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McLaren Greater Lansing, part of statewide McLaren Health Care, has partnered with Lansing-based Digestive Health Institute (DHI), part of Pinnacle GI Partners. In their shared commitment of providing the community with comprehensive gastrointestinal and colorectal specialty care, the partnership enhances and expands Lansing’s regional access to this elevated level of full-service care. The largest practice of GI providers in Michigan, Pinnacle GI Partners, DHI will add nine GI providers to McLaren Grea...

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute invites the community to the Screening Saves Lives: Cancer Screening and Educational Event in Farmington Hills. It takes place on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Lawrence and Idell Weisberg Cancer Center at 31995 Northwestern Highway. Karmanos will provide breast cancer screenings, including mammograms, colorectal screening consultations, free head and neck examinations, and wellness checks. “We were amazed at having over 400 people walk thro...

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. This is especially true when it comes to the literal image of your health. Medical imaging and screenings allow physicians to assess certain illnesses, how far they have progressed, and the severity of an injury.  “Most patients get imaging done because they are having symptoms,” said  Dr. Tomy Kalapparambath , a radiologist at McLaren Flint. “Many cancers we find this way are in an advanced stage. Screenings detect cancers before the symptoms star...

With weight loss maintaining its top spot among the annual list of New Year’s Resolutions, April and the beginning of spring is a great time to check in and gauge progress over the first three months of the year. Are you where you want to be? Are you making headway? Have you encountered adversity? Have you deviated from your original plan? Are you as committed as you were when you started? Can you recommit to the goal? The good news is that there is no deadline for these goals and no expiration date on ...

Tricia Haener, MBA, BSN, Chief Nursing Officer at McLaren Macomb, has been recognized by Oakland University’s School of Nursing as part of its 36th Annual Nightingale Awards for Nursing Excellence. The region’s most prestigious nursing honor, Haener earned recognition by winning its Excellence in Executive Administration category. Recipients of the award are first nominated by their colleagues, leaders, or staff. Excellence in Executive Administration is earned by those who are a “visionary in leading p...

Dr. Elias Zeine With more than 21,000 women estimated to be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year, cases are on the rise, according to the American Cancer Society. The nature of the disease, in that there are no obvious symptoms in its early stages, sees ovarian cancer becoming one of the leading causes of cancer-related death in women. Lacking significant warning signs or direct early symptoms often lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment, making early detection key for any treatment. “One of the mos...

Head and neck cancer is a general term to describe a number of tumors that originate in the mouth and throat. Other cancers in the head and neck area include thyroid, skin, salivary glands and sinuses. But what are the specific cancer sites that fall into that category? Oral Cavity : Cancers found in the oral cavity are generally called mouth cancers.  The cancer can develop in the lips, cheeks, teeth, gums, the front of the tongue, the floor and roof of the mouth, and the area found behind the wis...

McLaren Medical Group, the employed provider group of statewide McLaren Health Care, has named Binesh Patel, MD, as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 31. Dr. Patel returns to McLaren Health Care after having served previously as Chief Medical Officer at McLaren Flint for more than five years until September 2022. He will assume the vacant MMG CEO role, which had been filled in the interim by Chad Grant, McLaren Health Care Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. “We are excited and ...

McLaren Northern Michigan, the regional health care provider for 22 northern Michigan counties, has brought back the Children’s Health Fair for its 30th year, the event’s first since 2019. Parents and children of all ages are welcome to Petoskey Middle School on Sat., April 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the free, fun — and healthy — event. “We have been eagerly anticipating the day when we could bring this event back, and now that the time has come, we could not be more excited,” said Jennifer Collison, M...

McLaren Flint and McLaren Health Plan proudly supported the 15th Annual Community Basic Needs Fair on March 23, hosted by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library. This free event provided essential resources to Flint and Genesee County residents, and over 100 people participated. More than 25 community agencies came together to provide everything from family support to healthcare to financial services and workforce development, issues that can be detrimental to a person's ab...