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I’m a Surgeon Who Works in MedTech. I Would Never Rule Out the Power of Lifestyle Changes for Treating Disease

So, what does a former neurological surgeon like me have to do with liver disease? In medicine and surgery, I can attest, each health detail is indeed inter-connected to many others. Olympus hired me, among other physicians, nurses, and scientists, because it is committed to building a team of clinicians who can strongly advocate for patient interests in conversations with other health care providers, allied health professionals, hospital executives, professional societies, and many other stakeholders of the health ecosystem.

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Normalizing Colonoscopies: A Family Tradition

Coming to terms at an early age with the death of a loved one is an indelible milestone. For Josh Reinert, it was the loss of his grandfather on his maternal side. He was 18. “At that age you’re not really friends with a lot of adults, but my grandfather was one of my best friends at that time. He was my buddy,” Josh recalled. “We did a lot together.”

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Transforming Trepidation: A Medtech Leader’s Colonoscopy Experience

With March being Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Kurt offered to share his recent colonoscopy experience, not only to help raise awareness of the recommended screening age of 45 and the value in knowing your family history, but to acknowledge his own regret about being less than proactive when it came to his health.

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Turning the Tide: A Decade of Reflection and Advocacy Since My Cancer Diagnosis

It's been a decade since the words "you have cancer" pierced my reality. Sometimes, it feels as fresh as yesterday; other times, it seems like a lifetime ago. Life now bears little resemblance to what I envisioned before June 2014. Yet, when I attempt to imagine an alternate reality void of cancer's intrusion, I find myself at a loss. Surprisingly, my life has been enriched in ways I couldn't fathom.

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Risky Business: Women Execs in Medtech Talk Smart Risk Taking, Dangerous Inactions

The concept of calculated risk is not new. But smart risk taking creates unique opportunities to grow, according to Gabriela Kaynor, Executive Officer and Therapeutic Solutions Division Co-Head at Olympus. During her keynote address at the MassMEDIC “Women in Medtech Forum,” Kaynor defined smart risk taking and shared how it related to her own business experiences, setting the stage for panel discussions led by her colleagues in medtech and healthcare finance.

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Mourning the Loss of James Casey: Olympus Friend and CRCA Champion

It was with great sadness that Olympus Corp. of the Americas (OCA) learned of the passing of James Casey, a musician, friend and fearless advocate for colorectal cancer awareness.

Building 21 Program students with Olympus employees

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Future Innovators Try Their Hand at Pitching Prototypes

Communities in Schools Eastern Pennsylvania and the Olympus Emerging Professionals CAN (Colleague Affinity Network) partnered with the Allentown School District’s Building 21 on a product design program to help mentor students interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math).
Now in its third year, Olympus employees offered students insights into their respective disciplines, including supply chain management, marketing, public relations, data and analytics and engineering.

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Olympus’ Redmond Employees Embody Empathy and Unity in Helping Homeless Community

Grace Davasagayam, an Executive Administrative Assistant at the Olympus Corporation of the Americas, had an idea this past winter to offer cups of hot chocolate to the homeless around her neighborhood in King County, Washington, south of Seattle. But after chatting with her colleagues in Olympus’ Redmond facility, her mission transformed into a site-wide initiative of empathy.

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Medical History: A Story Worth Sharing with Family

“It’s fascinating to me to think that we might get more time to spend with my husband because of a polyp that was found in a colonoscopy case,” said Stevi. The potential benefit of prevention or the chance for early treatment justifies the vigilance to her.

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4 Topics to Talk About During CRCA Month

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time when the discussion of colonoscopies and early screening is at its peak. Each year, Olympus Corporation produces a strong campaign internally and externally to help raise awareness of the benefits of early screening, listening to symptoms, and being proactive with your health.

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For Tanisha Heard, It’s OK to Talk about a Colonoscopy, Even Better to ‘Get to it’

Like so many, Tanisha was shocked by the untimely passing of Chadwick Boseman in 2020 at 43 years of age, widely known for his Black Panther superhero role. “He was this virile, handsome man who looked like the picture of health, and the next thing you know he’s gone. And to hear he was battling [colon cancer] for four years, and he didn’t tell anybody!” except for immediate family.
“That’s why I said, ‘if there is anything wrong, I would rather know and then deal with it.’”

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Overcoming Fear and Predispositions of Invincibility

This Black History Month, Olympus is spotlighting equity in healthcare through the voices of our African American Colleague Affinity Network (CAN) members. Hear from Jules Murrary, Video Clinical Specialist, as he discusses what he believes is at the root of health inequities in the African American community.

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