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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...

The Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Port Huron, part of the statewide Karmanos Cancer Network anchored by the National Cancer Institute-designated Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit, is again hosting a free oral cancer screening open to the public. Individual screenings will be performed at the Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Port Huron (1221 Pine Grove Ave.) on Mon., Sept. 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. The fastest growing form of cancer, with more than 54,000 annual diagnoses in Michigan, health care...

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...

McLaren Northern Michigan, part of statewide McLaren Health Care, is the beneficiary of a generous $1.875 million grant from The Farmer Foundation and its Trustees Joyce Farmer, Bob Coletti, Scott and Mary Farmer, Amy and George Joseph, and Kendell C. Mountain. The funds will support the renovation of one of the three cardiac catheterization labs at McLaren Northern Michigan, a move that significantly advances the hospital’s commitment to providing world-class cardiac care to northern Michigan. The incr...

Dr. Barbara Wolf, who served as the McLaren Health Care Director of Behavioral Health Education and Physician Well-Being, was posthumously recognized in Crain’s Detroit Business’ list of Health Care Heroes for 2025. Recognized as a Corporate Achievements Hero, she spent nearly 30 years at McLaren Flint and McLaren Health Care serving the behavioral health needs of her patients and as well as employees. Among her lasting legacy is Mindful Medicine, a course she designed that develops meditation and mindf...

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 ...

McLaren Health Care, the statewide health care provider, is pleased to share that several of its hospitals have earned ‘High Performing’ recognition from the U.S. News & World Report annual Best Hospital list for their care and treatment of common conditions. A reflection of the exceptional patient-centric care quality and clinical excellence, these recognitions reaffirm those hospitals’ commitment to delivering an enhanced level of care for the communities they serve. McLaren Bay Region Abdominal A...

McLaren Bay Region, part of statewide McLaren Health Care and the leading primary and specialty care provider to the Great Lakes Bay Region, has named Tom Keller as President and Chief Executive Officer. Keller assumes the role previously held by Jamie Carter and Tim Vargas, who each provided interim leadership while the nationwide search for a permanent replacement was underway. Keller will join the organization effective Aug. 11. “This is a very exciting time for McLaren Bay Region, with significant p...

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...