Gastro Health - Florida

We are thrilled to welcome Stephanie Rodriguez, APRN to our Galloway care center in Miami! She is now accepting new patients.

To learn more, visit GastroHealth.com/Stephanie-Rodriguez

Celebrate ! Make your health a priority and make time for preventative care like getting checked for colon cancer. ✔️

Men's Health Week - Colon Cancer June 10-16, 2024, is Men’s Health Week! It’s a great time for men to prioritize their health and seek preventive care such as colon cancer screening.

June 13 is Global Liver Institute Fatty Liver Disease Day. Learn more about this "silent" disease that is increasingly common.

What is Fatty Liver Disease? Fatty (steatotic) liver disease is a condition in which fat builds up in the liver. Fatty liver disease is divided into two types.

We are thrilled to welcome Sherry Johnson, APRN, to our Jupiter care center! She is now accepting new patients.

To learn more, visit GastroHealth.com/Sherry-Johnson

Gastro Health's Dr. Hector Gonzalez talked to Well+Good about what causes a tummy ache after a meal.

Stomach Hurting After *Anything* You Eat? Here's Why, and How To Soothe Post-Meal Pain While a stomachache after a meal or two is pretty normal, pain after every meal could indicate something more is going on with your gut. Learn the top causes of postprandial pain here, plus at-home remedies, and when to see your doctor about this persistent pain.

We are thrilled to welcome Victoria Ortiz, APRN, to our Pensacola care center! She is now accepting new patients.

To learn more, visit GastroHealth.com/Victoria-Ortiz

Congratulations to Baptist Health Endoscopy Center at Coral Springs, Gulf Coast Endoscopy Center South (Fort Myers), Jupiter Outpatient Surgery Center, South Broward Endoscopy (Cooper City), and The Outpatient Center of Boynton Beach for being recognized as "2024-2025 Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers" by U.S. News & World Report. 👏👏👏

Gastro Health ASCs Named Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers by U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report released its inaugural ranking of best ambulatory surgery centers on May 14, 2024, and Gastro Health had 16 winners.

Gastro Health's Dr. Lauren Bleich spoke with Woman's World about stomach ulcers.

MDs Reveal the Top 2 Stomach Ulcer Causes (Stress Isn't One of Them) + How to Block a Flare-Up Peptic ulcers can be painful! So we asked experts share the most common stomach ulcers causes, plus prevention tips, too.

In honor of Memorial Day, our care centers will be closed Monday, May 27, 2024.

Gastro Health's Dr. Ali Khan spoke with Yahoo Life about the health benefits of walking after meals.

Should you take a walk after you eat? Why it might help your digestion. TikTokers swear by post-meal walks for better digestion, less bloating and weight maintenance. Here's what experts have to say.

May 19 is ! Think you may have ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease? Learn about the early signs and symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease.

What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease? | Gastro Health Abdominal pain, cramping as well as bloody diarrhea are the signs of IBD, an ongoing problem that causes inflammation and swelling in the digestive tract.

Gastro Health's Dr. Samantha Butzke spoke to Today's Parent about antibiotics and possible GI side effects in children.

Can Antibiotics Cause Constipation? - Today's Parent Taking antibiotics to treat a bacterial infection can sometimes do a number on the gut. Here’s how to keep things moving right along

We're so proud of these doctors for being recognized by Castle Connolly as 2024 Exceptional Women in Medicine. 🎉
Link to full article:👇
https://www.castleconnolly.com/exceptional-women-in-medicine

During Office on Women's Health - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Women's Health Week, we encourage women to prioritize their physical well-being, including regular colon cancer screening beginning at age 45.

Colon Cancer Rates on the Rise in Women Under 50 The latest American Cancer Society guidelines now recommend women aged 45 and older get screened for colon cancer. While traditionally screening for colon cancer has started at age 50, recent trends indicate a rising incidence of colon cancer in younger adults. Colon cancer is now the 2nd leading ca...

Gastro Health's Dr. Lauren Bleich tells the HuffPost about foods and habits that might be causing your heartburn. 🍫❤️🔥

5 Sneaky Eating Habits That Can Lead To Heartburn It’s not just alcohol and tomato sauce that can trigger symptoms. G.I. docs share the more surprising things you eat that can lead to heartburn.

We are thrilled to welcome Faith McGowen, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, to our Pensacola care center! She is now accepting new patients.

To learn more, visit https://gastrohealth.com/faith-mcgowen

Gastro Health's Dr. Caroline Soyka tells PARADE Magazine about gut-healthy foods to start your day.🌞

A Gastroenterologist Shares Her Go-To Breakfast Need some gut-healthy breakfast ideas? These doctor-approved tips will help.

Gastro Health's Dr. Kenneth Josovitz spoke with the HuffPost about which foods and drinks may cause constipation.

Are You Constipated? These Foods And Drinks May Be To Blame. Gastro doctors and dietitians explain how your diet may be making your bathroom problems worse.

We are thrilled to welcome Irma Barbara Velazquez Salcedo, APRN to our Kendall care center in Miami! She is now accepting new patients.

To learn more, visit GastroHealth.com/Irma-Barbara-Velazquez-Salcedo

Join us Saturday, April 27 in Kissimmee as we Take Steps toward cures for IBD. Registration link in comments 🔗

Gastro Health's Dr. Leah DeCoste tells PARADE Magazine about which foods may help or hurt stomach ulcers.

Foods to Eat—and Avoid—if You Have a Stomach Ulcer Gastroenterologists give their dietary recommendations.

We are thrilled to welcome Farzana Rashid, APRN to our New Smyrna care center! She is now accepting new patients.

To learn more, visit GastroHealth.com/Farzana-Rashid

Gastro Health's Dr. Asma Khapra talked to Well+Good about the connection between perimenopause and constipation.

I Just Entered Perimenopause—Is That Why I'm So Constipated?! Turns out, perimenopause could be the reason you're feeling backed up lately. Here's why it happens, and how to get things moving again, according to gastroenterologists and OB/GYNs.

Gastro Health's Dr. Ronen Arai spoke with HealthCentral about the connection between lactose intolerance and Crohn's disease.

Crohn’s Disease and Lactose Intolerance: What’s the Link? Crohn’s disease can lead to lactose intolerance due to inflammation in the gut affecting lactase production, causing digestive difficulties with dairy products.

Proud sponsor 💙💙💙

We want to give a special thank you to Gastro Health for their support for our 2024 Central Florida Take Steps. Thank you for making a difference for our IBD community!

It is NOT TOO LATE to register. We are THREE WEEKS AWAY! Please join us on April 27th at Promenade at Sunset Walk.

To register, please visit: https://bit.ly/49DfvVP

Congratulations to these physicians for being recognized by Palm Beach Illustrated as some of the area's Top Doctors 👏👏👏

Bowel control problems are incredibly common and almost always treatable. Explore therapies that can help you get back to living life your way at our free educational event with Dr. Sohail Shaikh. Register today at https://tinyurl.com/ShaikhTAP

Gastro Health's Dr. Kenneth Josovitz talked to PARADE Magazine about frequent flatulence💨

The 2 Most Important Things Farts Reveal About Your Health Usually, excess gas has obvious underlying causes.