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The recently opened emergency department at McLaren Oakland – Oxford, the anchor of the McLaren Oakland medical center in the heart of downtown Oxford, has introduced online scheduling for patients seeking non-life-threatening emergency care. For patients looking to minimize their wait time in the ER, visiting mclaren.org/oxford will let them view all available upcoming treatment times and register for a time that fits their schedule, allowing them to wait at home until their time arrives. Online check-...

OXFORD, Mich.— McLaren Oakland, which has served the health care needs of the Oxford community for many years, will be breaking ground on an extensive $35 million renovation of the hospital’s Oxford health care campus. While adding treatment space to increase service offerings, the expansion project is highlighted by the addition of a freestanding emergency department. Breaking ground in late-April, construction is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2024, with the facility’s offices remaining open...

Following more than a year of construction, the $35 million McLaren Oakland – Oxford medical campus continues its phased opening with the launch of its emergency department, the only provider of timely, potentially lifesaving emergency medicine located in the community. Now welcoming patients in need of care, the freestanding emergency department is the latest service to open within the newly constructed, two-story, 54,000-square-foot McLaren Oakland – Oxford medical campus, providing emergency and trau...

McLaren Oakland, part of statewide McLaren Health Care and who has served the health care needs of the Oxford community for many years, has achieved a construction milestone in its $35 million renovation and expansion of its McLaren Oxford campus. The placement of the final steel beam — featuring signatures from team members throughout the organization — to complete the expansion’s steel support structure will be celebrated during a traditional ‘topping off’ ceremony. Highlighted by the addition of a fr...

“In recognition of your humanitarian spirit and swift action in a medical emergency.” So reads the dedication on the Community Health Care Hero Award presented to John Comparoni, a transit driver in Northern Oakland County whose recognition of stroke symptoms in his passenger potentially saved her life. On the morning of March 20, John was transporting Lindalee from her appointment at McLaren Oxford. Soon into the trip, John noticed sudden changes in Lindalee’s behavior — slouching over to one side and ...

Suffering from chronic knee pain and wondering what causes it? Have you considered a knee replacement? Learn more about the source of your pain and your treatment options - including the leading-edge, robot-assisted Navio® Surgical System partial knee replaced, of which McLaren Oakland is first in southeast Michigan to offer - at a free seminar presented by a board-certified McLaren Oakland orthopedic surgeon. All seminars are free to attend, but registration is required and can be made by visiting mcl

Trauma surgeon led the hospital’s response to the Oxford High School tragedy. Surgeon Dr. Jason Pasley, who services as the trauma medical director at McLaren Oakland, was on-call on Nov. 30 and responded at a moment’s notice when the Pontiac-based hospital’s trauma center received patients from the tragic Oxford High School shooting. Having gained experienced as an Air Force surgeon deployed to Afghanistan, Dr. Pasley pulled from his wartime training to lead the team at McLaren Oakland and effectively ...

McLaren Oakland and the McLaren Oakland Foundation are the beneficiaries of nearly $25,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Bureau of EMS, Trauma & Preparedness to expand the hospital's Safe Wheels and Heels program. First piloted in 2008, Safe Wheels and Heels promotes bicycle safety among second graders in Pontiac and Oxford school districts. The goal of the program is to educate young students on biking safety while also assisting them in developing safe bic...

McLaren Oakland, part of statewide Karmanos Cancer Institute and a regional leader in cancer care and screening procedures, has enhanced its capabilities to assess patients’ risk for developing breast and other common cancers with the addition of Volpara® Risk Pathways. An industry-leading software program, Volpara determines patients’ individual and unique risk for cancers and manages their care to ensure they receive the appropriate level of timely care. Volpara will be available to patients through M...

McLaren Oakland, the Pontiac-based acute care hospital with care locations throughout Oakland County, has named Lorenzo Suter, DHA, MHA, BSN, as its President and CEO. His appointment follows a national search conducted in coordination with McLaren Health Care leaders, McLaren Oakland medical staff, and the McLaren Oakland Board of Trustees. “McLaren Oakland is an exceptional care provider through the Pontiac hospital, but its reach extends beyond the city with its ambulatory locations to care for resid...

