Shenandoah Valley Gastroenterology Center, PLLC

07/11/2025

COLORECTAL CANCER DIAGNOSIS AT 32
Woman diagnosed with colon cancer initially thought she had IBS symptoms.

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https://www.shenandoahvalleygastroenterology.com/colore**al-cancer-diagnosis-at-32/

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July!

06/07/2025

TEACHERS
As the school year comes to the end, schedule your preventative screening. We have summer appointments open for you.
Take care of yourself and your GI needs.
https://www.svgastro.com/teachers/

06/02/2025

Teachers

As the school year comes to the end, take time to take care of yourself and your GI needs. Give us a call today to schedule your appointment.

The demanding nature of the teaching profession can significantly impact teachers’ physical and mental well-being, potentially affecting their digestive health. This connection is often referred to as the “gut-brain axis,” highlighting the bidirectional communication between the digestive system and the brain.

Read more on our website:https://www.shenandoahvalleygastroenterology.com/teachers/

05/25/2025

Happy memorial day weekend! To all who served, thank you for your service. We will be closed this Monday, 5/25/2025.

05/06/2025

Check out this neat website and get your body checked!

Discover the importance of cancer screening for early detection and treatment. Learn about screening options and take proactive steps to protect your health.

04/06/2025

More Young People Than Ever Will Get Colore**al Cancer This Year

Colon and re**al cancers are increasing among people younger than 50. Experts have a few ideas about why.

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https://www.shenandoahvalleygastroenterology.com/more-young-people-than-ever-will-get-colore**al-cancer-this-year/

03/20/2025

Prominent Local Surgeon Discovers Cancer Before His 59th Birthday

UVA Health colore**al surgeon Dr. Charles Friel was diagnosed with colore**al cancer right before this 59th birthday.

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https://www.shenandoahvalleygastroenterology.com/prominent-local-surgeon-discovers-cancer-before-his-59th-birthday/

03/17/2025

Age 45 is now the age to start screening for colore**al cancer among all average risk adults according to 2021 guidelines from the American College of Gastroenterology. This is an important change from earlier guidelines that used to recommend starting at age 50 for most people and age 45 for African Americans only. Dr. Pou can diagnose colore**al cancers at an earlier stage, find colon polyps early so they can be safely removed, and help to prevent colore**al cancers.

Contact us today to schedule an appointment:
https://www.svgastro.com/contact/

06/14/2024

SHARE THIS POST WITH YOUR TEACHER FRIENDS!

Summer is the perfect time to schedule a procedure. We are scheduling within 2-3 weeks. Don't procrastinate this important self care appointment. Visit our website for information about Dr. Pou. Look for the 'schedule online' button in the header of our site to request an appointment now!

https://www.svgastro.com/contact/

05/20/2024

Shenandoah Valley Gastroenterology Center Achieves AAAHC Accreditation

Harrisonburg, Virginia – 5/20/2024 – Shenandoah Valley Gastroenterology Center, PLLC has been accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Accreditation distinguishes this gastrointestinal endoscopy center (a center for colonoscopies and upper endoscopies) from many other outpatient facilities through its adherence to rigorous standards of care and safety.

https://www.shenandoahvalleygastroenterology.com/shenandoah-valley-gastroenterology-center-achieves-aaahc-accreditation/

01/18/2024

STUDY IDENTIFIES POTENTIAL WARNING SIGNS OF COLORECTAL CANCER IN YOUNGER ADULTS

New cases of colore**al cancer in people under the age of 50 have been rising at an alarming rate over the past several decades. But younger adults aren’t routinely screened for colore**al cancer because the disease is still relatively rare in younger adults.

Read more ...
https://www.cancer.gov/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2023/colore**al-cancer-young-people-warning-signs

Make an appointment to get screened
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