Memorial Hospital Offers Free Event “Bone Health and Arthritis”

Jasper– While there is no cure for arthritis, managing its symptoms is key to reducing pain, preventing or delaying disability, and improving the overall quality of life. Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is hosting “Bone Health and Arthritis” on Thursday, November 17, 2022, from 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. Dr. Christine Stairs, Orthopaedic Surgeon, and Jill Seng, Physician Assistant, will discuss ways to keep your bones healthy while managing arthritis. The presentation will be held in the Medical Arts Conference Center, located at 721 W. 13^th Street in Jasper. Refreshments will be available.

Dr. Stairs received her medical degree at Indiana University School of Medicine. She completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Louisiana State University in Shreveport and an orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship at University of Kentucky in Lexington. Dr. Stairs is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. 

Jill Seng, PA-C completed her bachelor’s degree in psychology at Indiana, and her master of science in medicine at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee. Jill is board certified with experience in general orthopaedics, trauma, and sports medicine.

Registration is limited. To pre-register for this free event, please call Memorial Hospital’s Marketing Department at 812-996-2352, or go online to www.mhhcc.org and click on “Classes and Events.” Deadline to register is Tuesday, November 15