McLaren Oakland, the Pontiac-based hospital serving all of Oakland County, has partnered with the Waterford Fire Department to provide critical health and wellness screenings to county’s courageous and selfless first responders. Hosted at the Waterford Fire Department (2495 Crescent Lake Road in Waterford) on Tues., Jan. 28 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., the screening is open to all men and women serving as police officers, fire fighters, EMTs, or any first responder service. “We are incredibly grateful to the ...

McLaren Oakland, the downtown Pontiac hospital serving all of Oakland County, is inspired in its support for a scholarship for local nursing students as it remembers one its beloved, previous leaders. The Dr. Calandra Green Memorial Scholarship, named in remembrance of the previous McLaren Oakland Chief Nursing Officer who died in an act of violence in 2023, provides Oakland Community College nursing students with a partial scholarship as they study toward their degree. Organized by Holiday Extravaganza,...

McLaren Oakland, the Pontiac-based hospital serving all of Oakland County, partnered with the Waterford Fire Department to provide critical health and wellness screenings to more than 40 of the county’s courageous and selfless first responders. Hosted at the Waterford Fire Department on Tues., Jan. 28, the event was open to all men and women serving as police officers, fire fighters, EMTs, or any first responder service, with more than 40 responders attending. “We are incredibly grateful to the fire dep...

McLaren Health Care, the statewide health care provider with 15 hospital-based and freestanding emergency departments, has established the position of Chief Medical Director of Emergency Services with Crystal L. Arthur, MD, FACEP, joining the system to assume the newly created role. Through her leadership, Dr. Arthur will collaborate with emergency providers and leaders of McLaren’s emergency departments to advance the care and experience of patients, focusing initiatives to bolster and enhance patients...

Take steps to control your health - talk to your physician to determine if you qualify for early-stage lung cancer screening through McLaren Oakland. Utilizing a low-dose CT scan, physicians can determine if patients have an early stage of lung cancer - when it is most treatable - before they begin experiencing symptoms. With low-dose scans, patients are exposed to less radiation than traditional CT scans. CT scans can identify small nodules and other abnormalities in the lungs and is the only proven-ef...

Tracey Franovich, RN, MHA, MBA, has been named President and Chief Executive Officer at McLaren Macomb, effective May 5, 2024. Franovich assumes executive leadership of the Mount Clemens hospital and its multiple care campuses following the retirement of Tom Brisse earlier this year. Brian Balutanski, McLaren Health Care Corporate Controller and previously the Chief Financial Officer of McLaren Macomb, served as the hospital’s interim President and CEO. Franovich is currently serving as President and CE...

McLaren Oakland low-dose CT screenings are key in the early detection of lung cancer, but for one patient, it was also a way to achieve peace of mind. For several years, the risk of lung cancer had been weighing on Kurt Van De Wiele's mind. At 59, he had never been a heavy smoker, characterizing himself as an "infrequent" smoker-lighting up for a few weeks at a time and during social occasions. Kurt Van De Wiele But he had begun to notice a trend. Stage IV lung cancer had started to take many of his lov...

A sensory room is in development at the new McLaren Grand Ledge Freestanding Emergency Department and Ambulatory Care Center, slated to open later this year. The sensory room, funded by the generosity of Levi’s Link and the McLaren Greater Lansing Foundation , will be designed to provide a soothing and calming environment, free of visual and auditory stimulation that could affect people’s nerves and anxiety when in a medical setting. In 2024, McLaren Port Huron opened a similar sensory bay in which this...

Summer is a great time to be outside — whether you're heading to the beach, playing sports, or just hanging out with friends. But with all that sunshine comes the need to protect your skin. The sun gives off ultraviolet (UV) rays, which can damage your skin even on cloudy days. Too much exposure can cause sunburns, early wrinkles, and increase the risk of skin cancer. Luckily, protecting your skin is easy when you make it part of your daily routine. Here are some smart and simple ways to stay safe in th...

