American College of Gastroenterology President Harry E. Sarles Jr., MD, FACG, answers questions about colorectal cancer awareness and what the ACG is doing to improve awareness and screening rates during this National Colon Cancer Awareness Month.
GI & Endoscopy
The Endoscopy Division of FUJIFILM Medical Systems is a sponsor of the "One Million Strong" initiative hosted by Fight Colorectal Cancer.
Colorectal cancer screening has been a major focus in the gastroenterology field. From 2008 to 2010, the rate of screening rose 7 percent, according to a Medscape report.
The American Gastroenterological Association and Alliance of Specialty Medicine are setting up a hotline to provide an outlet for support of the SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act (HR 4015/S. 2000).
Six gastroenterologists discuss the best opportunities for GI practice expansion this year.
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Liza Capiendo, MD, has been named the Clinical Chief of the Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in West Hollywood, Calif.
The American Gastroenterological Association Research Foundation and Pfizer announced the new AGA-Pfizer JAK-IBD Research Grant, which provides up to $100,000 per year for two years.
New Jersey Assemblyman and General Assembly Majority Leader Lou Greenwald will visit The Endo Center at Voorhees during its third annual National Colon Cancer Screening Day, according to an AmSurg blog post.
Donald J. Hermens, MD, a board-certified gastroenterologist, has moved to Ukiah, Calif., and will see patients at the Ukiah Valley Medical Specialties Gastroenterology office, according to a Daily Journal News report.
Board-certified gastroenterologist Mae Kelly Tighe, MD, joined the section of gastroenterology at Danbury (Conn.) Hospital, according to a Voices News.com report.