If you are like so many Americans who are having difficulty finding long-term relief from painful, chronic acid reflux or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), it may be time to consider a minimally invasive procedure that fixes the root cause of reflux called transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF).
To learn more about relieving GERD, join board-certified general surgeons Blake Hood, DO, and Andrew Martin, MD, as they lead Northwest Health’s next HealthyU wellness seminar entitled Got GERD? It’s Time to Heal the Burn. The free event will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at the Healthcare Foundation of La Porte, 140 East Shore Parkway in La Porte.
During the presentation, Drs. Hood and Martin will explain how this effective, incisionless procedure is performed to restore the valve to its natural state and helps most patients get off of daily PPI medication.
HealthyU is a wellness series developed by Northwest Health to provide the community with relevant health and wellness topics. The free monthly seminars are geared to answer you and your families’ questions and provide simple and actionable steps to improve your quality of life and help you stay healthy.
To register for Got GERD? It’s Time to Health the Burn, visit https://nwhinfo.com/stopgerd. Registration is encouraged and heart-healthy snacks will be available. For questions, call 219-262-6446.
About Northwest Health
Northwest Health is a comprehensive healthcare system committed to providing communities in Northwest Indiana with high-quality, accessible healthcare—from highly specialized care and surgical services to more routine primary care. The system of more than 60 access points includes three hospitals, five emergency departments, urgent care centers, outpatient surgery centers, an ambulance service, and physician offices. A team of more than 3,000 employees work together with the more than 700 physicians on its medical staffs. For more information, visit NWHealthIN.com.
