Munson Medical Center and Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital's Healthy Weight Center teams are led by physician's committed to improving the health of all residents of northern Michigan. Under physician leadership, Registered Dietitians, Behavioral Health Specialists, and Exercise Physiologists work together to develop an individualized program that will help you make lasting, healthy lifestyle changes.
Healthy Weight Center programs are held at Munson Community Health Center and the Betsie Hosick Health and Fitness Center and include weight loss techniques, dietary plans, exercise programs, behavior modification, support groups, and educational lectures.
All Healthy Weight Center programs offer:
Lifetime access to a personalized online treatment center
Supervised exercise programs
Optional use and purchase of nutritionally complete meal replacement supplements
Optional maintenance programs for long-term assistance
Consultations and follow-up with program Medical Director are available at additional cost; Appointments are billable to insurance with applicable co-pay
Youth Working on Wellness (WOW)
This is a comprehensive weight management program for area youth aged 10 - 21 who are committed to change. Program includes:
Health assessment and weight monitoring
Nutritional guidance
Exercise training
Behavioral counseling
To learn more, call the Grand Traverse County Health Department Youth Health & Wellness Center at (231) 922-6416, or go to their website.
Call Munson Medical Center’s Healthy Weight Center at (231) 935-8533 or Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital's Healthy Weight Center at (231) 352-9661 and be prepared to provide the following information:
Name and date of birth
Mailing address and phone number
Primary Care Provider
Insurance Company
A Healthy Weight Center team member will contact you to discuss which of our programs might be a good fit for you. We will send you a packet of information to be completed and returned. To get started now, download an information packet for either the Comprehensive Weight Management Program (Munson Medical Center program only) or Working Off Weight (W.O.W.).
Healthy Weight Center
550 Munson Avenue
Traverse City MI, 49686 (231) 935-8533
(231) 935-8609 (fax)
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital
Healthy Weight Center
102 Airport Rd
Frankfort, MI 49635 (231) 352-9661
If you are a Munson Healthcare patient and have a compliment,
concern, or complaint, please contact one of our Patient
Liaisons.
Munson Medical Center and Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital's Healthy Weight Center teams are led by physician's committed to improving the health of all residents of northern Michigan. Under physician leadership, Registered Dietitians, Behavioral Health Specialists, and Exercise Physiologists work together to develop an individualized program that will help you make lasting, healthy lifestyle changes. 
