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Alan Morris, registered nurse, 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. Morris’s nomination stated, “My husband experienced a life threatening, life altering event. He had a stroke. I was in the unique position of being the patient’s spouse and an employee of McLaren. Alan was our guardian angel, who when we didn’t think it was possible, brou...

It’s no secret that tick populations across the U.S. have exploded this year, reaching unprecedented numbers. The surge has been a frequent topic in recent news with experts reporting an all-time high. In fact, Michigan is home to over 20 known tick species, with wood ticks and deer ticks accounting for  approximately 90% of ticks found in the state . These ticks may carry diseases like  Rocky Mountain spotted fever ,  tularemia ,  Lyme disease , and more, so it’s important to take p...

McLaren Greater Lansing has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Silver Plus quality achievement award, with target Stroke Honor Roll and Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll for 2025. This recognition celebrates McLaren Greater Lansing for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines—ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death ...

The McLaren Stroke Network, which provides timely and potentially lifesaving care in the midst of the medical emergency, has again earned national honors for the exceptional level of care provided at its network hospital sites. The American Heart Associated/American Stroke Association recognized several McLaren hospitals with its Get With Guidelines® – Stroke distinctions, a sign that those hospital-based stroke programs consistently adhere to the latest care guidelines while achieving improved patient ...

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men in the United States. While one in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, if you are experiencing symptoms, it doesn’t necessarily mean it is cancer. Many symptoms of prostate cancer are the same for other prostate conditions, such as an enlarged prostate, otherwise known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH is not cancer but can have similar symptoms, including urgency and frequency of having to go to the bathr...

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death and the second most common cancer among both men and women in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society . At very early stages, lung cancer may not exhibit symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they may include a cough that does not go away, coughing up blood, chest pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, fatigue, shortness of breath, wheezing, or respiratory infections, such as bronchitis, that recur or do not go away. When lung cancer spreads...

If you’re looking for a way to improve your health, get motivated to exercise more, or another way to manage health condition, wearable technology may help you get started. These devices use sensors to track your movement and other body functions and collect data that tells you more about your well-being. “Fitness trackers can help with early detection of health issues and can also provide you with helpful insights into your wellness,” said Dr. Lauren Vocke , family medicine physician at McLaren Greater...

McLaren Greater Lansing’s labor and delivery unit, The Birthplace, is a proud recipient of the Michigan Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health ( MI AIM ) platinum quality improvement designation in recognition of Michigan birthing hospitals that are improving care for mothers and babies. The platinum designation is MI AIM’s highest rating to receive. The MI AIM works with birthing hospitals to decrease and eliminate maternal mortality and morbidity in Michigan by implementing “safety bundle” plans a...

Large, complex hernias can cause more than just physical discomfort; they can impact everyday activities like sitting up, getting dressed, or lifting objects, leaving some people feeling they can no longer do the things they enjoy. However, there is a new sense of hope for the people in our community who suffer from complex hernias. Dr. Werner Henning, DO , general surgeon with Lansing Surgical Associates , and an expert in abdominal wall reconstruction, is helping patients regain their lives through ro...

It’s officially summer in Michigan. That means most of us are trading in our pants for shorts, dresses, skirts, and even swimsuits. However, if varicose veins are holding you back from doing the things you love during the summer, there are new approaches to fixing these veins that are less painful and require less recovery time. “We used to use a heat-based treatment called radiofrequency thermal ablation to fix veins,” said Dr. Peter Burke , cardiologist and vein expert at the McLaren Vein Clinic . “Ho...