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If you feel healthy, it’s easy to think colorectal cancer screening can wait; Many people do. But the truth is, screening is one of the most effective ways to prevent colon cancer or find it early, when it’s easiest to treat. A colonoscopy, the gold standard of colorectal cancer screenings, is also one of the few cancer screenings that can help prevent cancer. Gastroenterologists can remove polyps during screening that could later lead to cancer. Let’s clear up some common myths that keep peop...

The McLaren Stroke Network team, while attending the International Stroke Conference 2026 in New Orleans, were recognized and honored by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Providing 24/7/365 stroke care throughout the state, hospitals part of the McLaren Stroke Network had previously earned the organization’s Get With The Guidelines recognitions for their proficiency in care provided to stroke patients, including early stroke detection, timely use of clot-busting medications, as...

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 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,”...

Hearing the words “you have cancer” can feel like the ground has shifted beneath you. Even before treatment begins, many people experience fear, worry, sadness, or a sense of being overwhelmed. Appointments, test results, side effects, and changes to daily life can take an emotional toll. While family and friend support is incredibly important, it’s okay to need more. Taking care of your mental and emotional health is a meaningful part of healing. At Karmanos Cancer Institute locations across McLaren He...

Whether it’s from everyday deadlines, financial struggles, or the COVID-19 pandemic, stress shows up often in life. And your body reacts to it: your heart rate increases, your blood vessels narrow—and over time, these little blows can add up and do damage to your health, particularly your heart. With chronic stress, you’re more likely to have high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and poor sleep. Even other parts of your body – from your lungs to your gut – can take a hit. But while you ...

Your genes play a meaningful role in your health—shaping everything from your physical features to your risk for certain medical conditions, including cancer. While most cancers are not inherited, about 5% to 10% of cases can be linked to hereditary factors. If cancer has touched your family, learning more about your genetic risk can be an important step toward protecting your future. There is a lot of information online about genetics and cancer, and trying to sort through it by yourself can feel overw...

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...

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. and the second most common cancer for both men and women, according to the American Cancer Society. What’s especially troubling is that it is often not diagnosed until it’s already advanced. That’s why early detection through screening is so important. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to learn about your risks, understand the importance of screening, and take steps to protect your health or encourage...

From the patients served by the Barbara Ann Karmanos Institute to the businesses and organizations that Karmanos patients support, Karmanos has launched a new brand campaign. Michigan residents will be immersed in the stories of Karmanos cancer survivors, who share their journeys at staple businesses in the community, providing new imagery, radio spots, billboards, print, and digital advertisements. Six stories are presented in the latest phase of this marketing campaign. Patients, a physician and staff...