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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 ...

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...

Most children are going back to school this week, and as parents we feel relieved when the family goes back to a consistent routine. However, as the person that oversees lunch preparation you could be feeling the pressure of coming up with a quick but healthy lunch. You could even be dreading the whole lunch prep idea. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Here we have our top 5 suggestions to be successful this school year: The key to success? Food prep, food prep, food prep! You’ll be surprised how much...

“This time of year, with back to school and older students heading off to college, we tend to see an increase in infectious illnesses,” says Dr. Madeline Ruszala , a pediatrician at McLaren Macomb Clinton Township Pediatrics. “This is directly related to our kids living and studying in close proximity—prime conditions for the spread of germs.” Dr. Ruszala strongly encourages good hand hygiene, especially in close-quarter conditions such as college dorms and daycare centers, with schools and teachers con...

Exciting news for Michigan families!  McLaren Health Care now accepts Meridian Medicaid HMO, Molina Medicaid HMO, United Health Care Medicaid Community Plan , and many other Medicaid health plans at all 12 of our hospitals and clinics across the state. This means more ways for you and your loved ones to access high-quality, compassionate care — right in your own community. Whether you're a Meridian, Molina, United Health Care, or another Medicaid plan member, you can n...

McLaren Macomb, part of statewide Karmanos Cancer Institute and a regional leader in cancer care and screening procedures, has enhanced its capabilities to assess patients’ risk for developing breast and other common cancers with the addition of Volpara® Risk Pathways. An industry-leading software program, Volpara determines patients’ individual and unique risk for cancers and manages their care to ensure they receive the appropriate level of timely care. Volpara will be available to patients through th...

If you’re at the age where cancer screenings are recommended—or even overdue—consider this your reminder to get them on the calendar. Just like your yearly checkups with your doctor or dentist, these screenings are an important part of staying on top of your health. Everyone’s needs are a little different, and your primary care provider can help determine exactly which screenings are right for you. Experts at Karmanos Cancer Institute and McLaren Health Care facilities are also here to support you every...

The Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Macomb, part of the statewide Karmanos Cancer Network anchored by the National Cancer Institute-designated Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit, is once again hosting a free oral cancer screening open to the public. Individual screenings will be performed at the Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Macomb (1080 Harrington Boulevard, on the campus of McLaren Macomb hospital) on Mon., Aug. 11 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The fastest growing form of cancer, with more than ...

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 ...

McLaren Macomb remains open and operational and fulfilled its mission of caring for the community during the first day of OPEIU’s strike, and the hospital will continue to do so throughout the strike. Patient care continued yesterday during the first day of the strike with minimal disruption. The hospital — which is fully staffed with both fulltime McLaren Macomb medical staff members, employees and licensed, credentialed temporary professionals — performed surgeries, cancer treatments, diagnostic testi...