Shenandoah Valley Gastroenterology Center, PLLC

07/20/2026

AT WHAT AGE DO YOU NEED A COLONOSCOPY? Are you age 45 or over? Call us today to schedule your colonoscopy.

07/03/2026

Happy 4th of July 🎆

06/23/2026

TEACHERS: As the school year comes to the end, schedule your preventative screening. We have summer appointments open for you. Take care of yourself and your GI needs. Give us a call today to schedule your appointment.

06/02/2026

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/rising-crc-rates-wake-call-gastroenterologists-2026a1000f47

With increasing rates of colorectal cancer being seen in younger patients, Dr Alicia Muratore explains why gastroenterologists should be diligent when screening for and addressing risk factors.

04/29/2026

History was made this weekend! 👟💜 The Dukes 5K on 4/26 was a massive success, marking to the best of our knowledge, the first time in U.S. history a college athletic division organized a 5K for colon cancer prevention.
This milestone with Shenandoah Valley Gastroenterology comes at a critical time: colorectal cancer is now the #1 cancer killer in people under 50. Dukes, it’s time to recognize the risks. 🐾
Your mission: Text mom, call dad, and tell them to schedule a high-quality colonoscopy. Early detection is the ultimate win. 🏆

03/26/2026

SURVIVOR URGES EARLY SCREENING
Brett Baber says he is living proof that early screening saves lives.

https://www.shenandoahvalleygastroenterology.com/survivor-urges-early-screening-during-colorectal-cancer-awareness-month/

Baber, a colorectal cancer survivor, received his diagnosis last year following a routine colonoscopy. The doctor came out. I was in the recovery area in their procedure suite. And he said, "Brett, I’ve got some news to discuss with you." And he said, "you have a small lesion on your colon." He described it as a cancerous lesion. So, I knew then that I had cancer,” Baber said.

03/21/2026

02/17/2026

COLORECTAL CANCER HAS BECOME MORE COMMON AMONG YOUNGER PEOPLE

This pattern suggests that lifestyle habits and exposures to things in the environment that have become more common in recent decades play a role. Scientists suspect those might include greater use of antibiotics; exposure to microplastics and so-called “forever chemicals”; less physical activity; or increased consumption of processed foods and sugar.

Learn more and schedule an appointment on our website
https://www.shenandoahvalleygastroenterology.com/colorectal-cancer-has-become-more-common-among-younger-people/

02/12/2026

WHAT DOES A CANDID CONVERSATION ABOUT COLONOSCOPY LOOK LIKE 👀

Two strangers. One candid conversation about colonoscopies. Erin and Sandy answer questions about prep, the procedure, and the follow up for this colorectal cancer screening option.

WATCH THE VIDEO ON YOUTUBE AND SCHEDULE YOUR SCREENING.

Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. Take care of YOUR health, and schedule an appointment with SVGASTRO today.

Learn more on our website. Google svgastro, and review our online resources.

Two strangers. One candid conversation about colonoscopies. Erin and Sandy answer questions about prep, the procedure, and the follow up for this colorectal ...

02/11/2026

You have enough to worry about these days. You don't need to add colorectal cancer to the list. On-time screening colonoscopies can find polyps and remove them before they turn into cancer. Talk to your doctor and schedule your appointment today.