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When it comes to health, many men tend to tough it out. Maybe it’s a busy schedule, or the mindset of “I’ll deal with it later,” but putting off medical care is more common than you might think—and it can be risky. Men face some serious health concerns: heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain cancers are just a few, according to The Men’s Health Network . The good news is that a lot of these can be caught early—or even prevented—by simply staying on top of regular checkups. An annual v...

McLaren GME Leaders Present at National Conference Several leaders of McLaren’s Graduate Medical Education program demonstrated their depth of knowledge and experience in medical training to the Association for Hospital Medical Education (AHME), which recently hosted its 2025 national conference in Fort Lauderdale. Featuring presentation and poster sessions, GME professionals are provided the opportunity to share their programs’ successes and proficiencies to their peers. McLaren GME leaders led several...

Hernias are a common medical condition that affect millions of people every year in the United States. Despite how widespread they are, many individuals delay seeking help, often due to fear of surgery or uncertainty about the symptoms. However, early detection and treatment of a hernia can significantly reduce the risk of serious complications. A hernia occurs when an internal organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot or hole in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall. Most often, hernias develop in the...

McLaren Central Michigan is proud to again recognize a member of its care team with a Daisy Award, a nationwide program to recognize outstanding nurses. Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program Coordinator Beth Nesbitt, RN, BSN, SANE-A, is the latest recipient of the honor. “The Daisy Award is a regular and influential reminder that the heart of nursing is the courage, compassion, and commitment nurses bring to their patients each and every day,” said Jeannie Sage, McLaren Central Michigan Chief Nursing Of...

McLaren Central Michigan, part of the statewide Karmanos Cancer Network through its Morey Cancer Center, is welcoming all local cancer survivors to share in a celebration of their triumphs over the illness on National Survivors Day on June 5. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., regardless of whether they were treated at McLaren Central Michigan, all cancer survivors are welcome to stop by the Morey Cancer Center to share their successes, celebrate the lives they have, and enjoy treats. The first 100 survivors in at...

McLaren Grand Ledge: May 2025 Update The McLaren Grand Ledge ambulatory care center continues to make progress with the exterior taking shape with brickwork and preparing for curb pouring and asphalt paving. Sidewalks have also been poured. Check out our most recent drone video showing the recent progression of the exterior. Your browser does not support the video tag.

McLaren Flint, part of statewide McLaren Health Care, and Bentley Community Schools, a public district serving students in Genesee County, have finalized the donation of buildings and land to the school district in support of its plans to significantly expand its preschool program. The donation became official on May 14, with Bentley Community Schools taking ownership of the three 6,000-sq-ft. buildings and the 4.5 acres they sit on. The former McLaren Flint buildings along Belsay Road, near the distric...

Snoring — a common annoyance in many households — can be caused by many factors, including sleeping positions, nasal obstruction, excessive weight, a cold, or pregnancy. However, it can also be caused by something more serious: obstructive sleep apnea . According to Salah Aboubakr , MD, pulmonologist and medical director of the McLaren Greater Lansing Center for Sleep & Alertness , sleep apnea is a condition that causes people to stop breathing temporarily while they sleep. “When you stop breathing,...

Ina Levinson has been a family caregiver for her husband and cancer thriver, Jeff Levinson, and her elderly parents. Her husband was diagnosed 18 years ago with plasmacytoma and later with multiple myeloma. He continues to receive treatment under the care of Jeffrey Zonder, M.D. , hematologist, leader of the Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), and member of the Hematology Oncology MDT at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. Levinson sees Dr. Zonder at Karmanos’ Weisberg ...

The spirit of hope and support was palpable at the 13 th Annual Pink Out the Park, during the Strike Out Cancer Weekend. The decade-long partnership between the Detroit Tigers, the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and McLaren Health Care welcomed thousands of fans, mostly sporting pink, in honor and celebration of the hundreds of attendees who have been affected by breast cancer. On Air with Tigers Radio “Check your boobs. Get a mammogram. I have cancer.” That simple but powerful message from a fri...