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Congratulations go out to Jeffrey Miller, PA, Surgical Services, McLaren Flint's Allied Health Provider of the First Quarter. Jeff has had a long career with the hospital, working primarily in orthopedics and now in the trauma program. "Jeff has shown a lifelong commitment to learning and teaching," said his nominator. "He has been invaluable to both orthopedic and surgical residents in assisting with the care of our patients. Jeff always has a smile on his face, is always willing to help with any task,...

McLaren Flint congratulates Dr. Mahmoud Rayes, our Physician of the First Quarter. Dr. Rayes is an interventional neurologist and neurocritical care physician who is respected by his team for his compassion for patients and willingness to go the extra mile. "Dr. Rayes is always approachable, willing to help wherever needed, and is an excellent teacher," said his nominator. "He has worked extensively with staff involved in all aspects of stroke care, from neurocritical care to the cath lab, the office, a...

Benedette Ebosi, nurse assistant, 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. Ebosi’s nomination, submitted by a coworker, said: “Benedette is a blessing to our unit. She goes above and beyond, often times being the only nurse assistant on nights for our entire shift, which is a heavy acuity unit filled with oncology and neurology patients. We n...

McLaren Flint, part of statewide McLaren Health Care and its extensive Graduate Medical Education department, has expanded its hospital-based GME training program with the addition of an emergency medicine residency. The hospital received approval from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education to add the specialty training program along with 24 resident physicians to its already robust roster of established training programs, which include family medicine, anesthesia, internal medicine, a...

Back and neck pain are extremely common. A stunning 80 percent of American adults will experience back pain, and nine percent suffer with it chronically.  Surgery is not the answer for everyone.  In fact, only about 10 percent of cases require it.  “Fortunately, the majority of back and neck pain cases respond well to physical therapy, pain medication, rest, or some combination of those three,” said McLaren Flint orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Satyajit Marawar . The McLaren Flint Spine Cent...

McLaren Health Plan, the 242,000-member health plan and part of statewide McLaren Health Care, announced today the selection of Yvanna Marlin-Guanga to the Health Equity Expert Work Group of the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). As one of 14 members selected from across the nation, Marlin-Guanga’s appointment recognizes her leadership, expertise and long-standing commitment to improving health outcomes for local communities and health plan members. The committee brings together nationally ...

The Karmanos Cancer Network and the McLaren Center for Research and Innovation (MCRI) have officially partnered on their first collaborative research study spanning both oncology and non-oncology research sites. The project, Ask Questions About Clinical Trials (ASQ CT), marks a significant milestone in integrating research efforts across McLaren Health Care and reflects a shared commitment to improving patient-centered communication about clinical trials. Led by Lauren Hamel, Ph.D., MBA, co-leader of th...

Carri Martin found herself in a challenging situation. She didn’t have health insurance or a doctor for almost a decade. It was especially challenging because she needed to take her heart health seriously due to family history. Then, a routine eye exam in February 2024 changed everything. “They took my blood pressure, and it was elevated enough so that they told me it was serious and I should go see my doctor,” said Carri. “I started looking for someone to go to. I eventually found a primary care physic...

Congratulations to McLaren Flint’s January Outstanding Employee of the Month, Karlee Schmoak. Karlee is a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) in the OR. Her colleagues admire her attitude and helpfulness. “Karlee is the most positive ray of sunshine and always in the best mood,” said her nominator. “She does outstanding work and is always willing to lend a helping hand. We need more Karlees in this world.”  

The journey from a cancer diagnosis to survivorship is rarely a straight line. More often, it is a complex maze of specialists, appointments, and insurance hurdles. An oncology nurse navigator serves as a vital guide through this landscape, helping patients and their families dismantle the obstacles in their way. By managing these burdens, navigators ensure that the patient’s focus remains exactly where it belongs: on their treatment and healing. The oncology nurse navigators at Karmanos Cancer Institut...