plan comes amid ongoing post-pandemic challenges, like staffing issues and inflation.

Northern Michigan’s largest hospital network said a surge of COVID cases in the region has pushed the system past its capacity.

The region’s percent positivity rate, at 15%, surpasses last December’s surge and is significantly higher than what is being reported across the state.

Northern Michigan vaccine clinics will go forward without the single-dose Johnson and Johnson shots. Hospitalization of children with COVID-19-related…