Congratulations to Deborah White, RN, a nurse at McLaren Oakland, who has been selected by  Oakland University  to receive the Nightingale Award for Nursing Excellence in the category of Staff Nurse Practice. White was just one of 10 individuals and 10 runners-up to be honored at the prestigious awards ceremony on May 10, 2018 at the San Marino Club in Troy. The awards were created as a way to spotlight nurses from a variety of clinical roles who go above and beyond in their care for their pat...

McLaren Oakland Hospital announced today that Kristina Miller, Sr. Marketing Specialist for the hospital, will serve a one-year term as the President of the Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Miller has been a supporter of the Waterford area for many years. She was co-chair for two Waterford School District Bond campaigns, co-chair of the marketing and PR Committee for the Waterford Parks and Rec millage, and a 3-year member of the board of directors for the Waterford Foundation for Public Educatio...

Residents and community leaders of all ages gathered together on Monday, January 20, 2020, at McLaren Oakland to share their dreams and hear stories of triumph, as they celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Following the Greater Pontiac Community Coalition’s MLK Unity March from the Phoenix Center, participants gathered in the hospital lobby for a continental breakfast and special ceremony. McLaren Oakland served as a sponsor of the 2020 Greater Pontiac Community Coalition’s Unit...

McLaren Oakland is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of the da Vinci® XI™ Surgical System. The da Vinci® XI™ Surgical System was designed with the goal of further advancing the technology used in minimally invasive surgery. The da Vinci® XI™ Surgical System can be used across a spectrum of minimally invasive surgical procedures and has been optimized for multi-quadrant surgeries in the areas of gynecology, urology thoracic, cardiac and general surgery. By performing robotic-assisted surgery, su...

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is common and widespread virus, and about 85% of people will get an HPV infection in their lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , it spreads mainly through direct contact, particularly during sexual activities such as vaginal, anal, or oral sex. There are over 200 types of HPV, but some of them can cause serious health problems, like cancer. Most of the time, the body fights off the infection on its own, but if certain types of HPV persist for too...

McLaren Health Care, with 13 hospitals and multiple care campuses throughout the state, has earned substantial improvement across its system following the release of the Fall 2024 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, a national distinction that recognizes the hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from harm while providing safe, compassionate health care. Nearly all McLaren hospitals throughout Michigan improved their letter grades over their Spring 2024 Leapfrog release, including two earning ‘A’s ...

The best way to catch breast cancer early is to receive an annual mammogram once you turn 40. Some women will receive mammograms before that age due to their risk of developing breast cancer, especially if they have a first-degree relative diagnosed with breast cancer. However, there are other risk factors you should know about when it comes to breast cancer awareness. Some of those are: A personal history of benign, also known as non-cancerous, breast disease. Inherited changes in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 g...

The benefits to regular mammograms are far-reaching, but there is still a large number of women who do not have access to this vital breast cancer screening. Breast cancer facts More than 8,000 Michigan women will be diagnosed with breast cancer Breast cancer can be successfully treated when found in an early stage American Cancer Society recommends regular mammograms for women starting at age 40 McLaren Oakland and the McLaren Oakland Foundation are committed to providing potentially life-saving access...

Kim Hand, RN, a midnight supervisor of patient care services at McLaren Oakland, has won the Emerging Leader award for the 2017 Nightingale Award for Nursing Excellence. A 19-year veteran of McLaren Oakland, Hand was awarded the prestigious nursing award for her commitment to championing creative strategies and management, enabling efficient operations, generating enthusiasm and fostering team work. Kim Hand, RN Now in its 29th year and sponsored by the Oakland University School of Nursing, the Nightinga...

McLaren Clarkston announced today that Carrie Wheeler, manager of specialty services at the Clarkston campus on Sashabaw, will serve a one-year term as the president of the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Wheeler has been a supporter of the Clarkston community for many years. She has been a member of the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce for 11 years and in November of this year was awarded the President’s Award. This award is given to the Chamber member that the current president feels best ex...

