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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read More
Week provides opportunity to honor “gold standard” team model Michigan anesthesiologists use in patient safety, care LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed January 28 to February 3, 2024, as Physician Anesthesiologists Week in recognition of Michigan’s physician anesthesiologists as guardians of patient safety in health care. Whitmer emphasized… Read More
The health care world is a hub for new technology, evolving procedures and advancements in the treatment of illnesses, so it’s no surprise that medical practices and hospitals are using artificial intelligence, or AI, in new ways. From improved communications between patients and doctors to streamlined billing, data… Read More