Award Winning Care

McLaren Health Care has earned the following awards:

McLaren Greater Lansing’s Vascular Lab is Accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC)

A person may seek out a vascular lab for a number of reasons, such as checking for circulation or blood flow issues. These labs diagnose vascular conditions such as peripheral arterial disease (PAD ), stroke , aneurysms, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can often be life-threatening. The McLaren Greater Lansing Vascular Lab, accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC), uses advanced technology to provide accurate imaging and testing results for early detection and diagnosis of th...

McLaren Greater Lansing’s Vascular Lab is Accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC)
September 2024

Three McLaren Health Care, Karmanos Cancer Institute Top Executives Recognized in DBusiness Magazine’s ‘Detroit 500’ List

President and CEO of McLaren Health Care, Philip A. Incarnati, President and CEO of the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, Boris C. Pasche, M.D., Ph.D., FACP, and President of the Karmanos Cancer Hospital and Karmanos Cancer Network, Brian R. Gamble, have been included in this year’s “Detroit 500.” An annual feature from DBusiness Magazine, the “Detroit 500” compiles the 500 most influential business leaders in metro Detroit. Individuals are selected based on several factors, including the company o...

Three McLaren Health Care, Karmanos Cancer Institute Top Executives Recognized in DBusiness Magazine’s ‘Detroit 500’ List
September 2024

Two Karmanos Leaders Named Health Care Heroes

The 2024 list of Crain’s Detroit Business Health Care Heroes contains two Karmanos Cancer Institute leaders: Boris C. Pasche, M.D., Ph.D., FACP, and Michael Dominello, D.O. Advancements in Care Hero Dr. Pasche , president and CEO of the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, was named an Advancements in Care Hero for his co-invention of the Therabionic P1 device. He and his co-inventor, Alexandre Barbault, started studying the use of low-level radiofrequency electromagnetic fields to treat cancer in the...

Two Karmanos Leaders Named Health Care Heroes
June 2024

McLaren Bay Region Earns ‘Gold Seal’ Comprehensive Accreditation from The Joint Commission

McLaren Bay Region, the 415-bed acute care hospital serving the Great Lakes Bay Region, has earned the Gold Seal of Approval for Comprehensive Accreditation from The Joint Commission, the health care industry’s leading accreditation organization. An achievement representative of the exceptional level of safe, quality care provided within the facility, it was earned by the hospital’s continuous compliance to these high standards. The three-year accreditation following a thorough, rigorous, and unannounce...

McLaren Bay Region Earns ‘Gold Seal’ Comprehensive Accreditation from The Joint Commission
May 2024

Dr. George Yoo Named in Becker’s 2024 Chief Medical Officers to Know

George Yoo, M.D., FACS , chief medical officer (CMO) at Karmanos Cancer Hospital, was listed on Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2024 Chief Medical Officers to Know . The list includes 180 CMOs who “champion patient safety, uphold rigorous quality standards, act as liaisons between leadership teams and medical staff, manage risk,” and more. The CMOs named are considered leaders who are continually driven for improvement, leading to multiple quality and safety accolades for their organizations. Dr. Yoo became ...

Dr. George Yoo Named in Becker’s 2024 Chief Medical Officers to Know
May 2024

McLaren's Dr. Justin Klamerus Named a ‘CMO to Know’

McLaren Health Care Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Justin Klamerus, for the second consecutive year, has been named a ‘CMO to Know’ by Becker’s Hospital Review . Compiled annually, clinical leaders listed are those who “champion patient safety, uphold rigorous quality standards, act as liaisons between leadership teams and medical staff, manage risk” and strive for “continuous improvement.” A leading industry publication covering all aspects of health care, Becker’s, in its char...

