Laurel Park Medical Centre will offer a FREE “Lunch and Learn” about Joint Protection Techniques for People with Arthritis presented by Brad Mast, Licensed Physical Therapist, on Friday, April 25 at  12:00 pm at Laurel Park Medical Centre. The presentation will include information on the disease process, risk factors and optimum posture. The presentation and the lunch are both free and open to the public. Participants must RSVP by calling 687-3947, as space is limited.

As many as one out of every three people suffer from arthritis.  Arthritis means “inflammation of a joint”.  Arthritis has different causes, risk factors, and effects on the body, yet they often share a common symptom—persistent joint pain. Learning methods of performing daily activities that are the less stressful to painful joints may be helpful to relieve pain and discomfort.

Park Ridge Hospital is an acute care facility that has provided superior medical care with Christian compassion since 1910. The hospital is one of 37 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.