Arthritis Foundation Self-Help Class
Through engaging group discussion and easy-to understand course materials, participants will learn the basics of joint anatomy and protection, the importance of exercise and nutrition, and how to take medications properly. Class fee of $20 includes textbook. ... Read more

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Barcodes: Not Just for Cereal Anymore
Thirty six years ago a supermarket checkout clerk in Troy, Ohio, scanned a 10-pack of Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit chewing gum across a laser beam, and the cash register automatically recognized the item’s price. That event kicked off the widespread use of barcode technology to speed transactions ... Read more

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Health Luncheon: “Mammograms: A Local Opportunity to Live”
On Tuesday, March 16 from 11:30am to 1:00pm, Samir Patel, MD, Diagnostic Radiologist from Radiology Inc., will discuss the recent statement on mammography released by the United States Preventative Services Task Force ... Read more

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Recovery from Joint Replacement Surgery Takes a BIG Step Forward
“The human body has an amazing ability to take care of itself,” remarks Mark Klaassen, M.D., Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon at OSMC. “Think about this example: as soon you get a small cut on the finger, chemical messages are ... Read more