Physicians Regional Healthcare System Announces March Educational Classes and Events

2/28/2018

Arthritis: What Are Your Options?
Tuesday, March 6, 2-3pm
Speaker: Lisa Ceto, MPT - Orthopaedic Program Coordinator
6101 Pine Ridge Road – Physicians Dining Room
Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease or "wear and tear" arthritis, affects more than 20 million Americans. Learn about diagnoses and treatment options ranging from exercise to joint replacement.
Seat Count: 20

Balance Screening & Therapy Lecture
Thursday, March 8, 4:00-5:30pm
Speaker: John Salka, P.T. and Adam Carlson, P.T., DPT – Rehabilitation Director
6101 Pine Ridge Road – Cafeteria / Dining Room
Feeling wobbly or off-balance? You may be recovering from a recent injury, you may be suffering from vertigo, or you may have the need to see a specialist. Receive a free balance screening, and learn about treatments and exercises to help you straighten up.
Seat Count: 50

Disarming Shoulder Pain
Saturday, March 10, 8-9am
Speaker: Brian Wallace, D.O. - Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery
6101 Pine Ridge Road- Hospital Lobby
Does acute or chronic pain keep you from activities you enjoy, such as golf or tennis? Dr. Brian Wallace will provide information about both non-operative and operative treatments, and new techniques for managing pain.
Seat Count: 75

Breakthroughs in Joint Replacement
Saturday, March 10, 9-11am
Speaker: H.Kurtis Biggs, D.O. – Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
6101 Pine Ridge Road – Hospital Lobby
Learn about a variety of treatments for joint pain, including non-invasive, artificial joint fluid, stem cell therapy, and joint replacement with board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. H. Kurtis Biggs.
Seat Count: 75

Diabetes: Prevention & Treatment
Learn how to treat, prevent or delay the progression of diabetes.
Tuesday, March 13, 4-6pm
Wednesday, March 14, 10am- Noon
Tuesday, March 27, 4p-6pm
Wednesday, March 28, 10am- Noon
Speaker: Pam Eichler, RN, BSN, CDE Diabetes Education
6101 Pine Ridge Road – Physicians Dining Room (Please check in at Desk 18)
Seat Count: 20

Hearing Loss 101
Wednesday, March 14, 5:30-6:30pm
Speaker: Leela Lavasani, M.D. – Board Certified of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
6101 Pine Ridge Road – Hospital Lobby
Statistics show that early detection of hearing loss can prevent and delay the development of many other medical conditions. Please join Dr. Lavasani to learn more about the modern day evaluations and treatment options available for hearing loss.
Seat Count: 75

Stroke & Alzheimer’s Part 2
Thursday, March 15, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Speaker: Aileen Staller, ARNP – Stroke Center Coordinator & Dr. Razack
6101 Pine Ridge Road – Cafeteria
“Time is brain,” means the quicker you get treatment for a stroke, the greater the chance of limiting damage to your brain. Take time this month to learn the steps necessary to recognize and react to the onset of stroke in yourself, or a loved one. Aileen and Dr. Razack will provide information on various risk factors, signs and symptoms, strategies to lessen your risk. They will also discuss cutting edge neurointervention techniques that can help stroke and Alzheimer’s patients.
Seat Count: 50

Ankle Arthritis: How to Treat the Snap, Crackle, Pop!
Thursday, March 22, 5:30-6:30pm
Speaker: Christina Kabbash, M.D. – Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery
6101 Pine Ridge Road – Cafeteria/Dining Room
Topics will include non-operative treatment of ankle arthritis as well as surgical options including arthroscopic debridement of bone spurs and repair of cartilage lesions, arthroscopic ankle fusions, and total ankle replacements. Indications for each procedure as well as techniques, recoveries and outcomes will be discussed.
Seat Count: 75

Get A Good Gut Feeling
Saturday, March 24, 8:00-10:00 a.m.
6101 Pine Ridge Road – Lobby
March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Come and hear from a panel of board-certified gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons about who is at risk, the best ways to prevent, and methods of detection of colorectal cancer. Our physicians will answer your questions about your digestive health. Seat Count: 75

Why Your Shoulder Hurts at Night?
Tuesday, March 27th, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Speaker: Bryan Hanypsiak, M.D. – Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgery
6101 Pine Ridge Road – Lobby
Do you go to bed at night and wonder why your shoulder hurts, do you have trouble sleeping? Find out why you have shoulder pain and learn about both non-operative and surgical solutions. The lecture will cover rotator cuff tears, shoulder arthritis and new techniques for alleviating shoulder pain. We will also discuss breakthrough technology that allows replacement of previously irreparable cuff tears.

Admission is free. Please RSVP by calling (239) 348-4180 to save your seat at these special events.

For more information about Physicians Regional Medical group, affiliated with Physicians Regional Healthcare System, go to www.physiciansregionalmedicalgroup.com.

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