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Advocating for Gastrointestinal Health in South Central Texas

Mission

The mission of SGNA is to advance the science and practice of gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing through education, research, and to provide professional development opportunities for gastroenterology nurses and associates in an atmosphere of mutual support.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Reach out to Heather Holguin (SCT SGNA President) hmholg@yahoo.com

Coming Up Next

SCT SGNA Community Meeting.

April 30, 2025

Location to be determined

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We are dedicated to enhancing GI nursing and associate practice, advocating for better GI health in our community.

South Central Texas SGNA

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Upcoming Events & Workshops

March 8th 2025 SGNA Conference-45-Enhanced-NR

March 8th 2025 SGNA Conference-45-Enhanced-NR

March 8th 2025 SGNA Conference-203-Enhanced-NR

March 8th 2025 SGNA Conference-203-Enhanced-NR

Thomas Vorpahl, NP Cirrhosis and It's Complications

March 8th 2025 SGNA Conference-419-Enhanced-NR

March 8th 2025 SGNA Conference-419-Enhanced-NR

Sandeep Patel, DO Third Space Endoscopy POEM

March 8th 2025 SGNA Conference-475-Enhanced-NR

March 8th 2025 SGNA Conference-475-Enhanced-NR

Randy Wright, MD Small Bowel and Obscure GI Bleeding

March 8th 2025 SGNA Conference-719-Enhanced-NR

March 8th 2025 SGNA Conference-719-Enhanced-NR

Jake Sekula, FNP Biliary Anatomy and Treating Choledocholithiasis

March 8th 2025 SGNA Conference-925-Enhanced-NR

March 8th 2025 SGNA Conference-925-Enhanced-NR

Stefanie Yanez, MDS, RDN, LD, CCTD Nutrition

March 8th 2025 SGNA Conference-1131-Enhanced-NR

March 8th 2025 SGNA Conference-1131-Enhanced-NR

Anish Patel, DO Nutrition and IBD

March 8th 2025 SGNA Conference-1667-Enhanced-NR

March 8th 2025 SGNA Conference-1667-Enhanced-NR

Jaya Vasudevan, MD Hemostasis Techniques Used to Control GI Bleeding

March 8th 2025 SGNA Conference-1899-Enhanced-NR

March 8th 2025 SGNA Conference-1899-Enhanced-NR

Robert Maximos, MD Basic and Advanced Bronchoscopy Procedures

March 8th 2025 SGNA Conference-47-Enhanced-NR

March 8th 2025 SGNA Conference-47-Enhanced-NR

Our event sponsor and location for our conference.

March 8th 2025 SGNA Conference-85-Enhanced-NR

March 8th 2025 SGNA Conference-85-Enhanced-NR

Fuji Film event sponsor

March 8th 2025 SGNA Conference-2021-Enhanced-NR

March 8th 2025 SGNA Conference-2021-Enhanced-NR

University Health Gastroenterology nurses and associates.

March 8th 2025 SGNA Conference-785-Enhanced-NR

March 8th 2025 SGNA Conference-785-Enhanced-NR

Stefanie Yanez, Jake Sekula, Dr. Patel, & Claudia Acuña

March 8th 2025 SGNA Conference-2063-Enhanced-NR

March 8th 2025 SGNA Conference-2063-Enhanced-NR

South Central Texas SGNA board members Rony Valme, Trish Kuper, Walter Magramo, Lorraine Garza, Claudia Acuña. Missing in photo Alejandra Partridge and Janice Balantine.

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Support Better GI Health

Doctor and Patient

SCT SGNA

SGNA is a community of nurses, technicians, medical assistants, industry representatives and other GI professionals. Members join to stay up-to-date on industry trends and evidence-based practices, receive free and discounted education, network with others passionate about gastroenterology and to feel pride in their profession.

Email: info@sgna.org

Phone: 312-321-5165 

Connect with us on social media at: Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates-SGNA

South Central Texas SGNA

Quick Links

https://www.sgna.org

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