What would eventually become a first-of-its-kind event for McLaren Oakland began when a few Waterford Fire Department firefighters brought an idea to their captain. Naturally placing an importance on their health in their physically and emotionally demanding profession, the group of first responders had the idea of partnering with a local Oakland County hospital and bringing a health screening to them and their colleagues. Waterford Fire Marshall Capt. Christopher Webster was motivated by his team’s ent...

At what point should a doctor evaluate headaches? Everyone gets headaches. They can range, perhaps starting as a dull pain before escalating to the squeezing, dizzying feeling, and start from a number of causes: a lack of/poor quality sleep, certain foods, alcohol consumption, stress, eye straining, dehydration/lack of food, among others. In many cases, a drugstore pain reliever or headache medicine will resolve the symptoms relatively quick. There does reach a point, though, that consistent headaches —...

McLaren Oakland, the Pontiac hospital serving all of Oakland County through multiple care campuses, was inspired to support a scholarship helping local nursing students as it remembers one its beloved, previous leaders. Named in remembrance of one-time McLaren Oakland Chief Nursing Officer, who died in an act of violence in 2023, provides Oakland Community College nursing students with a partial scholarship as they study toward their degree. The inaugural recipients of the Dr. Calandra Green Memorial Sch...

McLaren Health Care, the statewide health care delivery system with 13 hospitals and a network of care campuses and provider clinics, has acquired Park Medical Centers, a group of primary care practices heavily concentrated in communities throughout Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. The 10 Park Medical Centers clinics, with 21 total providers serving the collective needs of 36,000 men, women, and children, joined McLaren effective Nov. 15. Park Medical Centers will incorporate into the system as a div...

The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that nearly 235,000 Americans will learn they have lung cancer this year. Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer among men and women. ACS estimates a staggering 125,000 patients will die from the disease in 2024. The problem is that this cancer is still mostly discovered at a later stage, often having spread to other parts of the body, like the brain or bones. But it could be diagnosed earlier. What millions of former and current smokers do not realize ...

Lake Orion Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, the McLaren Oakland-owned and operated 120-bed short-term rehab and long-term care facility, has been recognized as one of the best for seniors in Metro Detroit after being named to the 2024 Hour Detroit Best of Senior Care list. In an effort to identify the region’s top retirement and senior care facilities, researchers evaluated publicly available and official data — sourced from the state and federal government — along with consumer ratings and feedback, ...

McLaren Clarkston Comprehensive Breast Center, in the spirit of building awareness for early detection during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, is providing uninsured women with a clinical breast exam free of charge. Hosted at the Comprehensive Breast Center on the campus of McLaren Clarkston Thurs., Oct. 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the screening is open to women aged 40 and older currently without health insurance and who have not had a mammogram in the past year. “We believe it is our duty as stewar...

McLaren Health Care, the three-state health care provider operating hospitals and comprehensive medical campuses throughout Michigan, has established the McLaren Heart & Vascular Institute (MHVI) to unify McLaren’s 13 hospital-based cardiology, vascular, and cardiothoracic services and cardiovascular diagnosis, treatment, and prevention its primary purpose. Interventional cardiologist Samer Y. Kazziha, MD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI, FCCP, FSVMB, will lead the initiative as its Chief Medical Director. “Dr. K...

McLaren Oakland has partnered with The City of Pontiac and Eastern Market to sponsor a weekly local market and offer a readily available supply of fresh produce. Every Thursday through October, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eastern Market in Pontiac will host an open-air sale of its various fruits and vegetables along Perry Street outside of McLaren Oakland, near Huron Street. “This has been a fun and inspiring project, made all the more exciting by it being right outside our offices, and we are grateful to s...

McLaren Oakland, which hosts a frequented stop on multiple SMART Bus routes, is pleased to be included on its newly created and announced Route 759. With the route also servicing Auburn Hills, White Lake, and Waterford, it will enhance the community’s access to the level of care provided at McLaren Oakland in Pontiac for those who transportation is barrier to health care. Tracey Franovich, McLaren Oakland President and CEO Many members of our Oakland County communities count on our local public transit ...