McLaren's Dr. Justin Klamerus Named a ‘CMO to Know’
May 2024

McLaren Greater Lansing’s Wound Care Center Recognized with National Award for Excellence in Wound Healing

McLaren Greater Lansing’s Wound Care Center has been awarded the prestigious Robert A. Warriner III, M.D., Clinical Excellence Award by Healogics, the nation's largest provider of advanced wound care services. This Center has scored in the top 10 percent of eligible Healogics® Wound Care Centers® on the Clinical Excellence measure, which is the comprehensive healing rate weighted by wound mix. This award is named after Dr. Robert A. Warriner III, a pioneer in wound care and the former Chief Medical Offi...

McLaren Greater Lansing’s Wound Care Center Recognized with National Award for Excellence in Wound Healing
April 2024

McLaren Central Michigan Earns Joint Replacement Excellence Recognition

McLaren Central Michigan, part of statewide McLaren Health Care and a 5-star rated hospital by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, has again been recognized for the proficiency of its care by earning a Joint Replacement Excellence Award from Healthgrades, a nationwide leader in consumer health care information and ratings. The award recognizes hospitals and joint replacement programs that achieve “superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement.” Measuring and scoring publicly availab...

McLaren Central Michigan Earns Joint Replacement Excellence Recognition
March 2024

McLaren Port Huron Reverified as a Level III Trauma Center by American College of Surgeons

McLaren Port Huron, part of statewide McLaren Health Care and the only nationally verified trauma center in St. Clair County, has earned reverification as a Level III trauma center. Requiring reverification every three years, this credential is earned following a thorough onsite evaluation of the hospital’s processes, staff credentials, patient outcomes, and compliance to trauma standards by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. McLaren Port Huron has maintained its trauma verification u...

McLaren Port Huron Reverified as a Level III Trauma Center by American College of Surgeons
February 2024

McLaren Northern Michigan Earns Cardiac Surgery Excellence, Additional Specialty Care Awards

McLaren Northern Michigan, part of statewide McLaren Health Care and a 5-star rated hospital by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, has again been recognized for the proficiency of its care by earning a Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award from Healthgrades, a nationwide leader in consumer health care information and ratings. McLaren Northern Michigan, which serves 22 counties, also earned: America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Pulmonary Care Excellence Award “These recognitions for the...

McLaren Northern Michigan Earns Cardiac Surgery Excellence, Additional Specialty Care Awards
February 2024

McLaren Oakland Earns Primary Stroke Center Designation

McLaren Oakland, part of McLaren Health Care and its statewide McLaren Stroke Network, has earned designation from The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center, affirming the hospital’s level of specialized critical care to achieve favorable long-term outcomes for stroke patients. A quality designation in collaboration with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, Primary Stroke Center status is attained when a hospital has demonstrated its ability to meet national standardized per...

McLaren Oakland Earns Primary Stroke Center Designation
February 2024

McLaren Port Huron Earns Accreditation for Graduate Medical Education Program, Launches Internal Medicine Residency

McLaren Port Huron, part of McLaren Health Care and the leading regional health care provider, has earned accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) to launch a Graduate Medical Education program, providing clinical training to resident physicians. The program will provide placement for internal medicine residents initially with plans for more specialties. Launching in July, the new program’s six initial IM resident physicians will be under the leadership of prog...

McLaren Port Huron Earns Accreditation for Graduate Medical Education Program, Launches Internal Medicine Residency
January 2024

McLaren Greater Lansing Neuroscience Diagnostic Services Laboratory receives a Laboratory Accreditation with Exemplary status from AANEM

McLaren Greater Lansing Neuroscience Diagnostic Services has received a Laboratory Accreditation with Exemplary status from the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM). The AANEM established laboratory accreditation criteria for electrodiagnostic (EDX) laboratories to ensure patients receive quality medical care in a safe environment. Laboratory accreditation provides patients, referral sources, and payers with a credible measure to differentiate the laboratory’s q...

 McLaren Greater Lansing Neuroscience Diagnostic Services Laboratory receives a Laboratory Accreditation with Exemplary status from AANEM
January 2024

McLaren Health Care Listed Among Newsweek’s “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity”

McLaren Health Care, the three-state comprehensive health care providers and health plan, has been included among “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity” from Newsweek. Companies included on the list are those that “nurture an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued” — ideologies that result in enhanced job satisfaction and reducing turnover rates. The second of what has become an annual list, Newsweek and Plant-A Insights reviewed 1.5 million companies across 78 industries, interviewing hum...

