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The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...
By Cristina DC PastorIn celebration of Filipino American History Month, The Outstanding Filipinos in America (TOFA) presents this year’s accomplished individuals with varied talents, superb achievements, and who make service to the community a meaningful part of their lives. White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford; pilot with missing limbs Jennifer...
ABS-CBN, The Filipino Channel, in cooperation with Las Vegas Gastroenterology, airs this month three Public Service Announcements featuringthree notable Fil-Ams in Nevada. These 15-second PSAs present the challenges, the breakthroughs, and the legacies of Filipino-Americans in Las Vegas, Nevada. #myasianrootsmademestrong
Noel Fajardo, a Las Vegas-based gastroenterologist, has visited the Philippines recently to raise awareness on colon cancer and its early prevention. Fajardo, a graduate of the University of the Philippines College of Medicine in 1997, says early detection and prevention of colon cancer can save lives. Fajardo finished his residency...
United States-based gastroenerologist Dr. Noel R. Fajardo is aiming to raise awareness of colorectal cancer so that more people will learn about that the early detection and diagnosis of this cancer that may very well save their lives. If his name rings a bell, it is because Fajardo advocated for...
Las Vegas Endoscopy Day” is sunny. Dr. Noel Fajardo stands outside his new endoscopy center, squinting in the afternoon sunlight between his longtime partner, former BIDMC-Harvard Medical School professor Dr. Filippo Cremonini, and former Nevada Secretary of State Ross Miller. Representatives from the district’s Senate and Congressional offices, as well...
Four gastroenterologists plan ahead and share their goals for the year ahead. Ask a Gastroenterologist is a weekly series of questions posed to GI physicians around the country on business and clinical issues affecting the field of gastroenterology. We invite all gastroenterologists to submit responses. Next week’s question: What has...
THE sole Filipino-American gastroenterologist in Southern Nevada, Dr. Noel Fajardo, is set to unveil a new, state-of-the-art endoscopy surgicenter in the region this December.LV Surgery Center will be the first surgicenter accredited and approved by the Nevada Department of Health following a 2008 outbreak of hepatitis that was linked to...
Fil-Am doctor to open endoscopy surgicenter in Southern Nevada By Agnes ConstantePublished: November 24, 2015 THE sole Filipino-American gastroenterologist in Southern Nevada, Dr. Noel Fajardo, is set to unveil a new, state-of-the-art endoscopy surgicenter in the region this December.LV Surgery Center will be the first surgicenter accredited and approved by...
According to WebMD.com a natural colon cleanse is highly beneficial for everyone. http://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/natural-colon-cleansing-is-it-necessary. “One of the main theories behind colon cleansing is an ancient belief called the theory of autointoxication. This is the belief that undigested meat and other foods cause mucus buildup in the colon. This buildup produces toxins,...
In Las Vegas, Nevada there is a high incidence of smokers and drinkers, which contribute to increasing the odds of cancer. According to The Daily Mail Science, a website based in England at: http://www.dailymail.co.uk eating a western diet for just two weeks can raise colon cancer risks. The dangers of eating a...
We at Las Vegas Gastroenterology make it our business to offer the best care in preventative diagnostics and cutting edge technologies to diagnose colon cancer. Above all, we want to educate you, the patient, who we have vested interest in, about how to avoid colon cancer. There are many things...
In this guide we are going to go over 5 natural remedies that will help your colon function properly. Why is it important for your colon to function properly? Your colon is last stretch of your large intestines. Your colon absorbs water, electrolytes, vitamins, while preparing and storing fecal waste...
LIFE begins at 40, and to help prolong it, colon cancer must also be detected early. This is what Dr. Noel R. Fajardo, a Las Vegas-based Filipino gastroenterologist who recently visited the Philippines, has been advocating among his compatriots to combat such fatal disease. He is also pushing it to...
Dr. Cremonini on KTNV Channel 13 Las Vegas – Vegas Morning Blend Early Screening Can Save Your Life
“HBV Free LV” Campaign Increasing Hepatitis B (HBV) awareness in the Asian and Pacific Islander Communities in Las Vegas. One in Ten: highest rate of HBV infection Asians and Pacific Islanders have the highest rate of infection in any ethnic group in the United States. One out of ten Asians and...
The Month of March is COLON CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Age 50 years and older. Family history of colon cancer or colon polyps. Previous history of colon polyps. Colonoscopy is a PREVENTIVE PROCEDURE that is fully covered under the “Obamacare” Act. If you feel you are eligible for one based on the reasons...
“HBV Free LV” Campaign Increasing Hepatitis B (HBV) awareness in the Asian and Pacific Islander Communities in Las Vegas. WHO? WHAT? WHY? HOW? One in ten Asians and Pacific Islanders are infected with HBV. Majority of these infections are acquired from the mother during childbirth. There is a one in four...
By Bev Llorente, ABS-CBN North America News Bureau NEVADA – As the deadline to sign up for Affordable Care Act draws near, many kababayans living in the valley are still longing for answers if this health care is sustainable and will provide long term coverage for years to come. Obamacare has...
Filipino Flash’s gloves fetch high price in auction Bev Llorente ABS-CBN North America Bureau LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Las Vegas Gastroenterology played host to Martin Nievera’s “Martin at the Mandarin” on the Las Vegas strip. Nievera shared the stage with his sister Vicky in an intimate get-together attended by the “who’s...
Raul Sunico and Martin Nievera Become First Filipinos to Perform at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts The Filipino-American community of Las Vegas raises funds for ABS CBN Foundation International Bev Llorente, ABS-CBN North America Bureau Redwood City, Calif. — The most spectacular city on earth showcased Filipino and American music...
Bev Llorente, ABS-CBN North America Bureau One in 10 Asians is infected by the liver disease caused by the Hepatitis B virus, according to the World Health Organization, and even among Asian-Americans the infection is prevalent. It is a disease marked by inflammation of the liver and jaundice, usually shows no obvious symptoms, and can affect anyone....
“The Juan B Free campaign ensures that there will be no more barriers to our triumph over Hepatitis B.” Redwood City, CA (PRWEB) ABS CBN Foundation International announces its sponsored 26project, Juan B Free, a campaign in partnership with Quest Laboratory, Las Vegas Gastroenterology (LVG) and Gilead, to promote Hepatits...
By Bev Llorente, ABS-CBN North America Bureau LAS VEGAS, NV – During the weekdays, he is a gastroenterologist, a specialist on the digestive system and its disorders. By the weekend, he is community leader, leading the awareness and prevention campaign on deadly diseases like Hepatitis B. Dr. Noel Fajardo is the...