McLaren Port Huron, part of statewide McLaren Health Care, with the support and generosity of the Wilson Family have opened the initial Levi’s Link Preop Sensory Bay, a unique pre- and post-operative area designed to reduce anxiety in those with special needs. This is the first bay of its kind in the Blue Water Region. Founded in 2018 by the Wilson Family, Levi’s Link, named in honor of the Wilson’s son, who was diagnosed with autism at age 2, helped fund the $125,000 bay through donations. The bay’s un...

McLaren Oakland, part of statewide McLaren Health Care, has been awarded a $500,000 federal grant to aid its expansion of its women’s health services through the purchase of a 3D mammography unit. Providing images of greater clarity, the advanced technology of 3D tomosynthesis mammography allows McLaren Oakland diagnostic radiologist to more accurately detect breast cancer in its earliest stages for women served through its hospital imaging department. Sponsored by Michigan United States Senator Debbie ...

McLaren Oakland, part of statewide McLaren Health Care, and its McLaren Clarkston medical campus have launched online scheduling for patients seeking non-life-threatening emergency care at the locations’ emergency departments. For patients looking to minimize their wait time in the ER, visiting mclaren.org/oaklandER will let them view all available upcoming treatment times and register for a time that fits their schedule, allowing them to wait at home until their time arrives. “Online check-ins are a gr...

Hassan Beiz, MD, FACP McLaren Oakland, part of McLaren Health Care and the downtown Pontiac-based hospital serving all of Oakland County through its network of health care campuses, has named Hassan Beiz, MD, FACP, as its Chief Medical Officer, effective July 17. As an executive leader, Dr. Beiz will serve as liaison between the medical staff and hospital administration, and provide clinical and administrative oversight for patient safety, quality, and processes and procedures for the delivery of care a...

McLaren Oakland, the 318-bed Pontiac-based hospital serving all of Oakland County, has earned re-verification as a Level II trauma center. Requiring re-verification every three years, this designation is earned after a thorough onsite evaluation of the hospital’s process and staff credentials by the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons. McLaren Oakland has maintained its trauma verification uninterrupted for more than 20 years, with this re-verification remaining valid until September...

Tracey Franovich, RN, MHA, has been named president and CEO of McLaren Oakland hospital, the 318-bed Pontiac-based hospital serving all of Oakland County. She assumes the role recently vacated by Margaret Dimond, who decided to pursue another opportunity. Franovich begins her new role effective Jan. 3, 2022. “Tracey is an innovative, strategic and dynamic leader that has consistently achieved positive results in highly competitive markets,” said Chad Grant, executive vice president and chief operating o...

Timothy Kasprzak, MD, MBA, has been named as the chief medical officer at McLaren Oakland hospital, located in the heart of Pontiac. A fellowship-trained oncologic diagnostic radiologist by training, Dr. Kasprzak has spent the past several years in leadership positions with increasing levels of responsibility, including previously serving as a CMO, resulting in a track record of successful growth and progress. He assumes the position previously held by interim CMO Dr. Ronald Shaheen, who stepped into th...

    McLaren Oakland emergency physician Dr. Nikolai Butki has been recognized for his contributions to the development of the hospital’s medical students, resident physicians and faculty physicians. Awarded by the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians, Dr. Butki is the 2021 recipient of the Benjamin A. Field, DO Mentor of the Year. This recognition is earned by a physician who demonstrates “outstanding dedication to teaching emergency physicians, residents and students.” “It’s a...

On Friday, October 18, the Clarkston Wolves and Lake Orion Dragons joined forces during the Football for a Cure charity football game to help benefit individuals and families impacted by cancer. With the combined effort of fans and players, both communities helped in raising over $44,000 in funding. These funds will go to the McLaren Oakland Foundation to help ease non-medical expenses, such as assisting with utility bill payments and transportation costs, for the cancer patients at Karmanos Cancer Inst...