McLaren Health Care Listed Among Newsweek’s “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity”
January 2024

McLaren Port Huron Demashkieh Women’s Wellness Place Achieves Reaccreditation

The Demashkieh Women’s Wellness Place, McLaren Port Huron’s breast care center, part of statewide McLaren Health Care and Karmanos Cancer Network, has earned full reaccreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. The achievement is an indication of the program’s quality and proficiency in providing full-service and multidisciplinary breast health, from regular screening mammograms through the diagnosis, care, and treatment of breast cancer. The program’s achievement was earned ...

McLaren Port Huron Demashkieh Women’s Wellness Place Achieves Reaccreditation
January 2024

Karmanos Cancer Institute receives 2024 Women’s Choice Awards® for cancer care and patient experience

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute has been named one of America’s 2024 Best Hospitals for Cancer Care and one of the country’s 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience by the Women’s Choice Award ® , America’s trusted referral source for the best in health care. This is the 11 th consecutive year Karmanos has been recognized by the Women’s Choice Award® since the inception of the national list. “A woman’s influence on where she chooses to receive health care is powerful, and we are once ag...

Karmanos Cancer Institute receives 2024 Women’s Choice Awards® for  cancer care and patient experience
December 2023

McLaren Central Michigan recognized for excellence in maternity care

McLaren Central Michigan, part of McLaren Health Care and a 5-star rated hospital by CMS, has earned additional honors recognizing its maternity care for mothers giving birth. As a Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care, the team at the McLaren Central Michigan Family Birthing Center has demonstrated “excellence” and “commitment to quality” when delivering newborns and provides “better overall patient satisfaction.” McLaren Central Michigan also earned a PLATINUM designation ...

McLaren Central Michigan recognized for excellence in maternity care
November 2023

Several McLaren hospitals recognized for excellence in rural health care

McLaren Health Care, the fully integrated health care delivery system with hospitals and medical campuses throughout the state, has had several of its hospitals recognized by the Chartis Center for Rural Health with Performance Leadership Awards for their performance in caring for smaller communities, where residents have traditionally encountered barriers when needing care. The Performance Leadership Awards are based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®, described by the nati...

Several McLaren hospitals recognized for excellence in rural health care
November 2023

McLaren Chief Diversity Officer listed among Crain’s DEI Leaders to Know

Kimberly Keaton Williams, Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President of Talent Acquisition & Development for McLaren Health Care, the three-state, fully integrated health care delivery system, has been named one of Crain’s Detroit Business’ Notable Leaders in DEI. The annual recognition acknowledges the progress Metro Detroit executives have achieved toward creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable professional environment. Keaton Williams, along with Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Justin Klamerus, c...

McLaren Chief Diversity Officer listed among Crain’s DEI Leaders to Know
November 2023

Karmanos awarded bronze for Integrated Campaign of the Year

Modern Healthcare and Ad Age has recognized the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute with the Bronze Award for Integrated Campaign of the Year for the latest installment of the “Inspire” campaign. The award was given as part of the 2023 Healthcare Marketing Impact Awards . Karmanos partnered with Fusion92, a marketing agency, for the latest era of the “Inspire” campaign to showcase a cancer patient’s perspective on everyday life and activities. The campaign took viewers on a journey and included digita...

Karmanos awarded bronze for Integrated Campaign of the Year
November 2023

McLaren Health Care talent acquisition team recognized as top 100 in US

McLaren Health Care, the three-state, fully integrated health care delivery system, has earned national recognition from the 2023 OnCon Icon Awards by being named to its list of Top 100 Talent Acquisition Teams. The list compiles organizations from around the country that demonstrate a “good mix of success and positive impact on their organization,” strong contributions through thought leadership, innovation in their projects, and team leaders who have exhibited exceptional leadership. “What is incredib...

