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08/22/2026

WHAT'S GOING AROUND? — Each week, we ask our ER team what ailments and conditions are commonly being seen in our Emergency Room.

THIS WEEK, Dr. Stephanie Hernandez, an emergency physician, reports:

Injuries
Orthopedic and soft tissue injuries continue to be treated in high volume, with a significant portion of injuries resulting from incidents on the water while boating.

Asthma
Allergens and humid conditions have caused some asthma sufferers to experience minor breathing complications.

Bee stings
A noticeable number of patients have sought care for adverse reactions to bee or other insect stings.

08/21/2026

A healthy school year starts before the first bell rings. Learn how annual wellness exams, healthy habits, proper sleep, and preventive care can help keep your child healthy, focused, and ready to learn all year long.

As the new school year begins, parents can take several simple steps to help their children stay healthy, avoid common illnesses, and succeed in the classroom. From scheduling an annual physical to encouraging healthy sleep habits, these back-to-school health tips can support your child's physical,....

08/19/2026

08/14/2026

“What I love most about working for Karmanos, is serving our rural communities…People might think that the only way to get the best care is to drive far….they are thankful that they can get the same care that they would get in the big cities, right here in our backyard.” – Angie Gushow, Oncology Nurse

08/08/2026

WHAT'S GOING AROUND?— Each week, we ask our ER team what ailments and conditions are commonly being seen in our Emergency Room.

THIS WEEK, Dr. Erin Cuddeback, an emergency room physician, reports:

Trauma
There has been a very noticeable uptick in the volume of patients seeking care after traumatic injuries, most notably orthopedic injuries suffered during activities, falls, and motor vehicle and boating accidents.

Strep
While not a trending condition, there have been several pediatric patients treated for strep throat, which is unseasonable for this time of year.

07/25/2026

WHAT'S GOING AROUND?— Each week, we ask our ER team what ailments and conditions are commonly being seen in our emergency departments.

THIS WEEK, Dr. Anthony Joslin, a McLaren emergency physician, reports:

Smoke-related
There has been a noticeable, though slight, increase of patients seeking care for complications of chronic lung condition, such as COPD, as a result of the poor air quality.

GI
There has been a slight uptick in patients seeking care for gastrointestinal distress.

Injuries
Summer activities continue to send patients to the emergency and trauma center with minor orthopedic and soft-tissue injuries.