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Three hospitals part of statewide McLaren Health Care have earned an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national distinction that recognizes the hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from harm while providing safe, compassionate health care. McLaren Port Huron, McLaren Central Michigan in Mount Pleasant, and McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey have all earned ‘A’ grades. The highest achievable recognition, grades are assigned based on a hospital’s performance in preventing m...

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating people about the critical importance of recognizing the signs, symptoms, and risks of a stroke. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a major cause of disability, according to the American Stroke Association . While we often think of strokes affecting older adults, recent trends show an alarming rise in strokes among younger people, especially those in their thirties and forties. This means it’s more impo...

Lions Club members Diane Fleming and Gerard Desormes, McLaren Central Michigan ER manager Sam Franklin, RN, Lions Club members Dana Rudoni, Jenny Justis, and Roger Gilbert. Leadership at McLaren Central Michigan is humbled by the generosity of the Mt. Pleasant Lions Club, whose members generously organized and donated almost 200 backpacks—filled with stickers, colored pencils, a coloring book, and a stuffed animal—for children visiting the hospital’s emergency department. “We are incredible grateful for...

If you were in a serious accident or suffered a stroke, would the people closest to you know how you would want them to handle your health care decisions?  Getting this conversation started is exactly why Health Care Decisions Day is observed every April 16.  The idea is to educate everyone, including health providers about the importance of advance care planning. An advance directive is a legally recognized document that outlines how you want your medical care to move forward in the event you...

A Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne State University (WSU) research scientist and assistant professor, Husain Yar Khan, Ph.D., presented an abstract on “Targeting XPO1 to Enhance Durability of Response of MRTX1133 in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma” at this year’s American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting in Chicago. The study investigates how to improve the durability of response to KRAS inhibitors by combining them with the XPO1 inhibitor. In addition, Dr. Khan was ...

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit is partnering with Wayne State University (WSU) School of Medicine and CrossFit Petoskey to offer cancer survivors 12 weeks of exercise training for free. These classes are provided as part of Cross-Training and Physical Activity: A Better Life Experience (CAPABLE) , an exercise program introducing the sport of CrossFit to cancer survivors. Classes in Petoskey begin Tuesday, May 13. Previous exercise experience is not necessary to participate. “The CA...

Summer is a great time to be outside — whether you're heading to the beach, playing sports, or just hanging out with friends. But with all that sunshine comes the need to protect your skin. The sun gives off ultraviolet (UV) rays, which can damage your skin even on cloudy days. Too much exposure can cause sunburns, early wrinkles, and increase the risk of skin cancer. Luckily, protecting your skin is easy when you make it part of your daily routine. Here are some smart and simple ways to stay safe in th...

If you have had a sports or activity-related injury causing pain or discomfort that won’t go away, you’re likely familiar with common imaging diagnostic tools such as X-rays and MRI scans to find out the cause. Now, the MSU Health Care at McLaren Greater Lansing Outpatient Imaging Center enhanced its capabilities by offering radiologists and physicians a more in-depth look with musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasounds, enabling them to deliver the most effective treatment options. “MSK ultrasounds have become ...

Leadership at McLaren Central Michigan proudly spent an afternoon recognizing the many and various contributions of its staff of dedicated and compassionate volunteers during its annual luncheon. Organized during National Volunteer Week, the event celebrated the selflessness of those who collectively volunteered more than 6,600 hours of their time to aid the patients, visitors, and staff within McLaren Central Michigan. “The first face many of our patients and visitors see if that of a volunteer greetin...

Nestled beneath your liver, the gallbladder is a small organ that stores bile, a green-yellow liquid that helps your digestive system. However, when bile ducts become obstructed, often by a gallstone, it can cause intense pain and discomfort. Gallstones arise from hardening of substances in the bile, such as cholesterol . Gallstones can be unnoticeable or asymptomatic. However, if these stones become stuck in a duct, you may experience what is called a gallbladder attack. “Someone who is having a gallbl...