Archive for October 2025
Trust Your Gut. Your Symptoms Could Be Colon Cancer.
Feeling unwell? If you have noticed unexpected weight loss, changes in your digestion or anything unusual when you use the bathroom, trust your gut and take those symptoms seriously. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is increasing in people in their 20s, 30s and 40s. Study Analyzes Young Adult Patients With Rectal Bleeding Between 2021 and 2023, 443…
Read MoreAMSURG Increases South Carolina Presence With Addition of Conway Surgery Center
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 28, 2025 — AMSURG, a leader in ambulatory surgery center services, announces the extension of its network with the acquisition of Surgery Center of Conway. Located at 1405 North Main Street in the heart of Conway, the center makes AMSURG’s fourth South Carolina-based facility. “The partners at Surgery Center of Conway have…
Read More2 Weeks, 400+ Patients: AMSURG Physician, Tech Volunteer with Operation International
Hundreds of people in East Africa received treatment this year through the compassionate efforts of two volunteers from AMSURG’s Connecticut Eye Surgery Center South. AMSURG physician partner and ophthalmologist Seth W. Meskin, M.D., FAAO, and certified surgical technologist (CST) Diane Van Etten journeyed to Kenya and Uganda on medical missions for Operation International, a secular,…
Read MoreBone and Joint Health: Patient Care Excellence at ASCs
Muscles, joints and bones benefit from exercises like walking, resistance training and stretching. A recent paper published in the journal “Calcified Tissue International” recommends people of all ages engage in regular physical activity and reduce a sedentary lifestyle for long-term bone health. The study suggests staying physically active improves bone mineral density and reduces fracture…
Read MoreGI Procedure at AMSURG ASC Leads to Diagnosis, Treatment Plan
Ohio University student Madi Brown leads an active lifestyle. She stays busy studying communications, working in tourism and caring for her cherished 10-year-old beagle mix, Smoke. Behind her bright smile and cheerful outlook lives a story of resilience. Growing up, Brown faced chronic health challenges, including autoimmune disorders and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This past…
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