Physicians Regional Healthcare System Announces April Educational Classes and Events
3/26/2018
Physicians Regional Healthcare System Announces April Educational Classes and Events
Arthritis: What Are Your Options?
Tuesday, April 3, 2-3pm
Speaker: Lisa Ceto, MPT - Orthopedic 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
3-D Bunion Surgery
Wednesday, April 4, 5:30-6:30pm
Speaker: Evgeny E. Krynetskiy, M.D.- Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery***
6101 Pine Ridge Road – Hospital Lobby
Come learn more on the Revolutionary 3-D bunion correction surgery. Rapid Recovery. Lasting Results. Bunion corrective surgery repairing the full bunion deformity.
Seat Count: 75
Head & Neck Cancer: Changes in Etiology and Advances in Treatment
Tuesday, April 10, 5:30-6:30pm
Speaker: Jay Roberts, M.D. – Board Certified of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery***
6101 Pine Ridge Road – Hospital Lobby
This discussion will concentrate on tumors that arise in the mouth and throat. Over the last two decades, there has been a dramatic shift in the etiology of head and neck cancer. The good news is that the advances in surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy are being used today to dramatically increase rates of cure.
Seat Count: 75
Diabetes: Prevention & Treatment
Learn how to treat, prevent or delay the progression of diabetes.
Tuesday, April 10 4-6pm
Wednesday, April 11 10am- Noon
Tuesday, April 17 4p-6pm
Wednesday, April 18 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
Bariatric Support Group
Wednesday, April 11, 3-4 p.m.
Speaker: Gail Ekblad, RN – Bariatric Center Coordinator**
6101 Pine Ridge Road – Physicians Dining Room (PDR)
RSVP Required: Call Gail Ekblad at (239) 354-6143 or email gail.ekblad@physiciansregional.com
Long-term weight loss requires positive changes in lifestyle and eating habits. Our support group is dedicated to those who have had, or are planning to have bariatric surgery. We welcome patients who may have had bariatric surgery elsewhere.
Balance Screening & Therapy Lecture
Thursday, April 12, 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, April 14, 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, April 14, 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
Mechanics of Foot and Ankle Arthritis
Saturday, April 14, 11am-Noon
Speaker: Jamie Weaver, D.P.M.
Board Certified in Podiatric Surgery in Foot/Ankle Surgery***
6101 Pine Ridge Road- Hospital Lobby
Are your feet holding you back from the activities you enjoy? Find out how to get back in the game. Dr. Jamie Weaver will discuss Surgical and Non- Surgical options to keeping your quality of life at its best.
Seat Count: 75
What is a Stroke and How Does it Happen?
Thursday, April 19, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Speaker: Aileen Staller, ARNP – Stroke Coordinator**
6101 Pine Ridge Road – Physicians Dining Room
Decrease your chances of having a stroke by learning about the risk factors. Our educational class will cover the causes and symptoms of a stroke, and help you determine when to seek medical care for yourself or your loved ones.
Seat Count: 20
Relief to Help Those Stubborn Bunions, Hammertoes and Neuromas
Wednesday, April 25, 5:30-6:30pm
Speaker: Christina Kabbash, M.D. – Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery **
6101 Pine Ridge Road – Hospital Lobby
Are your bunion, hammertoes and neuromas bothering you from your favorite activity? Come discuss surgical and nonsurgical treatment options, and the risks and benefits associated with both.
Seat Count: 75
New Advances in Hip Surgery
Thursday, April 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Speaker: Bryan Hanypsiak, M.D. – Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgery**
6101 Pine Ridge Road – Lobby
Is joint pain keeping you from enjoying an active lifestyle? Then turn to Bryan Hanypsiak, M.D., he specializes in minimally invasive hip surgery that can help relieve pain and get you moving comfortably again.
Seat Count: 75
Admission is free. Please RSVP at PhysiciansRegional.com, or call (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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