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Ovarian cancer can be a difficult cancer to diagnose in the early stages because symptoms usually aren’t noticeable for women until the disease has progressed.  According to the American Cancer Society, more than 20,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year in the U.S. The good news? There are steps you can take to understand your risk better—and possibly lower it. Start with Family History One of the most important things you can do is learn about your family’s health history. If your ...

McLaren Greater Lansing nurse Luke Guggemos 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 colleague, read as follows: “Luke is an outstanding nurse who is helpful, patient, and always willing to take the time to teach/explain something to someone with questions. He flexes his schedule to help meet most staffing needs from day to nights to help and al...

Family Birthing Centers at several McLaren Health Care hospitals have earned advanced Maternal Levels of Care verifications from The Joint Commission, an achievement and sign of those locations’ commitment to providing a capable and safe environment and enhance outcomes for the patient and the child. Family Birthing Centers at McLaren Flint, McLaren Bay Region (Bay City), and McLaren Greater Lansing have all earned Level II verification, and McLaren Central Michigan (Mount Pleasant) earned Level I. Mate...

Among American men, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death after lung cancer. While early detection can make a significant difference, the decision to begin screening isn’t always straightforward and should involve a conversation with your doctor. Screening tests can help detect prostate cancer in its early stages, often before any symptoms appear. However, these tests are not designed to diagnose cancer on their own. If screening resul...

You want to talk, but the words won’t come out right. You go to call someone, but the phone is blurred and you feel dizzy. These are all symptoms of a transient ischemic attack (TIA), more commonly known as a “mini-stroke.” “Symptoms of a TIA or a stroke can include one-sided numbness, weakness, facial asymmetry, speech difficulty, slurred speech, room spinning dizziness, vision loss, and gait imbalance,” said Dr. Cara Guminik, a neurologist at MSU Health Care , who cares for patients at McLaren Greater...

Sometimes, the rhythm of your heart is trying to tell you something is wrong, and it may be speaking to you in a language different from the “classic” symptoms like palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or chest discomfort. “Some people only feel generalized anxiousness, fatigue, or intolerance to exertion,” said Dr. Eric Good , a cardiologist and electrophysiologist (heart rhythm specialist) at McLaren Greater Lansing . “However, for many patients, there are no symptoms at all. That’s where hom...

McLaren Greater Lansing has launched a pet therapy program, and leading the way is a very special pup. Jasper, a 6-year-old “Aussiedoodle” (Australian shepherd and poodle mix), visits the hospital every Tuesday with his handler, David Wilson. Jasper has been a certified therapy dog for four years and brings a calm, friendly presence wherever he goes. “His years of experience make him well suited for the hospital environment, where his quiet confidence and gentle demeanor immediately put people at ease,”...

Three McLaren Health Care hospitals have partnered to share their continued collective support of Levi’s Link through its sponsorship of a planned Oxford Township pocket park project that advances the organization’s mission of accessibility for people with special needs while also promoting physical activity, relaxation, and an appreciation of nature. The philanthropic foundations at McLaren Greater Lansing, McLaren Lapeer Region, and McLaren Oakland have donated a total of $10,000 to the Levi’s Link Pa...

McLaren Greater Lansing nurse Brianna Rucinski 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, read as follows: “I am honored to nominate Brianna for the DAISY Award for the exceptional care and support she provided me during my labor and delivery. From the moment she stepped into the room, Brianna dedicated herself entirely to my wellbeing, s...

Eaton County residents can look forward to significant expansion in local health care services with the upcoming opening of McLaren’s new freestanding emergency department (FSED) and ambulatory care center in Grand Ledge. The new facility, located on the corner of Nixon Road and E. Saginaw Highway, officially broke ground in June 2024, and is scheduled to open to patients this fall. The FSED will be open 24/7 with onsite board-certified emergency medicine physicians and highly trained medical staff read...