OAA NEWS & KNOWLEDGE                                                               March 2011      

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In This Issue
Birthday Week at OAA
Physician Spotlight
National Athletic Training Month
Free Osteoporosis Screenings
March Recipe of the Month
Health & Fitness Fair
Upcoming Seminars
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On December 16, 2010, OAA Celebrated Its 40th Anniversary


Commemorating Over 40 Years of Service to the Community

  

March 14 - 18

  

Physician Spotlight: Jeff McConnell, MD

 

JRM

 

A native of Pennsylvania, Dr. McConnell returned to his home state in 2003 to continue his practice of spinal surgery with the Pennsylvania Spine and Scoliosis Institute at OAA.

His interest in medicine developed as a young child, while watching his father, a family doctor, treat everything from appendicitis to gunshot wounds.

CLICK HERE to read about why Dr. McConnell decided to specialize in orthopaedics, and why he loves what he does.

March is National Athletic Training Month 
 


Did you know that OAA's Athletic Trainers (ATCs) serve 13 School Districts?

To read about the services our ATCs provide, and why they are such an integral part of patient care, CLICK HERE. 
 

 March is National Athletic Trainers Month 

 

Free Osteoporosis Screening  

 

A Bone Density Screening Can Indicate Your Risk for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease of progressive bone loss associated with an increased risk of fractures. The disease often develops unnoticed over many years, with no symptoms or discomfort until a fracture occurs. Also, although osteoporosis occurs most commonly in post-menopausal women, there are several risk factors that put men and women of all ages at risk. On Wednesday, March 23, OAA will be offering free bone density screenings in our diagnostic imaging center

 

 

CLICK HERE  for more information.

March's Recipe of the Month: Healthy, Hearty Colcannon Healthy Hearty Colcannon 


In honor of March's main holiday--St. Patrick's Day--we've decided to feature a dish that's decidedly Irish: Colcannon (potatoes and cabbage)! 

Like its rich namesake, this recipe TASTES like it will stick to your bones; however, this healthier, lighter version WON'T stick to your waistline! CLICK HERE for the recipe.

 

Health & Fitness Fair
 
Save the Date for March's Health and Fitness Fair

When: Saturday, March 26
Where: Velocity Sports Performance

When : 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

  

Prizes - Giveaways - Raffles - Appearances by IronPigs mascot, FeRROUS and members of the Philadelphia Soul Arena Football Team!

OAA Orthopaedic Specialists
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Upcoming Free Seminars*
  
 

The following FREE Seminars will be held at OAA this month. Lunch will be provided. Please click on the seminar title for a more detailed description of the event.

 

Thumb Arthritis Seminar @ Lehighton 
Monday, 3/7, 12: 15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 

Is it Tennis Elbow?  @ Allentown
 
Tuesday, 3/15, 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p. m.

Joint Replacement Surgery  @ Allentown
Wednesday, 3/16, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

 

Is it Tennis Elbow @ Lehighton
Monday, 3/21, 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 
If you are interested in attending these seminars, please contact Jen Mack at jmack@oaainstitute.com

 

 

as space is limited.

 

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