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Who should consider bariatric surgery? | McLaren Health Care News

The benefits of bariatric surgery reach beyond weight loss.

Learn more about how bariatric surgery can improve your overall health and find your nearest McLaren Health Care bariatric surgery clinic.

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Who should consider bariatric surgery? | McLaren Health Care News Are you a candidate for bariatric surgery? Its benefits reach beyond weight loss. While many people believe that bariatric surgery is only for the morbidly obese, any doctor will say that could not be further from the truth. The most prevalent myth associated with a weight loss procedure is that it....

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The snow is falling. Here are some tips to help you protect your back while clearing the snow.
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NEED A PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER? | Dr. Abdallah Rizk is accepting new patients in Clarkston. Make an appointment with him online, anytime: https://bit.ly/3R4AUiP

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BLOOD DRIVE: January 26th, 8am-2:00pm at the McLaren Northern Michigan Petoskey Campus Foundation Building 360 Connable Avenue
To schedule an appointment: https://donate.michigan.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/147199

This week we celebrate the hard work and professionalism of our CRNA's who safely provide anesthesia to patients throughout the year.
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We appreciate your skilled efforts and thank you for your continued dedication to our hospital and our patients.​

Setting 2023 health goals? 5 questions to consider. | McLaren Health Care News

Setting 2023 health goals? 5 questions to consider. | McLaren Health Care News Talk to your doctor and be honest with yourself to make this year your healthiest yet. Every January the New Year brings about people’s collective resolutions, aiming to improve an aspect of their individual life. Far and away the most popular resolution: health. When 2022 flips to 2023, countless...

Four things to know to prevent cervical cancer | Karmanos News

Did you know 20 to 40 subtypes of HPV can cause cancer, including cervical cancer? With this knowledge, the American Cancer Society recommends routine screenings for adults with a cervix who are between the ages of 21 and 64.

Click the article below to learn more on preventing cervical cancer.

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Four things to know to prevent cervical cancer | Karmanos News Cervical cancer was once one of the most common causes of cancer deaths among American women and people assigned female at birth, but that has since taken a turn for the better. Here are the top four things you should know about cervical cancer and how to lower your risk: 1. An increase in screening...

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JOIN US IN CELEBRATING MEGAN’S EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION— My parents were in the ER, my mother has stage 4 brain cancer and was about a week out from her passing. As my Dad sat in the ER waiting with my very sick mother, one of your RNs showed the most incredible compassion a human can show. I will forever be grateful for Megan’s kindness. I won’t go into specifics, but I hope you know that you have an amazing nurse on your staff. She truly cares about people. My family will forever be grateful for Megan and how she went out of her way to make my mother comfortable. My mom passed away this past week, and I will never forget how wonderful Megan was to my mom. She went above and beyond her job duties. If you have an employee of the month or something along those lines, Megan should hold that title hands down! I’d recommend her for employee of the year! Just pure compassion for other people. I’ll forever be grateful. Thank you.

~Michelle D., Family of patient

The 12 Myths about Hospice | McLaren Health Care News

The 12 Myths about Hospice | McLaren Health Care News Nearly 1.6 million people are in hospice care in the United States. Here are some common myths about hospice, followed by the facts.    Myth #1: Hospice means giving up In order to enter hospice treatment, a patient must first be diagnosed by a physician to have a likelihood of living for....

Today is not just another day. It's a reminder of the power of our voices, and how they can change the world. This year, let us all work together to accomplish what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. strived for by using the power of our voices.

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JOIN US IN CELEBRATING MATTHEW’S EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION— My husband and I went into the ER; I was pregnant at the time and had an emergent concern. Before we arrived at the hospital, we called Labor & Delivery who directed us to go to the ER since the normal doors below the blue awning were locked.

When I walked in I was immediately and pleasantly greeted by Matthew. As soon as I told him what was going on he called Labor & Delivery to let them know we had arrived. He also explained that even though the doors are closed on the L&D side that we can call him at a certain # and he can let us in. He was nice enough to write the number down for me, and to ask if I was okay walking back to the car to drive around. Matthew was so helpful that I asked him his name.

