Author Archives: DigestiveDR

Did you come of age in the 70s?

Posted on May 3, 2012 by DigestiveDR

  By Dr. Shaily Jain  Remember the girl who loved mini-skirts and roller rinks and shook her booty to a song about survival? Don’t let her down – during Women’s Health Month in May, take the necessary steps to schedule … Continue reading →

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Colon Cancer Screening Options-What test is right for you?

Posted on March 12, 2012 by DigestiveDR

What are the Colorectal Cancer screening options? Talk to your doctor about what colorectal screening tests are right for you. Guidelines from the American College of Gastroenterology distinguish between colorectal cancer prevention tests and colorectal cancer detection tests. According to … Continue reading →

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Dress In Blue Day at the Digestive Health Puyallup Clinic

Posted on March 2, 2012 by DigestiveDR

The Digestive Health Specialists’ Puyallup Clinic staff wear blue to help Stop Colon Cancer Now!

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For Immediate Release-Dress In Blue Day, March 2nd, 2012

Posted on February 28, 2012 by DigestiveDR

Digestive Health Specialists to Host Dress in Blue Day Event to Help Create a Future Free of Colon Cancer More than 142,000 Americans Diagnosed with Colon Cancer Each Year (Tacoma, WA) –On Friday, March 2nd 2012, Digestive Health Specialists will host a Dress in Blue … Continue reading →

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Do you see blood in your stool?

Posted on February 21, 2012 by DigestiveDR

Blood in the stool is a relatively common problem. It is important to seek medical attention as this needs to be evaluated. There are multiple possible causes such as hemorrhoids, diverticulosis (pocketing in the colon), large colon polyps, colon cancer, … Continue reading →

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What is Crohn’s Disease?

Posted on February 9, 2012 by DigestiveDR

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of inflammatory disorders affecting the small and/or large intestine (colon).  The two most common forms are Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC).   While UC is limited to the large intestine, CD can … Continue reading →

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IBD and Ostomy Ribbon Featured on Q13 Fox, February 9th

Posted on February 2, 2012 by DigestiveDR

A new awareness ribbon is poised to be pinned on lapels to raise awareness for the estimated 1.4 million Americans living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), and the estimated 600,000-750,000 Americans who have … Continue reading →

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Dr. Holderman speaks at Tacoma Community College on IBD Nutrition, January 25th.

Posted on January 23, 2012 by DigestiveDR

This free educational program will feature expert speakers William Holderman, MD and Debra Clancy, RD, CD. This program is open to Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis patients, loved ones, caregivers, healthcare providers and the general public. Registration is free. You can still register at the event for those who … Continue reading →

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Colon Cancer Holiday Gift Ideas

Posted on December 20, 2011 by DigestiveDR

Are you in need of the perfect holiday gift for that special someone? Our friends at Stop Colon Cancer Now published a list of holiday gift ideas for all of you last minute shoppers rushing around this week to find a … Continue reading →

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Digestive Health Specialist Physician to Co-Direct National GI Health Care Forum

Posted on December 16, 2011 by DigestiveDR

Digestive Health Specialists’ (DHS) physician Dr. Klaus Mergener will be co-directing the 2012 Gastroenterology Roundtable which will be held at the Knoxville Convention Center in Knoxville, TN March 30-31, 2012. The conference will bring together 200 physician leaders and managers … Continue reading →

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