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McLaren Greater Lansing nurse Luke Guggemos was honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the exceptional care nurses provide every day. The nomination, submitted by a colleague, read as follows: “Luke is an outstanding nurse who is helpful, patient, and always willing to take the time to teach/explain something to someone with questions. He flexes his schedule to help meet most staffing needs from day to nights to help and al...

Three McLaren Health Care hospitals have partnered to share their continued collective support of Levi’s Link through its sponsorship of a planned Oxford Township pocket park project that advances the organization’s mission of accessibility for people with special needs while also promoting physical activity, relaxation, and an appreciation of nature. The philanthropic foundations at McLaren Greater Lansing, McLaren Lapeer Region, and McLaren Oakland have donated a total of $10,000 to the Levi’s Link Pa...

McLaren Greater Lansing nurse Brianna Rucinski was honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the exceptional care nurses provide every day. The nomination, submitted by a patient, read as follows: “I am honored to nominate Brianna for the DAISY Award for the exceptional care and support she provided me during my labor and delivery. From the moment she stepped into the room, Brianna dedicated herself entirely to my wellbeing, s...

Eaton County residents can look forward to significant expansion in local health care services with the upcoming opening of McLaren’s new freestanding emergency department (FSED) and ambulatory care center in Grand Ledge. The new facility, located on the corner of Nixon Road and E. Saginaw Highway, officially broke ground in June 2024, and is scheduled to open to patients this fall. The FSED will be open 24/7 with onsite board-certified emergency medicine physicians and highly trained medical staff read...

Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Greater Lansing, in partnership with MSU Health Care, received the MOQC Excellence in Quality Certification for 2024. MOQC Excellence in Quality Certification provides medical and gynecologic oncology practices the opportunity to be recognized for the high-quality care they provide patients. This is contingent upon demonstrated commitment to quality, value, and collaboration in service of the people in Michigan who have cancer and their loved ones. To learn more abou...

Summer is a season of fun and outdoor activities, but it also brings unique health risks. From heat-related illnesses to water accidents and sports injuries, knowing the early warning signs can help prevent minor problems from becoming emergencies. Heat Illnesses Can Escalate Quickly When temperatures soar, dehydration becomes a silent threat. Dry lips, dizziness, or the inability to sweat despite the heat are all red flags. “If you stop sweating or feel lightheaded, that’s a sign your body is strugglin...

McLaren Greater Lansing has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Silver Plus quality achievement award, with target Stroke Honor Roll and Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll for 2025. This recognition celebrates McLaren Greater Lansing for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines—ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death ...

The McLaren Stroke Network, which provides timely and potentially lifesaving care in the midst of the medical emergency, has again earned national honors for the exceptional level of care provided at its network hospital sites. The American Heart Associated/American Stroke Association recognized several McLaren hospitals with its Get With Guidelines® – Stroke distinctions, a sign that those hospital-based stroke programs consistently adhere to the latest care guidelines while achieving improved patient ...

McLaren Greater Lansing’s labor and delivery unit, The Birthplace, is a proud recipient of the Michigan Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health ( MI AIM ) platinum quality improvement designation in recognition of Michigan birthing hospitals that are improving care for mothers and babies. The platinum designation is MI AIM’s highest rating to receive. The MI AIM works with birthing hospitals to decrease and eliminate maternal mortality and morbidity in Michigan by implementing “safety bundle” plans a...

This month, several community members, board members, physicians, and staff were invited to Hard Hat Tours, giving them first glimpse at the new Grand Ledge location and seeing the progress up close. While the exterior has taken shape with brick work completed and asphalt newly poured, participants toured the interior space as well going through each section to get an idea of the layout and services that will be available this fall. This includes: An emergency department equipped with two behavior healt...