Earlier in the summer we had come into the ER when I was first pregnant because of an issue and Matthew was working that night as well. I remember he got me a wheelchair right away and wheeled me over to the ER desk. On more than one occasion he has been a gentleman while doing his job; I wanted to write in to say thank you to him, and to let his supervisors know that his friendly demeanor and excellent customer service to patients is truly appreciated. We are at the hospital, often worried, sick or scared and it is reassuring to have someone help you.

Attitude makes all the difference and Matthew definitely has the right one. Please let him know that we are appreciative of him, and that at the very least we wanted to acknowledge his acts of service with the hospital.

In my opinion as someone who has worked for large corporations I can tell you that Matthew displays the characteristics of someone who you definitely will want to reward and hopefully retain as a long-term employee.
~ Marion B, patient

FOX 2 | The Doctor Is In: Proton Therapy | Karmanos News

FOX 2 | The Doctor Is In: Proton Therapy | Karmanos News FOX 2 Hesham Gayar, M.D. , radiation oncologist and medical director of the McLaren Proton Therapy Center in Flint, part of the Karmanos Cancer Network, comments on former professional tennis player Martina Navratilova’s recent throat and breast cancer diagnoses, explains how proton therapy could ...

The Red Cross is able to provide about 40% of our country’s blood and blood components thanks to generous blood donors from across the nation. This month is National Blood Donor Month, and we encourage everyone to take a moment to learn more about how giving blood can help save lives. To get started or find a blood drive near you, visit redcrossblood.org

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Chocolate! It is delicious, decadent, and, can be good for you. We could not let Bittersweet Chocolate Day go by without recognizing the potential health benefits of dark chocolate. It is higher in cocoa solids than milk and dark chocolate. The higher the percentage of cocoa solids, the more flavanols. These naturally occurring plant compounds help produce nitric oxide, helping relax blood vessels, and improve blood flow. Flavanols also have antioxidant properties that fight age-related cellular damage. So, enjoy a little dark chocolate and celebrate the day.

Two reasons to choose Karmanos and McLaren: Why the NCI designation is important when fighting cancer | Karmanos News

Karmanos and McLaren give you your best chance at conquering the fight against cancer. The National Cancer Institute-designated Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit is one of the nation’s leading comprehensive cancer centers. Access lifesaving care at your nearest McLaren location, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute.

To learn more about why you should choose Karmanos, click below.
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Two reasons to choose Karmanos and McLaren: Why the NCI designation is important when fighting cancer | Karmanos News The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, headquartered in southeast Michigan, is one of the nation’s leading cancer centers.   One of 53 across the country, Karmanos is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center in metro Detroit. As part of  McLaren...

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Are you ready to make a career change? There’s no better time to join McLaren! We offer competitive wages, exceptional benefits, and so much more.
For a complete list of career opportunities, visit www.mclaren.org/careers to apply now.

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JANUARY IS GLAUCOMA AWARENESS MONTH— Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness. Often the symptoms start so slowly that they go unnoticed. Regular comprehensive dilated eye exams are the only way to diagnose glaucoma. To learn more, visit the National Eye Institute
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January is National Radon Action Month. Did you know radon is the No. 1 cause of lung cancer among non-smokers? It is responsible for about 21,000 deaths relating to lung cancer each year. Radon is a scentless and tasteless gas that can be present at a dangerous level in any home, old or new. Testing for radon in your home can be inexpensive. Learn more about how you can test your home and protect your family at https://www.michigan.gov/egle/0,9429,7-135-3312_4120_4196---,00.html

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month! Did you know that cervical cancer most commonly develops in women between the ages of 35 and 44? Within the United States, Hispanic women are the most likely to get cervical cancer. Learn more about cervical cancer at https://www.karmanos.org/karmanos/cervical-cancer-facts-and-prevention

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Happy New Year! We hope you're having a wonderful time celebrating with your friends and family, and we wish you all good health and joy in the new year.

Happy Kwanzaa from all of us here at McLaren! This celebration of community, life, and culture adds to the joy of the holidays. We hope your day is filled with lots of time with your loved ones.

Happy Kwanzaa from all of us here at Karmanos! This celebration of community, life and culture adds to the joy of the holidays. We hope your day is filled with joy as you spend it with loved ones!

