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The McLaren Bay Region Wound Care Center offers patient-centered care with life and limb-saving results.  If left untreated, chronic wounds, which according to the National Institute of Health impact an estimated 10.5 million Americans annually, can cause serious infection, slower healing, gangrene, and even result in limb amputation or in a worst-case scenario, loss of life.  Thankfully, patients with hard-to-heal wounds can turn to the McLaren Bay Region Wound Care Center, which offers progr...

Congratulations to Sally Lee, physical therapy assistant, McLaren Flint's December Outstanding Employee of the Month. Sally, who works in outpatient physical therapy, was honored in front of her colleagues on December 16. She has been with McLaren Flint a total of 44 years. Coworkers applaud not only Sally's work ethic, but her positivity and warm bedside manner with the patients in her care.  "Sally supports her coworkers and makes sure they have all the tools they need to succeed," said her nomin...

The holiday season is often a time for celebration, family gatherings, and indulgence in rich foods. However, this joyous time of year can take a toll on your digestive health. From rich meals to increased stress levels, the holidays often present unique challenges to maintaining gut wellness. Learn more about how the holidays can affect digestive health, the role stress plays, strategies for maintaining gut health, and when it’s time to seek medical advice for gastrointestinal (GI) issues. “The holiday...

McLaren Port Huron, part of statewide McLaren Health Care and the only nationally verified trauma center in St. Clair County, has earned reverification as a Level III Trauma Center. Requiring reverification every three years, this credential is earned following a thorough onsite evaluation of the hospital’s processes, staff credentials, patient outcomes, and compliance to trauma standards by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. McLaren Port Huron has maintained its trauma verification u...

Jessica Cromer was appointed the President and CEO of the McLaren Integrated HMO Group in early December, following the retirement of Kathy Kendall. Having spent her entire career in the health insurance industry, hear from Jessica and learn more about her and her motivations as an industry leader. What is your view on health insurance as creating access for members? Having access to health care is fundamental. I see health insurance as a critical component for access, as those with health insurance are...

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute , the largest provider of cancer care and research in Michigan and part of McLaren Health Care, announced today that the new TheraBionic P1 device, an FDA-approved, at-home treatment , is now available to treat advanced liver cancer. Karmanos Cancer Center is the first institution worldwide to prescribe this treatment. The TheraBionic P1 device is a novel, handheld, portable device that produces low levels of 27.12 MHz radiofrequency electromagnetic fields, whic...

Officials of The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren announced today that the seventh playing of the official PGA TOUR Champions event, which concluded August 25, 2024, at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club, raised a total of $1,005,260.21 for charitable organizations in southeastern Michigan and beyond, surpassing the $1 million mark for the fifth time in the tournament’s brief history. Since its inception in 2018, The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren has donated nearly $8.4 million to support ch...

On Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, patients, survivors, and advocates gathered at Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit to learn about metastatic breast cancer, including initial and ongoing treatments, biomarkers and overall treatment strategies. Organized by CURE in collaboration with the Office of Cancer Health Equity and Community Engagement (OCHECE) at Karmanos, this event provided an opportunity for community members to engage with experts in metastatic breast cancer, enhancing their understanding of trea...

To celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a unique mobile entertainment company, Paint’d Party Services, decided to help bring some joy to cancer survivors by donating painting kits, an item used frequently by the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute’s Healing Arts Program.  “Donations like these are instrumental in making sure we can help create joy in the lives of cancer survivors,” said Greg Cascione, Ph.D., philanthropy officer at Karmanos. “Being able to provide these activities and experie...

After 25 procedures on her bladder and a round of bladder cancer, Patty developed incontinence.  She suffered bladder leaks and gushes. “It affected my confidence. I always needed to have a change of clothes readily available,” 71-year-old Patty said. “One of my doctors sent me home with Kegel exercises on a piece of paper, with no explanation of how to do them.” For 29-year-old Allie, the issue was intense menstrual pain. She’s endured it since she first began having periods. “I was told that birt...