Browsing articles from "October, 2009"

GIA Screening Colonoscopy Day Huge Success


Oct 22, 2009
by Dr. Bergein Overholt
Blog, Colon Cancer, Colon Health, Colonoscopy, Prevention
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GIA Screening Colonoscopy Day on Oct. 17 was a huge success.

A total of 48 persons referred by The InterFaith Health Clinic and The Free Medical Clinic of America received free screenings from the physicians and staff of Gastrointestinal Associates and The Endoscopy Center.

I believe I speak for my fellow physicians and the staff when I say that we feel privileged to have helped make the day a success. It was gratifying to all of us to receive the hugs of support and thanks from the patients.

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Colonoscopies for the Worthy, and a Message for All


Oct 12, 2009
by Dr. Bergein Overholt
Blog, Colon Cancer, Colon Health, Colonoscopy, Prevention
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On Saturday, Oct. 17, the physicians and staff of Gastrointestinal Associates (GIA) will gather at The Endoscopy Center for a very important mission.

With colon cancer ranked as the second-deadliest cancer, GIA is making free colonoscopy exams available to a group of people in the Knoxville area who are less able to afford the vital screening procedure.

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Is Colon Cleansing Helpful or Balderdash?


Oct 1, 2009
by Dr. Bergein Overholt
Blog, Colon Health, Prevention, Research
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A recent article in the Wall Street Journal brought to the forefront a long-standing debate between practitioners of conventional and alternative medicine over the value of colon cleansing.

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