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McLaren Northern Michigan, the regional health care provider for 22 northern Michigan counties, is bringing its Children’s Health Fair back for a 31st year. Parents and children of all ages are welcome to Petoskey Middle School on Sat., April 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the free, fun, and healthy-focused event. “This has been a longstanding tradition for many northern Michigan families, and one we are very happy to organize,” said Gar Atchison, McLaren Northern Michigan President and CEO. “It is a pilla...

In recognition of March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and to further raise awareness — and promote the importance of — early detection, the Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Northern Michigan is providing free at-home screening kits throughout the month. Through March 31, members of the Petoskey community can register for the free kit by calling (231) 487-3390 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Registration is required. “Catching and identifying potentially cancerous tumors before the disease progresse...

McLaren Central Michigan, part of statewide McLaren Health Care and a longtime comprehensive provider for the communities of Isabella County dating back to its time as Central Michigan Community Hospital, has added four esteemed and long-serving members of its past medical staffs to its Physician Hall of Fame. Originally dedicated in 2006 with an inaugural class of 11 providers covering the hospital’s 82-year history, McLaren Central Michigan leaders have routinely added physicians to its Hall of Fame, ...

McLaren Port Huron, St. Clair County’s largest and busiest emergency department, have launched online scheduling for patients seeking non-life-threatening emergency care in the hospital’s ER. For patients looking to minimize their wait time in the ER, visiting mclaren.org/porthuron will let them view all available upcoming treatment times and register for a time that fits their schedule, allowing them to wait at home until their time arrives. “Online registration provides patients with a great option fo...

McLaren Macomb, Macomb County’s largest most advanced emergency department, has launched online scheduling for patients seeking non-life-threatening emergency care in the hospital’s ER. For patients looking to minimize their wait time in the ER, visiting mclaren.org/macomb will let them view all available upcoming treatment times and register for a time that fits their schedule, allowing them to wait at home until their time arrives. “A visit to the ER for emergency care can cause a patient an understan...

In what is undoubtedly a growing trend amongst primary care providers, the first two McLaren Health Care family medicine providers have earned an additional, special accreditation after successfully completing their training and examination for the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. The supplementary certification is an avenue for providers to enhance their overall patient care — preventing, treating, and reversing chronic conditions and promoting wellness through the discipline’s four core pillars: n...

McLaren Northern Michigan, the Petoskey-based health care provider serving 22 counties, has been listed among the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in the country, according clinical and quality analysis by Premier, a leading health care organization aimed at improving how care is delivered. The hospital, which recently expanded its cardiovascular services by adding more providers — creating more access to its advanced level of care — has routinely ranked among the nation’s best, having been named to this...

When should you go to the ER for the flu? With the 2024-2025 flu season being described as the “most intense” in 15 years, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have estimated there have been at least 24 million cases across the country. This has resulted in more than 310,000 hospitalizations and, tragically, 13,000 deaths. The widespread nature of this flu has caused many to seek care in their nearest emergency department, increasing the potential to overwhelm physicians and caregivers. In ...

What would eventually become a first-of-its-kind event for McLaren Oakland began when a few Waterford Fire Department firefighters brought an idea to their captain. Naturally placing an importance on their health in their physically and emotionally demanding profession, the group of first responders had the idea of partnering with a local Oakland County hospital and bringing a health screening to them and their colleagues. Waterford Fire Marshall Capt. Christopher Webster was motivated by his team’s ent...

McLaren Greater Lansing, part of statewide McLaren Health Care and a provider of comprehensive emergency care, has earned reverification as a Level III Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ASC) Committee on Trauma through December 2026. Requiring regular reverification, this credential is achieved following a thorough onsite evaluation of the hospital’s processes, staff credentials, patient outcomes, and compliance to trauma standards by the ASC. McLaren Greater Lansing first earned its tr...