Surgeon to discuss hip, knee pain at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton

Adam Driesman, M.D.

Hip and Knee Pain: What Over the Counter Medications Can We Use to Treat Pain?

Location: Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St., Shelton

Registration: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=521337&PK=

or call (203) 924-1580 ext. 5102.

SHELTON - Plumb Memorial Library will welcome Dr. Adam Driesman at 2 p.m. April 17 to discuss hip and knee pain.

Driesman is a fellowship-trained adult hip and knee surgeon who focuses on treating people of all ages who suffer from debilitating hip or knee conditions.

Throughout his training, Dr. Driesman performed over 1,000 procedures, ranging from minimally invasive hip arthroscopy to complex knee revisions. He treats each patient as an individual, not a diagnosis.

His passion for medicine, dedication to a patient’s well-being, and commitment to excellence are central to his values.

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Surgeon to discuss joint replacement at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Orthopaedic surgeon Gary R. Richo will host a discussion Aug. 13 of the causes of joint pain, conservative treatment options, and total joint replacement techniques at Griffin Hospital./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will offer a free presentation on joint replacement options at 5:45 p.m. Aug. 13 at the hospital.

Orthopaedic surgeon Gary R. Richo, M.D., PhD, will present “Advances in Joint Replacement," an open discussion of the causes of joint pain, conservative treatment options, total joint replacement techniques, post-surgical recovery and the return to normal activities. 

Dr. Richo will be available at the end of the presentation to answer any questions from attendees.

Refreshments will be served.

For more information or to reserve your spot, call Griffin Hospital Orthopaedic Care Specialist Amy Gagne, 203-732-7524.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Surgeon to discuss treatments for joint pain at Griffin Hospital in Derby

    Gary R. Richo, M.D.

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will offer a free presentation on joint replacement options at 5:45 p.m. June 11 at the hospital.

Orthopaedic surgeon Gary R. Richo, M.D., Ph.D., will present “Advances in Joint Replacement," an open discussion of the causes of joint pain, conservative treatment options, total joint replacement techniques, post-surgical recovery and the return to normal activities. 
Richo will be available at the end of the presentation to answer any questions from attendees.

Refreshments will be served. The hospital is at 130 Division St.
For more information or to reserve your spot, call Griffin Hospital Orthopaedic Care Specialist
Amy Gagne, 203-732-7524.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Learn chronic disease self-management at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Griffin Hospital will host a free Live Well Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop from March 22-April 26./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host a free six-week workshop starting March 22 to help individuals suffering from health conditions take back control of their lives.

The Live Well Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop provides health information and strategies to help those with health conditions like pain, anxiety, diabetes, depression, heart disease, and arthritis increase their energy and take control of their health.

Along with clinical care, participants will learn ways to cope with difficult emotions, depression, and stress/anxiety, reduce pain, improve mobility, increase energy, increase physical activity, eat healthier, use medications appropriately, and solve everyday problems and communicate effectively with family and health care providers.

The workshop will be held from 3:30-6 p.m.Wednesdays starting March 22 at the hospital, 130 Division St.

The Live Well Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop is sponsored by the Connecticut Department of Social Services Aging Services Division, Connecticut Department of Public Health, and Griffin Hospital.

To register, call Esther Jones at Griffin Hospital’s Community Outreach and Valley Parish Nurse Program, 203-732-1523.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.