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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

Liver Cancer Symptoms and Risks

Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. When cancer starts in the liver, it is called liver cancer. Each year in the United States, about 25,000 men and 11,000 women get liver cancer,...

cologuard and colonoscopy screening tests

Picking the Right Test – Colonoscopy or Cologuard

Colon cancer is highly preventable and treatable. It is estimated that in 2022, over 100,000 people will be diagnosed, and over 40,000 people will die from colorectal cancer in the United States. The key to improving these statistics is to...

What is Gastroparesis?

Gastroparesis is a chronic disorder, which means delayed stomach emptying without a blockage. In healthy people, when the stomach is functioning normally, contractions of the stomach help to crush ingested food and then propel the pulverized food into the small...

Intestinal Gas Causes Belching, Bloating, and Flatulence

Overview Intestinal gas is a topic that people often find difficult to discuss, but we all have gas in our intestinal tract. Gas can contribute to a sense of bloating (fullness), belching, abdominal cramps, and flatulence (gas). These symptoms are...

asian american and pacific islander month digestive issues

Digestive Issues in Asian and Pacific Islander Population

Gastrointestinal diseases can have strong associations with certain ethnicities. Diet, genetics, and sanitation standards play a large role in the development and prevalence of many of these GI diseases. Asian Population Gastric cancer has one of the highest incidences in...

April is IBS awareness month at Digestive Health Specialists

A Spotlight on IBS in April

Every passing month offers a new perspective on one of many digestive health-related topics. April is no exception—it is IBS Awareness Month! Irritable Bowel Syndrome can sound like a daunting disorder because it is common and encompasses many different symptoms....

What You Should Know About Colon Cancer

Colon cancer is common and can be fatal Colon cancer is the 3rd leading cause of cancer and cancer deaths in the United States Men and women are affected equally 50,000 Americans die every year of colon cancer Colon...

African Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with colon cancer

Colon Cancer Concerns in African American Community

Based on guidelines from the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the current colon cancer screening age recommendations for average-risk African-Americans is 45 and the recommended screening test is a colonoscopy. Why is there such...

African American celebrities and public figures lost to colon cancer

African American Celebrity Deaths to Colon Cancer

In memory of Black History Month, we bring attention to some African American celebrities and public figures we have lost to colon cancer. Chadwick Boseman American actor Age 43 (1976-2020) Image from Richmond Free Press Natalie Desselle-Reid American actor Age...