Laurel Park Medical Centre will offer a FREE “Lunch and Learn” about Hernias presented by Thomas L. Eisenhauer, MD, FACS on Wednesday, April 2 at 11:30 am at Laurel Park Medical Centre. The presentation will include information on different types of hernias and the treatment options for people suffering from hernias. The presentation and the lunch are both free and open to the public. Participants must RSVP by calling 687-3947, as space is limited.
Thomas L. Eisenhauer, MD, FACS is a board certified general surgeon. Dr. Eisenhauer earned his medical degree at the University of South Carolina, School of Medicine, in Columbia. He successfully completed his surgical residency at the Greenville Hospital System in Greenville, South Carolina.
Between 1995 and 2005, 16,742 Americans died from hernias. A hernia is an opening or weakness in the wall of a muscle, tissue, or membrane that normally holds an organ in place. If the opening or weakness is large enough, a portion of the organ may be able to poke through the hole. Hernias are caused by a combination of muscle weakness and strain, although the cause of the weakness and the type of strain may vary. It is generally advisable to repair hernias in a timely fashion, in order to prevent complications.
Park Ridge Hospital is an acute care facility that has provided superior medical care with Christian compassion since 1910. The hospital is one of 36 hospitals in the U.S. belonging to Adventist Health System. For more information about Park Ridge Hospital, or about other hospital services, visit www.parkridgehospital.org. To request a copy of the Park Ridge Hospital Physician Directory, contact the Business Development office at (828) 687-3947.
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