Central Oklahoma SGNA

03/27/2026

Central Oklahoma SGNA is pleased to share an upcoming educational opportunity:

2026 IBD Summit for Medical Education
✨ The Power of Partnership: Leading Across Professions

An opportunity for nurses, MAs, APPs, and physicians to connect, collaborate, and advance IBD care.

03/13/2026

03/06/2026

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is a powerful reminder of the essential role GI nurses play in prevention, early detection and patient education. As colorectal cancer becomes the deadliest cancer among adults under 50, SGNA stands with our community in advancing conversations that save lives—helping patients understand symptoms, navigate screening options and access timely care.

Check out the new national findings from the Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s 2026 State of Screening Study which reveals insights that underscore just how critical GI nursing leadership is in closing knowledge gaps and empowering patients to act.

Read the full study from the Colorectal Cancer Alliance: https://colorectalcancer.org/article/new-study-finds-half-americans-dont-know-you-can-screen-colorectal-cancer-home

03/04/2026

Friday, March 6th, is National Dress in Blue Day. Wear and share your blue in support of Colon Cancer Awareness Month!
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02/14/2026

GI Nurses & Associates Week 2026 is coming up, and we are collecting stories of those who are Rooted in Care. 🌱

This year’s theme, Rooted in Care: Growing the Future of GI, honors the GI nurses and associates whose compassion, expertise and dedication form the foundation of exceptional patient care. These are the professionals who support their patients and nurture the next generation of excellence in our specialty.

If someone has made a meaningful impact on your GI journey, inspired you, supported you or helped you overcome a challenge this year, we want to hear your story. Selected submissions will be featured during GI Nurses & Associates Week, March 15 to 21, 2026.

Share your story here:
https://feedback.surveylab.com/pageTag/SurveyCampaign/cId/719cf0e75d0f179d8cdf5/

Let’s shine a light on the people who help our community grow!

01/06/2026

SGNA members- cast your votes! ✅
Your COSGNA President (me) is excited to share that I am running for SGNA National Director-at-Large!

I’m passionate about advocating for our profession, supporting colleagues, and fostering growth and collaboration in endoscopy. I would be honored to bring your voices and ideas to SGNA leadership.

Your support matters—together, we can strengthen our community and elevate patient care.

SGNA is a professional organization of nurses and associates dedicated to the safe and effective practice of gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing.

12/24/2025

🚨 Last Chance! Earn 7.5 Contact Hours with the Best of SGNA 2025—offer expires Wednesday, December 31.

This exclusive GI education bundle features seven expert-led sessions covering liver disease, pancreatic pain management, sedation strategies, Barrett’s esophagus and more. Perfect for expanding your GI knowledge and earning up to 7.5 Category 5 contact hours before year-end.

🔗 Purchase now and finish 2025 strong: https://elearn.sgna.org/products/best-of-sgna-2025

12/17/2025

Thank you Sharon Lashley for presenting on the challenges staff may encounter when handling and reprocessing flexible endoscopes. Special thanks to Ryan Weaver with Steris for sponsoring and coordinating this educational event.

12/10/2025

Dinner and 1.5 CEU offered on December 16th! Space is limited, sign up today!

Hosted by Steris. Educational presentation on Microbiology Challenges to Consider when Processing Flexible Endoscopes.

11/27/2025

11/21/2025

Thanks to Duke Nguyen and Brad Walker with ERBE for an excellent presentation and hands on training!

11/21/2025

Thank you to Dr. Amir Rumman of OU Health for giving a presentation about the scientific background of electrosurgery.