McLaren Health Plan

08/11/2025

It’s National Immunization Awareness Month. Making sure your child’s vaccines are up to date before school starts is a great way to make sure that they have a great start to their school year.
The CDC has made it easy to know if your child is missing any vaccines, follow the link below ⬇️
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-schedules/child-easyread.html

08/09/2025

Join McLaren Health Plan today, August 9 at 10 a.m. for ‘Story Time at the Flint Farmers' Market'. Kids ages 3 and up are welcome to come to the second level and listen to a story and get a free bookmark! Children must be accompanied by an adult. While you’re there, visit all the vendors for some delicious fruits and vegetables, have lunch and pick up some other great goodies to take home.
See you there!

08/07/2025

Join us today for Cook the Kit at the Mt. Pleasant Farmers' Market .
Today's kit includes: jalapeño .

Learn more about the Farmers' Market and Cook the Kit⤵️
https://www.facebook.com/mpfarmersmarket/

*Kits are available on a first come, first serve basis.

08/05/2025

National Farmer’s Market Week is in full swing! Michigan Farmer’s Markets have so much to offer! Check out the seasonal list below to see what you could find at your local market today!

08/04/2025

McLaren Health Plan supports the amazing work that Michigan’s Community Health Center’s do every day! Please join us in celebration of National Health Center Week 8/3-8/9/25.

08/03/2025

Celebrate National Farmer’s Market Week with McLaren Health Plan August 3rd-9th!
Farmers markets contribute to social well-being by providing access to fresh, healthy food. Especially in low-income communities, through programs like SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks.
Learn more⤵️
https://doubleupfoodbucks.org/
https://mifma.org/find-a-farmers-market/

08/02/2025

Join McLaren Health Plan today, August 2 at 10 a.m. for ‘Story Time at the Flint Farmers' Market'. Kids ages 3 and up are welcome to come to the second level and listen to a story and get a free bookmark! Children must be accompanied by an adult. While you’re there, visit all the vendors for some delicious fruits and vegetables, have lunch and pick up some other great goodies to take home.
See you there!

07/31/2025

We are a proud sponsor of Allen Neighborhood Center’s Breadbasket Food Pantry. The food pantry takes place every Monday from 1-4 p.m. in Lansing and provides free produce, bread, and baked goods to those in need.
Learn more at: https://www.allenneighborhoodcenter.org/breadbasket

07/29/2025

Join McLaren Health Plan Saturday, August 2 at 10 a.m. for ‘Story Time at the Flint Farmers' Market'. Kids ages 3 and up are welcome to come to the second level and listen to a story and get a free bookmark! Children must be accompanied by an adult. While you’re there, visit all the vendors for some delicious fruits and vegetables, have lunch and pick up some other great goodies to take home.
See you there!

07/28/2025

Mammograms are a standard screening radiology exam recommended for asymptomatic women over the age of 40 for early detection of breast cancer. But what happens if you get a call back from your screening mammogram, and further testing is recommended?

Mammograms are a standard screening radiology exam recommended for asymptomatic women over the age of 40 for early detection of breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. Recommended yearly mammographic screening helps detect breast cancer early, which is easily amenable to....

07/26/2025

Join McLaren Health Plan today, July 26 at 10 a.m. for ‘Story Time at the Flint Farmers' Market'. Kids ages 3 and up are welcome to come to the second level and listen to a story and get a free bookmark! Children must be accompanied by an adult. While you’re there, visit all the vendors for some delicious fruits and vegetables, have lunch and pick up some other great goodies to take home.
See you there!

07/25/2025

WHAT'S GOING AROUND?— Each week, we ask our ER physicians what ailments and conditions are commonly being seen in our Emergency Room.

THIS WEEK, Dr. Ali Saad, an emergency physician at McLaren reports:

Injuries
Orthopedic and soft tissue injuries sustained during outdoor activities continue to be the most common reason patients are seeking care in the emergency and trauma center. There has been a noticeable increase in the volume of elderly patients injured in falls.

Asthma
Allergies have caused asthma sufferers to experience exacerbated symptoms, with the most severe cases causing significant breathing complications.

Gastro
Continuing the trend throughout the summer, there has been a steady, though low level, volume of patients experiencing gastrointestinal distress.

07/25/2025

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men in the U.S. While one in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, if you are experiencing symptoms, it doesn’t necessarily mean it is cancer.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men in the United States. While one in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, if you are experiencing symptoms, it doesn’t necessarily mean it is cancer. Many symptoms of prostate cancer are the same for other prost...

