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The ushering in of the holiday season and the cold approach of winter also signals the arrival of the flu season, when cases of influenza truly begin to increase in frequency and severity . For years, physicians and health care professionals have urged everyone six months and older to get an annual flu shot and benefit from the added layer of protection the inoculation provides (in addition to good hygiene practices). However, according to a recent study published in Scientific Reports , a flu vaccinati...

If you have a loved one receiving cancer treatment during the holidays, they might spend long hours in clinics daily. Here are some great gift ideas you can give them this season that will be useful during treatment. Keep in mind that you don’t always have to buy a present. Thoughtful, low cost or priceless gifts are also incorporated below to help make your loved one’s day. Audiobook subscription If your loved one is a bookworm or a podcast fan, getting them an audiobook or podcast subscription is a go...

Stress has become so prevalent in countless lives that the American Psychological Association classifies it as a public health concern , and it can take many forms: depression, anxiety, and exhaustion to list a few. Often spiking during the holiday season, everyday stressors can be borne out of work pressures, deadlines, financial struggles, among many others. And the effects sufferers feel can lead to very real symptoms — and the body reacts : heart rate increases, blood vessels narrow. Over time, thes...

McLaren Health Care, the fully integrated health care delivery system with hospitals and medical campuses throughout the state, has had several of its hospitals recognized by the Chartis Center for Rural Health with Performance Leadership Awards for their performance in caring for smaller communities, where residents have traditionally encountered barriers when needing care. The Performance Leadership Awards are based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®, described by the nati...

Though it is rarer for people to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer than breast, prostate, lung, and colorectal cancer, the American Cancer Society estimates that in 2023, pancreatic cancer will have the third-highest number of deaths (over 50,500). Pancreatic cancer is estimated to take the lives of about 2,000 fewer people than colorectal cancer (over 52,500), the second cause of cancer deaths just below the first leading cause, lung cancer (over 127,000). Even fewer people will die of breast cancer,...

McLaren Health Care, the three-state, fully integrated health care delivery system, has earned national recognition from the 2023 OnCon Icon Awards by being named to its list of Top 100 Talent Acquisition Teams. The list compiles organizations from around the country that demonstrate a “good mix of success and positive impact on their organization,” strong contributions through thought leadership, innovation in their projects, and team leaders who have exhibited exceptional leadership. “What is incredib...

An estimated 12.5 million Americans have been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) , and several million more may be living with the disease and its symptoms without even knowing it, according to the American Lung Association. November is National COPD Awareness Month — a time designated to bring and raise awareness to this chronic disease and its quality-of-life-limiting symptoms. These symptoms include : Chronic cough and phlegm production Shortness of breath Wheezy breathing Ch...

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Of the many forms of cancer, lung cancer could be considered the most devastating, accounting for approximately one out of every five cancer deaths. More patients die of lung cancer yearly than breast, colon and prostate cancer combined. Early on, lung cancer does not usually present symptoms. By the time patients experience symptoms, the cancer may have already spread. Common signs and symptoms can be: A cough that does not go away A cough that causes you to bri...

McLaren and Karmanos leaders share knowledge and experience with other statewide industry leaders. With the ever-changing landscape of health care in Michigan and around the country, Crain’s Detroit Business brought together leading minds in local health care at its annual Health Care Leadership Summit. Participating on panels, sharing their insights and experience on a range of topics were representatives from McLaren Health Care and the Karmanos Cancer Institute. Andrea Phillips Director of Care Coord...

Countless mishaps have quickly led to a trip to the ER. This time of year can get tricky (or treat?), and the last thing you need is blood on your hands. In the weeks and days leading up to Halloween, local ERs often see a significant spike in deep cuts and lacerations resulting from a slip and slice of a pumpkin carving mishap. A few simple pumpkin carving tips can save anyone from a trip to the ER and some potential stitches. Leave it to the grown ups You have to walk before you can run, and you have ...