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McLaren Central Michigan, part of statewide McLaren Health Care, along with other leading local organizations are recognizing Red Dress Day as part of the National Day of Remembrance for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, a solemn commemoration of the prevalence of violence against indigenous women and girls. In partnership with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, Central Michigan University, Zonta Club of Mt. Pleasant, and RISE Advocacy, McLaren Central Michigan will display red dresses to further r...

There was one detail in George Goetz’s tattoo that his wife had a big problem with.  Amy Goetz was fixated on a mole near the center of the body art featuring Native American Chief Keokuk. “My wife always noticed the mole and said it was changing and that I should get it looked at,” George said. For ten 10 years, George’s wife watched his mole for changes, insisting he have it looked at. And, for ten 10 years, it seemed to slip George’s mind when he visited a doctor. That is, , until December 2022....

McLaren Bay Region, part of statewide McLaren Health Care, has expanded its Graduate Medical Education program and, in doing so, has increased access to primary care in Bay City. The hospital received approval to add an internal medicine residency to join its established family medicine program. Six internal medicine residents will join the hospital’s GME program when the program year begins July 1, 2024. “Primary care is a resource that guides our overall health and wellbeing,” said Dr. Kenneth Parsons...

Officials of The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren announced today the details surrounding the tournament’s Friday concert event. The Concert @17 presented by Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort will feature multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated pop-rock icons Smash Mouth with fan-favorite hits like “All-Star”, “Walkin’ On The Sun” and “I’m A Believer”, and their new single “Ride On”. The third-year event will be held Friday evening, August 23, following the first round of tournament competition at the offic...

The topic of weight loss, especially regarding celebrity extreme weight loss, has recently gained significant attention in the news and on social media. This increased interest in weight loss is driven in part by the rising popularity of FDA-approved weight loss medications like Wegovy® and Zepbound ®. While weight loss medications are not a novel concept —consumers have long been exposed to various diet fads and herbal supplements promising weight loss — the critical question remains: what is the most ...

The potentially life-threating attack is trending younger. National Stroke Awareness Month in May is a time in which the focus is turned to the causes and potentially life-threatening and devastating effects of strokes . A sudden and severe neurological attack disrupting blood flow in the brain, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds in the United States, a prevalence that demonstrates a 60 percent increase over the past 30 years . In 2024, the threat of stroke in the United State s — and the world at large —...

McLaren Flint, part of statewide McLaren Health Care, has broken ground on the final aspect of its $61 million multipronged expansion and enhancement project, a phase that will update the face of the longstanding hospital. Construction has begun to enhance and completely overhaul the main entrance into McLaren Flint, which features a new canopy and design for improved traffic flow. The launch of this construction follows expansion projects currently underway to increase the capacity and capabilities of ...

Tracey Franovich, RN, MHA, MBA, has been named President and Chief Executive Officer at McLaren Macomb, effective May 5, 2024. Franovich assumes executive leadership of the Mount Clemens hospital and its multiple care campuses following the retirement of Tom Brisse earlier this year. Brian Balutanski, McLaren Health Care Corporate Controller and previously the Chief Financial Officer of McLaren Macomb, served as the hospital’s interim President and CEO. Franovich is currently serving as President and CE...

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. The type of skin cancer someone has can impact both their prognosis and treatment options. There are three main types: Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is the most common skin cancer. It develops in the basal cells, found in the deepest part of the outer skin layer. Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) accounts for 1.8 million skin cancer cases each year. It is caused by the overproduction of squamous cells in the top layer of the skin. Melanoma is the third most common...

More than 10% of the population share one thing in common: They live with claustrophobia, a fear of enclosed spaces. This fear can be debilitating for those who live with it and can lead to Americans putting off important health care, like MRIs and other imaging exams. “I’m claustrophobic myself, an MRI machine is not my favorite spot to be, but one of the first things we do when we meet with our patients is build a rapport and trust,” said Colleen Hoffman, radiology administrator for MSU Health Care In...