5 Common GI Misconceptions
Oct 6, 2026
Your gastrointestinal (GI) tract is responsible for taking food from your mouth to your rectum, absorbing vital nutrients and fueling the body. However, it is common for the GI tract to be linked to various disorders, including irritable bowel...
How to Prepare for a Surgical Consultation
May 14, 2024
A consultation with a surgeon is the first step in the surgical journey for patients. Dr. Nancy Panko, General Surgeon and Medical Director of Pullman Surgical Associates, conducts surgical consults on a daily basis. She provides a guide for...
Reducing the Appearance of Post-Surgery Scarring with Massage Therapy
Jan 15, 2024
A concern for many patients after learning they need major surgery is around what scarring will look like. Massage therapy can help remodel scar tissue post-surgery to reduce the visibility and appearance of surgical scars. Tyne Gray, Licensed...
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What Happens in the PACU?
Dec 27, 2023
Experiencing a surgical procedure and receiving anesthesia medication can cause quite a shock to the body. After surgery, most patients visit the PACU for monitoring and assessment. David Rees, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with Pullman...
What Happens During a Colonoscopy?
Feb 13, 2023
Let's be honest, getting a colonoscopy is not on anyone’s “wish list.” Yet, colonoscopies are the best gift you can give yourself to prevent colon cancer—one of the deadliest cancers out there.
Gastrointestinal Health: Keeping Your Gut Happy
Feb 1, 2022
The gastrointestinal (GI) system encompasses many different facets of overall health. Certain diseases, such as diabetes, impact how your GI track performs.