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McLaren Flint has enhanced the cancer care options at Memorial Healthcare Cancer Center with an almost $6 million investment. This funding adds a new medical linear accelerator (LINAC) to the Owosso-based facility, an advanced technology commonly used in radiation therapy for treating cancer. The therapy unit — a Varian TrueBeam® — has been installed following five months of construction and is currently operational, making leading-edge cancer care available to Owosso and its surrounding communities. “M...

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, it’s common for energy and mood to shift. For some people, however, these changes go beyond the winter blues. This may be Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also known as seasonal depression. SAD is a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern, most often starting with the fall and winter. The good news is that SAD is very treatable, and many people feel better with the righ...

Dr. Michael Cotant, a urologist with McLaren Central Michigan, has achieved a career milestone shared by only a handful of other physicians in the multistate Great Lakes Region, having performed his 500th UroLift procedure, addressing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common, quality-of-life-limiting condition. BPH is a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland affecting more than half of men aged 50 and over, leading to increased pressure on the urethra, resulting in complications during urina...

Winter is the time when colds, flu, RSV, and COVID-19 are more common. Short days, cold weather, and spending more time indoors can make it easier to get sick. Here are some helpful tips to help you take care of your immune system and prevent illnesses that can help you stay healthy and keep your family safe. Ways to Stay Healthy This Winter 1. Get Vaccinated Vaccines are one of the best ways to protect yourself. Think about getting: Flu shot COVID-19 booster RSV vaccine (for older adults or people with...

After weeks of indulging in holiday foods, drinks, and festivities, most people make New Year’s resolutions to join a gym, start a diet, or get healthy. However, getting healthy is more than just eating well and exercising. Here are five doctor-approved ways you can improve your health this year outside of diet and exercise: Drink enough water In a world full of Starbucks runs and specialty drinks, switching to water significantly helps weight loss by reducing calorie intake (replacing sugary drinks), m...

Karmanos Cancer Hospital, part of the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute , has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Cancer Care in 2026 by the Women’s Choice Award ® , America’s trusted referral source for the best in health care. This recognition places Karmanos among the top-performing hospitals nationwide, ranking it in the top 2% of over 4,600 U.S. hospitals that offer cancer care services. This is the 13 th consecutive year Karmanos has been recognized by the Women’s Choice Award®...

David Penski, registrar in the patient access department at McLaren Greater Lansing , was honored with the BEE Award. The BEE Award , which stands for “Be Extraordinary Every day,” recognizes health care team members who made an extraordinary difference in a patient’s care or overall experience. The nomination, submitted by a coworker, reads as follows: “Many times, Dave has come up to my department if there are any issues regarding registration. I have seen him go above and beyond to help patients and ...

The McLaren Greater Lansing Women’s Giving Circle (WGC) is actively reshaping the landscape of local health care. This group of remarkable women is making a tangible difference through their collective giving, compassion, and dedication. The WGC is an impactful initiative facilitated through the McLaren Greater Lansing Foundation . It stands as a powerful testament to the strength of unity, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to providing the best possible community health care for the Lansing region...

After 21 years in the Air Force, Herb Simpson retired.  He also started putting on weight. “I have always been a big, athletic guy,” Herb said. “I was accustomed to eating large quantities of food quickly when I was in the service- hurry up and get back to your job. When I retired, I kept that up, but I wasn’t as active. It caught up with me.” Over the next ten years, Herb’s weight inched up from 228 pounds at retirement to 314 pounds.  It was taking a huge toll on him. “My body was breaking d...

Thank you and congratulations to McLaren Flint's December Outstanding Employee of the Month, Dana McChristion. Dana is the front office coordinator at the Outpatient Wound Care specialty clinic. Her colleagues admire her work ethic, terrific attitude, and especially her empathy for patients, often going above and beyond to help them. "Dana goes out of her way to make sure patients are comfortable and feel taken care of," said her nominator. "One example- after recognizing the struggles a patient was hav...