McLaren Health Care talent acquisition team recognized as top 100 in US
November 2023

McLaren Central Michigan recognized as a top Michigan hospital

McLaren Central Michigan, part of McLaren Health Care and a CMS 5-star rated hospital, has been recognized by Newsweek as one of the top hospitals in Michigan as part of its America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2024 list. The inaugural consumer guide list ranks 600 hospitals from across the country, ordering them by state and Washington DC. McLaren Central Michigan’s placement on the list ranks it among the top 15 of the state’s 130-plus hospitals. “I couldn’t be happier and more proud of the entire team h...

McLaren Central Michigan recognized as a top Michigan hospital
October 2023

McLaren Northern Michigan recognized as a top Michigan hospital

McLaren Northern Michigan, part of McLaren Health Care and a CMS 5-star rated hospital, has been recognized by Newsweek as one of the top hospitals in Michigan as part of its America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2024 list. The inaugural consumer guide list ranks 600 hospitals from across the country, ordering them by state and Washington DC. McLaren Northern Michigan’s placement on the list ranks it among the top 15 of the state’s 130-plus hospitals. “Providing high-quality and effective treatment and deli...

McLaren Northern Michigan recognized as a top Michigan hospital
October 2023

McLaren Northern Michigan recognized nationally for proficiency in stroke care

McLaren Northern Michigan , part of McLaren Health Care and the health care system’s statewide McLaren Stroke Network, has earned the Get With The Guidelines® Stroke GOLD PLUS distinction from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, an acknowledgement of its proficiency in its care for stroke patients by consistently achieving national quality measurements. Additionally, McLaren Northern Michigan was listed on the AHA/ASA’s Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus for its prompt use of t...

McLaren Northern Michigan recognized nationally for proficiency in stroke care
October 2023

McLaren, Karmanos listed among best oncology programs in US

McLaren Health Care has been included on the 2023 list of “100 hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs” compiled by Becker’s Hospital Review. The health system has Michigan’s largest network of oncology centers, the Karmanos Cancer Network , anchored by the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit. The list includes the premier providers of cancer care from across the country, many of which are National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Oncology Centers. The oncology programs p...

McLaren, Karmanos listed among best oncology programs in US
October 2023

WSU celebrates School of Medicine, Karmanos faculty for their significant contributions to further education

The Office of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development at Wayne State University’s (WSU) School of Medicine annually recognizes faculty who have made outstanding contributions in teaching, mentoring, research, and leadership. This year, several Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute faculty, researchers, and medical staff at the Karmanos Cancer Center received these awards, highlighting their significant contributions to education and more. Others received promotions and tenure at Wayne State. School...

WSU celebrates School of Medicine, Karmanos faculty for their significant contributions to further education
October 2023

Hour Detroit’s 2023 Top Docs List includes over 30 Karmanos physicians

Hour Detroit’s 2023 Top Docs List  is out; over 30 physicians from the  Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute  are listed. Each year, Hour Detroit Magazine puts out an online peer-to-peer review survey conducted by Professional Research Services (PRS) to determine the top physicians in southeastern Michigan. Participating physicians in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Livingston Counties nominate the best doctors in each field. This year’s list also includes a feature with George Yo...

Hour Detroit’s 2023 Top Docs List includes over 30 Karmanos physicians
October 2023

McLaren Northern Michigan named a US top medium community hospital for fourth straight year

McLaren Northern Michigan, the region’s leading health care provider and part of McLaren Health Care, has again been recognized by Fortune and PINC AI as part of its annual 100 Top Hospitals list. Earning a spot on the list signifies McLaren Northern Michigan achieving higher clinical and patient experiences performances when compared to similarly sized hospitals. This is the fourth consecutive year in which McLaren Northern Michigan has earned inclusion on the list. “Consistently earning honors of this...

