McLaren Macomb

01/10/2026

Join us for our next Walk in Wednesday on Jan. 28 from 1-3 p.m. at McLaren Macomb. Find open positions at https://mclarenhealthcare.org/498Q7HU

01/10/2026

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. Andrew Awabdeh, an emergency physician with McLaren, reports:

Influenza
Following weeks of rising volumes, the prevalence of influenza (both A and B) continues to increase, becoming the most common reason patients are seeking treatment in the emergency department with symptoms of fever, persistent cough, muscles aches, fatigue, and, in some, gastrointestinal distress.

Flu complications
For those patients with an underlying health condition, especially those affecting the lungs and upper respiratory tract, a flu diagnosis has often led to them experiencing more severe symptoms, with many resulting in hospitalization.

Injuries
Wintery conditions continue to cause orthopedic and soft tissue injuries resulting from a slip and fall.

01/09/2026

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01/08/2026

Check out opportunities to advance your nursing career with an RN Open House:
📅 Wednesday, Feb. 11
⌚ 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
📍 McLaren Macomb Surgery Center

RSVP to join us: https://mclarenhealthcare.org/4qKhKzk

01/08/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Yousif to the McLaren Macomb family! https://mclarenhealthcare.org/3Ytt9ax

01/06/2026

Join us for the monthly Stroke Support Group on Monday, Jan. 13 at 1 p.m. This month's session will focus on Senior Services. https://mclarenhealthcare.org/44L0lho

12/29/2025

12/26/2025

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, Craig Keinath, an emergency physician assistant with McLaren, reports:

Influenza
More and more patients have been testing positive for influenza A, making it the most common reason patients are seeking care in the ED for symptoms of fever, cough, muscle aches, and vomiting.

RSV
Though not yet trending, there have been several patients who have tested positive for RSV, presenting with symptoms of fever and persistent cough.

Strep throat
There has been a growing trend of pediatric patients testing positive for strep throat after experiencing symptoms of a sudden sore throat and fever.

Slip and falls
Continuing icy and wintery conditions continue to send patients to the emergency and trauma center with orthopedic and soft tissue injuries.