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Meet McLaren: General Surgery At McLaren Greater Lansing we have a comprehensive team of general surgeons that can provide your patients surgical services of the abdomen, digestive tract, breast, skin and more.  Click here to print the General Surgery Meet McLaren.

Meet McLaren: Oncology Services At Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Greater Lansing, we use a multidisciplinary approach for the treatment of cancer, customizing a personalized treatment plan to suit each patient’s need. We offer comprehensive oncology care including medical, radiological, and surgical oncology services. Our Karmanos Cancer Institute offers comprehensive oncology care including: Medical oncology Chemotherapy and infusion services Latest in advanced radiation therapy Surgical special...

Meet McLaren: Urology Services Our team of dedicated urologists offer comprehensive care to your patients who are suffering from conditions and disorders that affect the urinary tract, kidneys, bladder, or diseases that affect the reproductive system. Our physicians use a variety of diagnostic tools, such as ultrasound, CT scan, and MRI scan to help diagnose and treat these conditions. Treatment options may include medication, surgery, or other non-invasive procedures.   Click here to print the Uro...

Meet McLaren: Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center If you have a patient with a wound that has not begun to heal in two weeks or is not completely healed in six weeks, they may benefit from the proven, best-practice methodologies at the Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center at McLaren Greater Lansing.  As the referring physician you are included in your patients plan of care every step of the way. Our team of physicians, specialty trained wound care nurses, and health care support will develop a treatment p...

Know your stroke risk factors and start addressing them to lower your chances now. When determining one’s risk for stroke, there are many factors that physicians will consider. There are two kinds of stroke, both equally serious. An ischemic stroke is caused by a blood clot blocking the flow of blood in the brain. And a hemorrhagic stroke results from a break or bleed in a blood vessel in the brain. Some risk factors are pre-determined with the patient not able to do anything about them, such as gender,...

The leading cause of serious long-term disability and fifth leading cause of death, stroke affects approximately 795,000 people each year in the United States. Sometimes referred to as a “heart attack of the brain,” strokes are caused when a blood vessel bursts or is blocked. This leads to a lack of blood supply and deprivation of oxygen, rapidly killing brain cells. Although strokes are serious, 80 percent are preventable. Early detection and treatment are key to recovery. A common misconception about ...

While it’s the study and treatment of obesity, bariatrics is not simply for patients who are “extremely overweight.” When considering height and gender, patients can be 100 pounds overweight–not considered “extreme”–with a body mass index of 35 to 39 and present with a range of weight-related conditions and be considered a candidate for a bariatric procedure. (Patients can also present with a BMI of 40 or more and qualify.) These conditions can include high blood pressure, diabetes, obstructive sleep ap...

Traumatic injuries are serious emergencies. In St. Clair and Sanilac counties, fall are the biggest cause of trauma cases. Motor vehicle accidents – including cars, motorcycles, ATVs, dirt bikes and boats – are the second biggest cause. Other trauma cases involve animal bites, bicycle accidents and assaults. When serious trauma occurs, the availability of a medical facility that can respond quickly and effectively means the difference between life and death. McLaren Port Huron has taken an important ste...

Strokes are the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States and cause the highest number of long-term disabilities. Once a blood vessel bursts or is blocked and oxygen stops flowing to the brain, time is ticking for a person’s future. Knowing how to spot the signs of a stroke can help save a life. If you can remember the acronym BE FAST, you can remember these signs to watch for: Balance – Watch for a sudden loss of balance. Eyes – Is there a sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes? Or double vi...

Not all hospital and free-standing emergency departments are created equal. Patients with injuries ranging from the 'major' catastrophic broken bones to seemingly everyday sprains, strains and twists that cause a prolonged limp — will benefit in the long run from an evaluation and treatment in a nationally verified trauma center. What is a trauma center? A trauma center is a designation obtained by an emergency department that is specially staffed, trained and equipped to provide care for patients who’v...