Health News

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; we wanted to provide a list of resources for people who may be walking through a colorectal cancer journey, want to learn about care and preventative measures, or about the provider team at University Health Alliance and our...

Today’s colorectal cancer statistics come with a harsh reality: the disease is rising swiftly among younger adults.  According to the Cancer Research Institute, one in five people with a colorectal cancer diagnosis are younger than age 55. In fact, it is...

University Health Alliance (UHA) announces the upcoming retirement of Dr. Gregory DeLaurier, a highly respected and board-certified colon and rectal surgeon, effective December 31, 2024. Dr. DeLaurier’s retirement marks the conclusion of a remarkable career spanning...

As you look to start the new year off right, here are some ways you can take better care of yourself to feel your best through this year and beyond.

Dr. Thomas M. Ward Is Now Providing Colon and Rectal Treatment, and Surgical Care in the Athens Area University Health Alliance (UHA), a multi-disciplinary practice focusing on prevention and coordinated care, welcomes Dr. Thomas Ward, a colorectal surgeon. Now...

Gut health has gotten an abundance of attention in recent years, and for good reason. Experts in medicine have long suspected the gastrointestinal tract plays a larger role in our health beyond digestion alone, and studies have confirmed this belief over time. Today,...

Being diagnosed with celiac disease or another condition that causes gluten sensitivity often comes with conflicting feelings. While you may be relieved to know the source of your gastrointestinal symptoms, it’s also normal to feel overwhelmed about a future dictated...

We’ve all experienced an upset stomach from time to time. Whether it stems from eating something that didn’t agree with us, an intestinal flu, or experiencing anxious nerves, there are a lot of factors that can cause gastrointestinal distress. Knowing how to...

Your summer calendar may already be somewhat full with family vacations, gatherings, and a little down time planned. But in honor of World Blood Donor Day this month, we’d like to encourage you to consider adding one more thing to your list of summer goals. Donating...

“Summertime, and the livin’ is easy,” the old song may go, but that isn’t the case for everyone. While others may be looking forward to family vacations, outdoor gatherings, and the laid-back vibe summer months can bring, for some, seasonal affective disorder (SAD)...

We’re all experiencing the benefits of extra sunshine that come with the spring and summer months, but too much of the sun’s harmful UV rays can lead to the most common — and most preventable — form of cancer in the U.S. Skin cancer impacts more than five million...