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For the past six years, McLaren Flint clinicians, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine staff, and countless other health experts have offered free monthly webinars to residents of Genesee County. These webinars are a best-kept secret, but we’re letting the secret out. You, your family, and your friends are invited to join these health-related discussions. You can search on your device for answers to your health questions, but what about getting firsthand information from local health care...

Most of us are in tune with our bodies—we notice a new ache after a workout or a sharp pain when we move the wrong way. However, when it comes to the heart, the symptoms aren’t always a chest-clutching moment. Often, they are subtle, easy to ignore, and easy to explain away. Cardiology experts at McLaren Greater Lansing are urging the community to recognize these “quiet” signals before they become a crisis. “Some patients experience symptoms on and off hours or days before a heart attack that can be sub...

Knee arthritis often can feel like a slow-burning fire. It can start with the occasional stiffness, and grow into something that dictates your daily schedule and interrupts your overall well-being. While wear and tear are natural parts of aging, there comes a time when managing your condition may require professional intervention. “Arthritis is a condition that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints – the places where two bones meet, like your knees, hips, and shoulders,” said Dr. Ethan Ruhl...

McLaren Greater Lansing nurse Sarah Therrien was honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the    DAISY Foundation’s program  to recognize the exceptional care nurses provide every day. The nomination, submitted by a patient, read as follows: “I had some great nurses during my time in the hospital recently, but Sarah stood out in more ways than one. She talked to me about timelines, verified people were on the same page, and she took the time to make sure...

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 25 million people living in the U.S. have high cholesterol. It’s a major contributor to heart disease and stroke, yet most people don't even know they have it because there are no physical warning signs. “Cholesterol is a type of fat or lipid that is essential for the human body,” said Dr. Nicholas Campbell , general cardiologist at McLaren Greater Lansing Cardiovascular Associates . “While your body depends on cholesterol to...

McLaren Central Michigan, part of statewide McLaren Health Care and Isabella County’s leading health care provider, has added Kelly DeBolt to its leadership team as the hospital’s Chief Nursing Officer. Leading a staff of more than 100 nurses, DeBolt assumes the role previously held by Jeannie Sage, who decided to pursue other opportunities outside of McLaren. To her new position, DeBolt brings nearly 20 years of experience in health care, nearly half of which involved direct patient care as a bedside n...

McLaren Greater Lansing, part of statewide McLaren Health Care, has earned a Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI from the American College of Cardiology, becoming the only hospital in the Tri-County Area to hold the nationally recognized designation for its skill and proficiency in the care of patients experiencing a heart attack or other cardiac emergency. Designation as a Chest Pain Center recognizes that McLaren Greater Lansing has demonstrated commitment to its patients and their care —...

McLaren Health Care and its McLaren Heart & Vascular Institute have launched a first-of-its-kind cardiovascular screening program in Michigan to strengthen and expand its ability to identify patients’ risk for heart disease earlier and connect them with timely, appropriate care. Launched in partnership with Bunkerhill Health and its AI-powered Carebricks platform, the program applies its technology to patients’ clinical data already available to McLaren through those patients’ routine chest CT scans...

McLaren Greater Lansing, part of statewide McLaren Health Care, has earned a Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI from the American College of Cardiology, becoming the only hospital in the Tri-County Area to hold the nationally recognized designation for its skill and proficiency in the care of patients experiencing a heart attack or other cardiac emergency.

McLaren Health Care, a statewide health system with hospitals and multispecialty medical campuses throughout Michigan, has announced that Clarkston Medical Group (CMG) has joined the system. CMG is a regional network of primary and specialty care providers serving northern Oakland County and its surrounding communities. “The Clarkston Medical providers and care staffs have earned and maintained the trust of thousands of families over its many years, and we are proud to bring them into the organization,”...