Merry Christmas and happy holidays! We hope you all have a wonderful day and that you get to spend it with the ones you love.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays! We hope you all have a wonderful day spent with the ones you love.

Karmanos Cancer Institute’s Farmington Hills clinic designated an ACR Breast Imaging Center of Excellence | Karmanos News

The Karmanos Cancer Institute at the Lawrence and Idell Weisberg Cancer Center has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

This designation means the center has gone through peer-review evaluations by board-certified experts, ensuring the facility’s equipment requirements, quality assurance, personnel qualifications and quality control procedures meet nationally accepted standards of care. After review, the Lawrence and Idell Weisberg Cancer Center received accreditation in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy and breast ultrasound, including ultrasound-guided breast biopsy.

To read more about the designation, visit https://bit.ly/3YkKp0t

Karmanos Cancer Institute’s Farmington Hills clinic designated an ACR Breast Imaging Center of Excellence | Karmanos News The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute’s Lawrence and Idell Weisberg Cancer Center in Farmington Hills has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). By awarding facilities the status of a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, the ACR recogn...

Donate to Karmanos | Leah A. Davidson Fund | Karmanos Foundation Documents and Links

The late Leah Davidson was a non-Hodgkin lymphoma patient who found great value in yoga and meditative therapy. With the help of staff, she decided to start a healing arts program at Karmanos. Leah was always looking out for the needs of others and through the healing arts program, her boundless spirit and dedication live on.

Donations to the Leah A. Davidson Healing Arts program help transform lives and will go twice as far to fund important complementary therapies such as yoga, massage therapy, art therapy, support groups and more at no cost for cancer patients and caregivers. Thank you for your consideration in making a gift toward the program. We also want to thank Jeffrey and Beth Davidson and Justin Klamerus, M.D., for matching your generous donation. It means so much to the patients, their family members, and caregivers that the Healing Arts program has served and those who are yet to come. To donate, please click the button below or visit karmanos.org/leahfund.

Donate to Karmanos | Leah A. Davidson Fund | Karmanos Foundation Documents and Links Helpful documents and links from McLaren Health Care.

McLaren ER staff visits Center Line’s Peck Elementary for healthy holiday event

In the spirit of the season, McLaren Macomb emergency residents showed local third, fourth and fifth graders what it's like to be a doctor. Macomb Daily https://www.macombdaily.com/2022/12/21/mclaren-emergency-staff-visits-peck-elementary-for-healthy-holiday-event/

McLaren ER staff visits Center Line’s Peck Elementary for healthy holiday event McLaren Macomb emergency residents visited Peck Elementary School last week to talk about healthcare careers and the importance of personal health care.

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Thank you to the students of Alanson Middle School! They wrote letters of support and encouragement to the talented and caring staff of McLaren Northern Michigan. We are grateful for everything you do!

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IN THE NEWS: Even in the fight of her life, selflessness wins out | Karmanos News

IN THE NEWS: Even in the fight of her life, selflessness wins out | Karmanos News 517 Business and Lifestyle Magazine It started with cookies for the staff at Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Greater Lansing . Now, Jamie Hutchinson, a breast cancer patient, along with her husband Wayne and daughter Haiden, are continuing to give back to the care team for everything they do -....

Check out this free Young Breast Cancer Symposium to hear important information from Dr. Michael Simon and Dr. Hadeel Assad from Karmanos Cancer Institute, as well as many other experts in the field. Register through the link below!

IN THE NEWS: Even in the fight of her life, selflessness wins out | Karmanos News

In spirit of the season that inspires giving, here is the story of Jamie Hutchinson, a breast cancer patient from Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Greater Lansing. Jamie and her family continue to give back to the care team for everything they do - not just for the care they provide Hutchinson, but for the care they give to all of their patients.

To read more about Jamie, visit https://bit.ly/3PidIN6

IN THE NEWS: Even in the fight of her life, selflessness wins out | Karmanos News 517 Business and Lifestyle Magazine It started with cookies for the staff at Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Greater Lansing . Now, Jamie Hutchinson, a breast cancer patient, along with her husband Wayne and daughter Haiden, are continuing to give back to the care team for everything they do -....

