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Sarah Seymour, RN, a caregiver on the hospital’s oncology unit (11 South), is the 2025 Margaret McLaren Nursing Excellence Award Winner.  McLaren Flint honored Sarah and 21 other nominees at a May 8 ceremony.  The excellence award is named after Margaret McLaren, RN, who served as Superintendent of McLaren General Hospital and its predecessor, the Women’s Hospital, for 27 years. When McLaren General Hospital opened in October 1951, the facility was named in her honor, making it the first hospi...

Kerri Murray’s been at McLaren Flint since her daughter Melanie was born.  A couple of years ago, when Melanie was graduating from high school, she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do, but she did know her mom really liked her job. At mom’s suggestion, Melanie looked to see if there was something of interest and decided to apply for a business office coordinator position at McLaren Flint MRI. She got the job. That was two-and-a-half years ago. “I didn’t know if I wanted to work with patients or not, ...

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute’s Office of Community Outreach and Engagement and the Wayne State University School of Medicine's Center for Health Equity and Community Knowledge in Urban Populations invite community members to see research from behind the scenes with the Building Your Capacity (BYC) training series and the Community Health Scholars Program. The free courses prepare participants to partner with health researchers. Participants gain a basic understanding of the academic re...

Before your blood gets pumped out of your heart to circulate through the body, it must pass through the aortic valve . If the aortic valve becomes narrowed or hardened, the condition known as aortic stenosis occurs, resulting in symptoms such as chest pain, fatigue, fainting, and shortness of breath. Aortic stenosis is a common heart valve disease and typically affects people over the age of 65. As symptoms progress, your cardiologist may suggest getting your aortic valve replaced. The good news is ther...

Women’s health is something that affects every part of our lives, from the physical to the emotional. Throughout life, women face unique health challenges, from menstruation to pregnancy, and later menopause. It’s important for women to understand their bodies, take care of themselves, and make time for regular check-ups. Preventative care, a healthy lifestyle, and a little self-care go a long way in maintaining overall well-being. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists , w...

Kristen Moerchen, RN, a dedicated Karmanos nurse since 2022, was recently honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. This program recognizes and celebrates nurses who go above and beyond for their patients and their loved ones. “I was so honored to have received this award,” said Moerchen. “I feel so grateful to have been recognized and noticed for my dedication and consistent efforts to provide the best care possible for each and every patient. Patients are in their most vulnerable states w...

Imagine you’re training for a marathon, and suddenly you develop a pain in your hip. It may hurt when you run, during daily activities, or when you sleep, and sometimes it also aches or throbs. One reason for this pain may be a hip labral tear . These can happen to anyone, but they are most common in athletes who participate in high-impact sports.  There are a couple of ways to treat a labral tear, but if surgery is needed, a hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive option.  “Hip arthroscopy is...

Three hospitals part of statewide McLaren Health Care have earned an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national distinction that recognizes the hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from harm while providing safe, compassionate health care. McLaren Port Huron, McLaren Central Michigan in Mount Pleasant, and McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey have all earned ‘A’ grades. The highest achievable recognition, grades are assigned based on a hospital’s performance in preventing m...

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating people about the critical importance of recognizing the signs, symptoms, and risks of a stroke. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a major cause of disability, according to the American Stroke Association . While we often think of strokes affecting older adults, recent trends show an alarming rise in strokes among younger people, especially those in their thirties and forties. This means it’s more impo...

Lions Club members Diane Fleming and Gerard Desormes, McLaren Central Michigan ER manager Sam Franklin, RN, Lions Club members Dana Rudoni, Jenny Justis, and Roger Gilbert. Leadership at McLaren Central Michigan is humbled by the generosity of the Mt. Pleasant Lions Club, whose members generously organized and donated almost 200 backpacks—filled with stickers, colored pencils, a coloring book, and a stuffed animal—for children visiting the hospital’s emergency department. “We are incredible grateful for...