McLaren Northern Michigan named a US top medium community hospital for fourth straight year
September 2023

McLaren Flint Recognized as One of ‘Flint & Genesee’s Top 10 Employers’

  McLaren Flint, part of McLaren Health Care and the 378-bed hospital serving all of Genesee County, was named one of 'Flint & Genesee’s Top 10 Employers’ on September 14, 2023. This new recognition program from the Flint & Genesee Group is being highlighted in the September/October edition of AND, the Group’s bimonthly business magazine. "We are deeply honored to receive this recognition,” said Chris Candela, McLaren Flint President and CEO. "This achievement reflects our unwavering commit...

McLaren Flint Recognized as One of ‘Flint & Genesee’s Top 10 Employers’
September 2023

Patients rate Karmanos as a top-recommended hospital, with high ratings for physician communication, nurse communication, staff responsiveness, patient experience and drug communication

Karmanos Cancer Center is ranked among the top recommended hospitals in the state and country by patients. Becker’s Hospital Review compiled lists of high-scoring hospitals nationwide from data released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Among being a highly recommended hospital, Karmanos also scored high for physician-patient communication, nurse-patient communication, staff responsiveness, atient experience and drug communication. The data comes from the Hospital Consumer Asses...

Patients rate Karmanos as a top-recommended hospital, with high ratings for physician communication, nurse communication, staff responsiveness, patient experience and drug communication
August 2023

McLaren Northern Michigan recognized nationally for patient safety, heart care

McLaren Northern Michigan, part of McLaren Health Care and the 202-bed, Petoskey-based regional hospital serving 22 counties, has been recognized by Healthgrades, a nationwide leader in consumer health care information and ratings, for its proficiency in providing a range of specialty care services and for the safe environment in which that care is administered. From Healthgrades, the team at McLaren Northern Michigan was recognized with: Patient Safety Excellence Award 2023 America’s 100 Best Hospitals...

McLaren Northern Michigan recognized nationally for patient safety, heart care
August 2023

Top executives at McLaren Health Care, Karmanos Cancer Institute recognized on DBusiness Magazine’s “Detroit 500” list

President and CEO of McLaren Health Care, Philip A. Incarnati, and President of Karmanos Cancer Hospital and Network, Brian R. Gamble, have been included in this year’s “Detroit 500.” An annual feature from DBusiness Magazine, the “Detroit 500” compiles the 500 most influential business leaders in metro Detroit. Individuals are selected based on several factors, including the company or organization size, growth rate, geographical reach and extensive personal contacts. View the complete “Detroit 500” li...

Top executives at McLaren Health Care, Karmanos Cancer Institute recognized on DBusiness Magazine’s “Detroit 500” list
August 2023

KSP, McLaren’s Specialty Pharmacy, earns full URAC re-accreditation

KSP , McLaren Health Care's Specialty Pharmacy, has earned full re-accreditation for specialty pharmacy from URAC through August 1, 2026. By achieving this status, KSP has demonstrated its commitment to quality care, enhanced process, patient safety and improved outcomes. With this designation, KSP will continue providing specialty agents for various diseases. The medications and therapeutic follow-up offered by KSP are for patients with complex diseases or whose care requires high-cost treatments. Phys...

KSP, McLaren’s Specialty Pharmacy, earns full URAC re-accreditation
August 2023

McLaren Northern Michigan earns CMS 5-star rating, ranks among top 10% of nation’s hospitals

McLaren Northern Michigan, part of McLaren Health Care and northern Michigan’s leading regional health care provider, has earned a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This highest achievable rating signifies the exceptional level of quality and safe care provided within the hospital and through its outpatient facilities located throughout northern Michigan. Across the country, 483 hospitals earned a 5-star CMS rating, representing 10.4 percent of all US hospitals, pl...

McLaren Northern Michigan earns CMS 5-star rating, ranks among top 10% of nation’s hospitals
July 2023

McLaren Central Michigan maintains CMS 5-star rating, ranks among top 10% of nation’s hospitals

McLaren Central Michigan, part of McLaren Health Care and a leading mid-Michigan regional health care provider, has maintained its 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This highest achievable rating signifies the exceptional level of quality and safe care provided within the hospital and through its outpatient facilities located throughout Isabella County and into surrounding areas. Across the country, 483 hospitals earned a 5-star CMS rating, representing 10.4 percen...

