GI Nurses & Associates Week 2026 — Rooted in Care: Growing the Future of GI

GI Nurses & Associates Week (GINAW) is our annual celebration of the GI professionals whose compassion, expertise and dedication form the roots of exceptional patient care.
In 2026, we honor the GI nurses and associates who not only care deeply for their patients but also nurture the next generation of excellence in our specialty. You are the foundation on which the future of GI care grows — and your work continues to inspire innovation, empathy and strength across the profession.
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​This week we celebrated our incredible GI nurses and associates whose compassion, expertise, and dedication are the roots of the exceptional care our patients receive every day. Your commitment not only impacts those we care for now, but also helps nurture the next generation of excellence in our specialty. You truly are the foundation on which the future of GI continues to grow.

We also want to congratulate everyone who participated in Get Your Rear in Gear: Charlotte this weekend. This amazing event, organized by the Colon Cancer Coalition, brings our community together to raise awareness for colorectal cancer screening, support patients and survivors, and fund local education and prevention programs. Seeing our team show up for such an important cause makes us proud to be part of this specialty both inside and outside the hospital.

Thank you to everyone who joined in the celebrations this week, participated in activities, and shared in the spirit of GI Nurses & Associates Week.
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We hope you had fun, felt appreciated, and were reminded how important your work truly is.