McLaren Proton Therapy Center

11/14/2025

If you are still eating the same boring salad for your lunch, it's time to consider sprucing up your greens a bit. A little makeover can also help make your salad even more nourishing.
"Adding grains like quinoa or brown rice will make a salad more filling," said McLaren Flint clinical dietitian Elexia Sylvester. "Top it with heart healthy fats like avocado, nuts, or seeds to sustain your energy. And of course, don't forget a protein source like beans, eggs or seafood."

11/13/2025

The McLaren Proton Therapy Center congratulates Malcolm Maclean of Flushing. Malcolm rang the bell marking the end of his cancer treatments with us.

11/12/2025

McLaren Flint and its Family Medicine Residency Clinic , Karmanos Cancer Institute, and McLaren Management Group had booths set up at the 20th annual Grand Blanc Health Fair. The McLaren team members were among 20 vendors who participated. We provided blood pressure checks and physical therapy and health care awareness information.

11/11/2025

When Steve Hollenbeck’s wife was diagnosed with cancer of the larynx, he quit smoking. So, two years later, when Steve’s pulmonologist sent him for a PET scan of his lungs, he didn’t think much of it. Much to his surprise, Steve was diagnosed with lung cancer.
Ten years after he beat the cancer, a routine lung screening revealed it had come back. Read more about Steve’s journey, and the treatment that turned out to be the perfect option for a cancer recurrence at the link below.

Though he tried to stop dozens of times, smoking was part of Steve Hollenbeck’s life for decades. “When I was a teenager, the macho man had to smoke, had to be the Marlboro man,” said Steve. “I tried to quit probably 30 times, but when my wife, Nora, got throat cancer, and she quit smoking, ...

11/10/2025

The McLaren Proton Therapy Center congratulates Jeffrey Zeek of Swartz Creek. Jeffrey rang the bell marking the end of his prostate cancer treatments with us.

11/07/2025

The McLaren Proton Therapy Center congratulates Darrell Conley of Bath. Darrell rang the bell marking the end of his prostate cancer treatments with us.

11/05/2025

After skin cancer, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the U.S., and it is also the second leading cause of cancer death among men after lung cancer.
Over the years, especially within the last decade, prostate cancer screening guidelines have changed dramatically. The guidelines even vary between different organizations. The core message in most health organizations’ recommendations is that whether to screen is something men should decide for themselves. Read about the conversation every man should have with his doctor at the link below.
Don't forget, veterans are eligible for a free prostate cancer screening this Thursday between 4 and 6 p.m. at our Family Medicine Residency Clinic in Flint. To schedule, call (810) 342-4473.

After skin cancer, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the U.S., and it is also the second leading cause of cancer death among men after lung cancer. Over the years, especially within the last decade, prostate cancer screening guidelines have changed dramatically. The guide...

11/04/2025

McLaren Flint is excited to partner with Mid-Michigan NOW and former news anchor and prostate cancer survivor Bill Harris for a free prostate cancer screening event in honor of Veterans’ Day.
Veterans will not only get free PSA (blood draw) prostate cancer screenings at the event, diabetes, foot, and sleep screenings, along with a colorectal questionnaire will also be available. The event will be held at the McLaren Family Medicine Residency Clinic this Thursday, November 6 from 4 until 6 p.m. Those interested in the screenings are asked to schedule an appointment. To schedule, call (810) 342-4473.

11/03/2025

The McLaren Proton Therapy Center congratulates Dennis Anderson of Fenton. Dennis rang the bell marking the end of his prostate cancer treatments with us.

10/28/2025

Congratulations to ED Tech Debra Palmateer, emergency department, our October 2025 Outstanding Employee of the Month. In her 23 years with McLaren Flint, colleagues have come to think of Deb as someone they can count on for her kindness and rock-solid work ethic.
"Deb is one of the hardest working people in the emergency department," said her nominator. "In all of my years here, I have never seen her in a bad mood. She goes above and beyond for patients and her team. She is a role model for her team and embodies the values of quality patient care."

10/27/2025

McLaren Flint is excited to partner with Mid-Michigan NOW and former news anchor and prostate cancer survivor Bill Harris for a free prostate cancer screening event in honor of Veterans’ Day.
Veterans will not only get free PSA prostate cancer screenings at the event, diabetes, foot, and sleep screenings, along with a colorectal questionnaire will also be available. The event will be held at the McLaren Family Medicine Residency Clinic on Thursday, November 6 from 4 until 6 p.m. Those interested in the screenings are asked to schedule an appointment. To schedule, call (810) 342-4473.

10/21/2025

The McLaren Proton Therapy Center congratulates Terry Matzke of Midland. Terry rang the bell marking the end of his cancer treatments with us.