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March is National Kidney Month Chronic Kidney Disease and You Kidney disease is permanent kidney damage or decreased level of kidney function for three months or more. If Kidney disease is left untreated, it can lead to kidney failure. In the United States, 33% of adults are at risk for kidney disease, that’s one in three people according to the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan. Statistics: 37 million American adults (age 20+) have chronic kidney disease. More than a million Michigan adults (age 2...

Picture above: Ethan Schmitt, Volunteer and Communications Manager at Allen Neighborhood Center (ANC) Building a Healthier, Happier Neighborhood: Allen Neighborhood Center McLaren Health Plan recently caught up with Ethan Schmitt, Volunteer and Communications Manager at Allen Neighborhood Center (ANC). ANC is a nonprofit center rooted in Lansing’s east side with one big goal: to build a healthier neighborhood by supporting people through food, housing and health care. But at its heart, ANC is about some...

McLaren Health Plan, the 242,000-member health plan and part of statewide McLaren Health Care, announced today the selection of Yvanna Marlin-Guanga to the Health Equity Expert Work Group of the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). As one of 14 members selected from across the nation, Marlin-Guanga’s appointment recognizes her leadership, expertise and long-standing commitment to improving health outcomes for local communities and health plan members. The committee brings together nationally ...

McLaren Health Plan Population Health Expert Named to National Committee FLINT, Mich . – McLaren Health Plan, the 242,000-member health plan and part of statewide McLaren Health Care, announced today the selection of Yvanna Marlin-Guanga to the Health Equity Expert Work Group of the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).  As one of 14 members selected from across the nation, Marlin-Guanga’s appointment recognizes her leadership, expertise and long-standing commitment to improving health o...

Is ‘Super Flu’ Real? Subclade K is this season’s new variant  If you and your family escaped the holiday season without experiencing the flu, you’re one of the lucky ones. In its most recent flu report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated so far this season roughly 11 million people have been sick with influenza; 120,000 have been hospitalized and 5,000 people have died, including nine children.  Flu viruses evolve all the time. They have to change to be able to slip past ...

Food Resources At McLaren Health Plan, we understand many individuals and families may currently be facing challenges accessing essential resources. If you or someone you know needs help finding food assistance, please see the following for resources available in your area. We are committed to helping our members and community members stay healthy and supported during this time of uncertainty. If you need additional assistance locating resources, please contact McLaren Health Plan Customer Service at 1-...

Could Lead Be Harming Your Child’s Health? Lead exposure is a health threat to children in Michigan. Lead poisoning can occur when children come into contact with lead. This can be through the air, dust, paint that has lead in it, by drinking contaminated water and through soil. In Michigan, lead exposure is common in older homes. Homes built before 1978 commonly have lead paint in them. This paint can be on walls, doors, cupboards, windows and other high touch areas in the home. Exposure to lead can ca...

Written by: Vanessa Jerusalimiec (*Amsive Digital)  |  Reviewed by: Shelley Wyant  |  *MHP partners with Amsive Digital on news content Medicaid and Prescription Drugs: What Michigan Residents Should Know Access to prescription medications is a big part of your overall health and well-being. But the cost of medications can sometimes make it hard to access the drugs you need. For Michigan residents enrolled in Medicaid, prescription drug coverage offers a range of essential medication...

Written by: Vanessa Jerusalimiec (*Amsive Digital)  |  Reviewed by: Shelley Wyant  |  *MHP partners with Amsive Digital on news content Staying Healthy on Medicaid: Preventive Care Services Available in Michigan Staying healthy is more than getting medical help when you have an illness or injury. It’s about taking proactive steps to prevent illness and chronic health issues before they start. Preventive care can help you boost your overall health and well-being, avoid serious health ...

Written by: Jennifer Gorman (*Amsive Digital)  |  Reviewed by: Shelley Wyant  |  *MHP partners with Amsive Digital on news content Understanding Your McLaren Health Plan: Key Terms and Definitions If you find health insurance terminology confusing, you’re not alone: One in four insured adults say they have trouble understanding some common terms used by their health insurance plans. From coinsurance and out-of-pocket limits to prior authorization and HMOs, it can feel like health pla...