Community Invited to FREE Hernia Screening Clinic
Contact: Jamie Leszczynski
Oswego Health is dedicated to promoting preventative healthcare, and we’re excited to invite our community to a FREE Hernia Screening Clinic on Tuesday, October 22nd, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Center for Surgical Services.
Hernias can often go unnoticed, as many individuals experience no symptoms. However, they affect approximately 1.6 million people in the U.S. each year, with 500,000 undergoing surgery to repair them. Statistics show that 27% of men and 3% of women will develop a groin hernia at some point in their lives. Regular health screenings are crucial in identifying risks before symptoms arise, allowing for timely intervention.
During the clinic, participants will have the opportunity to meet with Dr. Osama E. A. Essa, a skilled surgeon with a focus on minimally invasive procedures, bowel surgery, hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, appendix surgery, and thyroid gland surgery. Before joining Oswego Health, Dr. Essa practiced at Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville, NY, and UPMC Cole in Coudersport, PA. He earned his medical degree from Garyounis University in Benghazi, Libya, in 2002, and completed his general surgery training in 2007. That same year, he became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. In 2015, Dr. Essa completed his General Surgery Residency at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
Dr. Essa will provide high-quality care alongside his esteemed colleagues, including Lisa Lai, MD, Duane F. Tull, MD, MBA, FACS, Ryan Walker, MD, Michael Danise, MD, and Ruth N. Vasquez, MSN, FNP. Their office is located in Suite 100 of the Seneca Hill Health Services Center in Oswego.
We encourage everyone, especially those who may have concerns about hernias, to take advantage of this free screening. Early detection is key to effective treatment and overall health.
To register for the screening clinic or for more information, please visit www.oswegohealth.org/screening or call 315-342-6771.
Join us in taking proactive steps towards your health and well-being! Your health matters, and we’re here to support you.