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The McLaren Stroke Network team, while attending the International Stroke Conference 2026 in New Orleans, were recognized and honored by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Providing 24/7/365 stroke care throughout the state, hospitals part of the McLaren Stroke Network had previously earned the organization’s Get With The Guidelines recognitions for their proficiency in care provided to stroke patients, including early stroke detection, timely use of clot-busting medications, as...

After a suspicious area showed up on Cindy Gancarz’s routine mammogram, she was called back in for a breast ultrasound. “They seemed to be okay with the results, but they did want to see me again in six months,” Cindy said.  “When I went to the McLaren Imaging Center in Flint for my next screening, the doctor decided to do a breast MRI to investigate further.” Breast MRI can often detect smaller masses that mammograms and ultrasounds may miss.  In Cindy’s case, that is exactly what happened. “...

Congratulations to McLaren Flint’s February Outstanding Employee of the Month, Christy Wykes, RN. Coworkers say Christy gives her all for the patients in the neuro intensive care unit. Her wonderful disposition also makes her a joy to work beside. "Christy is loved by everyone who works with her and is requested by patients," said one of her many nominators. "She is kind, compassionate, and has all of the qualities a nurse should possess. She has proven time and again that she can be trusted to always d...

On Black Friday, 2024, 35-year-old Rachel Gustafson woke up with an aching right armpit. “I thought it was because of how I was sleeping,” Rachel said. “But the pain didn’t go away, so I started feeling around and noticed a lump that felt like a Tic Tac in my underarm.” Rachel, who works in the medical field, immediately went to her doctor, who ordered a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound. “They saw the lump I felt in a lymph node,” said Rachel. “I had a biopsy, then I waited for the results. The harde...

For the past six years, McLaren Flint clinicians, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine staff, and countless other health experts have offered free monthly webinars to residents of Genesee County. These webinars are a best-kept secret, but we’re letting the secret out. You, your family, and your friends are invited to join these health-related discussions. You can search on your device for answers to your health questions, but what about getting firsthand information from local health care...

McLaren Health Care and its McLaren Heart & Vascular Institute have launched a first-of-its-kind cardiovascular screening program in Michigan to strengthen and expand its ability to identify patients’ risk for heart disease earlier and connect them with timely, appropriate care. Launched in partnership with Bunkerhill Health and its AI-powered Carebricks platform, the program applies its technology to patients’ clinical data already available to McLaren through those patients’ routine chest CT scans...

It’s a safe bet that most of us don’t realize our bodies have an internal clock, what it’s called, and how important it is to our heart health. That individual timekeeper is your circadian rhythm, which tells your body when to sleep and when to wake up each day. It also affects several other body processes, including your hormones, digestion, and body temperature. Physicians and the American Heart Association (AHA) continue to research sleep health to better inform public health recommendations, especia...

Congratulations go out to Jeffrey Miller, PA, Surgical Services, McLaren Flint's Allied Health Provider of the First Quarter. Jeff has had a long career with the hospital, working primarily in orthopedics and now in the trauma program. "Jeff has shown a lifelong commitment to learning and teaching," said his nominator. "He has been invaluable to both orthopedic and surgical residents in assisting with the care of our patients. Jeff always has a smile on his face, is always willing to help with any task,...

McLaren Flint congratulates Dr. Mahmoud Rayes, our Physician of the First Quarter. Dr. Rayes is an interventional neurologist and neurocritical care physician who is respected by his team for his compassion for patients and willingness to go the extra mile. "Dr. Rayes is always approachable, willing to help wherever needed, and is an excellent teacher," said his nominator. "He has worked extensively with staff involved in all aspects of stroke care, from neurocritical care to the cath lab, the office, a...

Back and neck pain are extremely common. A stunning 80 percent of American adults will experience back pain, and nine percent suffer with it chronically.  Surgery is not the answer for everyone.  In fact, only about 10 percent of cases require it.  “Fortunately, the majority of back and neck pain cases respond well to physical therapy, pain medication, rest, or some combination of those three,” said McLaren Flint orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Satyajit Marawar . The McLaren Flint Spine Cent...