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There are more than just surgeons in the operating room! It’s Surgical Technologist Week, and we’re here to celebrate some of the other heroes who help make sure every procedure is successful. What is a Surgical Technologist? A surgical technologist, often called a “surgery, or ‘surge’ tech,” is a vital...Read More

While both hospitals and Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs), like Surgery Center Cedar Rapids, can perform many of the same procedures, there are unique advantages to choosing an award winning ASC like Cedar Rapids Surgery Center. Outpatient surgery is now the norm Today, more than 80% of surgeries are performed in...Read More

Let’s be honest — no one wants to have surgery. And while joint replacements are pretty common these days, it’s still a big decision. From figuring out where to go, to how long you’ll be out of commission, to what it’s all going to cost — it can feel like...Read More

Have you ever had a medical concern and thought you should probably go see a doctor about it, but that thought gets lost in your daily routine, so you never do? It happens more often than you think, and it’s mostly men. According to studies, men take a lot less...Read More