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What do blood pressure and your heart health have to do with one another? Some experts argue, everything. According to the CDC , the number one cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. is heart disease, and high blood pressure is a key risk factor for it. “High blood pressure is called the silent killer because it is a disease that often has no warning signs,” said Asma Haydar , certified family medicine nurse practitioner at the McLaren Flint - Flushing Community Medical Center. “Having high b...

Innovative Partnerships Help High School Students Pursue Careers In 2024, McLaren Flint developed a Workforce Development Initiative to create a guaranteed-employment educational partnership with Genesee Career Institute, Mott Community College, and UM-Flint.   It is designed to build a pipeline of students with the promise from McLaren Flint to either provide support toward their tuition or associated expenses, such as housing, in exchange for a work commitment equivalent to the investment. T...

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...

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...

McLaren Flint, part of statewide McLaren Health Care, and Bentley Community Schools, a public district serving students in Genesee County, have finalized the donation of buildings and land to the school district in support of its plans to significantly expand its preschool program. The donation became official on May 14, with Bentley Community Schools taking ownership of the three 6,000-sq-ft. buildings and the 4.5 acres they sit on. The former McLaren Flint buildings along Belsay Road, near the distric...

The spirit of hope and support was palpable at the 13 th Annual Pink Out the Park, during the Strike Out Cancer Weekend. The decade-long partnership between the Detroit Tigers, the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and McLaren Health Care welcomed thousands of fans, mostly sporting pink, in honor and celebration of the hundreds of attendees who have been affected by breast cancer. On Air with Tigers Radio “Check your boobs. Get a mammogram. I have cancer.” That simple but powerful message from a fri...

It is important to seek medical care when heavy periods, also known as menorrhagia, start to interfere with your daily life. Heavy periods are a common experience, affecting about one in three women. The worry about heavy bleeding and the discomfort it brings can take a toll, making it difficult to focus at work or school, enjoy social events, or even get a good night's sleep. Heavy bleeding is characterized as severe bleeding or cramping that hinders your ability to carry out everyday tasks. Another si...

Shane Miller has never been one to take chances with his heart. “I have a family history of heart disease,” Shane said. “I’ve been struggling with high blood pressure and cholesterol.” So, when Shane, who is a pastor, noticed he was a lot more tired than usual, he paid his doctor a visit. The doctor immediately referred Shane to a cardiologist who ran several tests. “I didn’t do well on the stress test,” Shane said. “They told me I needed stents in my heart, but when I got out of the cath lab I found ou...

Suffering with a bloated, swollen stomach and irregularity, Elaine Bazydlo visited a surgeon who recommended removing her gallbladder. Elaine told her primary care doctor she wanted a second opinion. “I had a trip to France with my daughter scheduled for the summer,” Elaine said. “I did not want complications from surgery interfering with my trip.” However, further testing revealed the possibility of something far more serious going on with Elaine’s health. Scans revealed fluid in her abdomen, and a bio...

Congratulations Employee Health clinician Kim Summers, McLaren Flint's May Outstanding Employee of the Month. Kim lives by the motto printed on a plaque hanging behind her desk that says, "Always be kinder than you feel." If you have visited employee health, one thing is certain, Kim will remember your name and face. That is just one of the reasons colleagues say Kim is a vital member of the team. "Kim takes time to get to know a bit about the people she meets, and forges relationships," said one of her...