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Regina Doxtador, vice president and chief financial officer at the  Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute , has been named to Crain’s Detroit’s 2025  Notable Leaders in Finance . Doxtador joined Karmanos in 2022. With over 35 years of health care financial leadership experience, she provides direction and oversight of financial planning, budgeting, and capital evaluation, as well as strategic financial insights related to growth initiatives, cost efficiency opportunities and network developmen...

Dr. Barbara Wolf McLaren Flint Graduate Medical Education, a robust program annually graduating nearly 40 resident and fellow physicians, recognized its first Dr. Barbara Wolf Humanitarian Award recipient during its June commencement ceremony. The inaugural award was presented to family medicine physician Dr. Simranpal Deol. Sadly having passed away in a traffic accident in November 2024, the award was accepted on Dr. Deol’s behalf by colleagues he worked closest with. Established in the memory and spir...

It’s officially summer in Michigan. That means most of us are trading in our pants for shorts, dresses, skirts, and even swimsuits. However, if varicose veins are holding you back from doing the things you love during the summer, there are new approaches to fixing these veins that are less painful and require less recovery time. “We used to use a heat-based treatment called radiofrequency thermal ablation to fix veins,” said Dr. Peter Burke , cardiologist and vein expert at the McLaren Vein Clinic . “Ho...

June is Men’s Health Month and a perfect time for men to think about and act on ways to better their heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among men in the United States, but there aren’t always warning signs. “The most concerning statistic about heart disease is for men who died suddenly of coronary artery disease and had no previous symptoms,” said Ibrahim Shah, MD , interventional cardiologist at McLaren Greater Lansing Cardiovascular Associates . Men develop heart disease 10 year...

When Terry Gates started making more frequent trips to the restroom this year, his heart sank. He had been through this before. and he knew exactly what to do. “I had prostate cancer 15 years ago. So, when the symptoms showed up again, I went straight to my doctor,” Terry said. “My PSA was up, and he ordered a biopsy.” The biopsy confirmed Terry’s worst fear- his journey with prostate cancer was far from over. “I just wanted to get in, get treated, get out, and get it over with,” Terry said. Terry’s doc...

This month, several community members, board members, physicians, and staff were invited to Hard Hat Tours, giving them first glimpse at the new Grand Ledge location and seeing the progress up close. While the exterior has taken shape with brick work completed and asphalt newly poured, participants toured the interior space as well going through each section to get an idea of the layout and services that will be available this fall. This includes: An emergency department equipped with two behavior healt...

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute , cancer centers, and other organizations across the nation recognize June as National Cancer Survivor Month. A cancer survivor is anyone with a history of cancer from the time they were diagnosed through the remainder of their life. June is a time to celebrate and honor the millions who have beaten cancer and encourage those who are currently undergoing treatment. Cancer Facts and Figures More than 18.1 million Americans with a history of invasive cancer were s...

McLaren Central Michigan, which provides the region’s only specialized program dedicated to assisting survivors in the immediate aftermath of a sexual assault, has again expanded its Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program by adding an additional nurse with an advanced designation. Nurse Kathleen Swirtz, RN, has earned SANE-A accreditation from the International Association of Forensic Nurses. Available 24/7 to any person over the age of 13 in the McLaren Central Michigan emergency department, SANE...

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute is partnering with Wayne State University (WSU) School of Medicine and RepEaters CrossFit in Commerce Township to offer cancer survivors 12 weeks of exercise classes focused on building strength and improving overall fitness. These free classes are provided as part of an exercise program and interventional trial called Cross-Training and Physical Activity: A Better Life Experience (CAPABLE) , which introduces cancer survivors to the sport of CrossFit®. This sess...

Arnold D’Ambrosio , chief development officer at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute , has been named to Crain’s Detroit’s 2025 Notable Leaders in Philanthropy . D’Ambrosio joined Karmanos in 2023 and leads fundraising strategy and execution. He has been instrumental in securing support for the organization's continued success by fostering strong relationships with corporate and community leaders, charitable foundations, board members, and volunteers. Since joining Karmanos, D’Ambrosio has success...