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Last year, after a lifetime struggling with his weight, Randy Cragg became more motivated than ever to finally be free. “For years I tried different weight loss plans, but I couldn’t seem to stick with anything,” Randy said. His inspiration? Love.  Randy wanted to be here to watch his then 4-year-old daughter grow up. “I was just 30. I struggled walking up the stairs. I went to Cedar Point and couldn’t fit on some of the rides,” Randy said. “I realized I might miss out on things in my daughter’s li...

Genesee County painter Anni Crouter, pictured above with Doug Glazier, Vice President of the McLaren Foundation, recently donated two pieces of her artwork to the Hospitality House at McLaren. The larger painting is in the Hospitality House’s Reflection Room, and the smaller painting is in the hospice suite. Anni grew up in Flint and started painting at a very young age. Anni was raised on a farm, and her father was a veterinarian. Animals naturally became her subject matter then, and continue to be a f...

Routinely recognized for its care, the McLaren Stroke Network, with programs at multiple McLaren Health Care hospitals throughout the state, has again earned several national distinctions from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. An acknowledgement of the program’s proficiency in its care of stroke patients, honors are achieved by consistently meeting national quality measurements. “Beginning with the development of the McLaren Stroke Network in 2015, we have worked hard to establ...

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, accounting for about one in five cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society . Screening and early treatment offer the best chance for survival, and McLaren Greater Lansing just made a large investment into new technology that will enhance lung cancer screening.  With the addition of the Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy , a platform for minimally invasive peripheral lung biopsy, physicians can view deeper into the lungs and ...

Congratulations to Vickie McAfee, housekeeper lead, environmental services, McLaren Flint's July Outstanding Employee of the Month. Vickie is known on third shift as a hard worker who can always be depended on to get the job done when it counts the most. "Vickie has played a crucial role in ensuring patient throughput from ER to inpatient," said her nominator. "She’s always eager to help and solve any issue. She is well respected by staff all around the hospital. You can always count on Vickie to g...

McLaren Oakland has partnered with The City of Pontiac and Eastern Market to sponsor a weekly local market and offer a readily available supply of fresh produce. Every Thursday through October, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eastern Market in Pontiac will host an open-air sale of its various fruits and vegetables along Perry Street outside of McLaren Oakland, near Huron Street. “This has been a fun and inspiring project, made all the more exciting by it being right outside our offices, and we are grateful to s...

If you had to go to the emergency room right now, would you be prepared? The truth is, emergencies can happen at any moment, anywhere. Car and bicycle accidents, heart attacks, and sports and other serious injuries are not planned events, but taking a little time to plan for the unexpected could take a lot of the stress out of the experience. “Create a list of your health care providers, along with any medications you are taking and the dosage, and have that information accessible,” said Dr. Tressa Gard...

Tournament officials announced today that The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren has accepted the commitment of major champion Vijay Singh to defend his title the week of August 19-25 at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club in Grand Blanc, Mich. Joining Singh in this year’s field is Jim Furyk, the 2020 champion of The Ally Challenge, second-year PGA TOUR Champions player Boo Weekley and eight-time PGA TOUR Champions winner Stephen Ames for the seventh edition of the official PGA TOUR Champions stop. Ti...

Complimentary admission to The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren is available to members of the United States Armed Forces (Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve, and Retirees) and veterans courtesy of Dow. U.S. Armed Forces and veteran admission to the tournament includes access to the Dow VET Den located on the 18th green at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club. Guests will enjoy premium golf viewing and complimentary snacks and beverages. The Dow VET Den is open Thursday (7:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.), Frida...

Tucked just inside McLaren Flint’s main entrance is the hospital’s Special Things Gift Shop.  From necessities like personal care items to luxuries like clothing and handbags, the gift shop offers a little something for everyone. “You never know what you’ll find,” said Auxiliary volunteer Phyllis Hill. Phyllis does the gift shop books and orders all the merchandise, but she says she’s technically not the manager. “I was the manager, but that is a paid position, and I didn’t want to be paid for my w...