Capital Digestive Care Partners with Colon Cancer Alliance to Reach Underserved
Capital Digestive Care will serve as the area’s founding partner for a Colon Cancer Alliance program focused on underserved communities. The two groups join forces to reduce the colon cancer mortality rate across a region that leads the country in deaths attributed to colon cancer. Key to the program is getting the message out among […]
New Physician Joins Associates in Gastroenterology
Associates in Gastroenterology welcomes Ann Marie Stephenson, DO, MBA. Board-certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, Dr. Stephenson’s practice will focus on general gastrointestinal health with a special interest in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). “As a gastroenterologist with experience in osteopathic medicine, Dr. Stephenson brings a unique and […]
10 Tips to Avoid Heartburn This Thanksgiving
It is not by chance GERD Awareness Week (Nov. 24-30) occurs around Thanksgiving. A common symptom for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is heartburn, which can be triggered by overeating. Approximately 60 percent of adults experience some type of GERD every year, and 20 percent of the nation is affected weekly. A few simple guidelines can […]
New Physician Joins Birns, Gloger & Witten, MD
Birns, Gloger & Witten, MD is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Faisal Bhinder to their Rockville and Urbana office locations. Dr. Bhinder joins the group with exceptional experience in the areas of general gastroenterology, geriatric medicine and advanced interventional therapeutic medicine. With advanced training in the latest endoscopic techniques such as Endoscopic Ultrasound […]