Steps we are taking to keep you safe
Your safety is always our utmost concern. Our goal is to always deliver safe, high-quality care in a comforting environment to all of our patients. Our endoscopy center is a controlled environment, staffed by qualified providers and healthcare workers who understand and have experience in preventing and managing infection. Providing exceptional infection control precautions is…
Study identifies potential warning signs of colorectal cancer in younger adults
New cases of colorectal cancer in people under the age of 50 have been rising at an alarming rate over the past several decades. But younger adults aren’t routinely screened for colorectal cancer because the disease is still relatively rare in younger adults. Now, a study has identified four warning signs that, according to the…
Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds are on a mission to make cancer famous
Lead from behind … a humorous view Rob and Ryan want to break the stigma surrounding colonoscopies and get the word out that colon cancer is preventable. Check out this funny video!
JMU Athletics mourns loss of Associate AD Tom Kuster to colon cancer at 49
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison Athletics is grieved to share news of the passing of Associate Athletic Director for Integrated Health and Sports Performance Tom Kuster, who died Tuesday, May 17, at age 49 following a nearly two-year fight with colon cancer. The American Cancer Society says routine screening should begin at age 45, rather…
GIs react to recommendation to lower colorectal cancer screening age to 45
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force proposed lowering the colorectal cancer screening age to 45 in response to growing early-onset CRC rates. In the news article linked below, six gastroenterologists discuss how the change will affect their practice. Shenandoah Valley Gastroenterology Center, PLLC was the first GI practice to validate the changes in screening colonoscopy…
Jimmy Kimmel goes to his first colonoscopy with a lot of help from Katie Couric
Jimmy turned 50 recently so Katie Couric asked if she could accompany him for his first colonoscopy. While that seemed to be a very unusual request Jimmy knows that this is something Katie is passionate about and it’s an important thing to do when you’re of a certain age. So with that said, let’s watch…
Obesity and your gastrointestinal health
What is obesity and how is it measured? Obesity is a term used to describe body weight that is significantly greater than what is considered healthy. If you are obese, you have a higher amount of body fat compared to lean muscle mass. Importantly, obesity is a diagnosis, not a judgment of character. One of…