McLaren Central Michigan maintains CMS 5-star rating, ranks among top 10% of nation’s hospitals
July 2023

3 McLaren hospitals recognized for physician-patient communication

Three McLaren Health Care system hospitals were recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review , a leading health care industry news outlet, for their physicians’ proficiency in effectively communicating with their patients . Compiled from publicly reported data measured by the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) part of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), three McLaren Health Care hospitals earned five stars in physician communication, the highest achievable ratin...

3 McLaren hospitals recognized for physician-patient communication
July 2023

McLaren Bay Region is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care

McLaren Bay Regions’ Stroke Program has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines ® - Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nut...

McLaren Bay Region is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care
July 2023

McLaren Flint nationally recognized for proficiency in stroke care

McLaren Flint, part of McLaren Health Care and its statewide McLaren Stroke Network, has earned the Get With The Guidelines® Stroke GOLD PLUS distinction from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, an acknowledgement of its proficiency in its care for stroke patients by consistently achieving national quality measurements. This is the fourth consecutive year the program has earned this distinction. Additionally, McLaren Flint was listed on the AHA/ASA’s Honor Roll Elite for its prom...

McLaren Flint nationally recognized for proficiency in stroke care
July 2023

Stroke care at McLaren Port Huron recognized with top AHA distinctions

McLaren Port Huron, part of McLaren Health Care and its statewide McLaren Stroke Network, has earned the Get With The Guidelines® Stroke GOLD PLUS distinction from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, an acknowledgement of its proficiency in its care for stroke patients by consistently achieving national quality measurements. Additionally, McLaren Port Huron was listed on the AHA/ASA’s Honor Roll Elite for its prompt use of alteplase, a medication to dissolve stroke-causing blood ...

Stroke care at McLaren Port Huron recognized with top AHA distinctions
July 2023

McLaren Thumb Region earns national recognition for wound care

McLaren Thumb Region, part of McLaren Health Care and the critical access hospital providing advanced medical care for the region, has been recognized with a national award for the clinical care and patient experience provided in its wound care center. The department’s team was recognized with a National President’s Circle Award for Clinical Excellence from Healogics. Part of the Healogic nationwide network of more than 600 wound care centers, the Wound Treatment and Hyperbaric Center at McLaren Thumb R...

McLaren Thumb Region earns national recognition for wound care
July 2023

McLaren Health Care’s Keaton Williams named a Becker’s ‘Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officers to Know’ 2023

Kimberly Keaton Williams, McLaren Health Care Vice President of Talent Acquisition & Development and Chief Diversity Officer, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review list of ‘Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officers to Know.’ Compiled annually, the list features hospital and health system DEI leaders who direct “efforts to create inclusive healthcare environments where everyone feels welcomed, valued and safe.” “DE&I is a strategic business imperative at McLaren, and we understand its strong ...

McLaren Health Care’s Keaton Williams named a Becker’s ‘Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officers to Know’ 2023
June 2023

American College of Radiology Accredits Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Greater Lansing as a Center of Excellence

The Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Greater Lansing has once again been accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR) as a Center of Excellence. Facility staff, equipment, treatment-planning, and chart reviews, as well as patient safety policies and quality control, are all among the criteria assessed by the ACR. "My role is to ensure, on the backend, that the treatment plan that has been created for the patient is of the highest quality and safety, and meets all best practices," said Micha...

American College of Radiology Accredits Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Greater Lansing as a Center of Excellence
June 2023

McLaren Macomb achieves re-verification as a Level II Trauma Center

McLaren Macomb, part of McLaren Health Care, has earned re-verification to maintain its designation as a Level II Trauma Center. Requiring review every three years from the American College of Surgeons, trauma centers are evaluated to ensure they still meet and provide the standard of care set by the organization. The three-year verification, valid until the spring of 2026, followed a thorough on-site review of the program’s capabilities and processes. In 2014, McLaren Macomb became the first hospital i...

