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McLaren Port Huron, along with its philanthropical arm, the McLaren Port Huron Foundation, are greeting the arrival of the holiday season with the 36th Annual Festival of Trees, a staple event in the community, with this year’s event debuting the Festival of Trees Gala. Following the success of last year’s display of designer trees throughout downtown Port Huron, several businesses will again host 22 lit trees in their displays along with more than 25 traditionally exhibited in the McLaren Port Huron lo...

PORT HURON, Mich. –McLaren Port Huron was awarded an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national distinction that recognizes McLaren Port Huron’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safe, compassionate health care. The grade is based on the hospital’s performance in preventing medical errors, injuries, accidents, infections and other harm to patients in their care, as well as patient experience. “This Leapfrog safety grade is a testament to the care and commitment ...

The ninth annual Tee It Up to Beat Cancer golf outing was held July 9 at Lakeview Hills Golf Resort, Lexington. This fundraiser, organized by Dana and Dennis Fabbri, raised a record-high $55,583 to support cancer treatment and services at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Port Huron.  The donation from this year’s outing will be used to upgrade the TrueBeam radiation system table and treatment delivery software to a version which will be compatible with the breathing system softwa...

Port Huron, MI – Kick off the holiday season with McLaren Port Huron Foundation’s 32nd Annual Festival of Trees.  The event will take place Thanksgiving through the New Year in McLaren Port Huron’s South Tower lobby. The lobby will be transformed into a winter wonderland of decorated window displays. The community is invited to drive by or walk the sidewalk outside to view the displays. “Festival of Trees is the start of the holiday season for many in our community.  We are proud to continue t...

Port Huron, MI – McLaren Port Huron and its health care partners have awarded $28,000 in scholarships to 23 students pursuing degrees in professions represented in the hospital and the community. Since 1988, 501 recipients have received $587,750 through the scholarship program. Scholarships are funded by the Carter family, Demashkieh family, McLaren Port Huron Auxiliary, McLaren Port Huron employees, McLaren Port Huron Employees That Care Club, and McLaren Port Huron Foundation. The 2020 scholarship rec...

Port Huron, MI – McLaren Port Huron and the Karmanos Cancer Institute will host a cancer survivor picnic Wednesday, June 19, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The picnic will take place at the Marysville Community Health Center, 867 East Huron Boulevard, Marysville. Cancer survivors, their families and care team are invited to saddle up and celebrate survivorship at this western themed event. Enjoy barbeque vittles and fellowship, with special performances by the Hooked On Country Line Dance Team. This program is made po...

The Bariatric Center of Michigan at McLaren Port Huron was recently re-accredited as a Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) – a joint program of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. The Bariatric Center of Michigan at McLaren Port Huron is the only MBSAQIP-designated program in St. Clair County. Since 2002, McLaren Port Huron has performed more than 3,500 bariatric pro...

Port Huron, MI – If you’ve ever had to take a sick child to the emergency department in the middle of the night, you know how stressful it can be. Will you wait long? Will your child be comfortable until you see the doctor? Very often, the ER wait can add to the anxiety for both your child and yourself. But McLaren Port Huron has changed all that. With online emergency check-in, powered by In Quicker, patients can register in advance for care in the emergency department at McLaren Port Huron. With just a...