McLaren Bay Region

Your patients can now take advantage of telehealth Diabetes management/education with McLaren Flint. The program at Flint is offered both virtually and in person. The McLaren Flint Diabetes Education Program is accredited by the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists. Classes are offered for patients who have been diagnosed with Type 1, Type 2, or Gestational Diabetes. Your patient's first visit will be a 1:1 appointment with a registered dietitian. This visit includes going over your pa...

Early detection is key for this common form of cancer. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Already one of the most common forms of cancer, lung cancer is also the leading cause of cancer death. Early detection is key. If caught early — before the cancer has spread — the five-year survival rate increases three-fold. Unfortunately, only 16 percent of lung cancer cases are detected in this early stage, according to the American Lung Association. Could you or a loved one benefit from a low-dose CT lung...

Fall is a great time to self-check for signs of skin cancer. There was plenty of sun over this Michigan summer. Spending time in that sun exposes everyone — and their skin — to a potentially harmful amount of UV (ultraviolet) rays. Even though skin may be layered with sunscreen, there’s still a chance for skin damage. As we move deeper into the fall, now is a good time to check for any potential signs of skin cancer. Self-exams Knowing the signs and symptoms of skin cancer is critical to catching the di...