McLaren Northern Michigan

We are excited to welcome Dr. Brown to our urology team! Originally from Flint, Michigan, Dr. Brown brings a wealth of experience and expertise in adult urologic care, offering a full range of services for both male and female patients. Dr. Brown completed his undergraduate and master’s in biology at the University of Michigan before earning his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine in 2005. He then completed a general surgical internship and urology residency at Wayne State University and the Detroit Medical Center, where his training spanned both minimally invasive and traditional open surgical techniques. With a passion for minimally invasive techniques, Dr. Brown is particularly experienced in robotic-assisted surgeries, which provide faster recovery times and fewer complications for patients. He is committed to delivering top-quality care and personalized patient treatment plans. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Brown and his family to the community!

We're Hiring: Manager Patient Care Services, OB/Peds - $20k sign-on bonus McLaren Northern Michigan is looking for a passionate and experienced nursing professional to join our leadership team. As the Manager of Patient Care Services, you’ll lead a dedicated team, ensure patient safety, and drive nursing excellence. If you’re ready to be a leader in health care, we want to hear from you. 🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/g87kgYjE

We need our community’s voice! The 2024 Northern Michigan Community Health Survey provides community members a chance to tell us what makes our community a great place to live – or where we could improve. Survey submissions are welcome through October 6. Participate in the survey at the link below and help make a brighter future for Northern Michigan. https://lnkd.in/gbfJ8cJS

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Matthew Slack to McLaren Northern Michigan, joining our exceptional Emergency Medicine team. A graduate of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Slack completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. Drawn to the natural beauty and active lifestyle of Northern Michigan, Dr. Slack enjoys mountain biking, snowboarding, skiing, and fly fishing in his free time. Beyond his love for the outdoors, it was the warm and welcoming nature of the local community that solidified his decision to join McLaren Northern Michigan. With a commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care to those in need, Dr. Slack is a wonderful addition to our team. To learn more about the McLaren Northern Michigan Emergency Department and check-in online, click the link below. https://lnkd.in/gC_HMsQM

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Jessica Neuroth to Gaylord Family Medicine. Dr. Neuroth sees patients of all ages and is welcoming new patients. To schedule an appointment call (989) 731-5092.

It takes a special kind of person to work in health care. The McLaren Northern team is a remarkable group of people, and we are proud of the care they deliver every day, but this past week, we witnessed something awe-inspiring. In the wake of a cyber-attack, our staff came together, driven by their passion for quality patient care. We thank each member of our staff for their commitment, dedication, and hard work. You truly are the heart of everything we do at McLaren Northern Michigan.

McLaren continues its efforts to fully restore its operations following last week’s criminal cyber attack. We continue to work with cyber security experts to determine if any patient or employee data was impacted. This is critical to our community and our teams, and it is a priority for us. Our hospitals and clinics have been largely operational, but we would like to update our patients and community about the status of the limited clinical services that have been impacted. Our focus is on ensuring patients get the care they expect when they need it. Emergency Services Emergency departments continue to be operational and open to patients arriving for care. A few locations are on ambulance diversion for certain conditions (meaning emergency teams will transport patients to the next closest facility), and those locations remain in regular communication with their local medical control authorities to ensure efficient coordination between facilities. The Comprehensive Stroke Centers at McLaren Flint and McLaren Macomb, though, are fully operational. Cancer Care As of August 12, all radiation therapy units at Karmanos Cancer Institute care facilities across the state are operational – with some sites having started treating patients over the weekend. This includes Gamma Knife Radiosurgery in Farmington Hills and the McLaren Proton Therapy Center in Flint. Patients whose appointments were delayed should expect a call from their care team, who are working diligently to reschedule appointments. Primary and Specialty Care Clinics Primary and specialty care offices are largely operational, and patients can make appointments, though some continue to experience intermittent issues with their phone systems. Additionally, the McLarenNow virtual care platform is fully operational and can be accessed at https://lnkd.in/eDsQWFRw Patient Guidelines Our team members continue to have limited access to information technology systems so patients may experience longer than usual wait times. Patients are requested to bring the following information to their appointment: 1. A list of current medications or empty prescription bottles 2. Printed physician orders for imaging studies or treatments 3. Printed results of recent lab tests available in the patient portals 4. A list of allergies We remain truly grateful for the tireless effort and dedication displayed by our team members under these demanding circumstances, and we sincerely regret any impact this cyber attack may have had on our patients.

We regret to confirm that the disruption to McLaren Health Care’s IT and phone systems was due to a criminal cyber attack. Our IT team is collaborating with external cybersecurity experts to analyze and mitigate the threat. While we haven't determined if any patient or employee data was compromised, our hospitals and clinics have implemented downtime procedures to ensure continuous care. Most of our facilities are operational, including emergency departments and most surgeries, though some non-emergent appointments are being rescheduled. Patients should attend scheduled appointments unless contacted otherwise and bring relevant medical information. We are grateful for the resilience and dedication of our team members and medical staff during this challenging time. Thank you for your understanding and support. Please visit https://lnkd.in/gmdS6C_k for further information.

Our dedication to providing exceptional stroke care continues to shine, with the McLaren Stroke Network earning several prestigious national distinctions. Thank you to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for the recognition!

Our McLaren leadership team recently teamed up with Clark Construction Company to build a garage on Lantern Lane in Alanson! 🛠️🏡 This project is part of Clark Construction's "Living Their Values" program, dedicated to giving back to the communities where they work. We are incredibly proud to participate in this meaningful project and are grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact in our local community. A huge thank you to everyone involved for their hard work and dedication! 🙌💪