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McLaren Thumb Region, part of McLaren Health Care and the statewide McLaren Stroke Network, has received the American Heart Association’s 2025 Get With The Guidelines® – Rural Stroke BRONZE award. This national recognition reflects McLaren Thumb Region’s ongoing commitment to improving stroke care through evidence-based practices and underscores McLaren Thumb Region’s dedication to enhancing outcomes for patients in the rural community. Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of long-term...

With the help of local donations and community partners, the McLaren Greater Lansing Foundation is making it easier for families with young children when they visit the hospital and doctors’ offices when needing care with the newest installment of book nooks and child-friendly furniture. “Our primary goal at the McLaren Greater Lansing Foundation is to support our community needs when it comes to access to the best health care options that are available right here in our hometown,” said Lynn Griffor, ch...

With the development of the Grand Ledge Emergency Department and ambulatory care campus underway in Delta Township, McLaren Greater Lansing is expanding its ability to provide extraordinary care to our community. To support the new project, the McLaren Greater Lansing Foundation recently established the Grand Ledge Community Health Fund. The fund will help bolster the development of the new freestanding ED and medical facility through major financial gifts from community leaders. Local business leaders ...

In the heart of McLaren Greater Lansing, a group of remarkable women is reshaping the landscape of health care through compassion, dedication, and collective giving. The Women's Giving Circle (WGC) through McLaren Greater Lansing Foundation stands as a testament to the power of unity, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to providing the best possible health care for its community.  Throughout the year, WGC members gather for various meetings that go beyond traditional philanthropy. These meeting...

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the U.S., with a median age for diagnosis around 62 years old, but for Elisabeth (Betsy) Cowles, a young 38-year-old mother of four and a full-time student, being diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer started with what she thought was a clogged milk duct while nursing her new baby. “I noticed my daughter wasn’t feeding on that breast, and I was in a lot of pain, so I immediately thought it was a clogged milk duct,” said Cowles. “I visited my OB-GYN, ...

When describing a successful President and CEO, many people think of core leadership skills like self-awareness, communication, influence, and learning agility. If you take these skills and add in someone who is visible both in the community and at the hospital he works for, someone who isn’t afraid of tough work and decisions, and someone who ultimately supports his team and is considered a mentor by most, you will have Kirk Ray, President and CEO of McLaren Greater Lansing. Next month, Ray will be cel...

It’s been one year since McLaren Greater Lansing, with the help of many ambulance services, transferred 112 patients in just 6 hours from the legacy facilities on Greenlawn and Pennsylvania Avenues to their new hospital on Collins Road. “A lot of preparation had gone into ensuring not only the building was ready, but our staff was ready to care for our patients in our new home. I am extremely proud of our staff and the hard work they have put in to make sure the move was successful,” said Kirk Ray, Pres...

McLaren Greater Lansing staff, as well as 10 other first-responders, 911 dispatch workers, and good Samaritans, were honored on Tuesday, February 7, at the Michigan State University men’s basketball game against Maryland for saving retired MSU Coach Mike Garland’s life McLaren Greater Lansing staff, as well as 10 other first-responders, 911 dispatch workers, and good Samaritans, were honored on Tuesday, February 7, at the Michigan State University men’s basketball game against Maryland for saving retire...

"We strongly believe that each member of the McLaren family - from patient to surgeon, from volunteer to nurse, from family member to physician - should have access to the support, resources, and counsel they need to nurture and preserve their spiritual health."    A sanctuary for respite, reflection, and renewal was recently dedicated at the new McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital. Members of the regional faith community joined health care providers and the McLaren Greater Lansing Foundation Spi...

"The Guardian Angel program helps recognize our outstanding team and lets them know they are appreciated."   Nothing eases the burden of hospitalization like someone who cares. That is why the McLaren Greater Lansing Foundation has chosen to recognize employees who have gone above and beyond for patients through the Guardian Angel program. Patients who nominate a Guardian Angel are encouraged to share their stories, telling everyone what impressed them most about the staff member. Once a nomination...