07/24/2025

It’s Healthy Vision Month!
Did you know that that Hispanics/Latinos have high rates of vision loss caused by some eye diseases? Help to combat vision loss by getting a comprehensive dilated eye exam, protecting your eyes from the sun when doing activities like home repair, and eat a healthy diet.
For more information on how to keep your eyes healthy, visit the National Eye Institute for tips: https://mclarenhealthcare.org/3zfcE8G

07/23/2025

What's blood pressure got to do with your heart? Everything, according to some experts. The number one cause of death for both men and women is heart disease, and high blood pressure is a key risk factor for it. The trouble is, high blood pressure usually has no symptoms. That is why it is called the silent killer. Learn how to protect yourself and keep your blood pressure in check at the link below.

What do blood pressure and your heart health have to do with one another? Some experts argue, everything. According to the CDC , the number one cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. is heart disease, and high blood pressure is a key risk factor for it. “High blood pressure is called th...

07/23/2025

Fall sports are coming--schedule your child's sports physical now! Quick, easy, and required to play. Stay safe and game ready. https://mclarenhealthcare.org/4lKM8rc

07/23/2025

Join McLaren Health Plan Saturday, July 26 at 10 a.m. for ‘Story Time at the Flint Farmers' Market'. Kids ages 3 and up are welcome to come to the second level and listen to a story and get a free bookmark! Children must be accompanied by an adult. While you’re there, visit all the vendors for some delicious fruits and vegetables, have lunch and pick up some other great goodies to take home.
See you there!

07/21/2025

Did you know in Michigan alone, there are over 1.7 million family caregivers? Thanks to a grant from Exhale - The Family Caregiver Initiative, Karmanos will be able to continue the Give Yourself a Break Today program, a healing arts program specifically for family caregivers and cancer thrivers.

A $300,000 grant from Exhale – The Family Caregiver Initiative will allow the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute to continue providing its Give Yourself a Break Today program, a healing arts program for family caregivers and cancer thrivers. This gift supports the program for three years in par...

07/18/2025

McLaren Greater Lansing is accepting applications for the Nursing Internship Program! Get a head start on your nursing career by taking advantage of this unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a clinical setting. To learn more or to apply, visit https://bit.ly/46cB9Sl

07/16/2025

As Pam journeyed down another road of cancer treatment after learning her first occurrence wasn't entirely gone, she was led to Karmanos, where she joined a clinical trial that gave her a "third chance at life."

“My husband and I talked about it and decided that even if it didn’t save me, if it could help someone else, I had to do it.”   It was a warm, foggy day in 1970 when Pam Roach, then a high school sophomore, spent a rare and cherished day at Lake Michigan with friends. She soaked in the su...

07/14/2025

Curious about how a wearable device can help boost your health? Dr. Lauren Vocke weighed in on the different devices available now and what they can tell you about your overall health and wellbeing.

If you’re looking for a way to improve your health, get motivated to exercise more, or another way to manage health condition, wearable technology may help you get started. These devices use sensors to track your movement and other body functions and collect data that tells you more about your wel...

07/11/2025

WHAT'S GOING AROUND?— Each week, we ask our ER physicians what ailments and conditions are commonly being seen in our Emergency Room.

THIS WEEK, “What’s Going Around,” Dr. Stephanie Hernandez, a McLaren emergency physician, reports:

COVID-19
There were some, though very few, confirmed cases of COVID-19, with patients reporting symptoms of a sharp sore throat and congestion.

Asthma complications
Airbourne allergens continue to cause complications for patients with asthma, causing breathing complications in the most severe cases.

Injuries
Orthopedic and soft tissue injuries continue to be the most common reason patients are seeking care in the trauma center. A significant number of these injuries were sustained in car and motorcycle accidents.

07/10/2025

McLaren Greater Lansing’s labor and delivery unit, The Birthplace, is a proud recipient of the Michigan Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health ( MI AIM ) platinum quality improvement designation in recognition of Michigan birthing hospitals that are improving care for mothers and babies. The p...

07/03/2025

Whether you're heading to a backyard barbecue, enjoying the fireworks, or sneaking away for a weekend trip, McLarenNow makes it easy to receive expert care on the go—no office visit needed.

Don’t let an illness or minor ailment put a pause on your 4th of July plans. Get quick, convenient care from your phone, tablet, or computer, anytime, anywhere—so you can keep the celebration going.

Visit https://mclarenhealthcare.org/44rGHV8 and keep your holiday plans on track.