McLaren Greater Lansing

Moses Dangba holds two careers. One as an emergency tech in the McLaren Greater Lansing emergency department, and the other, a pastor at a local Lansing church. Through his drive to help others, his recent Mission Trip to Africa gave back to a community he once called home. https://bit.ly/3YxV9KV

McLaren Greater Lansing, part of statewide McLaren Health Care, has become the first Mid-Michigan hospital to perform robotically an Ivor Lewis esophagectomy, a specialized procedure in the treatment of cancer and potentially cancerous tumors of the esophagus. “With a surgical procedure as complex as an esophagectomy, being in the position to perform it with minimally invasive techniques allows us to truly pass the benefits along to the patient,” said Dr. Jeffrey Deppen, a general surgeon with McLaren Greater Lansing. “The aim is always to deliver the best possible outcome, and with this technology we are able to provide an enhanced level of care while also reducing patients’ recovery time and reducing the impact on their bodies.”

We are so grateful for Sasha Michalek, Director of Quality Improvement and Organizational Excellence, for her 22 years that she has worked at McLaren Greater Lansing. Watch the video below to learn more about the many roles Sasha has had during her career and why she chose to work in health care.

Thank you to the Hinds Family for their kind donation of medical equipment. Brenda Hinds reached out to McLaren recently to give this donation in honor of her late husband, Dr. Rowland Hinds, a primary care physician in the Lansing community who passed away in 2020. We appreciate this thoughtful consideration. The equipment will be put to good use at the McLaren Greater Lansing Family Medicine Residency Clinic.

The first lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) surgery in the greater Lansing area was performed this summer at McLaren. This state-of-the-art spinal surgery approaches the spine from the side to remove the damaged disc and replaces it with a bone graft, stabilizing the spine, reducing pain, and restoring mobility. Read the article below to learn more.

Congratulations to Karah Sorensen, lead tech in the cath lab, for being awarded McLaren Greater Lansing's next Extraordinary Employee of the Season! Karah has worked at McLaren Greater Lansing for 13 years and has become a leader in her department, going above and beyond to help patients, staff and physicians with daily procedures and cases. This recognition is well deserved! https://bit.ly/3UdbT7E

What a difference a month makes! Lots of progress happening at the new McLaren Grand Ledge location for the Ambulatory Care Center. Learn more about the project by visiting https://bit.ly/3TAeJmO

Our President and CEO, Kirk Ray, was invited today as a panelist at the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Economic Club Luncheon to discuss the state of health care and the future of care in the Lansing region. As we continue to navigate challenges surrounding the community's health needs, we look forward to our future opportunities and plans to build upon providing necessary health care needs to the greater Lansing region that is closer to home.

Kristin Masters, director of rehabilitation services, sat down with FOX 47's Morning Blend this week on what you can do to improve your balance and prevent a fall and how physical therapy can help. https://bit.ly/3zx6mC0

Pulmonologist Dr. Aboubakr sat down with WLNS-TV earlier this month to discuss more about the ION bronchoscopy navigator at McLaren Greater Lansing that helps detect lung cancer earlier and more accurately. https://lnkd.in/gFj6Frjt