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McLaren Greater Lansing nurse Michael Schauer was honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the    DAISY Foundation’s program  to recognize the exceptional care nurses provide every day. The nomination, submitted by a patient’s family member, read as follows: “My mother was transferred urgently to McLaren Greater Lansing. While there, her vitals became unstable, and they discovered she was septic and needed lifesaving surgery. It was a very stressful time...

Luke Hartsuff, surgical technician (formerly an orderly) at McLaren Greater Lansing , was honored with the BEE Award. The BEE Award , which stands for “Be Extraordinary Every day,” recognizes health care team members who made an extraordinary difference in a patient's care or overall experience. The nomination, submitted by a coworker, read as follows: “As an orderly in the operating room, Luke has many responsibilities, including cleaning the operating rooms between cases, setting up the surgical beds ...

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, an important time to focus on how this chronic disease impacts millions of Americans daily. Diabetes affects how the body uses glucose (sugar) for energy. This condition doesn’t just affect blood sugar but can also have widespread effects throughout the body, including the vascular system. “Because diabetes raises blood sugar and causes insulin resistance, it causes injury to the lining of blood vessels,” said Dr. Jordan Knepper , vascular surgeon and medical direct...

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. and the second most common cancer for both men and women, according to the American Cancer Society. What’s especially troubling is that it is often not diagnosed until it’s already advanced. That’s why early detection through screening is so important. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to learn about your risks, understand the importance of screening, and take steps to protect your health or encourage...

McLaren Greater Lansing, part of statewide McLaren Health Care and a comprehensive provider of care to Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton counties through its hospital and outpatient care facilities, has expanded beyond its campuses to create access for underserved communities through its fully equipped McLaren Mobile Clinic. A doctor’s office on wheels designed to travel throughout the community, the McLaren Mobile Clinic can provide the full scope of primary care services. McLaren Greater Lansing resident phy...

Joe Stubblefield, facilities maintenance manager, 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. Stubblefield’s nomination, submitted by a coworker, said: “Joe is not only a great manager, but also a fantastic team member at McLaren. His ability to connect with people is nothing short of amazing. Joe always takes the time to help with whatever chal...

From the patients served by the Barbara Ann Karmanos Institute to the businesses and organizations that Karmanos patients support, Karmanos has launched a new brand campaign. Michigan residents will be immersed in the stories of Karmanos cancer survivors, who share their journeys at staple businesses in the community, providing new imagery, radio spots, billboards, print, and digital advertisements. Six stories are presented in the latest phase of this marketing campaign. Patients, a physician and staff...

Ralph Shaheen, local business owner of Shaheen Chevrolet, who is also an avid hockey player, suddenly felt pain in his chest when doing stretches against a wall at the gym. “I pressed against the wall and noticed it was sore,” said Shaheen. “I thought it was a hockey injury, since I play goalie. I thought I had been hit by a puck, and blew it off like most guys do. I kept thinking it would get better.” It didn’t get better, and he found himself at the Cleveland Clinic for an Executive Health physical ex...

Have you ever slept for a full eight hours but still felt completely exhausted? You might not be getting enough of the right types of sleep. Today, many people use smart watches or rings to track their sleep. These gadgets talk about REM, deep, and light (or core) sleep. But what do these stages actually mean, and how much of each do you really need? Sleep is broken down into small, 30-second blocks. Each block is classified as either Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep or Non-Rapid Eye Movement (NREM) sleep...

While everyone has some inherent risk of developing breast cancer , certain individuals face a significantly higher risk than others. The good news is that understanding your personal risk profile is the first step toward taking early, preventative action. Assessing Your Risk The initial step is to take an in-depth look at your family history. Family History: This includes any relatives diagnosed with breast cancer, especially first-degree relatives (parent, sibling, child). Also include the age of diag...