Ahead of World Spine Day, MSA members continue to raise awareness of risks associated with Ankylosing Spondylitis LANSING – Members of the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists (MSA) are educating first responders and health care providers about protecting patients who are at increased risk of spinal injury with standard medical procedures. Read More
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Ahead of National Opioid Awareness Day on Sept. 21, the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists is applauding the Overdose Prevention Engagement Network (OPEN) for their great work to share new evidence-based Opioid Prescribing Recommendations with clinicians across the state. Anesthesiologists with OPEN are leading the way to… Read More
Board-certified anesthesiologist Dr. John Mitchell and his colleagues are training Army and Navy personnel to use new technology to make medical decisions in combat DETROIT – Through an innovative Ultrasound for Military Medics and Corpsmen course, co-founded by Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists member Dr. John Mitchell, members of the U.S. Read More
MSA applauds the work anesthesiologists are doing to improve sustainability in the field ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Between 2022 and 2023, anesthesiologists in Michigan hospitals affiliated with the Multicenter Perioperative Outcomes Group (MPOG) achieved a remarkable 60% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions without compromising patient care or safety standards. The… Read More
Could a component of cannabis end the risk of using opioid painkillers following surgery, and perhaps even provide a solution to chronic pain? Henry Ford Health and University of Michigan hospitals have launched a study on whether administering cannabidiol or CBD, a non-intoxicating component of cannabis, could reduce the need… Read More
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – A safer alternative to opioids with the potential to put your pain at ease. CBD is becoming a popular medical remedy. Two of Michigan’s largest medical providers are joining forces to determine if CBD can help treat pain. CBD is being put to the test in… Read More
MSA members from Henry Ford Health and Michigan Medicine launching largest clinical trial LANSING – Members of the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists (MSA) are among those joining forces to launch the largest clinical trial yet to determine whether administering cannabidiol (CBD) before and after surgery can reduce the need for… Read More
MSA thanks Moolenaar for continued support for veterans to receive highest quality of health care MIDLAND, Mich. – The Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists (MSA) is applauding Congressman John Moolenaar (R-Midland) for his continued support for our nation’s veterans and for his leadership in helping ensure veterans receive the highest quality… Read More
MSA highlights warning during Patient Safety Awareness Week LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists (MSA) is reminding patients of the importance of talking to their anesthesiologist about all their medications before a surgery or procedure, during Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 10-16, 2024. As more people are prescribed… Read More
In his second term, Dr. Michael Lewis will continue to lead advancements in patient safety, quality care LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has reappointed Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists (MSA) President Dr. Michael Lewis to the Michigan Board of Medicine for the 2024-2027 term. The appointment is Lewis’ second, and he will… Read More