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After weeks of indulging in holiday foods, drinks, and festivities, most people make New Year’s resolutions to join a gym, start a diet, or get healthy. However, getting healthy is more than just eating well and exercising. Here are five doctor-approved ways you can improve your health this year outside of diet and exercise: Drink enough water In a world full of Starbucks runs and specialty drinks, switching to water significantly helps weight loss by reducing calorie intake (replacing sugary drinks), m...

David Penski, registrar in the patient access department at McLaren Greater Lansing , was honored with the BEE Award. The BEE Award , which stands for “Be Extraordinary Every day,” recognizes health care team members who made an extraordinary difference in a patient’s care or overall experience. The nomination, submitted by a coworker, reads as follows: “Many times, Dave has come up to my department if there are any issues regarding registration. I have seen him go above and beyond to help patients and ...

The McLaren Greater Lansing Women’s Giving Circle (WGC) is actively reshaping the landscape of local health care. This group of remarkable women is making a tangible difference through their collective giving, compassion, and dedication. The WGC is an impactful initiative facilitated through the McLaren Greater Lansing Foundation . It stands as a powerful testament to the strength of unity, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to providing the best possible community health care for the Lansing region...

Your genes play a meaningful role in your health—shaping everything from your physical features to your risk for certain medical conditions, including cancer. While most cancers are not inherited, about 5% to 10% of cases can be linked to hereditary factors. If cancer has touched your family, learning more about your genetic risk can be an important step toward protecting your future. There is a lot of information online about genetics and cancer, and trying to sort through it by yourself can feel overw...

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...