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McLaren Hospital Closes Geropsychiatry Unit Amid Crisis

3/25/2025

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McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital will shutter its geropsychiatry unit on April 11, a heartbreaking decision driven by financial struggles and dwindling patient numbers. This vital service for seniors grappling with mental health challenges has been hampered by staffing shortages and funding cuts. Hospital leaders are committed to reevaluating services to better serve the community while prioritizing care for existing patients.

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McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital will shutter its geropsychiatry unit on April 11, a heartbreaking decision driven by financial struggles and dwindling patient numbers. This vital service for seniors grappling with mental health challenges has been hampered by staffing shortages and funding cuts. Hospital leaders are committed to reevaluating services to better serve the community while prioritizing care for existing patients.