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McLaren Health Care and its McLaren Heart & Vascular Institute have launched a first-of-its-kind cardiovascular screening program in Michigan to strengthen and expand its ability to identify patients’ risk for heart disease earlier and connect them with timely, appropriate care. Launched in partnership with Bunkerhill Health and its AI-powered Carebricks platform, the program applies its technology to patients’ clinical data already available to McLaren through those patients’ routine chest CT scans...

McLaren Health Care, a statewide health system with hospitals and multispecialty medical campuses throughout Michigan, has announced that Clarkston Medical Group (CMG) has joined the system. CMG is a regional network of primary and specialty care providers serving northern Oakland County and its surrounding communities. “The Clarkston Medical providers and care staffs have earned and maintained the trust of thousands of families over its many years, and we are proud to bring them into the organization,”...

Hearing the words “you have cancer” can feel like the ground has shifted beneath you. Even before treatment begins, many people experience fear, worry, sadness, or a sense of being overwhelmed. Appointments, test results, side effects, and changes to daily life can take an emotional toll. While family and friend support is incredibly important, it’s okay to need more. Taking care of your mental and emotional health is a meaningful part of healing. At Karmanos Cancer Institute locations across McLaren He...

It’s a safe bet that most of us don’t realize our bodies have an internal clock, what it’s called, and how important it is to our heart health. That individual timekeeper is your circadian rhythm, which tells your body when to sleep and when to wake up each day. It also affects several other body processes, including your hormones, digestion, and body temperature. Physicians and the American Heart Association (AHA) continue to research sleep health to better inform public health recommendations, especia...

Congratulations go out to Jeffrey Miller, PA, Surgical Services, McLaren Flint's Allied Health Provider of the First Quarter. Jeff has had a long career with the hospital, working primarily in orthopedics and now in the trauma program. "Jeff has shown a lifelong commitment to learning and teaching," said his nominator. "He has been invaluable to both orthopedic and surgical residents in assisting with the care of our patients. Jeff always has a smile on his face, is always willing to help with any task,...

McLaren Flint congratulates Dr. Mahmoud Rayes, our Physician of the First Quarter. Dr. Rayes is an interventional neurologist and neurocritical care physician who is respected by his team for his compassion for patients and willingness to go the extra mile. "Dr. Rayes is always approachable, willing to help wherever needed, and is an excellent teacher," said his nominator. "He has worked extensively with staff involved in all aspects of stroke care, from neurocritical care to the cath lab, the office, a...

McLaren Flint, part of statewide McLaren Health Care and its extensive Graduate Medical Education department, has expanded its hospital-based GME training program with the addition of an emergency medicine residency. The hospital received approval from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education to add the specialty training program along with 24 resident physicians to its already robust roster of established training programs, which include family medicine, anesthesia, internal medicine, a...

Back and neck pain are extremely common. A stunning 80 percent of American adults will experience back pain, and nine percent suffer with it chronically.  Surgery is not the answer for everyone.  In fact, only about 10 percent of cases require it.  “Fortunately, the majority of back and neck pain cases respond well to physical therapy, pain medication, rest, or some combination of those three,” said McLaren Flint orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Satyajit Marawar . The McLaren Flint Spine Cent...

The Karmanos Cancer Network and the McLaren Center for Research and Innovation (MCRI) have officially partnered on their first collaborative research study spanning both oncology and non-oncology research sites. The project, Ask Questions About Clinical Trials (ASQ CT), marks a significant milestone in integrating research efforts across McLaren Health Care and reflects a shared commitment to improving patient-centered communication about clinical trials. Led by Lauren Hamel, Ph.D., MBA, co-leader of th...

Carri Martin found herself in a challenging situation. She didn’t have health insurance or a doctor for almost a decade. It was especially challenging because she needed to take her heart health seriously due to family history. Then, a routine eye exam in February 2024 changed everything. “They took my blood pressure, and it was elevated enough so that they told me it was serious and I should go see my doctor,” said Carri. “I started looking for someone to go to. I eventually found a primary care physic...