Good Samaritan Medical Center is raising awareness for Gastroparesis Awareness Month this August, highlighting an advanced treatment option for patients living with this often-debilitating condition, the Enterra® Therapy device.

Gastroparesis, a chronic disorder in which the stomach muscles fail to function properly, delays the emptying of food into the small intestine. This can lead to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, bloating, and severe abdominal pain, significantly impacting a patient’s quality of life.

The Enterra® Therapy device, an FDA-approved gastric electrical stimulation system, delivers mild electrical pulses to the stomach muscles to help control nausea and vomiting caused by gastroparesis. Implanted during a minimally invasive surgical procedure, the device offers a potential lifeline for patients whose symptoms have not improved with medication or dietary changes.

“Gastroparesis can be life-altering, leaving many patients unable to eat normally or live without constant discomfort,” said Dr. Abraham Betancourt, gastrointestinal and obesity surgeon at Good Samaritan Medical Center. “The Enterra device is an important tool in our treatment arsenal, giving patients the possibility of improved symptom control and a better quality of life when other treatments have failed.”

In addition to offering this therapy, Good Samaritan Medical Center provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to diagnosing and managing gastroparesis, including dietary counseling, medication management, and advanced endoscopic and surgical procedures.

“At Good Samaritan Medical Center, our mission is to combine compassionate care with innovative treatments,” said Sheri Montgomery, CEO of Good Samaritan Medical Center. “By bringing the Enterra device to our patients, we are ensuring they have access to the most advanced options available for managing gastroparesis.”

For more information about gastrointestinal services at Good Samaritan Medical Center, visit www.palmbeachhealthnetwork.com.

About Good Samaritan Medical Center

Good Samaritan Medical Center (GSMC) is a 333-bed acute care hospital, part of the Palm Beach Health Network, that’s provided sophisticated, personalized and emergency medical care to Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast with over 100 years of experience. GSMC offers advanced orthopedic care, women’s care and wellness from breast health to obstetrics, general surgery, emergency services, urology, bariatric surgery, cardiac services, and comprehensive cancer care.

Our cancer center is accredited by the Commission on Cancer, anchored by our state-of-the-art Breast Center. We are also accredited by the American College of Surgeons National Accreditation program for Breast Cancer.

GSMC utilizes some of the latest robotic technologies that highlight our robust general and orthopedic surgery procedures including the MAKO, Da Vinci and Velys robots. GSMC has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Total Hip and Knee Replacement, Shoulder Replacement and Spine Surgery, Healthgrades’ 100 Best Hospital Award for Spine Surgery and Outpatient Orthopedic Excellence and awarded by the Florida Department of Health and the Agency for Health Care Administration for reducing unnecessary C-sections.

To learn more about GSMC visit www.palmbeachhealthnetwork.com or call 561-650-6023.