ArMA tirelessly advocated against the repeal of the Sunrise Review Process. When the bill passed out of the legislature, we petitioned Gov. Hobbs for a veto, & we were heard. We are grateful to Gov. Hobbs for listening to AZ's physician community & acting to protect patient care.

We’re proud to join with other esteemed organizations to create the Healthcare Coalition for Firearm Injury Prevention to push for education, advocacy, and community-centered approaches to addressing this problem. 🔗: facs.org/for-medical-pr…

Does ANYONE know of a hospital that has actual on-site childcare? Available to physicians, nurses, residents? Has hours that actually accommodate front-line healthcare worker hours? Has actual availability? Or was that just another Grey’s Anatomy tall tale?

This is US healthcare and what we face everyday. Deny care for our patients while paying themselves unbelievable bonuses.

Hernia repair surgery has evolved significantly in recent years—for the better—with new trends such as robotics, non-permanent mesh, machine learning, and abdominal core health emerging. Scott Coates, Benjamin Poulose  facs.org/for-medical-pr…

Check out my new feature in the American College of Surgeons Bulletin on the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ surgeons. Association of Out Surgeons and Allies (AOSA) facs.org/for-medical-pr…

This document outlines both management of these patients in the emergency and operating rooms, and provides guidance for the subsequent days and weeks following injury for those undergoing nonoperative treatment (observation or splenic angioembolization) journals.lww.com/jtrauma/Fullte…

Ramadan Mubarak to all my brothers and sisters. If you’ve had Bariatric surgery and aren’t sure what to do during Ramadan, talk to your bari team! We can help!

Applications are currently being accepted for the Women in Surgery Committee Mentorship Program. For women surgeons with less than 5 years experience, this program covers everything from practice management to research goals. 📝 Apply by May 12! facs.org/for-medical-pr…

Across US EDs, minoritized patients with complex Emergency General Surgical disease are less likely to undergo interhospital transfer than White patients. Hispanic/Latinx and Asian/Pacific Islander patients experience the greatest disparities #JoTACS journals.lww.com/jtrauma/Fullte…

#AzCHER convening conversations like this to ensure a robust and resilient healthcare emergency response is truly incredible work. Proud they’re part of AzHHA.

Teachers first take your hand Then Open your mind Finally Set us free It was an honor today being the Annual Shock Trauma Julio lecture experience of a life time to come home with this honor where I trained. “Understanding the Illusion of Equity”

Honored to have Barbara Bass, MD Dr. Barbara Bass in Phoenix to offer words of wisdom from an amazing surgical career and life. Thank you for being an inspiration! Nat Soper Jennifer Preston UAZ Medicine - Phoenix mira milas Farah Husain MD, FACS, FASMBS American College of Surgeons Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS Natasha Keric Christine Lovato MD

Thank you Dr. Detlefs for shaping our culture here at Banner University Medical Center for the last 30 years. Your legacy will live on and we will do our best to make you proud. Enjoy your retirement. No one deserves it more! UAZ Medicine - Phoenix Banner Health Natasha Keric Allison Tompeck

The countdown to #ACSCC23 is on, and we can't wait to see everyone in Boston! In this preview issue of CC News, learn about exciting attractions to visit. ⛵: Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum 🎨: Institute of Contemporary Art And much more! facs.org/for-medical-pr…

The new #HouseofSurgery episode features Jennifer Wargo MD, a surgical oncologist from MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Wargo delivered the Commission on Cancer Lecture from #ACSCC23: "Breaking the Mold: Chartering a New Roadmap to Impact Care through Science." 🎙️: brnw.ch/21wKzrS

💻 WEBINAR: Join us for a moderated Q&A session, "How to Find a Mentor that Works for You," where experts in the surgical field will discuss how to find the best mentor that fits your needs as a surgeon. Ariel Santos 🗓️: Monday, August 5, 10:15 am CT facs.org/for-medical-pr…

Webinar is live now!