As the opioid epidemic rages on — 3,040 Michiganders died of opioid overdoses in 2021 according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — anesthesiologists at Michigan Medicine are leading the way in utilizing holistic, innovative methods to better treat pain, reduce the use of opioids… Read More
Local anesthesiologist Dr. Tom George overcomes obstacles to provide crucial medical care during mission trip to Honduras The doctors were in the middle of surgery with the patient under anesthesia when the power went out. The backup generator wasn’t working, and there were no working lights or monitors. … Read More
This year during Physician Anesthesiologists Week, which runs January 29 to February 4, the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists (MSA) will continue to advocate for patient safety, transparency in health care and equal access to health care for all Michigan residents and patients. Highly trained physician anesthesiologists play a… Read More
George, an anesthesiologist and former MSA president, is interim CEO at MSMS The Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists (MSA) applauds member Dr. Tom George, who today became interim CEO of the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS). George is a practicing physician at Kalamazoo Anesthesiology P.C., where he will continue… Read More
Dr. Bridget Pearce regularly participates in medical missions to Central and South America Adventure, comradery and the opportunity to help underserved populations in other countries drives Dr. Bridget Pearce to participate in medical missions to Central and South America. The pediatric anesthesiologist from Mott Children’s Hospital at the… Read More
Grant is first MSA member to receive the highest tribute from the American Society of Anesthesiologists LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists (MSA) applauds member Dr. James D. Grant, who received the Distinguished Service Award from the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). He is the first… Read More
Physician anesthesiologists’ key role to be highlighted on Oct. 16 LANSING, Mich. — Michigan’s physician anesthesiologists are at the forefront of the medical world. Since anesthesia was first successfully used in surgery more than 175 years ago, the field has evolved to include more than anesthetizing. Nowadays, it… Read More
MSA Members and Henry Ford Health anesthesiologist, Dr. Gary Loyd, will give a presentation later this month for the Royal Oak Garden Club on how to put your garden to bed for the winter. Dr. Loyd grew up on a farm in Kentucky and has remained a lifelong gardener. … Read More
MSA highlights the role anesthesiologists play in pain management in September LANSING, Mich. — Highly trained physician anesthesiologists play a vital role in diagnosing and managing pain for acute and chronic pain sufferers. Throughout the United States, nearly 100 million people experience chronic pain, which can be debilitating and… Read More
DETROIT, Mich. — After spending six weeks shadowing physician anesthesiologists in the operating room and office clinics at Henry Ford Health and learning hands-on skills in the simulation lab, 17-year-old Sania Diop has had her eyes opened to a promising and rewarding career in the field of anesthesiology. “This program… Read More
