McLaren Port Huron

10/31/2025

We just LOVE Halloween at McLaren Port Huron!! 👻🎃

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.

10/30/2025

Save the Date! It's almost time for the annual Festival of Trees, raising money this year for a new K-9 Security Unit at the hospital. It's not too early to get your tickets to the Gala (Dec. 5) and you definitely want to save the date for a Community Viewing of the designer trees at the Blue Water Convention Center on Dec. 6! https://mclarenhealthcare.org/40HMU0j

10/29/2025

McLaren Greater Lansing, part of the statewide McLaren Health Care system, has completed the phased opening of McLaren Grand Ledge, its newly constructed, $40 million multidisciplinary medical campus in Delta Township, with the launch of the township’s freestanding emergency department.

McLaren Greater Lansing, part of the statewide McLaren Health Care system, has completed the phased opening of McLaren Grand Ledge, its newly constructed, $40 million multidisciplinary medical campus in Delta Township, with the launch of the township’s freestanding emergency department. The phased...

10/27/2025

Congratulations to Amanda, our Employee of the Month!

10/27/2025

We're getting into the Halloween spirit with a pumpkin decorating contest! Vote for your favorite department pumpkin with a "like," and the winner will get the travelling trophy filled with treats. Voting closes at 9 a.m. on Halloween! (You can also stop by the hospital to see the pumpkins in the Wismer Lobby!)

10/26/2025

A 6-million-dollar gift from Joe and Julie Serra, inspired by Joe's own open heart surgery experience, will transform cardiac care for future patients at McLaren Flint. Joe, a former patient who has endured a heart attack, multiple stents, and quintuple bypass surgery, can attribute his cardiac challenges to genetics despite his healthy lifestyle. Now, he and Julie are advocating for others and investing in the very care that saved his life. Learn more about what their philanthropy will mean at the link below.

A $6 million gift from Joe and Julie Serra, inspired by Joe's own open heart surgery experience, will transform cardiac care for future patients at McLaren Flint. Joe, a former patient who has endured a heart attack, multiple stents, and quintuple bypass surgery, can attribute his cardiac challenges...

10/26/2025

McLaren Port Huron's Demashkieh Women's Wellness Place is offering free screening mammograms for uninsured women, whether you have never had a mammogram or are in need of an annual screening mammogram, throughout the month of October. A physician order is required. Call 810-989-3270 for more information or to schedule your appointment. This program is made possible through the support of the Donna M. Niester Breast Cancer Fund, the Northgate Ford Free Mammogram Fund, and X-Ray Associates of Port Huron.

10/24/2025

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Whether you're managing stress, anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed, support is available and you're not alone. McLaren Health Care offers compassionate, confidential Behavioral Health Services to help you take control of your mental well-being. Take the first step!

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. In fact, caring for your emotional and psychological well-being plays a vital role in how you feel, function, and live every day. At McLaren Health Care, we believe that mental health matters, and we're here to provide guidance, s...

10/23/2025

10/22/2025

Welcome to the team, Dr. Novack! https://www.mclaren.org/main/physician-directory/novack-jacob-11996

10/22/2025

A freestanding emergency room and many other medical services are coming to the McLaren Bay Region West Campus on Midland Road.

10/21/2025

The emergency department at McLaren Grand Ledge is NOW OPEN! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gYHFPT

10/17/2025

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. Evan Coyne, an emergency physician with McLaren, reports:

Viral upper respiratory
While viral upper respiratory infections, with symptoms of congestion, runny nose, and persistent cough, continue to be a common condition treated in the emergency department, though those instances are trending downward. These viral conditions have largely tested negative for influenza, pneumonia, and COVID-19.

Gastro
Common throughout the colder months, patients experiencing a viral gastroenteritis infection and symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, have begun to be diagnosed in greater volumes.

Injuries
Orthopedic and soft tissue injuries continue to be a very common condition treated in the trauma center, with youth sports athletes the most frequently cared for.

10/16/2025

When faced with an emergency, knowing where to go for the right care can make all the difference. We're breaking down the difference between Urgent Care, a traditional emergency department (ER), and a freestanding ER, such as the new facility opening in Grand Ledge on October 20.

When faced with an emergency, knowing where to go for the right care can make all the difference. Through modern health care, patients now have a wide range of services available to them, from urgent cares for non-life-threatening conditions to emergency departments for more serious illnesses and in...

10/14/2025

McLaren Health Care is proud to recognize more than 80 of its affiliated physicians who have been named to Hour Detroit magazine’s 2025 “Top Docs” list — a reflection of McLaren’s unwavering commitment to clinical excellence across Michigan.

McLaren Health Care is proud to recognize more than 80 of its affiliated physicians who have been named to Hour Detroit magazine’s 2025 “Top Docs” list — a reflection of McLaren’s unwavering commitment to clinical excellence across Michigan. Each year, Hour Detroit part...

10/13/2025

Today marks Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, a day aimed to shed light on breast cancer that has spread to other areas of the body, and highlight those who have gone through this on their cancer journey. When it comes to preventing cancer, knowing your risk is most important.

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute , cancer centers, and other organizations nationwide recognize October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Aside from skin cancer, breast cancer affects more women each year than any other cancer, making up about 30% of cancer diagnoses among females each year...

10/09/2025

Staff at the new Grand Ledge Emergency Department, coming soon on October 20, participated in a "Day in the Life" exercise to prepare for opening day. Thank you, Delta Township Fire Department, for also participating in this exercise, as well as filling in as the "patient" while staff walked through triage procedures.

Learn more about the new emergency department coming to Grand Ledge and Delta Township by visiting https://bit.ly/4gYHFPT

10/08/2025

What started as a suspected stye in Jerry Melendez's eye led to a diagnosis of a rare form of lymphoma. Jerry suddenly found himself in the fight of his life. He had great support and a doctor he trusted, but he still suffered anxiety and depression. Jerry opened up to his doctor about his struggles and got the help he needed. Read about Jerry's journey and how conquering his challenges helped him fight off cancer at the link below.

There was something in the corner of Jerry Melendez’s eye, in the tear duct. He thought it was a stye or a cyst. “The eye doctor gave me steroids,” Jerry said. “He also sent me to a plastic surgeon for a biopsy, be he said he expected that to come back benign.” The growth in Jerry’s eye ...