New technology shapes radiotherapy dose precisely to tumor, shortens treatments

A new method of delivering radiation to tumors at MidMichigan Medical Center–Midland increases the speed, accuracy and safety of cancer treatment. MidMichigan is the only radiation center in the region to have RapidArc™ capabilities.
This latest tumor-fighting technology sculpts a powerful 3-D radiation dose, measures the dosage then delivers it in one fast, smooth movement [...]

Sierawski’s eclectic exhibit featured in Healing Arts Gallery

An eclectic exhibit ranging from Ugandan crafts to nature photos are on display in the Healing Arts Gallery at MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland now through Friday, Sept. 10.
The gallery’s wallboards are awash with colors, patterns and small details that were captured through the camera lens of Midland resident David A. Sierawski.
“I love details that are [...]

New program in Clare focuses on mindful eating and weight management

Community members are invited to attend a free program introducing the Am I Hungry?® approach to mindful eating. The program empowers participants to use intuitive eating, using the natural ability to eat just the right amount of food and meet other needs in more productive ways than eating. The Weight Management Workshop combines the benefits [...]

MidMichigan Medical Center–Midland neurosurgeon presents research studies in Greece

MidMichigan Medical Center–Midland Neurosurgeon and Gamma Knife Medical Director Brian Copeland, M.D., recently attended the 15th International Leksell Gamma Knife Society meeting in Athens, Greece. There he presented two research studies that were conducted within the Gamma Knife Department at MidMichigan Medical Center–Midland.
One study was a retrospective analysis of patient factors to determine whether they [...]

Donation brings stuffed animals to hospitalized children

Children needing comfort are being aided through support awarded to MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland by The Alden and Vada Dow Family Foundations.
A $10,000 donation has been placed in the Vada B. Dow Memorial Toy Fund to continue the distribution of stuffed animals to children seen in MidMichigan’s Emergency Department and children undergoing outpatient tests.
“It is incredible [...]

MidMichigan Medical Center–Midland welcomes seven new family medicine residents

The Family Medicine Residency Program at MidMichigan Medical Center–Midland is welcoming seven new resident physicians into its three-year program. MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland has been training family medicine physicians for more than 40 years.
“This year, we have yet another outstanding class of incoming residents who possess a wide range of life experiences, strong undergraduate medical education [...]

Cindy Fillmore named vice president of MidMichigan Medical Center-Clare

Lawrence F. Barco, president of MidMichigan Medical Center-Clare, has announced that Cindy Fillmore has been named vice president of the medical center.
“Cindy has long been dedicated to clinical services that provide excellence in patient safety and satisfaction,” Barco said. “She is a proven leader whose sound judgment, leadership, guidance and direction will serve our patients [...]

MidMichigan Physicians Group provides 24-hour in-house hospitalist service

MidMichigan Physicians Group now provides 24-hour in house hospitalist service at MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland. A hospitalist is a hospital-based physician who specializes in caring for patients while they are in the hospital. Internal Medicine hospitalists work closely with patients, family members, primary care physicians, specialists and other departments of the hospital to provide high quality [...]

MMCC and MidMichigan Health partner to train nurses

Mid Michigan Community College and MidMichigan Health recently announced a partnership that will assist Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in the workforce to attain their Registered Nurse (RN) degree. The collaboration will allow a cohort of twenty LPNs within the MidMichigan Health affiliations to go through the nursing program at its affiliate sites.
“The LPN to RN Step [...]

Great Lakes Renal Network ranked No. 5 in region

Great Lakes Renal Network-Mount Pleasant was recently ranked number five for overall quality of care in 2009 by Renal Network 11 of the Upper Midwest, Inc. This study independently evaluated 416 Midwest dialysis facilities throughout Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Renal Network 11 of the Upper Midwest, Inc., is one of 18 networks [...]

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