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Annalecia Franco, who goes by “CiCi”, a phlebotomist in the laboratory 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, read as follows: “I work in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and CiCi is here often to draw our patients. She is also the one who is called for our...

If you’ve undergone medical imaging, you may have had an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) or a CT (computed tomography) scan done. These diagnostic tools use different technologies to visualize different structures within the body. Your doctor may choose one over the other based on your specific injury or condition. “Both CT and MRI are powerful tools,” said Dr. Toufic Jildeh , an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at MSU Health Care. “I rely on imaging every single day to help me understand exactly wha...

Ronda Davis, a unit assistant in the surgery 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, read as follows: “Ronda is an effective communicator to keep the surgery scheduling running smoothly. She is the person that surgeons, staff, anesthesia, and even patients...

(From left to right, Stuart E. Raider, MJSF president; Jeffrey Zonder, M.D.; and Don Rudick, former MJSF director) The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute holds a special place in the hearts of those who have been touched by its life-saving mission. Thanks to the community's philanthropic support, Karmanos continues to pursue groundbreaking research that fulfills our promise to provide every patient with the best chance. At this year’s 34 th Annual Hank Greenberg Memorial Golf, Tennis and Pickleball I...

A major new review published in the high-impact Nature journal Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy (impact factor >50) is reshaping the conversation around KRAS, one of the most historically “undruggable” oncogenes in human cancer. The article, “ Targeting KRAS mutations: orchestrating cancer evolution and therapeutic challenges ,” led by researchers at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne State University, has rapidly gained international attention, becoming one of the most acces...

Although the holidays bring celebration, events, and family gatherings, this festive season can also be hectic, stressing your heart more than you may realize. Noticing symptoms like irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia), feeling dizzy or out of breath, and experiencing chest pain can signal cardiac trouble . “Certain cardiac events, such as heart attacks and heart failure flare-ups, become more common during this time of the year,” said Dr. Majid Mughal , interventional cardiologist at McLaren Greater Lans...

The McLaren Imaging Center is now using its brand-new 3D imaging equipment. This is the second Hologic Genesis 3D unit at the center. This technology is widely considered the gold standard for breast cancer screening, especially for women with dense breast tissue. Additionally, the new equipment will enable staff to offer more appointments daily, as well as accommodate a higher volume of walk-in appointments for screening mammograms.  “The purchase of the equipment was made possible by the generous...

George Fish and his wife of 48 years, Anne Marie, fill their daily schedules with a variety of activities. “We have a calendar, and we fill it every day. We got stuff to do, and we keep going,” shared his wife. “My dad always said, ‘What you don't use, you lose.’ So we keep moving. “Let's hope that we can keep doing what we're doing. We're fortunate and so lucky.” And fortunate they are. A Turn of Events It was a regular day in February 2024 for the 73-year-old Macomb resident. He started his day by hav...

Chest pain is always a cause for concern. There are so many things it could be- a heart attack, angina, pulmonary embolism, gallstones, stomach ulcers, panic attacks- all potentially serious issues- or it could just be heartburn. “Heartburn pain can be severe, and can be frightening, especially if you have never experienced it before.” said McLaren Flint gastroenterologist Dr. Ghanem Almounajed . “Getting down to the root cause of chest pain often means taking a closer look at the accompanying symptoms....

Ken Kitner doesn’t hold back when asked to compare his 2021 treatment for an abnormal heartbeat, commonly known as AFib, with his second in the fall of 2025. “Amazing, is all I can say,” said Ken. “The first time was horrible. I really thought I was dying that first night after my procedure. I was bloated with water, miserable, and after recovering, afraid to ever have to go through that again.” When medications cannot keep AFib under control, for decades, the second traditional method of treatment has ...