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• Colon and Rectal Clinic of Orlando Joins with Orlando Health

  Orlando, FL (October 6, 2022) – The Colon and Rectal Clinic of Orlando (CRC) is joining Orlando Health to create the Orlando Health Colon and Rectal Institute.

• Woman Fights Colon Cancer: ‘I Can’t Believe This Happened to Me’

  It all started with a long-overdue colonoscopy. Amy Dittmar knew from her family doctor that people in their 50s should have one, but she didn’t see the need. 

• You Shouldn’t Skip Your Colonoscopy. Here’s Why

  Misleading news stories about a study on the effectiveness of colonoscopies in screening for cancer might prompt some people to skip the procedure.

• Orlando Health Among the First to Use Innovative Technology to Diagnose Lung Cancer

  Orlando, FL. (January 24, 2019) – Physicians at Orlando Health Cancer Institute are fighting lung cancer with innovative technology to view the inside of the lungs and obtain tissue samples for biopsy.

• I Don’t Need an Annual Exam (and Why You Really Do)

  By Lisa Nickchen, Editorial Contributor

• Surgeon J. Ryan Williams, MD to Lead Colorectal Surgery Practice at Bayfront Health St. Petersburg

  St. Petersburg, FL – (October 22, 2021) – Bayfront Health St. Petersburg announced J. Ryan Williams, MD, will serve as director for Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Medical Group’s new Colorectal Surgery Department. This new service line will work with patients seeking support with colon and rectal related issues. Prior to this new role, Dr. Williams served as the vice chief of surgery for Bayfront Health St. Petersburg since 2020.

• Orlando Health hospitals earn Best Hospital and High Performing Hospital recognition from U.S. News & World Report

  Orlando, Fla. – July 27, 2021 – Orlando Health hospitals have been recognized as Best Hospitals and High Performing Hospitals for 2021-22 by U.S. News & World Report.

• Dan Bowen named president of Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital

  SEBASTIAN, Fl - (January 27, 2026) — Orlando Health has named Dan Bowen, MBA, FACHE, as president of Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital, effective January 19, 2026. Bowen will lead operations for the 145-bed hospital serving Indian River County and the surrounding Treasure Coast communities.

• In The News Dr. Sreeram Maddipatla

  For colon cancer and many other forms of the disease, clinical trials offer patients treatment beyond the standard of care.

• Bowel Incontinence Plagues Grandmother. ‘I Was So Desperate’

  The poop problems began the year Cindy Gardiner turned 76. One day, she would have  diarrhea; another, constipation. In between, she had regular bouts of intense discomfort. Then the leakage started. She was almost afraid to leave her house.