American College of Surgeons

Join us July 16 for a discussion on AI in surgical research, manuscript writing, publishing, and the ethical questions shaping its use. Register today. brnw.ch/21x48tQ

3,000+ ACS members sent 10,000+ messages to Congress on a CMS policy affecting surgeon reimbursement—helping drive legislation to delay it. Read how grassroots advocacy is amplifying the voice of surgeons. brnw.ch/21x47X0

Submit your abstracts for the 2027 ACS Innovation Summit by August 5! brnw.ch/21x45Wy

In a new @USATODAY article, David S. Shapiro, MD, MHCM, FCCM, FACS, Program Chair of the ACS Stop the Bleed program, shares why learning bleeding control skills is an important step in helping save lives before first responders arrive. Read more: utm.guru/urtSQ.

Prehospital whole blood (PHWB) transfusion improves outcomes for trauma patients, but blood products are scarce and costly. Could geo-mapping of high-need zones help get PHWB where it is needed most? 🎧 Listen to Dr. Nicolle Barmettler's findings. brnw.ch/21x43Pp

ACS advocacy helped move the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act forward in the House. Now let's keep the momentum going. Urge Congress to pass this important legislation through SurgeonsVoice. brnw.ch/21x42ct

At the ACS, we believe improving health outcomes isn't about choosing between primary & specialty care. In a @statnews perspective, Dr. Thomas Tsai & Dr. Christopher Childers explain why strengthening access across the full continuum of care is essential: utm.guru/urq9f.

One session you won't want to miss at #ACSCC26: "The Future of Healthcare," presented by surgical oncologist Martin A. Makary, MD, MPH, FACS, who served as the 27th Commissioner of the FDA. brnw.ch/21x40GK

Just 3 weeks until #QSCC26! This year marks the first combined ACS Quality & Safety Conference and ACS Cancer Conference, bringing together the latest in cancer care, quality improvement, patient safety, and accreditation. See you in Orlando! 🌴 brnw.ch/21x407p

📸 Leif Sorensen is pictured alongside the breast team in the Zavkhan province during the mobile ultrasound clinic screening project.

In Mongolia, mobile screening, community outreach, and multidisciplinary collaboration are helping bring early detection to rural communities and improving access for thousands of women. brnw.ch/21x3Yi0

📸 Dr. Batsukh Pushkin teaches about breast cancer signs and symptoms at a town hall.

📸 The mobile ultrasound clinic van drives through the Mongolian countryside.

As Charles Shelton, MD, Medical Director of Outer Banks Health, puts it: "You're never too small to consider receiving accreditation." Learn more about the new CoC Rural Cancer Accreditation Program. facs.org/quality-progra…

CoC accreditation helped create coordinated care pathways, strengthen partnerships, and keep more care close to home.

What can a 19-bed rural hospital teach us about cancer care? 🧵

The ACS mourns the passing of Dr. A. Brent Eastman, ACS Past-President, whose vision transformed trauma systems and improved the care of injured patients around the world. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. brnw.ch/21x3ViR

A new randomized clinical trial explored whether patient-based prescribing could reduce opioid use after ambulatory breast surgery without compromising pain control. Listen to the findings on the #JACSOperativeWord podcast. brnw.ch/21x3Ted