Grand Traverse Stroke Club Meets Feb. 11 for Hospice, Home Health

Local stroke survivors, caregivers and health professionals will have an opportunity to learn about hospice and home-health services when the Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club meets Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, 701 Westminster Rd., Traverse City, MI 49686.

Munson Healthcare posted the event and says the Feb. 11 meeting will feature Munson Hospice Services and Munson Home Healthcare. Presenters include Annie Bodnar, Business Development Supervisor for Munson Home Healthcare, and Chris Romps, Regional Hospice Manager. The meeting will be facilitated by Melinda Hollands, L.M.S.W., of Munson Medical Center’s Patient Care Management Department. Hollands can be reached by phone at 231-935-6380, and RSVPs may be sent by email to mlhollandstc@gmail.com.

Organizers describe the session as "an opportunity to learn, share, and connect through speakers, demonstrations, and group discussions." The in-person meeting is open to the public and specifically invites "new and former members of the stroke club," with an intended audience that includes stroke survivors, support persons, caregivers and medical professionals. The Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club meets monthly on the second Wednesday.

For residents navigating post-stroke care, the session will bring practical information about services that often play central roles in recovery and at-home support. Munson Hospice Services and Munson Home Healthcare cover a range of care models used in the region; hearing directly from staff such as Bodnar and Romps gives attendees a chance to ask how those models apply to local needs in Grand Traverse County and nearby communities.

The meeting is listed in regional support-group registries and local listings, which also point to other area resources for people and families managing serious illness. Examples include the Come Together Cancer Support Group at the Cowell Family Cancer Center, 1110 Sixth St., Traverse City, and several caregiver support groups hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association and local partners. Those listings provide additional meeting times and RSVP contacts for people seeking peer support beyond the stroke club.

Practical details such as parking, accessibility or any event fees were not specified in event notices; attendees should contact Melinda Hollands by phone or email to confirm logistics or to request accommodations. Munson Healthcare remains the principal organizer listed for the event; its general switchboard is 231-935-5000.

For Grand Traverse County residents affected by stroke, the Feb. 11 meeting is a timely chance to connect with local providers, compare care options and join a monthly network of peers and professionals. Expect informational presentations, demonstrations and group discussion that can help translate care possibilities into concrete next steps for recovery and caregiving.