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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. and the second most common cancer for both men and women, according to the American Cancer Society . What’s especially troubling is that it often isn’t diagnosed until it’s already advanced—when treatment is much harder and less likely to succeed. That’s why early detection through screening is so important. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to learn about your risks, understand the importance of scre...

McLaren Greater Lansing nurse Michael Schauer was honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the    DAISY Foundation’s program  to recognize the exceptional care nurses provide every day. The nomination, submitted by a patient’s family member, read as follows: “My mother was transferred urgently to McLaren Greater Lansing. While there, her vitals became unstable, and they discovered she was septic and needed lifesaving surgery. It was a very stressful time...

Luke Hartsuff, surgical technician (formerly an orderly) 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, read as follows: “As an orderly in the operating room, Luke has many responsibilities, including cleaning the operating rooms between cases, setting up the surgical beds ...

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, an important time to focus on how this chronic disease impacts millions of Americans daily. Diabetes affects how the body uses glucose (sugar) for energy. This condition doesn’t just affect blood sugar but can also have widespread effects throughout the body, including the vascular system. “Because diabetes raises blood sugar and causes insulin resistance, it causes injury to the lining of blood vessels,” said Dr. Jordan Knepper , vascular surgeon and medical direct...

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. and the second most common cancer for both men and women, according to the American Cancer Society. What’s especially troubling is that it is often not diagnosed until it’s already advanced. That’s why early detection through screening is so important. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to learn about your risks, understand the importance of screening, and take steps to protect your health or encourage...

McLaren Greater Lansing, part of statewide McLaren Health Care and a comprehensive provider of care to Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton counties through its hospital and outpatient care facilities, has expanded beyond its campuses to create access for underserved communities through its fully equipped McLaren Mobile Clinic. A doctor’s office on wheels designed to travel throughout the community, the McLaren Mobile Clinic can provide the full scope of primary care services. McLaren Greater Lansing resident phy...

With the holiday season quickly approaching, many will gather for parties and celebrations with family, friends, and co-workers, which coincides with cold and flu season. So how do you take part and stay healthy at the same time? “The best ways to promote staying healthy are through hand hygiene, being mindful of your surroundings, and practicing appropriate etiquette when it comes to coughing or sneezing,” said Mai Phuong Truong, MD, internal medicine physician at McLaren Flint-Grand Blanc Community Me...

Joe Stubblefield, facilities maintenance manager, was honored as the newest recipient of McLaren Greater Lansing’s Extraordinary Employee of the Season Award. This award acknowledges any employee in the hospital system for the extraordinary work they do. Stubblefield’s nomination, submitted by a coworker, said: “Joe is not only a great manager, but also a fantastic team member at McLaren. His ability to connect with people is nothing short of amazing. Joe always takes the time to help with whatever chal...

From the patients served by the Barbara Ann Karmanos Institute to the businesses and organizations that Karmanos patients support, Karmanos has launched a new brand campaign. Michigan residents will be immersed in the stories of Karmanos cancer survivors, who share their journeys at staple businesses in the community, providing new imagery, radio spots, billboards, print, and digital advertisements. Six stories are presented in the latest phase of this marketing campaign. Patients, a physician and staff...

Did you know that a cancer clinical trial is a research study that examines new cancer-fighting drugs, surgical methods, diagnostic tests, or methods for disease prevention? Clinical trials lead to new treatment methods, but this is only possible if patients participate in these studies. As an academic center and research institute, the  Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute offers one of the most robust clinical trial portfolios in the country. However, the mention of clinical trials often has an ...