Joint and Back Pain to be Addressed at Seminar Series

Spectrum Health is hosting a series of joint and back pain seminars. Participants will learn about patient-focused treatment options to relieve pain and restore a healthy, active lifestyle. Seminars are free of charge.

Tuesday, May 1, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Shoulder Arthritis Symptoms and Treatment Options
Peter Ugolini, MD, Michigan Street Orthopedic Specialists
Calvin College, Prince Conference Center, 1800 East Beltline Avenue SE, Grand Rapids

Tuesday, May 8, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Aging Spine
Scott Russo, MD, Orthopedic Associates of Michigan
Calvin College, Prince Conference Center, 1800 East Beltline Avenue SE, Grand Rapids

Tuesday, May 15, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The 30-Year Knee: Emerging Technology in Knee Replacement
James Lebolt, DO, Spectrum Health Medical Group
The Pinnacle Center, 3330 Highland Drive, Hudsonville

Wednesday, May 16, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Relief Options for Debilitating Back Pain
Jason Squires, DO, Spectrum Health Medical Group
The Pinnacle Center, 3330 Highland Drive, Hudsonville

Tuesday, May 22, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Robots, Recalls and Rapid Rehab: 2012 Hip Replacement Options
Thomas Malvitz, MD, Orthopedic Associates of Michigan
Calvin College, Prince Conference Center, 1800 East Beltline Avenue SE, Grand Rapids

Wednesday, May 23, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Total Knee Replacement: From the Office to the Operating Room
C. Christopher Sherry, DO, Michigan Street Orthopedic Specialists
Calvin College, Prince Conference Center, 1800 East Beltline Avenue SE, Grand Rapids

Registration is required. Call 616.267.2626 and select option 4. Visit http://www.spectrumhealth.org/communityseminars for more information.

Spectrum Health is a not-for-profit health system in West Michigan offering a full continuum of care through the Spectrum Health Hospital Group, which is comprised of nine hospitals including Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, a state of the art children’s hospital that opened in January 2011, and 190 service sites; the Spectrum Health Medical Group and West Michigan Heart, physician groups totaling more than 600 providers; and Priority Health, a health plan with 625,000 members. Spectrum Health is West Michigan’s largest employer with more than 18,000 employees. The organization provided $176.5 million in community benefit during its 2011 fiscal year.