In This Issue
Best approach for hip surgery
Meet Teresa Bubin
Cheers for the humble pumpkin
Update on Seaside Surgery Center
Seminars Resume
Hip patient takes to slopes


"Hello Dr. Zehr,

"Thought I would forward a picture from a ski trip I just returned from. As you know, I had my hip replaced about 5 1/2 months ago.

"I must say, I was a bit nervous the first few times down. After that, I was very comfortable, had no issues, and felt great.

"Thanks again!"
 
-Greg Schmidt 
Two hips, two approaches -
which one is best?
 
"I had right hip surgery done in Boston in 2004 (old method). The recovery was lengthy and painful. The left hip got to the point this year that I knew I needed surgery.
Thankfully I heard about Dr. Zehr and his anterior approach.

"Surgery was performed
and I was cleared to start swinging the golf clubs two weeks later. I played 18 holes in the third week and my game has improved dramatically!

"Thanks to Dr. Zehr and his team, I am playing golf pain free. Now I can walk the dog or just go for a walk pain free.

"I really can't say enough to praise
Dr. Zehr and his staff. From my initial consultation to my post-op visit, I always knew I made the right choice in selecting a surgeon. I have had both methods of hip replacements - back and front. I strongly recommend Dr. Zehr and his anterior method."
 
-Bill Smith
Naples, Florida
 
 
Our website is full of testimonies like Greg and Bill's - patients who are living pain-free lives. You can read them here . Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to send us photos and stories for our office "Wall of Fame." We invite you to share your success story too, just hit "Reply!" 
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Issue: #42
October 2015

 
As we report below, Seaside Surgery Center has received a temporary certificate of occupancy! I am very excited to be part of this unique surgery center - the only one in Southwest Florida to offer total knee and total hip replacements. You go home the same day that your joint surgery is performed. No hospital stay!
 
Our beautiful autumn weather is right around the corner and you may be tempted to jump right into outdoor activities to take advantage of it. If you are a "weekend warrior," we have a few warnings for you.

Warm regards, 
Robert J. Zehr, M.D.
Meet Teresa Bubin, (RT-R) X-Ray Technologist
We are happy to welcome Teresa Bubin (RT-R) to the ZCO staff as our X-Ray Technologist. Teresa was born in Ft. Lauderdale and moved to Pennsylvania at the age of two, and  lived there most of her life, until she moved with her family to Naples four years ago.Teresa is happily married with five children and currently lives in Bonita Springs.

Teresa graduated from Sharon Regional Health System as a radiologic technologist in 2006, and has held many positions in radiology, as well as held the position of student clinical instructor at NCH.

Teresa joined the ZCO staff five months ago and says, "I love what I do, especially my patient care! I am enjoying the busy office, and I am very excited about working with a great team of people moving forward with the addition of the surgery center."
The humble pumpkin is good for your joints
At the Zehr Center we always start with the least invasive measures to relieve your pain from joint inflammation.

Along with weight control, exercise, and the use of NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), you can also seek to boost your well-being by choosing foods that have been shown to contain anti-inflammatory properties.

Pumpkin is one of those foods, and in plentiful supply this time of year. Pumpkins are an excellent source of beta-cryptoxanthin, a powerful anti-inflammatory. Try this recipe for Chili-Pumpkin Soup to warm your soul and soothe your joints.
SeasideSeaside Surgery Center receives temporary CO!

The reception desk at Seaside Surgery Center looks a whole lot different this month! We've added nine new photos to our album on Facebook.

Batten & Shaw Construction Superintendent Franz Cowhig reports that Seaside has received a temporary certificate of occupancy and passed the ACHA 100%!

Located at 1879 Veterans Park Drive in north Naples Seaside is Southwest Florida's only surgery center offering outpatient joint replacement surgery.

Seaside Surgery Center is a joint venture among several leading surgeons, including the ZCO's founder, Robert J. Zehr, M.D. Imagine - same day surgery with the same surgeon you have come to trust!

Watch this space for progress photos and news. For more frequent updates, "like" our page on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

Seminars Resume

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Live seminars return to Physicians Regional Medical Seminar beginning in January. The hour-long informative sessions begin at 6pm in the hospital lobby.

 

Five Thursday evening seminars are planned:

January 14, 2016 

February 11, 2016 

March 10, 2016 

April 14, 2016 

May 12, 2016 

 

We are also arranging for two Saturday  morning seminars in Lee County, stay tuned for more info on them as well as complete registration instructions. 

 

We want to remind you that the entire educational seminar "Joint Arthritis - What's New, What Works" is available for viewing online, either in its entirety or in segments.

 

Stay Informed

In our September newsletter we reported on the progress of Seaside Surgery Center and announced the return of live seminars, two subjects we followed up on in this issue.

Be sure to add [email protected] to your address book so you don't miss future issues. You can read past issues  in our archive.

Our website is chock-full of educational information too, and we are constantly adding short articles to our blog, where you can choose to read about hips, knees, general orthopaedics and health or catch up on our latest news.