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Colonoscopies Can Save Lives
March 26, 2021
It's better to be proactive rather than reactive. The numbers of colon cancer patients are decreasing because people are taking the initiative to get screened. One in twenty people at some point in their life will have colon cancer, but taking preventable measures can help you stay healthy. Dr. Tarwater speaks with WDHN and Southeast…
Full ArticleGI OnDemand Patient Community and Resources
January 19, 2021
We invite our patients to sign-up for FREE ACCESS to digestive health-related podcasts, webinars, newsletters, fact-based gastroenterology information and a patient education community. Please click the link below: https://gi-on-demand-community.within3.com/public/sign_in You can request an invitation to receive login information to set up your account. You will need to include your Gastroenterology Physician's name and the name…
Full ArticleProcedure Updates
April 27, 2020
Beginning Monday May 4, 2020, all procedures will resume at Flowers Hospital, Southeast Health, Dale Medical Center, Dothan Surgery Center, and Surgery Center South. If you have a procedure scheduled at one of these locations, please take note of the current recommendations. Beginning Monday May 4, 2020, all procedures will resume at Flowers…
Full ArticleTelehealth Insurance Updates and Instructions
March 30, 2020
Telehealth services have been approved for all insurances, which allows you a virtual visit with one of our providers without having to be in the office. This service is being offered to our established patients. Some insurance plans require video and others are only requiring telephone services. Please see the list below as to what…
Full ArticleProcedure and Telehealth Updates for our Patients
March 20, 2020
Digestive Health Specialists of the Southeast is taking extra precautions to provide the safest environment possible to all of our patients. Beginning Monday, March 23, 2020, all elective non-urgent procedures at Southeast Health, Flowers Hospital, and Surgery Center South will be canceled and rescheduled. At this time, Dothan Surgery Center is remaining open, but is…
Full ArticleA Letter to our Patients Regarding Procedures at Hospitals
March 18, 2020
Digestive Health Specialists of the Southeast is taking extra precautions to provide the safest environment possible to all of our patients. Beginning Monday March 23, 2020, all elective non-urgent procedures at both Southeast Health and Flowers Hospital will be canceled and rescheduled. Dothan Surgery Center and Surgery Center South both serve as valuable resources…
Full ArticleA Letter to our Immunocompromised Patients
March 16, 2020
A Letter to our Immunocompromised Patients We understand there is a lot of information and guidance in the news and community these days about Covid-19 (Coronavirus). We are here to help you understand the information and take precautions recommended by the Center for Disease Controls (CDC) and our Physicians. What is the coronavirus (COVID–19)? A…
Full ArticleCOVID-19 Precautions at Digestive Health Specialists
March 11, 2020
If you have symptoms and answer yes to these questions, call your doctor before showing up. Do you have a fever greater than or equal to 100.4 degrees?Do you have symptoms of a respiratory infection such as cough or sore throat?Have you traveled within the last 14 days to an affected geographic area?Have you been…
Full ArticleNurses Week 2019
May 8, 2019
In 1993, the American Nurses Association declared one week every May as the national week to celebrate and elevate the nursing profession. National Nurses Week is a time for everyone to recognize the contributions and positive impact of American nurses. Employers, health care professionals, community leaders, individuals, and nurses come together to celebrate nurses and…
Full ArticleMarch is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March 5, 2019
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and women combined. We want to take this month to bring awareness to colorectal cancer and routine screenings that can prevent this type of cancer. This year alone, over 50,000 people will die from colorectal cancer, and an estimated 60% could have been…
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