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A year ago, McLaren Greater Lansing invested $700,000 to purchase an Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy , a platform for minimally invasive peripheral lung biopsy. “Ion provides us with the ability to biopsy any nodule anywhere in the lung, and it allows us to also stage the patient at the same time with an endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) procedure,” Dr. Daniel Kurtz , MD, FCCP, a pulmonologist who works at McLaren Greater Lansing. The new system allows the doctor to do a biopsy of hard-to-reach lung nodules that...

Imagine a doctor’s office that drives right into your neighborhood—that’s the McLaren Greater Lansing Mobile Clinic. This large RV is fully equipped to be a complete primary care doctor’s office. “The McLaren Greater Lansing Mobile Clinic is a celebration of access to care for our community. For many people in our community, traveling to the doctor is challenging,” said Deb Slezak, operations director – academic centers for Medicine/GME at McLaren Health Care. “The McLaren Greater Lansing Mobile Clinic ...

When most people think of diabetes, blood sugar is usually the first thing that comes to mind. But diabetes is much more than controlling blood sugar levels. It can affect the entire body. “Diabetes can cause multiple problems as it affects both the body's vascular system and nervous system,” said Dr. Robert Molnar , a board-certified vascular surgeon and chief of surgery at McLaren Flint. “The real issue is the complications that diabetes brings to several of the body's organ systems. Diabetes signific...

The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, but for many people, they can also bring a heavy dose of stress. Between work deadlines, family obligations, travel plans, and financial pressure, it’s no wonder that stress levels tend to spike this time of year. In fact, the American Psychological Association now classifies stress as a public health concern — and for good reason. When stress builds up, it doesn’t just affect your mood. It impacts your body, too. Your heart rate increases, blood vessels ti...

Ashley Miller, unit assistant at McLaren Greater Lansing , was honored with the BEE Award. The BEE award , which stands for “Be Extraordinary Every day,” recognizes health care team members who made an extraordinary difference in a patient's care or overall experience. The nomination, submitted by a coworker, read as follows: “Ashley is the best unit assistant I have ever worked with throughout my many years as a nurse. Ashley is a hard worker (I am shocked if I ever see her sitting down during her shif...

Every year, more than 800,000 people in the United States experience a stroke. While strokes can happen any time of year, studies presented by the  American Heart Association have shown they occur more often during the winter months. Physicians at McLaren Health Care remind patients that cold weather can influence several factors that contribute to stroke risk. Why Strokes Are More Common in Winter When temperatures drop, the body reacts by tightening or constricting its blood vessels to ...

Stress is part of the job description for 911 operators. Colleen DeMars-Eickholt found different ways to cope; some were not so healthy. “I smoked for 40 years,” Colleen said. “I would have a cigarette to calm down between calls.” Colleen had COPD and knew she needed to quit, but it wasn’t until someone she loved faced a health crisis that she finally did something about it. “My husband developed a heart issue because of his smoking,” Colleen said. “I smoked my last cigarette on October 30, 2024.” She s...

McLaren Central Michigan, part of statewide McLaren Health Care and Isabella’s leading health care provider, has earned verification from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to become the county’s first trauma center. As a Level IV trauma center, hospital emergency physicians, surgeons, and care teams have demonstrated that they have met rigorous — yet essential — national standards for trauma care, including rapid assessment, stabilization, and transfer of patients to higher-level trau...

Marwood Nursing and Rehab, the 240-bed long-term nursing and rehabilitation facility operated by McLaren Port Huron, continues to be recognized for exceptional, compassionate care. In its 2026 America’s Best Nursing Home list, Newsweek ranked the specialty care facility as the third best nursing home in the state. Marwood is the only St. Clair County-based facility to earn a spot on this nationwide list. “Our goal is to give the people of the Blue Water Area full confidence in the care we provide,” said...

Matthew Kenney, environmental services technician at McLaren Greater Lansing , was honored with the BEE Award. The BEE Award , which stands for “Be Extraordinary Every day,” recognizes health care team members who made an extraordinary difference in a patient's care or overall experience. The nomination, submitted by a coworker, read as follows: “Matt is a phenomenal housekeeper! He is thorough and very receptive. He is great at his job. He is always polite, respectful, and willing to help in any way. W...