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Patient Education Articles

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Support Organizations

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Hotlines

National Child Abuse Hotline
1.800.422.4453 (1-800-4-A-Child)

The National Domestic Violence Hotline
1.800.799.7233 (1-800-799-SAFE)

Poison Control
1.800.222.1222

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1.800.273.8255 (1-800-273-TALK)

Links

Celiac Disease
Celiac Disease Foundation
Celiac Sprue Association
National Foundation for Celiac Awareness

Hemochromatosis (Iron Overload Disease)
American Hemochromatosis Society

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America

Liver Disease
American Liver Foundation (ALF)
Hepatitis Foundation International

General GI Resources
American Cancer Society
International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD)
National Cancer Institute
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
The American College of Gastroenterology

General Resources
OTCsafety.org: Safe & Effective OTC Medicine Use
Safe Medication

Colon Cancer Risk

Practice News

Congratulations to our newest Associate, Julian Perez, M.D., for obtaining his Board Certification in Gastroenterology!

We've been featured in a news story! - Health Matters: Detecting AVMs with a pill camera

On November 6, 2011 Dr Weiss and Staff participated in the Crohn’s & Colitis 1.2 mile walk, “Take Steps to be Heard” at Lakes Regional Park in Ft Myers. Gastroenterology Associates had taken donations for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and will continue to support the cause. Barbara Cioffi our practice representative had set up a table for digestive awareness at the event and coordinated with physicians and staff to get involved. If you would like more information on this foundation or would like to donate to our team go to this direct link here.

Employee of the Quarter

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Congratulations! Janet Ramirez has been awarded the employee of the fourth quarter for 2011, she has been with the practice for 13yrs and is working in the Billing Office. Janet had been recognized by staff and management as a team player, she is someone who goes above and beyond. Great Job – Keep up the good work!
New Certified Physician Assistant Joins Our Practice

Daniel Murphy, P.A.-C.
Please welcome our new associate Daniel Murphy, P.A.-C; he is a certified physician assistant. Daniel Murphy will be working with Dr Bay's patients and will have office hours at our Ft Myers location. If you need an appointment call us at 239-275-8882 to get scheduled.
New Physician Joins Our Practice

Julian A. Perez, M.D.

We are pleased to introduce our new associate Julian A. Perez, M.D. who is accepting new patients in both Ft Myers and Cape Coral offices. Dr Perez is also bilingual in English and Spanish, Call our office today to schedule an appointment.