McLaren Macomb

11/20/2025

Between family gatherings, travel, and holiday meals, getting sick during Thanksgiving can throw off your plans. With McLarenNow Virtual Care, you can connect with a trusted provider anytime, anywhere, even on the holidays.

Whether you’re dealing with a cold, sore throat, or sudden stomach bug, our team is ready to help so you can get back to enjoying time with loved ones.

Learn more and visit https://mclarenhealthcare.org/4oQCW5B whenever the need arises for quick and convenient access to care.

11/20/2025

Join us for our next Walk in Wednesday on Nov. 27 from 1-3 p.m. at McLaren Macomb. This month, we're focusing on hiring for our Security team - find open positions at https://mclarenhealthcare.org/498Q7HU

11/19/2025

Congratulations Lisa, a nurse on 4 West and recent DAISY Winner at McLaren Macomb. Lisa was nominated by a family member who noted her mother's care was exceptional. "Questions were answered, pain and anxiety levels were anticipated and administered to promptly, supplies were provided and we were moved to a quiet room to help usher our mom home and into Hospice," she wrote. "Lisa used her knowledge, care and compassion to anticipate our needs before we knew these needs would even exist."

Thank you, Lisa!

11/18/2025

Welcome to the team, Dr. Jain! She's now accepting new patients. www.mclaren.org/main/physician-directory/jain-saniya-12045

11/18/2025

Congratulations to Cindy, an RN on 5 South, a DAISY Award winner for McLaren Macomb! Cindy was nominated by a patient's family member who was grateful for Cindy's time and attention while the nominator sat by her dying brother's bedside. When Cindy learned the sister was diabetic, she made sure she had some food, and after the brother passed away, Cindy sought out the sister to provide comfort.

Thank you for all that you do, Cindy!

11/17/2025

Diabetes is known as “the silent disease” for a reason — many people have it and don’t even know it. Watch for early signs like constant thirst, fatigue, or frequent urination, and take simple steps now to protect your long-term health.

Diabetes is more common than ever — and the tricky part? Many people don’t realize they have it. It can develop slowly, without dramatic symptoms, earning it the nickname “the silent disease.” But the earlier you spot the  early signs of diabetes , the better your chances of avoiding se...

11/14/2025

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. Stephanie Hernandez, an emergency physician at McLaren, reports:

Slip-and-falls
The sudden snowy conditions caused many to seek care in the trauma center after a slip and fall resulted in various orthopedic injuries to the extremities.

Viral infections
A viral upper respiratory infection has continued to spread, causing symptoms of congestion, cough, fever, and muscle aches, though tests have been negative for COVID-19, the flu, or RSV, but severe cases have led to strep throat in pediatric patients.

Shingles
There have been several cases of shingles reported in the emergency department and treated for symptoms of a rash and skin pain and sensitivity, though patients are not presenting in high volumes.

Gastro
Viral gastroenteritis cases continue to trend in significant volumes, causing symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

11/11/2025

Congratulations to Holly, a health unit coordinator, honored as a Tulip Award Winner at McLaren Macomb. Holly was nominated by a visitor who was having a "particularly bad day," when Holly saw her struggling. Holly stopped to comfort the visitor, making a tremendous impression. "I needed it that day," the visitor wrote. Thank you, Holly, for all that you do!

11/04/2025

Welcome to the team, Dr. Dowda! https://mclarenhealthcare.org/49b0RrS

10/31/2025

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. Osama Fashho, an emergency physician with McLaren, reports:

Upper Respiratory
There has been a significant increase in pediatric patients receiving treatment for an upper respiratory infection and symptoms of cough, congestion, and sore throat.

Gasto
Common for this time of year, gastroenteritis has been trending among pediatric and adult patients, with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Allergies
Though late in the season, many asthma sufferers are continuing to experience varying degrees of complications caused by allergies and other environmental irritants.

Injuries
Even with weather cooling, there continue to be a steady volume of patients seeking treatment for orthopedic and soft tissue injuries in the trauma center.