Alaska Digestive Center

Best in Alaska.

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In : First FDA-Approved NASH Treatment Produces NASH Resolution and Decreases Fibrosis: Results From the Landmark Phase 3 MAESTRO-NASH Trial
Reviewers: Phillip Leff, MD & Nicole E. Rich, MD, MSCS

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Highest performing gastroenterology surgery center in Alaska.

The country's highest-performing ASCs: U.S. News U. S. News & World Report announced its first ratings of the best ambulatory surgery centers on May 14.

We are no longer requiring pre-procedure COVID testing if you are 2 weeks past getting a final COVID vaccination done. Please provide a copy of your card to your provider or the center when scheduled.

The American College of Gastroenterology has moved the age to start colorectal cancer screening in average risk patients to age 45. Check with your insurance but most guidelines recommend average risk patients get their first colonoscopy at age 45 now.
https://www.beckersasc.com/gastroenterology-and-endoscopy/acg-revises-crc-screening-guidelines-supports-starting-screening-at-45-for-average-risk-patients-doesn-t-recommend-blood-based-screening-test.html #:~:text=ACG%20also%20followed%20in%20The%20U.S.%20Preventive%20Services,or%2010%20years%20before%20the%20youngest%20affected%20relative.

ACG revises CRC screening guidelines, supports starting screening at 45 for average-risk patients, doesn't recommend blood-based screening test The American College of Gastroenterology updated its 2009 guidelines around colorectal cancer screening, making 21 total recommendations.

Registered Nurse with Alaska nursing license. To act as a patient advocate, providing continuity of care to meet each individuals needs through collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.
This position is in our Endoscopy center providing care in the pre operative, intraoperative, and postoperative area. BLS and ACLS required within 1 month of hire also an online sedation course with passing grade.
Come and be part of our exceptional team of nurse and doctors.

All of our physicians have open offices and are providing care by telemedicine. You can contact them directly or get their numbers from our website. ADC is also doing urgent and emergent procedures and starting May 4, 2020 we will be expanding our hours and performing some elective procedures. We hope to increase the number of procedures as state and muni restrictions are lifted. Your physician's office can help get you scheduled for future dates. Stay safe!

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