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MSA Member on medical mission to Honduras

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.   Dr. Tom… Read More

MSA recognizes Physician Anesthesiologists Week 2023  

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 vital role… Read More

Michigan physician anesthesiologist finds hard work, joy on medical mission trips

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 University of… Read More

MSA applauds Dr. James D. Grant for national Distinguished Service Award

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 MSA member… Read More

Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists recognizes World Anesthesia Day   

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 involves complex… Read More

MSA Member to give presentation to Royal Oak Garden Club

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… Read More

Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists recognizes Pain Awareness Month   

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 can adversely affect… Read More

Response to Opt-Out

Hundreds of Michigan physicians call on state to maintain physician oversight of anesthesia care LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists (MSA) joined several other prominent physician groups representing thousands of members in urging Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to maintain Michigan’s adherence to the federal requirement for physician supervision of nurse anesthetists. Read More