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Gastroenterology (Digestive & Liver Care)

UM Health-West celebrates opening of new $10.4 million Wayland Health Center

University of Michigan Health-West marked the grand opening of its new Wayland Health Center Tuesday with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting. The event, attended by community leaders and health system representatives, highlighted the expansion and enhanced services provided at the new $10.4 million facility. Spanning 17,300 square feet, the new health center at 1113 West Superior St. Read More

Jason’s Story: Colorectal Cancer Screening 

As he approached his 45th birthday, Jason wasn’t thinking about his health. Like many people, he believes he lives a relatively healthy lifestyle – he eats healthy, exercises a few times a week, and frequently takes walks with his wife and kids in the evening. “I never gave much thought to my overall health, other Read More

Three reasons colorectal cancer screening is more important than ever

The pandemic disrupted many routines, including life-saving screenings for colorectal cancer (CRC) – the second leading cause of death from cancers that affect both men and women. See how the University of Michigan Health-West Gastroenterology and Colorectal Surgery office is working to address some troubling trends in CRC.

Let’s Talk About Gut Health with UM Health-West Specialists

Come and hear about common issues with gastrointestinal health. Three specialists in Gastroenterology, Colorectal Surgery and Surgical Oncology will meet with you to dispel common myths about cancer screening and prevention, cancer treatment options, acid reflux, GERD management, inflammatory bowel disease, constipation, hemorrhoids, and liver and pancreatic diseases. Join us in-person or online. Registration is required.

Allendale Health Center

Mobile Mammography Bus – First Thursday of the Month The UM Health-West Mobile Mammography Bus will be at the Allendale Health Center the first Thursday of every month.Schedule through MyChart or call 616.252.4461

Endoscopy

An endoscopy allows the doctor to see images inside your gastrointestinal tract, and it can contribute to the doctor’s decision on the best treatment plan. Our highly trained internal medicine physicians and gastroenterologists perform endoscopies to confirm a diagnosis, conduct a biopsy or remove a foreign object from your digestive system. This includes the esophagus, Read More

Lifesaving Advice from a Gastroenterologist

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in every three adults over the age of 50 fail to get their recommended colonoscopy. That reality deeply troubles Michelle Anderson, MD, an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Michigan and a gastroenterologist at Metro Health – University of Michigan Health. She works Read More