Hips And Strokes On The Bill At NM Hospital
Hips And Strokes On
The Bill At NM Hospital
New Milford â On Wednesday, May 10, at 6:45 pm, at New Milford Hospital, orthopedic surgeon John Mullen, MD, is scheduled to present a community health forum entitled âMinimally Invasive Treatment of Osteoarthritis for the Hip & Knee.â
About 30 million people in the United States suffer from osteoarthritis, a deterioration of cartilage in the joints. It is the most common joint disease, can be extremely painful and causes loss of function in the areas affected.
Focusing on the hip and knee joints, Dr Mullen will explain the minimally invasive surgical approach available at the hospitalâs Joint Replacement Center. Smaller incisions, less pain, reduced blood loss, and an easier recovery is what patients can expect from this procedure.
In other news, New Milford Hospital will work in conjunction with the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, on an upcoming âStrokeAlert!â event on Tuesday, May 23, from 10 am to 1 pm, at the hospital. No appointment is necessary.
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for 163,538 deaths in 2001. About 700,000 Americans each year suffer a new or recurrent stroke. That means every 45 seconds, on average, someone in the United States has a stroke; and about every three minutes someone dies of a stroke.
That accounts for about 1 of every 15 deaths, the third leading cause of death behind diseases of the heart and cancer. And women account for more than 6 in 10 stroke fatalities.
Knowing risk factors and making lifestyle changes can drastically reduce the risk for stroke.
The public is invited to attend this free screening, in an effort to educate individuals about their personal scores and what actions should be followed.
Registration is required for this event. Both programs are free and open to the public. For more information or to register for the osteoarthritis health forum, call 860-350-7215.
Other events available at New Milford Hospital include:
May 11: Health Fair, New Milford High School, 9 am to 2 pm. The hospital will offer information on health care careers, breast health and provide heart health risk assessments. For more information contact Kevin Kwas, New Milford Youth Agency, 860-354-0047.
May 11 and 25: Medicare Prescription Drug Program Info Sessions, 10 am to 2 pm. Representatives of the Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging will be at the hospital to provide free, unbiased one-on-one information on the new Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. No appointment is necessary. For more information call the hospitals public relations department, 350-7216.
May 19: 13th Annual Cancer Survivorsâ Day, 3 to 5 pm. Hospitalâs annual celebration for cancer survivors and guests, by invitation, Faith Church, Route 7. For more information call the hospitalâs PR department.
May 21: Nondenominational Healing Service, 6 to 7 pm. A nondenominational service focusing on spiritual healing with the Reverand Gail Paul, Oratory of the Little Way; Interfaith Chapel. All are welcome. Meets third Sunday of the month.
May 23: For Your Health, Ffor Seniors): Memory Loss, 10:45 am to 12:15 pm. Neurologist Joan Puglia, MD, will be at the New Milford Senior Center; call the senior center, 860-355-6075.
May 25: Volunteer Recognition Celebration, 3 to 5 pm. Hospitalâs annual recognition event for its volunteers, by invitation. Robison Rooms A&B. For more information call volunteer coordinator Angela Yagid at 860- 355-2611, extension 4407.