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Just a reminder that RGA will be closed November 26-27 (Thanksgiving and the day after) to allow our team some time off for the holiday. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, November 30.
Well deserved break for a GREAT crew
Heartburn is common during the holidays because of big, frequent meals. Serious or frequent heartburn is known as gastroesophageal reflux, or GERD. If you’re experiencing symptoms such as a sour or bitter taste, hoarseness, the feeling of needing to clear your throat, difficulty swallowing food or liquid, or wheezing/coughing, it’s important to talk to your doctor.
Learn more here: www.rockfordgi.com/Story.aspx?id=e4b7cce7-3da9-4b93-8842-b69b5cd3ec70
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Colon cancer is on the rise among young people. Talk to you doctor if you're having symptoms such as rectal bleeding, abdominal pain or unexplained weight loss. Don't delay getting screened. The recommended screening age for average-risk individuals is 50, 45 for African Americans, or earlier if you have a family history of colon cancer or polyps.
Woman survives colon cancer at 17 and 25: 'I had a cancer everyone thought old people get'
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More younger people are being diagnosed with colon cancer. Danielle Ripley-Burgess received the diagnosis twice.Happy National Nurse Practitioner Week to our awesome team of advanced nurse practitioners who provide exceptional care and exceptional caring to our patients. Thank you for all you do! #NPWeek2020
Pictured: Lorie Corcoran, Janelle DeFilippis, Marjorie Hotopp, Stacia Sackmaster, Corrie Scott, Dawn Vernon and Jennifer Ward.
Our hearts go out to the family and fans of Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek, who died this past weekend after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is a relatively rare GI cancer, accounting for about 3% of all cancers in the U.S. but about 7% of all cancer deaths.
Current screening efforts are somewhat limited, and the disease is often diagnosed in later stages. But knowing the risks – smoking, family history, obesity, chemical exposure, age and gender – can help individuals better understand the disease and promote earlier detection and diagnosis.
Should you get screened for pancreatic cancer? Read more in our blog: www.rockfordgi.com/Story.aspx?id=81f37d38-91db-43fe-b381-3bd0069466f2id=81f37d38-91db-43fe-b381-3...
PanCAN Mourns the Death of Alex Trebek – Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
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More than 1.5 years after his diagnosis with stage IV pancreatic cancer, Alex Trebek died on Nov. 8, 2020. He’s brought tremendous awareness to the disease and will be missed by many around the world.Dr. James Frakes, who helped co-found RGA 40 years ago, recently was awarded the distinction of Master of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (MASGE). He is a clinical professor emeritus in the Department of Medicine and Medical Specialties and a 1976 graduate of the
University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford.
Only 58 of more than 10,000 gastroenterologists in the U.S. have been honored with this recognition, which reflects substantial contributions to the goals and ideals of the GI profession, according to the college. He’s made outstanding contributions to teaching and patient care, research, and advocacy.
Congratulations, Dr. Frakes!
Congrats, thank you .
He is an amazing physician who taught with every procedure he did in the ICCU. He is a compassionate man who understood my need to be with my aunt during her procedure and allowed me to be with her..
Amazing! Loved working with him! 🎉🎈Congratulations
Congratulations Dr Frakes !
Congratulations!
Congratulations Dr Frakes!
Congratulations Dr. Frakes!
Congratulations, Dr. Frakes!
Congratulations Dr. Frakes.
Well deserved Dr Frakes!
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Congratulations Dr Frakes
Congratulations Dr. Frakes
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Congratulations to you Dr Frakes
Congratulations Dr. Frakes!!
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Congratulations Dr. Frakes!!
Congratulations Dr. Frakes!!!!
Cautious and caring is how our medical staff approaches GI conditions so we can develop diagnosis and treatment plans that help patients feel better and improve their quality of life. #FeedbackFriday
Earlier this year, we started offering infusion services for our patients diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Central to this process are our dedicated infusion team members, who have developed close bonds already with our patients who visit RGA regularly for their infusion medications.
Pictured below are Heidy, Patricia and Savannah. Learn more about them in our latest staff profile and how they interact with individuals at our infusion center:
www.rockfordgi.com/Story.aspx?id=7da63b46-339e-4795-aabc-27760498d71c
