Munson unveils new name for stroke center

Leelanau County resident donates $2.5 million to Munson

A generous donation to Munson Medical Center (MMC) from one local family is set to help others in the community for years to come.

Munson unveiled a new name for its comprehensive stroke center — The Witham Family Comprehensive Stroke Center — on Monday at a ceremony to honor a $2.5 million donation from Richard and Marilyn Witham and their children, Chris and his wife, Stephanie, and Kurt. The Witham’s have been parttime residents of Leelanau County for the last 20 years.