New Mercy clinic to treat bones, joints
Mercy Regional Medical Center has opened Mercy Orthopedic Associates, a physician clinic specializing in treatment of injuries and diseases of the bones, joints and muscles.
As part of the new clinic launch, the physicians and staff members of Durango Orthopedic Associates became employees of Mercy Orthopedic Associates.
In the transition, orthopedic surgeons Kane Anderson, Anthony Anderson, Kim Furry and Richard Lawton became hospital employees, along with physician assistants Peter Jamieson, Douglas Phelps, Ann Theine and Trevor Wall.
Fourteen staff members from Durango Orthopedic Associates also will become Mercy employees.
Spine Colorado, the sister clinic of Durango Orthopedic Associates, will remain an independent, private practice.
Orthopedic procedures available through the Orthopedic Center of Excellence include minimally invasive total joint replacement, anterior-approach total hip replacement, hip resurfacing, partial knee replacement and more.
Mercy Orthopedic Associates will be locally managed and operated by Centura Health Physician Group.
The practice will remain at its present location in the Mercy Medical Plaza, 1 Mercado St., Suite 202.
For more information, call 247-5362.
Anthem introduces diabetes prevention
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado announced it now offers a diabetes prevention program recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help members throughout the state lower their risk of diabetes and help employers take charge of diabetes-related health-care costs.
Anthem’s yearlong program offers lifestyle health coaching and weekly classes to teach members the skills needed to lose weight, become more physically active and manage stress.
The program is part of the evidence-based National Diabetes Prevention Program led by the CDC and supported by the American Medical Association. Members can refer themselves to the program after completing a risk assessment or can be recommended by their doctor.
The neurobiology of trauma discussed
A workshop by Ruby Jo Walker called “Understanding the Neurobiology of Trauma” will be held from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave.
This training is appropriate for body workers, therapists, medical doctors, educators, occupational therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, professionals working in the judicial system, advocates and any person working in a helping profession.
Participants will learn the latest research and information about the neurobiology of trauma and Polyvagal Theory.
For more information, call Tara Jackson at 799-0765.
Herald Staff
