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McLaren Lapeer, part of statewide McLaren Health Care, in honor of those who served in the United States Military and keeping to its commitment as stewards of the community’s wellbeing, will assist in organizing the Michigan Veteran’s Benefit Fair along with the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) and Lapeer County Veterans Services. Hosted at the American Legion Post #16 on May 21 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) the event is free to attend, and those interested can register at easternMIVBF.eventbrite.com . “We...

McLaren Oakland, part of statewide McLaren Health Care, has been awarded a $500,000 federal grant to aid its expansion of its women’s health services through the purchase of a 3D mammography unit. Providing images of greater clarity, the advanced technology of 3D tomosynthesis mammography allows McLaren Oakland diagnostic radiologist to more accurately detect breast cancer in its earliest stages for women served through its hospital imaging department. Sponsored by Michigan United States Senator Debbie ...

Know your stroke risk factors and start addressing them to lower your chances now. In the United States and across the globe, the prevalence of stroke is rising among young adults, making it critical that everyone understand their risk factors and how that risk can be lowered or, in many cases, prevented. Anyone can take steps now that will begin to lower their risk, which include — according to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion — quitting smoking, managing blood pressure, keeping bo...

McLaren Health Care Chief Medical Officer Dr. Justin Klamerus, for the second consecutive year, has been named a ‘CMO to Know’ by Becker’s Hospital Review. Compiled annually, clinical leaders listed are those who “champion patient safety, uphold rigorous quality standards, act as liaisons between leadership teams and medical staff, manage risk” and strive for “continuous improvement.” A leading industry publication covering all aspects of health care, Becker’s, in its characterization of Dr. Klamerus, w...

McLaren Clarkston, the comprehensive care campus serving the Clarkston community, recently marked its 15th anniversary of service to the community. Currently anchored by an emergency department and comprehensive cancer center, McLaren Health Care initially invested tens of millions of dollars into the Clarkston Medical Building to bring additional services to the area. McLaren’s continued growth and expansion aided in McLaren Clarkston becoming an essential asset to the community by creating a continuum...

McLaren Central Michigan, part of statewide McLaren Health Care, along with other leading local organizations are recognizing Red Dress Day as part of the National Day of Remembrance for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, a solemn commemoration of the prevalence of violence against indigenous women and girls. In partnership with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, Central Michigan University, Zonta Club of Mt. Pleasant, and RISE Advocacy, McLaren Central Michigan will display red dresses to further r...

McLaren Bay Region, part of statewide McLaren Health Care, has expanded its Graduate Medical Education program and, in doing so, has increased access to primary care in Bay City. The hospital received approval to add an internal medicine residency to join its established family medicine program. Six internal medicine residents will join the hospital’s GME program when the program year begins July 1, 2024. “Primary care is a resource that guides our overall health and wellbeing,” said Dr. Kenneth Parsons...

The potentially life-threating attack is trending younger. National Stroke Awareness Month in May is a time in which the focus is turned to the causes and potentially life-threatening and devastating effects of strokes . A sudden and severe neurological attack disrupting blood flow in the brain, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds in the United States, a prevalence that demonstrates a 60 percent increase over the past 30 years . In 2024, the threat of stroke in the United State s — and the world at large —...

McLaren Flint, part of statewide McLaren Health Care, has broken ground on the final aspect of its $61 million multipronged expansion and enhancement project, a phase that will update the face of the longstanding hospital. Construction has begun to enhance and completely overhaul the main entrance into McLaren Flint, which features a new canopy and design for improved traffic flow. The launch of this construction follows expansion projects currently underway to increase the capacity and capabilities of ...

Tracey Franovich, RN, MHA, MBA, has been named President and Chief Executive Officer at McLaren Macomb, effective May 5, 2024. Franovich assumes executive leadership of the Mount Clemens hospital and its multiple care campuses following the retirement of Tom Brisse earlier this year. Brian Balutanski, McLaren Health Care Corporate Controller and previously the Chief Financial Officer of McLaren Macomb, served as the hospital’s interim President and CEO. Franovich is currently serving as President and CE...