Wednesday, March 30, 2022
4-6:30 p.m.
1311 Dowell Springs Blvd.
In the Gastrointestinal Associates parking lot
At this family-friendly event, GI gurus, local businesses and demonstrations with a digestive twist all will be on hand to help you better understand your gut. Enjoy free snacks and giveaways, talk to a doc or even book a screening appointment while you’re there.
Don’t miss Nolan the Rollin’ Colon, a giant inflatable walk-through tunnel shaped like a human colon!
This free event honors every person who has been touched by cancer, and GIA encourages donations to support the American Cancer Society.
Founded in March of 1971, we are proud to celebrate
50 years of serving East Tennessee!
The month of March 2022 marks the end of our 50th year serving East Tennessee. In 1971, our founders started the practice with the goal to bring compassionate, modern gastrointestinal care to our region.
We want to thank YOU, our patients, employees, community and healthcare partners for making us part of your family. With your support, we have been able to save lives and improve health for hundreds of thousands of patients.
We’re taking a nostalgic look back – and looking ahead to the next 50 years.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month.
Help GIA end colon cancer!
Help us stop colon cancer! Spread the word that screenings should start at age 45 and donate NOW to this American Cancer Society fundraiser to support colon cancer research.
Click here to learn about colon cancer or find out whether you may need a screening.
Now, more than ever, we need your help.
When Gastrointestinal Associates started in 1971, the medical community was still learning how to best prevent and treat colon cancer. Many risk factors and contributing causes remained unknown with rudimentary diagnostic equipment available. The use of screenings as a means of prevention was just emerging in the field.
Since then...
