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Dr. Ramsay’s Guardian Angel Award Ceremony

We were honored that on July 10, 2023, Dr. David Ramsay, one of our exceptional physicians, was awarded the Guardian Angel Award by the Novant Health Foundation, recognizing Dr. Ramsay's unwavering commitment to providing compassionate care and going above and beyond...

National Women’s Health Week with Libby Greenwood, PA-C

A great concern for women’s health is constipation. Libby Greenwood, PA-C goes over why this is more common in women and what can be done for relief in the video.

National Women’s Health Week with Courtney Milleson, PA-C

Courtney Milleson, PA-C, explains key differences in women’s health in comparison to men in the video.
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A word from digestive health specialists

inflammatory bowel disease

Nutrition and Lifestyle Help for IBD

 As the old adage goes, “An apple a day…” Does an apple a day keep IBD under bay? Let’s delve into what we know about inflammatory bowel disease when it comes to nutrition and lifestyle. IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) and...
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April is IBS awareness Month

National Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Day: April 19th

 April 19th is National “Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Day.” IBS is a gastrointestinal disorder that has gotten much attention over the last few months as this topic has taken TikTok by storm. Videos with the hashtag IBS garnered over 1.6...
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Colonoscopies only colorectal cancer screening test that prevents cancer

Colorectal Cancer: Top 3 Things to Know

 Colorectal cancer is now the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States among men and women combined, accounting for over 52,000 lives lost per year. It is expected that more than 153,000 more people will be diagnosed with...
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Laura Heath is the newest histotechnologist to join Digestive Health Specialists pathology

Meet Laura Heath: Our Newest Histotechnologist

 Laura Heath is the newest histotechnologist to join the Digestive Health Specialists Pathology Laboratory. She transitioned from the Winston-Salem Endoscopy Center to the Pathology Laboratory at the end of November 2022. As the newest member of the team, we wanted...
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Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EUS)

When you need an Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EUS)

 You have a referral to have endoscopic ultrasonography or EUS. The first thought going through your head may be, what? And the second, why? In this article, we answer these and additional questions about EUS. What is a EUS? [caption...
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New Digestive Health Specialists building on Kimel Park Drive Winston Salem, NC.

New Year, New Place in Winston-Salem

 We are excited to announce that we will be officially opening our new office! We will start seeing patients at 195 Kimel Park Dr. on: Monday, July 10th, 2023.  Our Winston-Salem location will be closed on Friday, July 7th. However,...
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Estimated new cases of colon cancer 2022

Colorectal Cancer: The Silent Killer

 In the last few weeks, colon cancer was frequently featured in the news because of the passing of a few public figures due to colon cancer. They were actress Kirstie Alley age 71, Virginia Rep. Donald McEachin age 61, Broadway...
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if you have difficulty swallowing, it can be dysphagia

If You Have Difficulty Swallowing – Here’s Why!

 Have you ever had difficulty swallowing, where food gets stuck going down or comes back up? I see patients that come in and say, “You know, sometimes, when I’m eating, food has a little difficulty going down. It gets hung...
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Native American Health Concerns

 The American Indian and Alaska Native people have long experienced lower health status when compared with other Americans. Lower life expectancy and the disproportionate disease burden exist, perhaps because of limited access to healthcare, disproportionate poverty, discrimination in the delivery...
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