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Lisa McDowell, McLaren Macomb Director of Patient Care Services; Isabella Djokic, FAN Rescue Program Coordinator; Marissa Engardio, FAN Rescue Program Director; Dr. Joseph Carlier, McLaren Macomb emergency physician and Macomb County Street Medicine volunteer; Tricia Haener, McLaren Macomb Chief Nursing Officer; David Clayton, Harm:Less Program Coordinator McLaren Macomb has partnered with Families Against Narcotics in an effort to reduce the prevalence of opioid overdose in Macomb County by making pote...

The topic of weight loss, especially regarding celebrity extreme weight loss, has recently gained significant attention in the news and on social media. This increased interest in weight loss is driven in part by the rising popularity of FDA-approved weight loss medications like Wegovy® and Zepbound®. While weight loss medications are not a novel concept — consumers have long been exposed to various diet fads and herbal supplements promising weight loss — the critical question remains: what is the most ...

Congratulations to Haley Reullbach, NP, McLaren Flint’s Allied Health Professional of the Quarter.  She was recognized in front of her peers on May 9. As a nurse practitioner in our surgical oncology program, Haley Reulbach has also made quite an impression on colleagues who consider her a bright light, always willing to go above and beyond. “Haley always comes to work happy and positive.  She never complains, no matter how hard the day is,” said her nominator. “She’s always happy to help the ...

Congratulations to Dr. Theresa Cooley, McLaren Flint’s Physician of the Quarter.  She was recognized in front of her peers on May 9. Dr. Cooley has been a specialist in the McLaren Flint Emergency Department since 2012. During her time with the hospital, Dr. Cooley has covered half of the night shifts each month and is known as the Midnight Doc Anchor. She also occasionally works shifts in the Fenton ED.  “Dr. Cooley qualifies for this prestigious award as she is a dynamic doctor, a true leade...

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute is partnering with Wayne State University (WSU) School of Medicine, the University of Rochester, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to bring attention to the unique needs of cancer survivors and their caregivers in the LGBTQ+ community. The idea for this work came from LGBTQ+ stakeholder partners, who identified improving the well-being of cancer caregivers as a top priority for research and interventions. Now, the investigators are soliciting input fro...

To further the awareness and promote the importance of early detection, the Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Macomb is providing free at-home colorectal cancer screening kits in June. Between June 3 and June 14, members of the community can register for the free kit by calling (586) 493-7510 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Registration for a screening kit is required. “All regular cancer screenings are designed to catch the cancer in an early stage and allow care teams to be proactive in their treatment,”...

McLaren Bay Region, the 415-bed acute care hospital serving the Great Lakes Bay Region, has earned the Gold Seal of Approval for Comprehensive Accreditation from The Joint Commission, the health care industry’s leading accreditation organization. An achievement representative of the exceptional level of safe, quality care provided within the facility, it was earned by the hospital’s continuous compliance to these high standards. The three-year accreditation following a thorough, rigorous, and unannounce...

The summer travel season will see countless Michigan residents explore the beauty of our state — from the picturesque landscapes, vibrant up north towns, and resorts by the beach. But it is those nearly 100 sunny summer days between Memorial Day and Labor Day that are known as trauma season for health care providers. It is during those active summer days that accidents and other injury-causing events bring about a spike in the number of broken bones, fractures, and lacerations, among other traumatic wou...

McLaren Caro Region, part of statewide McLaren Health Care and the critical access hospital providing for the health of its community, and its McLaren Caro Region Foundation have awarded three college-bound High School seniors with partial scholarships. An annual recognition, three scholarships are awarded to students who intend to study toward degrees in a health care field. The 2024 recipients: Olivia Will—Plans to major in Social Work at Delta with transfer to SVSU. (Caro High School) Luke Anderson—P...

McLaren Central Michigan, part of statewide McLaren Health Care, has awarded its annual Louise Williams Volunteer Scholarship to Miranda Powell, a former medical assistant at one of the hospital’s outpatient clinics who is working to advance her career. Established upon the request of Louise Williams, a longtime McLaren Central Michigan volunteer, the scholarship aids in recipients’ education toward an eventual or continuing career in health care. For seven years, Powell had been a medical assistant for...