The National Institutes of Health granted Charleston-based Medical University of South Carolina more than $16.5 million to open two digestive disease research centers, Medical Life Sciences News reports.
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Austin (Texas) Gastroenterology opened an endoscopy center in Lakeway-Bee Cave, Texas, June 5, Community Impact reports.
Private equity investment skyrocketed in gastroenterology in 2019, and although it's expected COVID-19 will hamper activity temporarily going forward, here's where each platform stands at the midpoint of 2020:
The Bruce and Cynthia Sherman Charitable Foundation extended the nomination period for its annual Sherman Prize until July 17.
Two gastroenterologists affiliated with Green Bay, Wis.-based Prevea Health two gastroenterologists began offering gastroenterology care in Manitowoc, Wis., according to the Herald Times Reporter.
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Private equity-backed Gastro Health had to temporarily close several of its affiliated centers in response to COVID-19.
Gastroenterologist Rob Brandenburg, DO, joined Gallipolis, Ohio-based Holzer Health System, according to a May 28 announcement.
Here are five updates from gastroenterology companies and practices from the past week:
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance opened the Gastrointestinal Care Neighborhood, a gastroenterology-focused oncology care clinic on SCCA's South Lake Union campus.
The American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association, American Association for Study of Liver Diseases and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy issued a joint statement condemning racism in the U.S.