Our physicians, allied professionals and staff are pleased to present our Spring 2013 Issue of Gastro Health Magazine. Following the month of Colon Cancer Awareness, we want to continue the momentum of spreading the word about Colon Cancer, informing men and women 50 and older about the importance of having regular screening tests. Inside this issue you will find informative and educational articles on various digestive health topics such as inflammatory bowel disease, colon health, and irritable bowel syndrome, among others. We are also delighted to feature Katie Couric, who courageously underwent a live colonoscopy on the "Today" show in March 2000, and according to a study published in 2003 in Archives of Internal Medicine, could have inspired many others to get checked as well.