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Kellie Staszak, Owner, Game Changer Pediatric Therapy, 38, recently had a small heart attack and came to the McLaren Bay Region Emergency Department after feeling chest pain while driving home. “It was just kind of a typical summer day,” Kellie said. “I had to go to one of our Game Changer clinics in Saginaw to meet with a flooring specialist. I had my three kids with me, and I was driving home and started experiencing really intense chest pain – it took my breath away, and I had tears in my eyes.” Kell...

Have you ever woken up in the night feeling as though you were choking or gasping for air? Or have a sore, dry throat from loud, persistent snoring? These may be signs of sleep apnea , a serious condition if left untreated. Sleep apnea is a respiratory-related sleep disorder that affects more than 30% of men and nearly 17% of women in the United States between the ages of 30 to 70 years. “Sleep apnea is a common disorder that can have a significant impact on your overall health and wellbeing,” said Dr. ...

McLaren Health Care, the three-state health care provider operating hospitals and comprehensive medical campuses throughout Michigan, has established the McLaren Heart & Vascular Institute (MHVI) to unify McLaren’s 13 hospital-based cardiology, vascular, and cardiothoracic services and cardiovascular diagnosis, treatment, and prevention its primary purpose. Interventional cardiologist Samer Y. Kazziha, MD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI, FCCP, FSVMB, will lead the initiative as its Chief Medical Director. “Dr. K...

McLaren Lapeer Region hospital, part of the Karmanos Cancer Network, the largest provider of cancer care throughout Michigan, is hosting a series of screenings for common cancers among men and women. Committed to promoting early cancer detection, screenings are free of charge and available to all community members. “Through accessible and thorough screenings, cancers are able to be diagnosed earlier and patients can receive the advantage of beginning their treatment sooner,” said Tim Vargas, McLaren Lap...

When Laurie Tucker found a lump in her left breast during a self-exam in June 2023, she did not waste any time getting in to see her doctor.  “She sent me for a mammogram. I had not had one since 2019,” Laurie said. “After the test, I had to go into a separate room and talk to the radiologist. He saw something suspicious.” Laurie has dense breasts, which can make it hard to see abnormalities in the breast. Her doctor ordered a biopsy. “They called me the next day and said it was cancer,” Laurie exp...

Preparing can help ease any potential anxiety during a screening. Anxiety, stress, and the anticipation of potential discomfort during a mammogram are to be expected. The importance of screenings and their ability to save lives through the detect of breast cancer in its earliest, most treatable stages cannot be overstated. In fact, when breast cancer is detected in these earliest stages, the five-year survival rate is 99 percent. While, yes, a screening can leave patients feeling vulnerable and can some...

Hour Detroit’s 2024 Top Docs List  is out; over 50 physicians from the  Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute  are listed. Each year, Hour Detroit Magazine puts out an online peer-to-peer review survey conducted by Professional Research Services (PRS) to determine the top physicians in southeastern Michigan. Participating physicians in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties nominate the best doctors in each field. This year’s list also includes a feature with Elisabeth...

Awareness, regular screenings, and early detection are all crucial in the care and treatment of breast cancer. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month , learn more about the profound impact this disease has on the lives of so many by taking a closer look at the far-reaching, eye-opening statistics of the world’s most common form of cancer . 310,720 Estimated number of new cases of invasive breast cancer that will be diagnosed in women in the United States this year. 13% Women who will develop breast cancer i...

At 98-years-young Jean Craig-Flynn swims for an hour every day.  She took the sport up when she was in her 70s. “My husband Richard and I were high school sweethearts, married 53 years. When he died, I was having a tough time with the grief process,” Jean remembered. “I went up to our cottage and got into the lake. I noticed I felt a lot better afterwards. When I got home, I started going to a pool and swimming laps.” Swimming started as a way to help Jean get through her tremendous loss, but it ha...

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute will showcase 25 cars at this year’s Classic Cars for the Cure event . On Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, browse through rows of hand-picked vehicles from some of the best collections across the country, including priceless concepts and museum cars. This one-of-a-kind fundraiser will take place at a private garage in Clawson and will support cancer research initiatives at Karmanos. “We are excited to see the $1 million cars that are showcased at this event and for a won...