McLaren Macomb achieves re-verification as a Level II Trauma Center
June 2023

Two Karmanos behavioral health specialists named Notable Leaders by Crain’s Detroit Business

The 2023 list of Crain’s Notable Leaders in Behavioral Health contains two members of Karmanos’ Supportive Oncology Multidisciplinary Team (MDT): Felicity W.K. Harper, Ph.D., and Mary Morreale, M.D. The publication announced the list on Monday, May 22. Dr. Harper is a clinical psychologist, professor of oncology at Wayne State University (WSU) School of Medicine, and associate center director of Population Sciences at Karmanos. She has dedicated her leadership, research and clinical practice to improvin...

Two Karmanos behavioral health specialists named Notable Leaders by Crain’s Detroit Business
May 2023

KSP, McLaren’s Specialty Pharmacy, recognized as a Leader in Performance Measurement

The Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) has awarded KSP , McLaren’s Specialty Pharmacy, as a 2022 Pioneer in URAC’s Leaders in Performance Measurement (LPM) in their recognition program. This distinction shows that KSP has demonstrated a commitment to improving healthcare quality through performance measurement. As a specialty pharmacy, KSP provides needed medications and therapeutics at an affordable cost for patients with complex diseases or whose care requires high-cost treatments. Bei...

KSP, McLaren’s Specialty Pharmacy, recognized as a Leader in Performance Measurement
May 2023

MSU Health Care at McLaren Greater Lansing Breast Imaging Center designated as ACR Breast Imaging Center of Excellence

MSU Health Care at McLaren Greater Lansing Breast Imaging Center has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). “This achievement highlights the commitment our facility, staff, and physicians place on providing the highest quality breast care for our patients,” said David Rawson, DO , lead interpreting physician at the MSU Health Care at McLaren Greater Lansing Breast Imaging Center. “The Breast Imaging Center is now dual accredited by the Amer...

MSU Health Care at McLaren Greater Lansing Breast Imaging Center designated as ACR Breast Imaging Center of Excellence
February 2023

Karmanos Cancer Institute’s Farmington Hills clinic designated an ACR Breast Imaging Center of Excellence

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute’s Lawrence and Idell Weisberg Cancer Center in Farmington Hills has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). By awarding facilities the status of a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, the ACR recognizes breast imaging centers that have earned accreditation in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy and breast ultrasound (including ultrasound-guided breast biopsy). Certified physicians and medical physicis...

Karmanos Cancer Institute’s Farmington Hills clinic designated an ACR Breast Imaging Center of Excellence
December 2022

McLaren Greater Lansing’s New Hospital Receives Award of Merit

"Our employees and design-build teams worked side-by-side to build a state-of-the-art health care campus that will care for our community for generations to come ."   Engineering News-Record (ENR) Midwest has awarded McLaren Greater Lansing an Award of Merit in in its 2022 Best Projects competition . An independent panel of Application Engineering Company (AEC) experts reviewed a total of 64 projects. Of those projects, 13 received Best Projects recognition and 10 received Awards of Merit across 16...

McLaren Greater Lansing’s New Hospital Receives Award of Merit
December 2022

McLaren Greater Lansing Named to U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care

"McLaren Greater Lansing earned a High Performing designation in recognition of maternity care as measured by factors such as newborn complication rates."   U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named McLaren Greater Lansing as a 2022-2023 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy). This is the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. The annual evaluation is designed to ...

McLaren Greater Lansing Named to U.S. News & World Report  2022-2023 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
December 2022

Karmanos Cancer Institute Receives the Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Cancer Care for 10th consecutive year

For the 10 th consecutive year, the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Cancer Care by the Women’s Choice Award ® , America’s trusted referral source for the best in health care. The award signifies that Karmanos is in the top 10 percent of 4,729 U.S. hospitals offering cancer care services. Karmanos has received this honor since the inception of the award in 2014. “This award speaks to our excellence in the care of cancer patients.  We are proud...

Karmanos Cancer Institute Receives the Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Cancer Care for 10th consecutive year
December 2022