We are proud to be a national leader in research and technology in the field of gastrointestinal disease. At GIA, our goal is to advance the treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal illness and provide the best state-of-the-art health care for our patients. (more…)
Archive for the ‘Preparation’ Category
GI Roundtable highlights focus on patient care
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
Recently I was privileged to be a part of a national GI Roundtable held here in Knoxville. During the course of two days, 130 invited leaders of gastrointestinal practices from across the country came together to discuss health care reform and the future of gastroenterology. (more…)
New Medicare Benefits Focus on Prevention
Monday, December 20th, 2010
Beginning January 1, Medicare recipients will no longer be required to pay a co-pay or deductible to receive screening colonoscopies as part of the Medicare Preventive Services program.
The best way to control rising health care costs is through prevention. If we can catch something early, before it requires surgery or becomes life-threatening, we can generally avoid large medical bills down the road. (more…)
Act Now! Colorectal Cancer Can be Prevented
Thursday, April 8th, 2010
There is no time like the present to schedule your colonoscopy. Did you know that colorectal cancer is a largely preventable, treatable and beatable disease? It’s true — but you have to take the first step. (more…)
Cost and Convenience Important for Quality Health Care
Thursday, January 28th, 2010
At GIA, we are committed to providing the very best in gastrointestinal health care for our patients. That means board certified physicians, skilled nurses and caring support personnel. We have one of the most educated and experienced staffs and one of the most technologically advanced facilities available. (more…)
Getting to the Right Source
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
Are you on Facebook? We are!
We have also posted some news highlights on YouTube.
I am finding new media is opening up incredible ways to provide information that can help keep people well – and for others to share that information with people who need it. (more…)