McLaren Flint

08/14/2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms, like ChatGPT, are becoming increasingly popular sources of nutritional information and advice. While these apps can be a wonderful tool, they shouldn't be your only source.
"I urge you to use caution as these tools are not able to take your individual health history into account," said McLaren Flint clinical dietitian Elexia Sylvester. "Dietitians will always recommend consulting professionals if you plan to make significant dietary changes."

08/13/2026

McLaren Flint's Davison Community Medical Center welcomes physician assistant Sarah Graybill to the team. She is now accepting appointments.

08/13/2026

More than 67,000 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year, and nearly 53,000 will die, according to the American Cancer Society's estimates. Dr. Xu Zhao, a surgical specialist at the Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Flint, spoke with WNEM TV5 about why this cancer is so deadly and what you need to know to protect yourself and the people you care about. Watch the full interview here.

08/12/2026

McLaren Flint is partnering with the Flushing Senior Center to offer a free Joint Replacement educational program on August 27 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Dr. Seann Willson, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, will discuss arthritis, non-surgical treatments for arthritis, when to consider a joint replacement, and Mako robotic-assisted surgery. Registration is recommended and can be made by calling the Flushing Senior Center at (810) 659-4735.

08/10/2026

Patrice Gaddis has lived with constant pain in both knees for years. She suffers from osteoarthritis. Patrice needed both knees replaced, but she had to lose weight before she could have the procedure done. With her weight loss journey complete, Patrice was a candidate for a robotic arm-assisted procedure called Mako. Learn how this technology helped change Patrice's life.

Patrice Gaddis has lived with constant pain in both knees for years.  She suffers from osteoarthritis. “It got to the point I couldn’t walk or stand up straight. I couldn’t drive,” Patrice said. “I think God for my husband, or I wouldn’t have been able to make it.”  Patrice n...

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.

08/07/2026

When you think about exercise and heart health, walking, jogging, or some other type of cardio comes to mind, but women's heart health can actually be greatly improved by getting in regular resistance training, like weight lifting.
"With just 2 hours of resistance training exercise per week, women can boost their heart health," said McLaren Flint clinical dietitian Elexia Sylvester. "A study in the American College of Cardiology Journal shows it can result in a 44 percent lower heart attack risk."

08/05/2026

Congratulations to Janice Rankin, McLaren Flint’s July Outstanding Employee of the Month. Janice works in nutritional services as a dietary supervisor. She also helps out, taking on other roles in her department whenever she is asked.
“Janice is a dependable team member who consistently exceeds expectations in both her quality of work and level of customer service,” said Janice's nominator. "She approaches every task with a positive attitude, takes initiative, and is always willing to assist coworkers."

08/03/2026

Eight physicians officially made history on July 1, 2026, at McLaren Flint, when they began their journeys through the hospital’s new Emergency Medicine Graduate Medical Education residency program. They are the inaugural class and will always be able to say they were the first. They have begun a three-year program to master the ins and outs of emergency care. Eight more residents will join the program in July 2027, and another eight in July 2028, for a total of 24 residents rotating through the hospital for the foreseeable future. Read more about McLaren Flint's new ER residency at the link below.

Eight physicians officially made history on July 1, 2026, at McLaren Flint, when they began their journeys through the hospital’s new Emergency Medicine Graduate Medical Education residency program. They are the inaugural class and will always be able to say they were the first. They have begun a ...