Inova Loudoun Hospital Offering “Ask the Expert” Lecture on March 22

As part of its free “Ask the Expert” lecture series, Inova Loudoun Hospital will host Colorectal Disease: Symptoms, Screenings, and Treatment Options

on Wednesday, March 22 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Colon and rectal diseases comprise a broad range of conditions and ailments – the severity of which can vary from mildly irritating to life threatening. Some of the more common conditions include colorectal cancer, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, hemorrhoids, and bowel incontinence.

Research has shown that early screening and treatment of colon and rectal diseases can significantly improve treatment outcomes and survival rates. Yet, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) notes that yet many patients delay or don't seek treatment because of lack of knowledge about their disease and its symptoms or they’re too embarrassed to seek help.

Join Board Certified Colorectal Surgeon Dr. Lynda Dougherty and Board Certified Gastroenterologist Dr. Satinder Gill for an informative lecture and Q&A session on colorectal diseases. Attendees will learn about common symptoms and the latest screening and treatment options.

The lecture will be at Inova Loudoun Medical Campus - Leesburg (Cornwall), 224-D Cornwall Street, NW, Medical Office Pavilion, 1st floor Community Room, Leesburg. Free onsite parking is available near the 4-story medical building. Once you enter into the Medical Office Pavilion, turn right. The Community Room is at the end of the hall on the left-hand side.

Participation is free but seating is limited. To register visit inova.org/AskTheExpert or call 1.855.MY.INOVA (855.694.6682).

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Inova Loudoun Hospital, serving Loudoun County for over 100 years, is part of Inova, a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research.

About Inova

Inova is a global leader in personalized health, which leverages precision medicine to predict, prevent and treat disease, enabling individuals to live longer, healthier lives. At Inova, we serve more than 2 million people each year from throughout the Washington, DC, metro area and beyond.

We are shaping the future of health through our integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services and destination institutes. Our commitment to health and wellness is further reflected in our sustainable practices. Inova is home to world-class researchers, expert medical specialists and renowned scientists, who are driving innovation to improve patient care, prevent disease and promote wellness. For more information, visit inova.org, or find Inova on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.