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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. and the second most common cancer for both men and women, according to the American Cancer Society. What’s especially troubling is that it is often not diagnosed until it’s already advanced. That’s why early detection through screening is so important. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to learn about your risks, understand the importance of screening, and take steps to protect your health or encourage...

Joe Stubblefield, facilities maintenance manager, was honored as the newest recipient of McLaren Greater Lansing’s Extraordinary Employee of the Season Award. This award acknowledges any employee in the hospital system for the extraordinary work they do. Stubblefield’s nomination, submitted by a coworker, said: “Joe is not only a great manager, but also a fantastic team member at McLaren. His ability to connect with people is nothing short of amazing. Joe always takes the time to help with whatever chal...

Have you ever slept for a full eight hours but still felt completely exhausted? You might not be getting enough of the right types of sleep. Today, many people use smart watches or rings to track their sleep. These gadgets talk about REM, deep, and light (or core) sleep. But what do these stages actually mean, and how much of each do you really need? Sleep is broken down into small, 30-second blocks. Each block is classified as either Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep or Non-Rapid Eye Movement (NREM) sleep...

Ruby Dunham, unit assistant at McLaren Greater Lansing , was honored with the BEE Award. The BEE award , which stands for “Be Extraordinary Every day,” was launched in early 2025 to recognize health care team members who made an extraordinary difference in a patient's care or overall experience. The nomination, submitted by a coworker, read as follows: “I would like to nominate Ruby for her outstanding performance, attitude, and integrity while giving wonderful care to our patients. Ruby is very knowled...

McLaren Greater Lansing, part of the statewide McLaren Health Care system, has completed the phased opening of McLaren Grand Ledge, its newly constructed, $40 million multidisciplinary medical campus in Delta Township, with the launch of the township’s freestanding emergency department. The phased opening was completed at 7 a.m. on Oct. 20, which saw the facility’s freestanding emergency department become fully operational and accept its first patients, significantly enhancing access to timely and poten...

McLaren Greater Lansing, part of statewide McLaren Health Care, has entered into an agreement with Lansing-based Brightwell Behavioral Health, whereby Brightwell will expand access to high-quality inpatient behavioral health services for the region. This expanded access represents a commitment to addressing growing behavioral health needs while ensuring patients can receive compassionate, specialized care close to home. Brightwell will provide clinical and administrative services for a dedicated adult i...

McLaren Greater Lansing, part of statewide McLaren Health Care, has begun the phased opening of McLaren Grand Ledge, the hospital’s $40 million newly constructed, multidisciplinary medical campus in Delta Township. Significantly increasing the community’s immediate access to commonly used health care services, the facility will open its doors beginning at 6 a.m. on Oct. 6. The new facility, located along Saginaw Highway, just west of Nixon Road, will begin operations by first offering primary care with ...

McLaren Health Care, the multistate, 12-hospital health care system, has named Angie Long, DNP, MSN/MBA/HC, RN, FACHE, NEA-BC, its system-level Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, effective Oct. 6, 2025. Dr. Long assumes the role made available upon the departure of Jennifer Montgomery, McLaren Health Care’s inaugural CNO. Dr. Long returns to McLaren after having previously served as CNO at McLaren St. Luke’s, where her leadership led to the hospital’s improved clinical quality, safety outc...

When faced with an emergency, knowing where to go for the right care can make all the difference. Through modern health care, patients now have a wide range of services available to them, from urgent cares for non-life-threatening conditions to emergency departments for more serious illnesses and injuries. Understanding the differences between your options can help you make informed decisions about where to go to get the best and timeliest care possible. Urgent Care An urgent care is often defined by pr...

According to the American Cancer Society , roughly 2 million new cancer cases are diagnosed each year. In 2024, Kendall Wingrove of Okemos became a member of the club that nobody wants to join. “When the doctor utters the word ‘cancer,’ it’s the beginning of a whole new chapter in your life. My specific diagnosis was prostate cancer,” said Wingrove. “Like millions of other men, rising PSA scores during regular blood tests had indicated a potential problem. Then, some biopsy samples showed a Gleason scor...