Patient Stories

2/27/2023 1:11:10 PM

Lasting bond and exceptional care through genetic counseling leads to rekindled friendship decades later

Patient sends children to the same genetic counselor over 20 years later because of exceptional care

5/3/2021 8:07:21 PM

Brita Cowell, RN

"I just spent a couple of days in McLaren Northern Michigan for some issues with my heart and one nurse comes to mind for going out of her way to help take care of me. Her name was Brita on the ni...

5/3/2021 8:07:21 PM

Jennifer Woods, MSN, Chief Nursing Officer

"In honor and deep appreciation of your consistent leadership and support of excellence in nursing care. You are an inspiration and role model for others."

5/3/2021 8:07:21 PM

Jodi Wade, BSN

"This young woman is our guardian angel."

5/3/2021 8:07:21 PM

Shelbi Sunday, PCT and Sam Grimes, PCT

"These two nurses assistants were very nice and friendly to me and helped me out whenever I needed anything and very good at their job, thanks again."

5/3/2021 8:00:13 PM

All Nurses

"It been a while since I was in the hospital. Ken was in and out for a long time & passed away several years ago. The care we have gotten from the nurses at McLaren has always been outstanding...

5/3/2021 7:57:43 PM

COVID Unit Nurses

"I CANNOT thank the Nurses that were/are working the Covid unit. My husband was there for 17 days and the nurses were AMAZING at getting me answers on his condition. I called daily and the Nurses ...

5/3/2021 7:49:16 PM

Cheboygan Emergency Department Nurses

"Just wanted to give a shout out to all the nurses in the Cheboygan ER. They are an excellent group of people that take care of their patients as if they were family. They always uphold the motto ...

5/3/2021 7:49:16 PM

Karmanos Cancer Institute Nurses - McLaren Northern Michigan

"To all the Nurses at Karmanos Cancer Center. Thank you for your tireless care and work you do every day for the patients there. I do appreciate your sacrifice for each of us."

3/23/2021 1:09:36 PM

All McLaren Staff - Thank You

"A special THANK YOU to all of the staff at McLaren Hospital! I do not know all your names but I appreciate the work you all do from the daily care to the kind words. THANK YOU!"

3/23/2021 1:09:36 PM

Andrew Hollenbeck, MD, McLaren Northern Michigan - Thank You

"I appreciate your concern for me as a patient and your skill as a surgeon. Your patience in explaining the procedure and your confidence in knowing what needed to be done combined to give me the ...

3/23/2021 1:09:36 PM

Anton Sharapov, MD, McLaren Northern Michigan - Thank You

"Thanks for your exceptional care over the last 12 years! It gives me great peace of mind knowing you have my back! And my heart! Thx again!"

3/23/2021 1:09:36 PM

April North, MD - Thank You

"So knowledgeable and competent, so thorough, and so kind"

3/23/2021 1:09:36 PM

Becky Woltman, FNP, Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Northern Michigan - Thank You

"I greatly appreciate the special care that I receive at McLaren Karmanos in Gaylord. I want to thank Dr. Coppola, Becky, and all the NURSES, Faith and CARRIE. Without this approved Mogamulizumab-...

3/23/2021 1:09:36 PM

Cale Sebald, DO, McLaren Northern Michigan Digestive Health - Thank You

"Over the last three months, we have met many times as you sought a diagnosis for my gut issues. Now that the diagnosis has been made, a treatment plan prescribed and surgery complete, I look forw...

3/23/2021 1:09:36 PM

Catherine Zimmerman, DO, McLaren Northern Michigan - Thank You

"Thank you for always being so calm and knowledgeable"

3/23/2021 1:09:36 PM

Chaitanya Brundavanam, MD - McLaren Northern Michigan - Thank You

"We are grateful for Dr. Brundavanam's commitment to his patients."

3/23/2021 1:09:36 PM

Chris Akins, MD, Michigan Heart & Vascular Specialists - Thank You

"Dr. Akins, words could never express our gratefulness for the lifesaving surgery you performed on Mike a little over two years ago. Your kindness, your skills and your sense of humor helped us ge...

3/23/2021 1:09:36 PM

Christopher Kennedy, DPM - McLaren Northern Michigan Orthopedic Services - Thank You

"Dr. Kennedy, thank you for your skills, expertise, kindness and care before, during and after my surgery. Because of you, I am having fun getting back to all the things I enjoy, especially dancin...

Patient Stories

Lasting bond and exceptional care through genetic counseling leads to rekindled friendship decades later

Brita Cowell, RN

Jennifer Woods, MSN, Chief Nursing Officer

Jodi Wade, BSN

Shelbi Sunday, PCT and Sam Grimes, PCT

All Nurses

COVID Unit Nurses

Cheboygan Emergency Department Nurses

Karmanos Cancer Institute Nurses - McLaren Northern Michigan

All McLaren Staff - Thank You

Andrew Hollenbeck, MD, McLaren Northern Michigan - Thank You

Anton Sharapov, MD, McLaren Northern Michigan - Thank You

April North, MD - Thank You

Becky Woltman, FNP, Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Northern Michigan - Thank You

Cale Sebald, DO, McLaren Northern Michigan Digestive Health - Thank You

Catherine Zimmerman, DO, McLaren Northern Michigan - Thank You

Chaitanya Brundavanam, MD - McLaren Northern Michigan - Thank You

Chris Akins, MD, Michigan Heart & Vascular Specialists - Thank You

Christopher Kennedy, DPM - McLaren Northern Michigan Orthopedic Services - Thank You

Craig Duncan, DO, McLaren Northern Michigan Cheboygan Surgery - Thank You