GERD, Colonoscopy, Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Infection Control: Learn More at ASGE's Training, Technology Center Media Open House 5/11/2004
From: Tamaryn Wiggins of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 630-570-5618 or twiggins@asge.org OAK BROOK, Ill., May 11 -- Come see what the buzz is all about: be the first healthcare journalists to see this new GI training facility, located in the Chicago-land area, by attending this unique media event. Come participate in on-the- spot interviews with top medical experts on digestive health topics. See live demonstrations of the latest endoscopic techniques. Leave with usable information and on GERD, Colonoscopy, Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Infection Control, as well as the latest research on digestive disease. The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) is opening the doors on Thursday June 10, 2004, to its new state-of- the-art training center, the ASGE Interactive Training and Technology (IT&T) Center to the media. The IT&T Center hosts the most comprehensive GI training for nurses and physicians in the mid-west. The IT&T Center is a fully-functioning ex-vivo training laboratory that garners the world's most renowned gastroenterologists and endoscopists to serve as faculty for the hands-on training to colleagues and other medical professionals. The latest GI medical devices and technology are housed in the Center at 8 fully-equipped training stations. By attending the Open House, you will see first hand this equipment and gain insight into how GI physicians are trained. The latest ASGE research released during Digestive Disease Week (May 16-20, 2004) in New Orleans will also be discussed during the event. GI physicians Dr. Christopher Gostout, Mayo Clinic; Dr. Grace Elta, University of Michigan, Dr. Douglas Nelson, VA Medical Center, and Dr. Irving Waxman, University of Chicago are just a few of the experts who will be on hand to meet with journalists and provide on-the-spot interviews about the latest developments in GI healthcare. The Open House will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday June 10, 2004 at 800 Quail Ridge Drive in Westmont, IL, just off Route 83. Detailed directions and media kits are available by request prior to the event. Please RSVP to Tamaryn Wiggins at ASGE at 630-570-5618, or by email at twiggins@asge.org, or if you'd like to attend or send a camera crew or would like more information about this event or about ASGE. ------ ABOUT ASGE The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), founded in 1941, is the preeminent professional organization dedicated to advancing the practice of Endoscopy. ASGE promotes the highest standards for endoscopic training and practice, fosters endoscopic research, recognizes distinguished contributions to Endoscopy, and is the foremost resource for endoscopic education. ASGE, with more than 7,500 physician members worldwide, serves the medical profession and the public by developing and advocating responsible positions for the benefits of patients, the public and medical professionals. ASGE publishes the leading peer-reviewed endoscopic journal, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (GIE), as well as a comprehensive member newsletter, ASGE News. More information about ASGE can be found on its Web site at http://www.asge.org. A new patient information website, http://www.askasge.org was launched on March 1, 2004. | |