SJMO to Present Free, Monthly, Orthopedic Seminars

Pontiac, MI—St. Joseph Mercy Oakland (SJMO) will continue its series of free, monthly, orthopedic community seminars throughout 2010.  The one-hour seminars are held at 6 p.m. in the hospital’s Franco Communications Center, 44405 Woodward Ave., Pontiac.

SJMO orthopedic specialists will conduct the seminars, speaking on a wide range of orthopedic procedures and joint replacement.  Dates, speakers and topics include:

• March 23:  Paul Lewis, DO, “Shoulder”
• April 27: Bruce Henderson, MD,  “Arthritis and Back Pain”
• May 25: Shivajee Nallamothu, DO, “Total Joint Replacement”
• June 22: Matt Bahu, MD,  “Shoulder”
• July 27: Bill Kohen, MD, “Birmingham/Total Hip Replacement”

“SJMO has won numerous awards for orthopedic and joint replacement excellence,” said Jack Weiner, SJMO President and CEO.  “Every day, our skilled physicians, surgeons and medical staff provide exemplary care and outstanding outcomes for the patients they treat.”

The hospital’s board-certified orthopedic surgeons specialize in treating spine, hand, shoulder, hip and knee disorders.  They provide comprehensive care before, during and after surgery.  Among the orthopedic services SJMO offers are:

• Award-winning, nationally recognized Joint Care Center,

• Artificial ankle replacement and correcting and treating postural and post-traumatic deformities, diabetic conditions and arthritis,
• Cutting edge procedures such as kyphoplasty and minimally invasive, patient-specific surgery,
• MRI and custom-fit technology for total knee replacements, the first in Michigan do to so,
• Around-the-clock acute trauma care at the SJMO Emergency Center.

The seminars are free and open to the public.  Light refreshments will be served. Free parking is available on the north side of the hospital, adjacent to the Franco Center and Medical Office Building.

 Registration is required.  To register, call St. Joseph Mercy Oakland, 800-372-6094.