Oakland County residents now have access to top-tier cancer care right in their own backyard. The Great Lakes Cancer Institute (GLCI)–Clarkston offers the most sophisticated cancer technology and treatments in an atmosphere specially designed to heal the body, calm the mind, and soothe the spirit.
The new 42,000-square-foot reestanding facility, located on the campus of McLaren Health Care Village at Clarkston, is staffed by a team of highly trained and experienced cancer experts. Working in partnership with Michigan State University’s cancer research program and backed by the vast resources of McLaren Health Care, GLCI–Clarkston’s physicians offer their patients innovative treatments, education, and family support services.
Exceptional Service in a Healing Environment
“Patients at our new facility will benefit from the full continuum of cancer care we provide in one convenient setting,” says Raymond Demers, M.D., M.P.H., president and medical director of the GLCI. “Our multidisciplinary staff works extremely well together to provide exceptional, individualized care in an environment that is welcoming, compassionate, and caring.”
Services at GLCI–Clarkston include: * Advanced imaging services, provided by Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center. PET/CT scans combine the physiologic information from a PET scan with the anatomical information from a CT scan, enabling doctors to diagnose abnormalities like cancer with greater precision than ever before.
* Medical oncology services, provided by expert physicians and certified oncology nurses. Patients have access to some of the most advanced anticancer drugs, including immunotherapy and targeted drug therapy.
* Radiation oncology services, provided by Mount Clemens. Expert radiation oncologists use advanced technology, including intensity-modulated radiation therapy, image-guided radiation therapy, and stereotactic radiosurgery. In addition, high-dose-rate brachytherapy is available. This state-of-the-art technology, in combination with the advanced imaging capabilities and treatment planning, offers precise radiation therapy for cancer treatment.
provided by POH Regional Medical Center. This clinic ensures that cancer patients have access to multiple cancer specialists all under one roof.
* A laboratory patient service center, provided by McLaren Regional Medical Center. Patients can have their blood drawn before or after an appointment with their doctor.
* A resource library, which provides books, tapes, and other educational materials that cancer patients and their families can borrow. The library is staffed by volunteers trained by the American Cancer Society to assist families.
* A conference center for multidisciplinary team conferences and tumor boards as well as community educational programs
* A retail boutique, catering to the unique needs of cancer patients
* Support services, including an oncology social worker and support groups
Team Approach Enhances Care
The multidisciplinary approach at GLCI–Clarkston ensures that patients receive the highest level of care. Cancer specialists, physicians, nurses, and other clinical team members meet weekly to review and discuss patients’ medical conditions and treatment options. Staff can quickly and easily access medical records through the electronic record-keeping system. “Medical images can also be retrieved almost instantaneously through PACS,” Dr. Demers says. “This makes it easy for the team to collaborate even if they’re in different locations.”
Designing a Healing Environment
GLCI–Clarkston houses some of the latest innovations in medical technology, yet the facility is designed to be as warm, comfortable, and convenient as it is sophisticated. The facility has dedicated parking and is easily accessible from the expressways. It is adjacent to the new medical office building, enabling patients to receive primary care from their doctor at the same location.
“The physical environment is really designed to be very focused on the patient,” Dr. Demers says. “The walls at GLCI–Clarkston are in warm colors, and we tried to maximize natural light wherever possible. There is a glass staircase leading to the second floor and an atrium in the waiting area in front of the building that creates an open and airy feeling.”
The entrance to GLCI–Clarkston is near the new Garden of Healing and Renewal, a tranquil five-acre environment where staff, patients, and visitors can visit for quiet contemplation. The garden features walking trails, sitting areas, fountains, sculptures, flowers, plants, and trees, as well as a labyrinth—a series of concentric circles that create a walking path to encourage exercise and curative reflection.
“Cancer is one of the biggest challenges a person can face,” says Dr. Demers. “Patients at the GLCI–Clarkston will be working with a team of professionals who are committed to helping them heal with every possible resource we have.”
To learn more about GLCI–Clarkston and its services, call 248-922-6600 or visit www.mclarenclarkston.org.
Oakland County residents now have access to top-tier cancer care right in their own backyard. The Great Lakes Cancer Institute (GLCI)–Clarkston offers the most sophisticated cancer technology and treatments in an atmosphere specially designed to heal the body, calm the mind, and soothe the spirit.
* Radiation oncology services, provided by Mount Clemens. Expert radiation oncologists use advanced technology, including intensity-modulated radiation therapy, image-guided radiation therapy, and stereotactic radiosurgery. In addition, high-dose-rate brachytherapy is available. This state-of-the-art technology, in combination with the advanced imaging capabilities and treatment planning, offers precise radiation therapy for cancer treatment.
* A retail boutique, catering to the unique needs of cancer patients
