(LOUISVILLE)—Avista Adventist Hospital is hosting a free seminar on hip pain Tuesday, September 20, from 11 am to 12 noon. Michael Wertz, MD, orthopedic surgeon, will be the featured speaker and will discuss the new alternatives for treating for hip pain.
Dr. Wertz holds a medical degree from the Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. He completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, Vt. He is board certified in orthopedic surgery, and has special interest in total joint replacements, sports medicine and hand surgery.
Avista Adventist Hospital’s joint program offers on-going education and joint care by eight physicians: Dr. Thomas Eickmann, Dr. David Grauer, Dr. Joseph Hsin, Dr. Thomas Mann, Dr. James Reid, Dr. David Schneider, Dr. Jordan Stoll and Dr. Michael Wertz.
The seminar will be held at the Broomfield Senior Center, 280 Lamar Street, Broomfield. To register, call 303-464-5526. To learn more about Avista’s joint care services, visit http://avistahospital.org/joint
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About Avista
Avista Adventist Hospital is a full service, 114-bed acute-care hospital with a medical staff of more than 500 physicians. In addition to having the area’s largest birthing center, the hospital is a leader in joint and spine care in Boulder County. Avista is connected to Centura Health, Colorado’s health care leader, and its integrated statewide network of 13 hospitals, seven senior living communities, medical clinics, affiliated partner hospitals, Flight For Life® Colorado, and home care and hospice services. Avista’s and Centura Health's strength lies in their ability to deliver world-class care to people where and when they need it most. Together, they provide care that transcends the walls of a hospital and connections to top expertise and technology that only Centura Health can make. For more information about Avista Adventist Hospital, visit www.avistahospital .org or the Media Room at http://centura.mediaroom.com/.
