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The American College of Surgeons means quality—and it has since our founding over 100 years ago. As we launch our new Quality Campaign, we aim to bring our Quality Programs to every hospital & patient in America to ensure every patient gets the best care.
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The @AmCollSurgeons wants to support the next generation of surgical leaders. We hope this will be a resource for senior leaders, emerging leaders, and those who aspire to be chairs in the future. https://twitter.com/2_ellison/status/1638658817100480512
@JBMatthews @AmCollSurgeons @pturnermd @tonycperegrin @sandralwong @roberthiggins32 @DrRosengart Great contribution by the Society of Surgical Chairs. I wish I had this when I started. A must read and reference.
Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network overhaul pitched by HRSA | Modern Healthcare
Feds propose to overhaul organ transplant system
The plan would end the United Network for Organ Sharing's virtual monopoly by inviting other organizations to partic...
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Surgical training is readily acknowledged to be extremely challenging at best, and an excessively stressful experience at worst.
https://www.generalsurgerynews.com/Opinion/Article/03-23/Surgical-Street-Smarts-An-Initiative-to-Promote-Surgical-Intern-Well-Being/69615?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=0320street #surgery #surgeon #surgtwitter #generalsurgery
Colorectal cancer rates are on the rise in patients under 50. So what can you do? @NancyYouMD explains the options that are available, from at home tests to screening at a doctor's office.
For more information, visit our resource page: https://www.facs.org/media-center/resources-for-journalists/colorectal-cancer-awareness/?utm_campaign=colorectal-cancer-awareness-month&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
Bill to limit health care for transgender kids heads to governor’s desk
Bill to limit health care for transgender kids heads to governor‘s desk
The Georgia Senate on Tuesday voted to send to the governor a bill that would prevent medical professionals from ...
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The ACS #NAPBC recognizes the following breast site for demonstrating its commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered cancer care to patients and the community by recently earning NAPBC reaccreditation. Congratulations! http://bit.ly/3YOjMzP
2023 Membership
The Georgia Chapter, ACS would like to invite you to become a member! It’s your membership that will continue to let the Chapter focus on important issues facing Georgia surgeons.
New ACS President Dr. Chris Ellison
The Future. Through the Eyes of a Surgeon
As health care changes, it is critical that surgeons continue to have a strong voice and seat at the table in all patient care decisions. Check out this new video encouraging Fellows to become actively involved in helping the ACS take bold steps and speak with a unified voice on behalf of patients.
Benefits of Chapter Membership
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