Margaret Dimond, PhD., president and CEO of McLaren Oakland, the Pontiac-based hospital serving all of Oakland County, is a recipient of this year’s Leadership Award presented by Olivet College as part of its 24th Annual Leadership in Individual & Social Responsibility Awards. Olivet College, through its award, recognizes individuals from across the state who selflessly serve others, lead by example and embody individual and social responsibility in relation to their community and the greater societ...

Diane Wenninger, BSN, MSA, has been named chief nursing officer at McLaren Oakland, the 328-bed acute care hospital in Pontiac. She assumes her role effective January 6, 2020. “McLaren Oakland is an outstanding place to receive care and I am excited to work with a very caring and committed nursing staff,” Wenninger said. “I look forward to collaborating with our physicians and teams to continually advance our care and services.” Wenninger brings years of nursing experience to her position, most recently...

Oncologists Jeffrey Margolis, M.D., and Adil Akhtar, M.D. to Join Karmanos And Lead Oakland Program Pontiac, MI – The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and McLaren Oakland announced today it will open its 15 th treatment location in Michigan at McLaren Oakland in Pontiac next month. Margaret Dimond, PhD “McLaren Oakland will soon be home to a new 21-bed inpatient state-of-the art oncology unit,” said Margaret Dimond, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer, McLaren Oakland. “Karmanos Cancer Ins...

It’s Not Too Late to Get Vaccinated Across the winter months, emergency departments across Michigan have been treating patients arriving after experiencing the classic symptoms of upper respiratory infections—the seemingly ever-present cough, congestion, runny noses, though with the occasional fever. While these symptoms can be mild and be a sign of common cold, they can also be symptomatic of the season’s more serious conditions: influenza, COVID-19, and RSV (though any condition can only be confirmed ...

Officials of The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren announced today that the seventh playing of the official PGA TOUR Champions event, which concluded August 25, 2024, at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club, raised a total of $1,005,260.21 for charitable organizations in southeastern Michigan and beyond, surpassing the $1 million mark for the fifth time in the tournament’s brief history. Since its inception in 2018, The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren has donated nearly $8.4 million to support ch...

Winter conditions can make the occurrence of a stroke more probable. More than 800,000 people in the United States suffer a stroke every year, with the majority of them caused by a rouge blood clot disrupting blood flow in the brain. The American Heart Association, during a nationwide conference in front of an audience of physicians specializing in the treatment of strokes, presented the results of a study that concluded strokes are more common during the winter months. For some, colder weather can be a...

McLaren Oakland, part of McLaren Health Care and its statewide McLaren Stroke Network, has earned designation from The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center, affirming the hospital’s level of specialized critical care to achieve favorable long-term outcomes for stroke patients. A quality designation in collaboration with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, Primary Stroke Center status is attained when a hospital has demonstrated its ability to meet national standardized per...

McLaren Oakland, part of statewide McLaren Health Care, with Clarkston Community Schools have marked the completion of the inaugural year of its Project SEARCH partnership with the celebration of its first graduating class. Project SEARCH is a nationwide initiative dedicated to providing young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with additional training and education in professional environments following their completion of school. McLaren Oakland partnered with Clarkston Community ...

McLaren Clarkston, the comprehensive care campus serving the Clarkston community, recently marked its 15th anniversary of service to the community. Currently anchored by an emergency department and comprehensive cancer center, McLaren Health Care initially invested tens of millions of dollars into the Clarkston Medical Building to bring additional services to the area. McLaren’s continued growth and expansion aided in McLaren Clarkston becoming an essential asset to the community by creating a continuum...

In recognition of March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and to further raise awareness — and promote the importance of — early detection, the Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Clarkston is providing free at-home screening kits throughout the month. Between March 1 and March 31, members of the Clarkston community can register for the free kit by calling (248) 922-6659 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Registration is required. “All screenings are designed to catch the cancer at an early stage,” said Dr. ...

On Jan. 3, 2023, cardiologists at McLaren Oakland received their first patient suffering a life-threatening heart attack, one that required an enhanced level of emergency intervention that would give the patient the greatest chance of survival. The heart attack was the result of a complete and total blockage of the left anterior descending artery, the heart’s largest artery, which provides oxygen-rich blood to heart muscles. Without this blood flow, heart muscles can die, making it essential to quickly ...