Happy Hanukkah! Warm wishes for the spirit of Hanukkah to fill your home and heart from all of us here at McLaren!

Happy Hanukkah from everyone here at Karmanos! We're sending warm wishes and hope the spirit of Hanukkah fills your home and heart.

The cafeteria staff at McLaren Northern Michigan are feeling festive while serving up holiday grub at our Petoskey Campus. Thank you for all you do to keep our bellies full and our spirits bright!

The Tanner family received an early Christmas gift this year!

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Molly and Patrick Tanner of Bay City welcomed their new baby boy, Finn, into the world at 5:26 a.m. on December 13th. He weighed in at 8 pounds, 2 ounces, and measured 19 3/4 inches.

His older siblings Cashel and Clare were very excited to meet their new little brother.

Welcome to the world, Finn!

Karmanos wishes you and your family a happy holiday season!

Karmanos Cancer Institute Receives the Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Cancer Care for 10th consecutive year | Karmanos News

Karmanos Cancer Institute Receives the Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Cancer Care for 10th consecutive year | Karmanos News For the 10 th consecutive year, the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Cancer Care by the Women’s Choice Award ® , America’s trusted referral source for the best in health care. The award signifies that Karmanos is in the top 10 percent of...

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Please join us in celebrating with Tamara Woods from Flint, MI as she completes her medical oncology treatments. Congratulations, Tamara!

Karmanos Cancer Institute Receives the Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Cancer Care for 10th consecutive year | Karmanos News

We are excited to receive the Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Cancer Care for the 10th year in a row. Providing our patients with their best chance is something we strive to do every day.

To read more about the award, visit https://bit.ly/3HhfBri

Karmanos Cancer Institute Receives the Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Cancer Care for 10th consecutive year | Karmanos News For the 10 th consecutive year, the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Cancer Care by the Women’s Choice Award ® , America’s trusted referral source for the best in health care. The award signifies that Karmanos is in the top 10 percent of...

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Feeling under the weather and wondering if it's a cold, the flu or COVID-19? The National Institue on Aging helps us review the symptoms for each condition.
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2022 Community Trees

Each year departments come together to decorate and donate a tree to a charity or person in the community.

Please look through the album at all the hard work and love put into these trees. The tree with the most "likes" on Friday, December 16th at 5pm will be crowned the Social Media Star Topper. You may like more than one tree if you can't decide!

Thank you to our McLaren Greater Lansing family and the Lansing community for sharing your time and treasure with our community.

Tomorrow from 1-3 p.m.! Tune in or watch live on 910 AM Superstation's page to hear Dr. Michael Simon talk about the Health Equity Book Club at Karmanos and how the quarterly discussions are engaging professionals, physicians, students, staff members, patients and the community!

Listen and watch live at: https://bit.ly/3O6EWoa or https://ihr.fm/3Nyg4W9

MEET KALIE TAYLOR, REGISTERED NURSE

TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOURSELF:

“Being ready to do the right thing at the right time, even against all odds, is someone who makes a great nurse and clinician.

I became a surgical technologist while I was waiting to get into nursing school, and it was there that I fell in love with the OR. Teamwork is huge, and I really liked the people and the camaraderie they had.

It’s what made me want to be a nurse in the OR.

It’s about what we're able to bring to the table, how well we take care of patients, and at the end of the day, doing the right thing.”

IS THERE ANYONE YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE?

“I want to give a shout out to ​​Dani Lipinski who is also a nurse here in the operating room. She goes out of her way every day and does a great job. Dani works with some of the most challenging patients, and I think that she's under-recognized for all the hard work she does. I appreciate her every day and we work well as a team together. I'm very thankful for her.”

THANK YOU FOR DOING WHAT’S BEST, KALIE!

McLaren Greater Lansing’s New Hospital Receives Award of Merit | McLaren Health Care News

McLaren Greater Lansing’s New Hospital Receives Award of Merit | McLaren Health Care News "Our employees and design-build teams worked side-by-side to build a state-of-the-art health care campus that will care for our community for generations to come ."   Engineering News-Record (ENR) Midwest has awarded McLaren Greater Lansing an Award of Merit in in its 2022 Best Projects competi...