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McLaren Flint's free mammogram program not only promotes breast cancer awareness, but also provides 3D mammogram screenings for uninsured, at-risk, low-income women throughout Genesee County. Funding is made possible by the partnership between the McLaren Flint Foundation and the Flint Firebirds, and the generous sponsors who support the annual "Pink out the Rink for Mamms" hockey game held each October. However, no matter what month it is, women in our community are due for their annual mammogram. Annu...

McLaren Flint's knee and hip replacement program continues to deliver high-quality care to patients. The Medical Center has been designated as a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement. The Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care's program is a national designation awarded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies to medical facilities that have demonstrated expertise in delivering quality specialty care - and includes robust quality measures focused on...

Nutritional Counseling is now available and does not require a physician order. Our registered dietitians can help with the following issues: patients wanting help losing weight, anyone wanting to learn how to eat healthier, patients experiencing food allergies or intolerance to food, irritable bowel syndrome, dysphagia diets, celiac disease, and those in need of low salt or low cholesterol diets. This is a private pay program for counseling not covered by insurance payers. These individual sessions are...

  In addition to celebrating members’ years of service each December, the McLaren Flint Auxiliary Volunteers also donate their profits back to the hospital to be used toward projects approved by the board. This past fiscal year, the Auxiliary raised over $77,000 and presented their check to Chad Grant, president and CEO of McLaren Flint on Tuesday, December 11. Most of the donation will be used toward the future purchase of a second 3D mammography unit for the McLaren Imaging Center.