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Read about the success of this educational effort put forth by President Clinton in February 2000. Also includes information regarding individuals who may have a heightened risk of developing colorectal cancer. March 23, 2018 March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! That means it’s the perfect time for healthcare providers and their patients to join forces in continuing to spread awareness about the disease itself, as well as about screening, prevention, and treatment. 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If this is a medical emergency, please dial 911 and seek immediate medical assistance. **GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES** 106 Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Suite B, Mitchel Field, Uniondale, NY 11553 ** Phone: 516.248.3737 ** Fax: 516.248.7304 **LONG ISLAND CENTER FOR DIGESTIVE HEALTH** 106 Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Suite C, Mitchel Field, Uniondale, NY 11553 ** Phone: 516.794.1868 ** Fax: 516.794.1627 ### ABOUT - [Our Doctors](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/our-doctors/) - [LICDH](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/licdh/) - [Our Philosophy](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/our-philosophy/) - [Testimonials](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/testimonials/) - [Blog](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/blog/) ### CONDITIONS - [Colon Cancer](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/colon-cancer/) - [Heartburn and Acid Reflux](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/gerd/) - [Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/ibd/) - [Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/ibs/) - [Liver, Pancreas, & Gallbladder](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/liver-pancreas-and-gallbladder/) - [Celiac Disease & H.pylori](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/celiac-disease-and-h-pylori/) - [Gluten Sensitivity](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/gluten-sensitivity) ### PROCEDURES - [Capsule Endoscopy](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/capsule-endoscopy/) - [Colonoscopy](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/colonoscopy/) - [Upper Endoscopy](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/upper-endoscopy/) [Information for Patients](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/patient-resources/) [![ACG logo](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/hubfs/Licdh%20January2018%20Theme/Images/ACG-Logo2.jpg)](http://gi.org/) [![AGA logo](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/hubfs/Licdh%20January2018%20Theme/Images/AGA-Logo.jpg)](https://www.gastro.org/) [![ASGA logo](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/hubfs/Licdh%20January2018%20Theme/Images/ASGA-Logo.jpg)](http://www.asge.org/) [![AAAHC logo](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/hubfs/Licdh%20January2018%20Theme/Images/LICDH_AAACHLogo.png)](http://www.aaahc.org/) [![APEX Awards logo](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/hubfs/Licdh%20January2018%20Theme/Images/LICDH_AwardLogo1.jpg)](http://www.sphanalytics.com/apex-awards/) [![Physicians Endoscopy](https://www.ligastrohealth.com/hubfs/Licdh%20January2018%20Theme/Images/LICDH_FooterLogos_PhysiciansEndoscopy.jpg)](http://www.endocenters.com/) Gastroenterology Associates (GA) specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic and gallbladder diseases. Serving the North and South shores of Long Island, (including: Central Nassau County, Garden City, Mineola, Westbury, East Meadow, Hempstead, New Hyde Park, Hicksville, Levittown, Floral Park, Rockville Centre and Williston Park.) We have helped thousands of people by providing care for digestive diseases, colon cancer screening, IBS and IBD (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease), GERD, heartburn and acid reflux, swallowing disorders, liver, pancreatic and gallbladder disease, ulcers, celiac disease and H. pylori. 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