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    When should you go to the ER for the flu? With the 2024-2025 flu season being described as the “most intense” in 15 years, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have estimated there have been at least 24 million cases across the country. This has resulted in more than 310,000 hospitalizations and, tragically, 13,000 deaths. The widespread nature of this flu has caused many to seek care in their nearest emergency department, increasing the potential to overwhelm physicians and caregivers. In ...

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    Michigan residents impacted by cancer and the costs of cancer medication now have a new resource to help address the financial burden and the waste of unused cancer medication. Founded as a 501(c)(3) charitable service organization in June 2023, YesRx coordinates and supports Cancer Drug Repository (CDR) Programs that help individuals with cancer get the medication they need for free and donate unused medication to others in need across Michigan. Thanks to a new partnership with one of the state’s large...

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    Castle Connolly’s 2025 Top Doctors list has been announced, with 18 Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute physicians listed. There are about 1 million practicing physicians in the U.S. Castle Connolly’s list includes over 70,000 physicians, the top 7% of physicians across the country, all board-certified in 85 medical specialties. Selection for the Top Doctors list is based on peer nominations (over 39,000 nominations were submitted in 2024), professional achievements, and excellence in patient care. A ...

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    When Lindsey Danias started having pain in her left breast, she did not think much of it at first. “I felt a large cyst, but I did not decide to get it checked out until the pain became unbearable and my breast felt hot,” said Lindsey. “Cancer had not crossed my mind. No one in my immediate family ever had breast cancer.” The 35-year-old’s doctor did not want to take any chances and sent Lindsey for a mammogram. “At that point, I was preparing myself for the worst,” Lindsey said. “I had started to plan ...

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    McLaren Health Care, the three-state health care provider operating hospitals and comprehensive medical campuses throughout Michigan, has established the McLaren Heart & Vascular Institute (MHVI) to unify McLaren’s 12 hospital-based cardiology, vascular, and cardiothoracic services and cardiovascular diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Through the MHVI, the collaboration by cardiovascular physicians and surgeons will position McLaren heart and vascular programs throughout the state, including McLa...

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    McLaren Greater Lansing, part of statewide McLaren Health Care and a provider of comprehensive emergency care, has earned reverification as a Level III Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ASC) Committee on Trauma through December 2026. Requiring regular reverification, this credential is achieved following a thorough onsite evaluation of the hospital’s processes, staff credentials, patient outcomes, and compliance to trauma standards by the ASC. McLaren Greater Lansing first earned its tr...

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    Michigan Chronicle has named 50 trailblazing women to its annual Women of Excellence List . This includes the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute ’s vice president of Marketing and Business Development, Tamara Collins. In an article, the Michigan Chronicle stated Collins, “uses her platform to promote awareness and early detection, crucial steps in combating cancer within our communities.” She stepped into her VP role at Karmanos in 2023 and has delivered transformative brand strategy, strategic plann...

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    Your browser does not support the video tag. McLaren Grand Ledge: January 2025 Update Construction on the new ambulatory care center and freestanding emergency department continues to progress, even through the cold temperatures and falling snow. Here are a few of the milestones accomplished during this month: Prefabrication wall panels began being placed in mid-January The roof decking is completed along the entire building Plans to install temporary enclosures for doors and windows will begin shortly ...

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    The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute , cancer centers, and other organizations nationwide recognize February as National Cancer Prevention Month. In 2025, over 2 million individuals are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in the United States, and more than 618,000 individuals across the country will die of cancer; however, you can help to reduce your risk of cancer by making healthy choices like eating right, staying active, not smoking and following recommended screening guidelines. Cancer Facts...

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    McLaren Macomb, the most technologically advanced and clinically experienced stroke program in the county, has earned reaccreditation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center from The Joint Commission, a leading independent health care accrediting body. As a Comprehensive Stroke Center, McLaren Macomb is certified in its ability to receive and treat patients with the most complex stroke cases. McLaren Macomb is the first hospital in the county to earn this highest achievable designation, originally receiving ac...