The Office of Advancement (OA) oversees and guides the fundraising efforts of the entire Smithsonian and is home to the central development organization for the Institution. In addition to raising ...

Hernia surgery repairs a condition in which internal organs or tissues protrude through abdominal muscles—usually in the lower abdomen or near the groin. On the day of your treatment, you’ll need ...

Diarrhea after surgery is common. You may also experience other stool changes after your procedure. Most of these changes are not serious. If you have had surgery, you may have made major changes to ...