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According to a study completed by  The Lancet , osteoarthritis is the most prevalent form of arthritis and is a leading cause of adult chronic pain and long-term disability. Osteoarthritis most commonly affects the hip, knee, and hand joints, but most joints can be involved. The study also claimed that by 2050, knee osteoarthritis will increase by 75%. With millions of Americans suffering from osteoarthritis, it’s important to know how to manage the pain. When diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the k...

On any given Friday, you will find Loraine Roberts at Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Flint. She's not a patient; she is one of eight McLaren auxiliary members who volunteer there on weekdays. “Most of us are seniors, and we're looking for something to do to give back to the community,"Loraine said. Loraine's motivation to not only give back but also share comfort and hope with cancer patients is personal. “I had stage four lung cancer in 2010. When I was getting treatment, the volunteers were so w...

Spring has officially returned — both on the calendar and in the weekly forecast. And with the excitement to head back outside and in the sun to throw a baseball, swing the golf clubs, run or hike some nearby trails, or simply be active again after a dormant winter, this return to activity can be accompanied by some muscle soreness and achy joints. Much of that discomfort can be attributed to “shaking off the rust,” but there does come a point at which the pain remains, not going away even with rest, an...

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. This is especially true when it comes to the literal image of your health. Medical imaging and screenings allow physicians to assess certain illnesses, how far they have progressed, and the severity of an injury.  “Most patients get imaging done because they are having symptoms,” said  Dr. Tomy Kalapparambath , a radiologist at McLaren Flint. “Many cancers we find this way are in an advanced stage. Screenings detect cancers before the symptoms star...

With weight loss maintaining its top spot among the annual list of New Year’s Resolutions, April and the beginning of spring is a great time to check in and gauge progress over the first three months of the year. Are you where you want to be? Are you making headway? Have you encountered adversity? Have you deviated from your original plan? Are you as committed as you were when you started? Can you recommit to the goal? The good news is that there is no deadline for these goals and no expiration date on ...

McLaren Medical Group, the employed provider group of statewide McLaren Health Care, has named Binesh Patel, MD, as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 31. Dr. Patel returns to McLaren Health Care after having served previously as Chief Medical Officer at McLaren Flint for more than five years until September 2022. He will assume the vacant MMG CEO role, which had been filled in the interim by Chad Grant, McLaren Health Care Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. “We are excited and ...

McLaren Flint and McLaren Health Plan proudly supported the 15th Annual Community Basic Needs Fair on March 23, hosted by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library. This free event provided essential resources to Flint and Genesee County residents, and over 100 people participated. More than 25 community agencies came together to provide everything from family support to healthcare to financial services and workforce development, issues that can be detrimental to a person's ab...

When the pandemic started, Alan Yerke was already dealing with a health crisis. “I had an enlarged prostate. I had issues emptying my bladder. I was on medication for it,” Alan said. In 2022, Alan had a UroLift.  It is a minimally invasive procedure that uses tiny implants to lift and hold enlarged prostate tissue out of the way, so it doesn’t block the urethra. In 2023 he went in for a checkup, which included a PSA test. “I was getting a PSA test with my annual physicals while this was going on, b...

Congratulations to Sylvester Davis, Patient Transport, McLaren Flint's March Outstanding Employee of the Month. Sylvester is celebrating 45 years with us, and we thank him for his dedication and service to our patients and their families. He is known for his work ethic and outstanding attitude. "I have called Sylvester the hardest-working man in the hospital for years. I have never seen him off task," said his nominator. "He is always carrying a smile and is so patient with our patients. Sylvester treat...

After another long (and extended) Michigan winter, people are ready to get active again following the prolonged months spent mostly indoors. But with an eager and energized return to outdoor activity can bring the risk and susceptibility of acute and chronic injuries . The more serious of the two, acute injuries are suffered after a fall, a blow, or when a joint twists or strains, such as bone breaks, fracture, dislocations . Chronic injuries, though perhaps less severe, can result from overuse, and lin...