AGC was proud to bring a team to participate in this year’s Crohn’s & Colitis Take Steps Walk on May 7th. We had such a great time being back in person to celebrate and support

According to the American Cancer Society, esophageal cancer makes up approximately 1 percent of all cancers diagnosed in the United States annually. As with most cancers, early detection of esophageal cancer is critical and the stage at which diagnosis occurs significantly impacts a patient’s chance of survival.

AGC’s Dr. Jennifer Northrop appeared on WAMC’s Medical Monday on April 4, to answer listeners’ questions related to gastroenterology. The replay is available on WAMC’s website.

AGC’s Yvonne Fuller-Fontenot, FNP-C, presented at the CDPHP 1785 Forum on Living Well with Diabetes. She discussed The Hidden Risks of Liver Disease with Diabetes, specifically, how to prevent NAFD (nonalcoholic fatty liver disease) as

The importance of screening for colorectal cancer has become even more apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic. National preventative colorectal cancer screening rates decreased significantly compared to before COVID. While there is still much work to be done, there is hope. With increased colorectal screening and state of the art treatment, we can detect cancer at earlier and curable stages, helping patients lead longer and healthier lives.