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Family of heart attack patient thankful for the care he received: “Words cannot express my gratitude.” The family of a patient recently cared for at McLaren Northern Michigan share their gratitude. On Jan. 10, our family’s world was turned upside down. I received a call from my brother at 12:30 a.m. that my dad had a massive heart attack. He and my mom were driving up to McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey to be with my dad. I quickly gathered a duffle bag, stuffed it with essentials, and was on my wa...

A colonoscopy is the only way to screen and prevent colorectal cancer . Patients often say the most challenging responsibility of getting a colonoscopy is ensuring their colon is prepared for the procedure. It’s best to have a clean colon so the gastroenterologist can clearly view abnormalities and polyps, should there be any. Having a clean colon also makes the removal of polyps easier. When you go to your colonoscopy consultation, you will receive instructions on how to prepare. Here are some general ...

80 percent of strokes are preventable. There are more than 795,000 strokes every year in the United States , and 1 out of every 4 is preventable. And with a stroke responsible for 150,005 annual deaths in the country, that means up to 120,004 deaths every year have the potential to be avoided. “It’s imperative that everyone know their risk factors and to know the signs and symptoms of stroke,” said Dr. Aniel Majjhoo, interventional neurologist and medical director of the McLaren Stroke Network, who also...

PETOSKEY, Mich.— McLaren Northern Michigan, the 202-bed, Petoskey-based regional hospital serving 22 counties, has been named one of the Nation’s Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals according to an independent quality analysis by PINC AI ™ and reported by Fortune. The regional leader in cardiovascular care, this is the latest in a string of successive recognitions earned by the hospital for its excellence in heart care. This also marks the sixth consecutive year McLaren Northern Michigan has earned inclusio...

Consider nutrition’s role in diabetes this National Nutrition Month. The sharp upward trajectory of the number of young people under the age of 20 developing diabetes projects to reach 526,000 in 2060 — a 700 percent increase over today. For doctors and other medical professionals, this stark forecast sounds a cause for concern as it’s diabetes that bring a significant increase in the risk of developing heart disease, having a stroke or experiencing various other quality-of-life-limiting complications a...

The reality is that human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is common. HPV only affects humans, and almost every human will be exposed to at least one type of HPV during their lifetime, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That’s because HPV is transmitted through direct contact. There are over 200 subtypes of the virus, which affect the skin or tissue inside the body. Around forty of those subtypes are transferred through sexual activity. Transmission can be through direct sk...

The body’s needs change as we age, so too do our nutritional needs. The practice of “proper nutrition” is as important a function as it is broad. There are a lot of aspects that go into practicing proper nutrition. And with the accelerating prevalence of diabetes and its link to nutrition, its role is key to one’s overall health and future well-being. Looking beyond the calories, carbs and fat content on a label’s nutrition facts, everyone should also consider the role vitamins, minerals, fiber and even...

"...I am 100 percent confident that I would not even be here today, or in as good health as I am, had it not been for the information that I got from genetic counseling." In November 2021, as Nancie Petrucelli reviewed her upcoming patient schedule, she recognized an all too familiar last name. “I thought, could it be?” Petrucelli, the director and senior genetic counselor with Karmanos Cancer Institute’s Cancer Genetic Counseling Service , checked the new patient’s chart. She found that the patient’s m...

With potentially devastating results, cardiologists urge everyone to not wait to call 911. The line between being overly cautious and not wanting to cause a commotion can be potentially dangerous. For people experiencing chest pain or any minor discomfort, the sensation may be a passing annoyance and gone in a few minutes. But it could also be a sign of something serious to come. The question then becomes: When do you call 911 for chest pain? The answer is very straightforward: If you’re having symptoms...

PETOSKEY, Mich.—McLaren Northern Michigan, the 202-bed hospital serving 22 counties and one of the region’s largest employers, has launched a seven-month program demonstrating its heartfelt appreciation for its employees, recognizing their dedication to their patients and wellness of their community during the COVID-19 pandemic and recent industrywide challenges. Made possible by generous donations to the McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation from the Offield Family Foundation, for the purpose of rewardi...