“Some people choose nursing, but nursing is my life. It is who I am.

I’m deeply honored to do this work."

– Jodie Pohl

This year, the Janet M. Wendorf Outstanding Caregiver Award was awarded to Jodie Pohl, registered nurse in the Intensive Care Unit. 

Jodie has been with McLaren Greater Lansing since 1998. She is an exceptional critical care nurse, and a cornerstone of our ICU department. As a trusted mentor and informal leader, she consistently goes above and beyond to support her colleagues, provide outstanding patient care, and keeps the department running smoothly. Her nursing leaders shared, “her knowledge dedication, and willingness to help others make her an invaluable member of our team. She is the steady presence others depend on and truly represents the heart of critical care nursing. She exemplifies what it means to be a caregiver— not simply through the care she provides, but through the difference she makes in the lives of those around her every day.”

McLaren Greater Lansing leadership, the Wendorf family, colleagues, family and friends were gathered in the Wendorf Courtyard at McLaren Greater Lansing on October 20 to present her the award. The Wendorf Award was created by the McLaren Greater Lansing Foundation in 2017 and is named in memory of a longtime supporter of the hospital who understood the importance of giving back to the community. Individuals chosen to receive the award are recognized for their commitment to providing high-quality and compassionate care to patients.

To read more about this year's recipient and the annual Janet M. Wendorf Outstanding Caregiver award, click here.

Thank you to the Lansing Board of Water & Light for recently supporting the McLaren Mobile Clinic. We are so honored that they continue to partner with the Foundation and are grateful for this investment in the Greater Lansing Community.

“The Lansing Board of Water & Light was proud to support the new McLaren Mobile Clinic and its mission to reach Lansing residents where they are,” said Calvin Jones, BWL Director of Government & Community Relations. “Supporting the work to provide health care to our most vulnerable citizens, greatly improving their quality of life, is what it means to be Hometown People, Hometown Power.” 

The McLaren Mobile Clinic visits Greater Lansing communities to bring health care to people where they are and remove barriers to getting medical care. If you are interested in supporting the Mobile Clinic, please reach out to us.

For the McLaren Mobile Clinic Schedule, please visit: Mobile Clinic | McLaren Greater Lansing

McLaren Greater Lansing is proud to be the official Orthopedic and Sports Medicine partner of Michigan State University Athletics. Each year the hospital invites The Foundation to help in the celebration of MSU Homecoming. We were excited to be able to support the participation of McLaren Greater Lansing in the MSU Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 9, thanks to a Bright Ideas Mini Grant. We also had a wonderful time attending the tailgate party on campus.

Bright Ideas Mini Grants are Foundation funded initiatives of $2,000 or less that support one of the following strategic pillars. People • Quality and Safety • Business & Operations • Growth • Service • Community 

On Wednesday, October 28, our Internal Medicine Residents participated in a wellness event, thanks to Foundation support.

The purpose of this event was to promote physical wellness, healthy nutrition, stress management, and work-life balance among Internal Medicine residents, faculty, and staff through this interactive wellness event. The event combined a POUND fitness class with a healthy plant-based meal and practical nutrition education. POUND Fitness is a high-energy, full-body workout and combines cardio, strand drumming to music using specially designed Ripstix® drumsticks. It was designed to be expressive, fun, and empowering, blending physical intensity with emotional release through rhythm and music. The workout is suitable for all fitness levels and emphasizes individuality, self-expression, and community.

By supporting the health and well-being of our healthcare team, we promote a healthier workplace culture, improve resilience and engagement, and support our team's ability to provide high-quality, compassionate patient care.

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