Elementary Medicine – FREE seminars for you!

Join the experts for straight-talk about how important programs at The Jewish Hospital can help you feel your best everyday. All seminars are held at The Jewish Hospital in Conference Rooms A & B on the second floor. Seating is limited, and registration is required. Sign up early for a guaranteed spot! You may take as many classes as you like, all at no charge. Call 513-585-CARE to register, unless otherwise noted.

The Rotating Platform Knee: Options in Knee Replacement Surgery

Is knee pain affecting how you enjoy your life? It doesn't have to. Attend this seminar to learn more about the Rotating Platform knee.
 
The Rotating Platform knee, also called a mobile bearing knee, is the only knee implant in the United States designed to bend and rotate, helping to accommodate more normal movement. Women may be especially interested in this new technology since their knees rotate more than those of a man during normal movement. Rotating Platform knees are designed for patients who want their knee replacement to accommodate normal movement while significantly minimizing implant wear. Minimizing implant wear can help your knee replacement last longer.
 
Thursday, April 12
6 – 7:30 p.m.

- Michael Swank, M.D., medical director and orthopedic surgeon,
  The Jewish Hospital Joint Replacement Center
 

Birmingham Hip Resurfacing: A New Advancement in Hip Replacement Surgery

Hear the latest techniques and insight on hip replacement from a national pioneer in orthopedic surgery.

Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) surgery offers an alternative to total hip replacement surgery for patients suffering from hip pain caused by osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia or avascular necrosis. BHR is intended to relieve hip pain and improve hip function in patients who have adequate bone stock and wish to continue leading an active life. Typical candidates for this surgery are adults under the age of 60 who may not be best suited for total hip replacement due to an increased level of physical activity.

Tuesday, April 24
      or
Tuesday, May 15
6 – 7:30 p.m.

- Michael Swank, M.D., orthopedic surgeon and medical director,
  The Jewish Hospital Joint Replacement Center
 

Knee Surgery: What Are My Options?

Frank Noyes, M.D., is one of the world’s most prominent figures when it comes to knee surgery. A prolific researcher and writer, he has published more than 200 studies and articles in the world’s top orthopedic journals and textbooks, changing the face of sports medicine and orthopedics as we know it. Join this internationally known expert to learn more about many different advanced surgical and non-surgical treatments for knee injuries, including total knee replacement and new options to avoid total knee replacement.

Monday, April 16
6 – 7:30 p.m.

- Frank Noyes, M.D., orthopedic surgeon,
  The Jewish Hospital Joint Replacement Center
 

Drive by the Drive-thru: Fast Food at Home

This class will provide tips for making fast, easy and healthy meals at home. With a well-stocked pantry and some timesaving “tricks,” a delicious dinner can be on the table in a matter of minutes. 

Thursday, April 19
6 – 7:30 p.m.

- Karen Weber, clinical dietician,
  The Jewish Hospital Cholesterol Center
 

Treatment of Uterine Fibroids:
Less is Definitely More

Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) is a less invasive treatment option for women who suffer from fibroids. Attend this seminar to learn more about this important therapy.

Designed to block blood flow to the fibroids, causing them to shrink, UFE may alleviate the often-debilitating symptoms that fibroids cause – generally with less risk, less pain and less recovery time than surgical treatments currently available. Studies have shown that 78 to 94 percent of women who have fibroid embolization experience significant or total relief of heavy bleeding and other symptoms.

Tuesday, May 8
6 – 7:30 p.m.

- Joseph Bernstein, M.D., interventional radiologist,
   The Jewish Hospital
 

Weight Loss Surgery

Discuss Gastric Bypass and the Laparoscopic Banding, otherwise known as the LAP-BAND®. Find out who is a candidate for weight loss surgery, the difference between the two surgeries, expected outcomes and risks associated with each procedure. A review for the process for obtaining insurance authorization will also be included.

For dates, times and location for weight loss surgery seminars, please call 513-686-6820.