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“It’s kind of emotional when you’re diagnosed, you’re not sure where it’s going to go."   Life’s victories and memories, a prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment led Reg Tidball, from Genesee, to his calling. He enjoys being part of a support system for men going through cancer.   “If you can’t help somebody else, I don’t know what you’re going to do with your life,” explained Reg. “I gave a speech at the cancer celebration a few years ago, and the speech was about cancer rates and how it’s o...

McLaren Greater Lansing is delighted to welcome Victor Celentino and Andre Hutson as the newest members of its board of trustees. Celentino is in his 11 th term representing District 1 on the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, and has been a special education teacher in the Lansing School District since 1992. Hutson is a former Michigan State University men’s basketball standout who is owner and founder of Conquest Fitness, as well as Hutson Contracting. Both are eagerly anticipating the opening of t...

  “This vision-saving technology is crucial for early detection and timely treatment.”   Diabetes can occur in any individual at any stage of life. While diabetes risk is typically diagnosed through A1C blood sugar tests, your eyes can help see additional risk like vision loss by looking through them—early and often. The most common cause of vision loss and blindness for individuals living with diabetes is an eye condition known as diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy affects blood vesse...

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McLaren Bay Region, a leader in providing high-quality patient care, is launching a new electronic health record system (EHR) at 12:01am on Saturday, June 5, 2021 to better serve its patients and community. The new EHR system is from global health care technology company Cerner Corporation, and will improve integration of information in both the hospital and clinic setting. It will enable health care providers to update clinical documentation in near real-time to help clinicians deliver personalized, sa...

  "I would tell donors that their money is well spent. Your gift gives someone the opportunity to concentrate on healing as opposed to how they're going to pay their bills. Stress is a detriment to any type of healing. The Hospitality House at McLaren helps relieve that stress. It's a wonderful thing." As more and more Michigan residents look for innovative and non-invasive cancer care, some face obstacles, including travel demands and overnight lodging accommodations, that can weigh on their minds...

"Listen to what the doctor tells you... I'm almost 78 and I'm still here." After over 40 years in the business, Richard Centilli of Clio, Michigan, is normally waiting for this year’s latest car models to hit the showroom floor at the dealership where he works. When he was told that he had to seek treatment for prostate cancer, little did he know the latest muscle machine available to fight cancer was nearby. “I’ve been monitored for prostate cancer for 10 years and every time I took a PSA, [the level] ...

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of two board of director members: Geaneen Arends, attorney and vice president and director, Butzel Long Sylvester Hester, chairman, Global Automotive Alliance In their roles, Arends and Hester will collaborate with the existing board members to support the Institute’s mission of leading transformative cancer care, research and education. Karmanos treats more than 12,000 new patients annually and is Michigan’s largest cancer...

Sometimes in the hospital, renovations are undertaken for expansion or reconfiguration purposes. Others take place because it is time to refresh and renew. No matter the purpose, the goal is always to provide a welcoming environment for both patients and visitors, as well as the best use of space that becomes a source of pride for staff. Other projects are simply unique. One such project is the Reflection Room at McLaren Flint. Formerly known as the Chapel, this renovated room was completed this spring....

Since opening in March 2020, McLaren Fenton’s commitment to the community was to continue to add providers and services for patients. A recent American College of Radiology (ACR) successful review process is the latest reason for celebrating this pledge. Two important cancer screenings are available at the Owen Road location and both have received ACR accreditation.   McLaren Fenton is now an ACR designated lung cancer screening center and mammography accredited facility. To achieve the ACR Gold St...