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Colonoscopy Prep: Don’t Believe The Hype

I knew that a colonoscopy remained the best option for colorectal cancer screening given its thoroughness and the opportunity to remove any polyps that may have developed. I also knew that provided I would get the all-clear from my physician following the procedure, I wouldn’t need to think about another colonoscopy for a decade. But with the good comes the potentially uncomfortable. ~Ed Sieger

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Making A Difference One Product At A Time

When Inna Brockman first came to Olympus, it wasn’t due to Olympus’ reputation in the medical device industry, but an opportunity that inspired her.
“I always heard about Olympus,” she explained. “But I stumbled on [the job listing] by accident… [and it] kind of spoke to me.”

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Best Birthday Gift Ever: A Clean Bill of Health

“I didn’t care what it took. I called the [doctor’s] office on my 45th birthday and said, ‘I’d like to schedule my colonoscopy, I’m 45 today!’ I was looking forward to it.” - John Barnum

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What is One Day Compared to Your Whole Life?

“When I think about my first colonoscopy and fast forward through the prep, the procedure itself was very seamless. For anyone worried about the procedure, as the patient, you are under anesthesia the whole time – you don’t feel anything, and then you wake up in the recovery room like you just took a nap.” ~ Meggan Werkheiser

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Get Behind Early Screenings

“The prep and the procedure were done in less than 24 hours. It’s a small price to pay timing-wise for what could be a lifetime of advantages,” was just one of the many inspiring takeaways from an interview with Krista Ortwein, Olympus’ Senior Manager of Community Affairs.

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If You’re An Elder Millennial…It Might Be Time to Book Your Colonoscopy

At the time of my colonoscopy, the recommended age was still 50. I was only 37. I remember waking up in the recovery room and the first words my gastroenterologist said to me. “I’m really glad you did this,” she said.

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What is One Day Compared to Your Whole Life?

Carol Keohane with her husband Scott and her two daughter Jackie and Abby

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Losing a Parent to Colorectal Cancer

Carol Keohane, Senior Manager for Training at Olympus America Inc, shares the story about losing her mom to colorectal cancer and what the loss has meant for her own healthcare.

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Celebrating Diversity During Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, we are spotlighting members of our African American Colleague Affinity Network (CAN), a group dedicated to broadening awareness of different cultures while creating a welcoming environment.

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Empowering Anecdotes from Women at Olympus

Women within Olympus work each and every day to shape their career path and empower other women to do the same. Here are seven women that have inspiring anecdotes about their role at Olympus and what keeps them motivated and moving forward.

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