4/6/2018
WHAT: UPMC St. Margaret presents a discussion regarding the various options available in the treatment of arthritis, including pain medications, physical therapy, weight loss and joint injections. He also will explain current surgical treatment options for arthritis of the hip and knee.
Screenings include:
• Blood Pressure
• Ask the Expert
• Bone Density
• Fall Risk Assessment
A free hot dinner will be served and parking will be validated.
Registration is required. To register, call 1-866-939-RSVP (7787), or visit UPMC.com/Classes.
WHY: The Eisenbeis Lecture Series is an arthritis educational program founded in memory of Carl H. Eisenbeis Jr., M.D., and made possible through donations to the St. Margaret Foundation.
WHO: Fred P. Heidenreich, M.D., UPMC St. Margaret orthopaedic surgeon, Three Rivers Orthopedic Associates-UPMC
WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, 2018
• 5 p.m. – Dinner and free health screenings
• 6 p.m. – Presentation
WHERE: UPMC St. Margaret, Conference Centers A, B and C, 815 Freeport Rd., Pittsburgh, 15215.
Note to Media: To cover this event, pre-arrangements must be made by contacting Stephanie Stanley at StanleySL@upmc.edu or 412-586-9762.
