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10/23/2025

This Pharmacy Week, GI Alliance celebrates the pharmacists whose expertise helps patients feel better, faster. Their careful oversight and collaboration ensure that every treatment plan is safe, effective, and tailored to individual needs.

We’re grateful for their partnership and dedication to improving digestive health across our communities.

10/22/2025

Knowing how to navigate your health is one of the most powerful things you can do for your well-being. Understanding your screenings, knowing which questions to ask, and using trusted information all help you take an active role in your care.

The MyHealthfinder tool from the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion makes it easy to find personalized recommendations for checkups, screenings, and healthy living: https://odphp.health.gov/myhealthfinder

Better understanding leads to better health.

What is MyHealthfinder? Trusted information to help your family stay healthy. Make sure your family is up to date on preventive services. See which screening tests and vaccines you or your loved ones need to stay healthy. Age S*x Female Male Pregnant? Pregnant? No Why are we asking these questions?....

10/20/2025

At GI Alliance, your health comes first. Our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality care from some of the nation’s leading gastroenterologists.

Listen to GI Alliance CEO, Dr. Jim Weber, share how our physicians are working together to improve digestive health and make a difference in the lives of patients across the country. https://vimeo.com/350766013?fl=pl&fe=sh

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10/16/2025

New research from NYU shows promising advances in how doctors may treat digestive pain in the future. Scientists discovered an enzyme in the gut that plays a key role in pain signaling and are developing tiny nanoparticle therapies to target it directly.

This research could pave the way for treatments that work more precisely, helping reduce pain and discomfort without as many side effects. While these therapies are still in early stages, they reflect the exciting progress happening in digestive health research.

Learn more about this new research and what it could mean for the future of digestive pain relief: https://bit.ly/48h9xN1

10/15/2025

Your eyes and your digestive system may be more connected than you realize. Conditions like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis can sometimes cause inflammation that affects the eyes, leading to redness, pain, or blurred vision.

On World Sight Day, GI Alliance reminds patients living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to pay attention to changes in vision and discuss them with both their gastroenterologist and eye doctor. Early detection and coordinated care can help protect your sight and your overall health. https://bit.ly/46K7ZKc

10/14/2025

Your liver is one of the hardest-working organs in your body. It helps digest food, stores energy, and removes toxins, but liver disease often develops quietly, with few early warning signs.

If you notice symptoms such as fatigue, yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, or swelling in your abdomen, it’s time to talk with your GI Alliance provider. Liver conditions like fatty liver disease, hepatitis, or cirrhosis can be managed more effectively when detected early.

During Liver Disease Awareness Month, make your liver health a priority. A balanced diet, limited alcohol consumption, and regular checkups are simple ways to protect this vital organ throughout life. Learn more: https://bit.ly/48PNm0A

Know the warning signs and symptoms of liver disease so you may help protect this vital organ and lessen your chance of possible liver failure.

10/13/2025

GI Alliance is proud to celebrate Rebecca McCollaum, MSN, FNP-C, our National Director of Chronic Care Management, for being honored at this year’s Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation “CUREate” Gala.

Rebecca was recognized as this year’s Champion, the first nurse practitioner ever to receive this distinction, for her leadership, compassion, and innovation in advancing care for patients living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

From building Arizona’s first IBD medical home to shaping GI Alliance’s national approach to chronic care, Rebecca continues to raise the standard for how we support and treat patients with complex digestive conditions.

Congratulations, Rebecca, on this well-deserved recognition and for your ongoing impact on the IBD community.

10/10/2025

Have you ever felt “butterflies” in your stomach when you were nervous or stressed? That feeling is one way your brain and digestive system talk to each other. Scientists call this connection the gut-brain axis, and it helps explain why anxiety or worry can sometimes lead to stomach pain, nausea, or changes in digestion.

Your gut has its own network of nerves, often called the “second brain.” When one brain is stressed, the other can be affected too. Caring for your mental health can help support your digestive health, and vice versa. https://bit.ly/4mXbZfo

This World Mental Health Day, take time to care for both. If you have ongoing stomach issues that seem connected to stress, talk with your healthcare provider about ways to manage both your mind and your gut for better overall wellness.

The connection between our gut health and our brai...

09/23/2025

September is National Yoga Awareness Month, and your digestive health can benefit too. Stress often worsens conditions like acid reflux, IBS, and other gut concerns.

Gentle practices such as yoga and mindfulness can help calm both the mind and the digestive system. Small steps toward relaxation can make a big difference in how you feel every day. https://www.healthshots.com/mom-says/benefits-of-bhujangasana-for-digestion-and-how-to-do-it/

Check out the benefits of bhujangasana for digestion. This gentle yoga pose can soothe your gut and promote overall digestive wellness.

09/17/2025

GI Alliance physician Dr. Paul Akerman recently shared how new digital health tools are transforming gastroenterology care in the ASGE digital newsletter. These innovations are making it easier for patients to access care, improving communication with providers, and helping achieve better health outcomes.

At GI Alliance, we are committed to using the latest technology and research to give you the best possible care today and for the future.

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4mxfae3

As gastroenterologists, we’re no strangers to technological change. From high-definition endoscopes to advanced biologics, innovation has always driven improvements in our field.

09/13/2025

Today is National Celiac Disease Awareness Day. Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition that affects the small intestine when gluten is eaten. Symptoms can range from bloating and fatigue to long-term complications if left untreated.

The good news is that with the right diagnosis and care, most people can feel better and protect their health with a gluten-free lifestyle.

If you think you may have celiac disease, talk with your provider about testing and treatment options. https://bit.ly/4lJDF6y

Celiac disease can affect your gastrointestinal system in many aspects. Learn more about the condition and how you can guard your gut health.

09/09/2025

September is National Fruits & Veggies Month, a reminder that what you eat plays a vital role in digestive health. Colorful fruits and vegetables are packed with fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants that support a healthy gut and overall wellness. Even adding one extra serving of produce each day can make a meaningful difference.

Talk with your GI Alliance provider about simple nutrition steps that can benefit your digestive system.. https://bit.ly/3JwoTmq