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Have you ever slept for a full eight hours but still felt completely exhausted? You might not be getting enough of the right types of sleep. Today, many people use smart watches or rings to track their sleep. These gadgets talk about REM, deep, and light (or core) sleep. But what do these stages actually mean, and how much of each do you really need? Sleep is broken down into small, 30-second blocks. Each block is classified as either Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep or Non-Rapid Eye Movement (NREM) sleep...

While everyone has some inherent risk of developing breast cancer , certain individuals face a significantly higher risk than others. The good news is that understanding your personal risk profile is the first step toward taking early, preventative action. Assessing Your Risk The initial step is to take an in-depth look at your family history. Family History: This includes any relatives diagnosed with breast cancer, especially first-degree relatives (parent, sibling, child). Also include the age of diag...

Ruby Dunham, unit assistant at McLaren Greater Lansing , was honored with the BEE Award. The BEE award , which stands for “Be Extraordinary Every day,” was launched in early 2025 to recognize 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 would like to nominate Ruby for her outstanding performance, attitude, and integrity while giving wonderful care to our patients. Ruby is very knowled...

The Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) Keystone Center recognized Rachel Heise, BSN, RN at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, as its MHA Keystone Center Speak-up! Award recipient for the second quarter of 2025. The Speak-up! Award honors individuals or teams in Michigan hospitals who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to preventing harm to patients or staff. Heise was recognized for speaking up when she noticed a patient’s signed surgical consent form did not match the patient’s reason f...

Whether you’re welcoming a baby, managing the transition to menopause, or simply seeking personalized wellness support, a certified nurse midwife (CNMs) is equipped to guide you through all your women’s health needs. Certified nurse midwives have become integral parts of McLaren Greater Lansing in providing women and families with a comprehensive care model, with two CNMs supporting patients through holistic, evidence-based practices. “I was drawn to midwifery because the role allows the opportunity to ...

Having a family history that spanned four generations of breast cancer survivors, including her great-grandfather, grandmother, and mother, Jacyln Williams deeply understood the importance of self-screenings and paying close attention to her body. So, when she found a lump in her breast in November 2021, she took immediate action. “I went in for an ultrasound and was told at the time that the lump was a benign cyst,” said Williams. “But then it grew.” At the age of 34, and two months away from her weddi...

McLaren Greater Lansing nurse Emily Cross 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: “I have nominated Emily for the DAISY Award because she has been a constant source of kindness, strength, and compassion throughout one of the hardest journeys of our lives. From the moment of my husband...

McLaren Greater Lansing, part of the statewide McLaren Health Care system, has completed the phased opening of McLaren Grand Ledge, its newly constructed, $40 million multidisciplinary medical campus in Delta Township, with the launch of the township’s freestanding emergency department. The phased opening was completed at 7 a.m. on Oct. 20, which saw the facility’s freestanding emergency department become fully operational and accept its first patients, significantly enhancing access to timely and poten...

McLaren Greater Lansing, part of statewide McLaren Health Care, has entered into an agreement with Lansing-based Brightwell Behavioral Health, whereby Brightwell will expand access to high-quality inpatient behavioral health services for the region. This expanded access represents a commitment to addressing growing behavioral health needs while ensuring patients can receive compassionate, specialized care close to home. Brightwell will provide clinical and administrative services for a dedicated adult i...

McLaren Greater Lansing, part of statewide McLaren Health Care, has begun the phased opening of McLaren Grand Ledge, the hospital’s $40 million newly constructed, multidisciplinary medical campus in Delta Township. Significantly increasing the community’s immediate access to commonly used health care services, the facility will open its doors beginning at 6 a.m. on Oct. 6. The new facility, located along Saginaw Highway, just west of Nixon Road, will begin operations by first offering primary care with ...