Michael Woolsey McLaren Health Care has appointed Michael Woolsey, MBA, as Regional Vice President of Human Resources – Southeast to lead HR operations at the statewide system’s McLaren Macomb, McLaren Oakland, and McLaren Port Huron hospitals. Woolsey assumes the role following the transfer of Laura Gibbard to the same position within McLaren’s Central region. “Throughout his impressive career, Michael has demonstrated strong and competent leadership in what is a crucial role in the success of employee...

McLaren Oakland, part of McLaren Health Care and providing care to the entirety of Oakland County through its network of medical campuses—including McLaren Clarkston—has partnered with Clarkston Community Schools and has provided McLaren Clarkston as a site to host participants of Project SEARCH. Project SEARCH is a nationwide initiative dedicated to providing young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with additional training and education in professional environments following their...

GRAND BLANC, Mich.— Three McLaren Health Care hospitals were recognized by Healthgrades with the organization’s annual Patient Safety Excellence Award, which hospitals earn by providing care in a safe environment while also having the lowest occurrences of common, preventable patient safety events. Included in the 2023 awards were McLaren Macomb (Mount Clemens), McLaren Oakland (Pontiac) and McLaren Northern Michigan (Petoskey), placing each of the hospitals among the top 10 percent in patient safety of...

PONTIAC, Mich.— McLaren Oakland, the Pontiac-based health care provider serving all of Oakland County, in keeping to its commitment as watchful stewards of the collective community’s wellbeing, has organized a free health fair in partnership with Oakland County and The City of Pontiac . Hosted at the UWM Sports Complex in Pontiac , no appointments or RSVP are needed for the March 31 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) event. “Not only are we here to provide for the men, women and children of Oakland County in what may ...

McLaren Oakland, the 318-bed hospital in Pontiac serving all of Oakland County, has added to its growing list of services by being among the first in the United States to offer advanced technology to diagnose lung cancer. In a minimally invasive procedure, the Monarch Platform can view into the lungs deeper than previous procedures, allowing for the biopsy of smaller, harder-to-reach nodules in this peripheral tissue, resulting in earlier and more accurate lung cancer diagnosis. The technology recently ...

Rochester Hills residents can now access convenient and affordable care with the new McLaren CareNow clinic, an on-demand health care service delivered in a convenient location, inside the Walgreens on Walton Boulevard. Services ranging from urgent care, lab testing, and prioritized pharmacy services, McLaren registered nurses and nurse practitioners provide patients with the right care. McLaren CareNow is a unique care model and truly a one-stop clinic in which patients can receive treatment, lab testi...

McLaren Oakland, the Pontiac-based hospital serving all of Oakland County, recently opened an office to allow for an expansion of the McLaren Center for Research and Innovation, MCRI. Part of McLaren Health Care, MCRI is the health system’s centralized clinical trials operation, making those trials available to the community through its hospitals throughout the state. As part of its first task, the MCRI office at McLaren Oakland and infectious disease specialist Dr. Frank Rosenblat have enrolled the fir...

Margaret Dimond, Ph.D., president and CEO of McLaren Oakland, the 328-bed acute care provider serving all of Oakland County, has been invited to share her advice, experiences, and offer encouragement during upcoming speeches on women and leadership. Margaret Dimond, Ph.D. Hosted virtually, Dimond has been invited to open the second annual Cultivating Women Leader’s Speaker Series, a program by the Olivet College Women’s Leadership Institute (Sept. 2 at 1 p.m.) and Women on Leadership, Health & Welln...

When should you go to the ER for the flu? With the 2024-2025 flu season being described as the “most intense” in 15 years, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have estimated there have been at least 24 million cases across the country. This has resulted in more than 310,000 hospitalizations and, tragically, 13,000 deaths. The widespread nature of this flu has caused many to seek care in their nearest emergency department, increasing the potential to overwhelm physicians and caregivers. In ...