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 standards. The… 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 the need… 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 the test in… 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 need for… 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 highest quality… 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 people are prescribed… 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 he will… 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 the Anesthesia… 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 analysis and… Read More
Lara Zador, MD, is board-certified anesthesiologist with advanced fellowship training in pain management and the director of the Multidisciplinary Pain Clinic at Henry Ford Health. If you experience chronic pain, you are not alone. More than 51 million adults in the United States do also — and that number grows… Read More
