McLaren Proton Therapy Center

06/04/2026

A common cancer treatment may benefit patients with non-cancerous conditions. Radiation oncologist Dr. Hesham Gayar of the Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Flint spoke with WNEM TV5 this week about using low-dose radiation to treat various types of pain. The treatment, called LDRT, is now available at the Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Flint.

06/03/2026

The Art of Healing: Exploring Cancer Through Art, Story, and Symbolism will feature the artwork of Karmanos Cancer Institute (KCI) patients, survivors, and caregivers. Each work of art was created in the KCI Flint Healing Through Art program, facilitated by registered art therapist Erin Simonetti. Some of the artwork incorporates medical materials transformed into symbols of resilience. The Art of Healing exhibit will run from June 5 through July 12 at the Flint Institute of Arts.

06/02/2026

The McLaren Proton Therapy Center congratulates Janet Koop of Davisburg. Janet rang the bell, marking the end of her breast cancer treatments with us.

05/29/2026

The McLaren Proton Therapy Center congratulates Michael Heller of Pellston. Michael rang the bell, marking the end of his cancer treatments with us.

05/28/2026

The team from medical technology company Getinge was back at the Hospitality House at McLaren Flint doing more good deeds. This time, the dedicated volunteers cleaned up the House's exterior, getting it into perfect shape for the warm months ahead. Along with this spring cleanup, the Getinge crew stops by every holiday season to decorate the House. Many thanks for their continued generosity and kindness.

05/27/2026

The Art of Healing: Exploring Cancer Through Art, Story, and Symbolism will feature the artwork of Karmanos Cancer Institute (KCI) patients, survivors, and caregivers. Each work of art was created in the KCI Flint Healing Through Art program, facilitated by registered art therapist Erin Simonetti. Some of the artwork incorporates medical materials transformed into symbols of resilience. The Art of Healing exhibit will run from June 5 through July 12 at the FIA. To learn more about McLaren Flint's Art Therapy Program, follow the link.
McLaren.org/flint-foundation/healing-through-art-mclaren-flint-foundation

05/26/2026

Congratulations to our May Outstanding Employee of the Month, Pam Stewart, unit clerk, Flint ER. Colleagues consider Pam a valuable member of the emergency department team, which she has been part of for her entire, decades-long career at McLaren Flint.
"Pam is kind, caring, knowledgeable, and always professional with physicians, fellow staff, and patients," said Pam's nominators. "Pam is the 'mom' of the ER and takes care of all of us like we are her children or siblings."

05/25/2026

Dr. Shekha Nelliadi spends her days keeping the youngest among us healthy. But in the fall of 2025, the 32-year-old pediatrician wound up in a doctor’s office looking for answers about her own health. The news wasn't good. Shekha learned she had breast cancer. When it was clear that radiation should be part of her care plan, Shekha's oncologist referred her to the McLaren Proton Therapy Center. Read more about how this changed the trajectory of Shekha's journey and got her on the road to healing at the link below.

Dr. Shekha Nelliadi spends her days keeping the youngest among us healthy. But in the fall of 2025, the 32-year-old pediatrician wound up in a doctor’s office looking for answers about her own health. 

05/23/2026

Michigan is now considered a high-incidence state for Lyme disease, with reported cases rising sharply in recent years. As you spend more time outdoors this summer, take simple precautions to protect yourself from tick bites and know the signs of Lyme disease.

As summer arrives, thousands of Michiganders head outdoors to hike, golf, and camp. However, this year requires extra vigilance. For the first time, Michigan is officially a high-incidence jurisdiction for Lyme disease, with cases averaging over 10 per 100,000 people for three consecutive years. In....

05/21/2026

The McLaren Proton Therapy Center congratulates Daniel Cooper of Flint. Daniel rang the bell, marking the end of his prostate cancer treatments with us.