Dr. Fletcher to Present at EMS Conference
St. Peter’s Health Partners is holding a “Free Information Night for EMS Providers” on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 from 6 to 7:30PM. Dr. Fred Fletcher, a total joint surgeon with OrthoNY, will be presenting on “Orthopaedic Care Beyond the Initial Assessment.”
OrthoNY to Provide Orthopaedic Urgent Care
Walk-in bone and joint services available in Albany and Malta (ALBANY, NY) – Starting Monday, April 15, OrthoNY will provide orthopaedic urgent care in its Albany and Malta offices. Both locations will be open Monday through Friday, 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., with no appointment necessary.
Benefits and Risks of Shoulder Arthroscopy
If you have injury to your shoulder that came from damage or from inflammation, then you may need to have a shoulder arthroscopy surgery, a minimally invasive alternative to repair the shoulder and restore its regular movement. This procedure makes use of a very small device called an arthroscope
OrthoNY Sponsors Business Review Power Breakfast
OrthoNY is a proud sponsor of this year’s Business Review Power Breakfast on Health Care. Held at the Glen Sanders Mansion in Scotia on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 7:30AM, this year’s panel will be addressing the changes in health care taking place and discuss ideas on the cost/quality equation of health care.
OrthoNY Employees Support Marathon Dance for Charity
The South Glens Falls High School hosted their 36th Annual Marathon Dance on March 1st and 2nd, 2013 raising $489,716.27, bringing their total over 36 years to $3.639 million! The dance has donated money to over 259 causes and individuals. This year the student committee selected 40 worthy causes to which they donate their funds.
Drs. Gainor and Kaback to Speak at Arthritis Expo
OrthoNY physicians will be speaking at this year’s Arthritis Expo being held at the Century House in Latham, New York on Saturday, March 9. Dr. Jon Gainor, who is fellowship trained in total joint replacements will be speaking on “Arthritis of the Hips and Knees”.
Dr. Goldstock Teaching Master Shoulder Course
On Saturday, March 2nd, Dr. Goldstock of OrthoNY, will be helping teach a Masters Shoulder Course in Naples, Florida for Arthrex Inc. Dr Goldstock will be sharing his skills and knowledge on many shoulder procedures to over 100 Orthopedic physicians from all over the country.
OrthoNY Physicians Contribute to Saratoga Hospital Quality Distinction
Excerpts from Blue Cross of Northeastern New York Press Release (February 21, 2013): Saratoga Hospital Receives Blue Distinction Center Designation for Quality The Blue Distinction® Recognizes High-Performing Hospitals LATHAM, NY – BlueShield of Northeastern New York has named Saratoga Hospital as a Blue Distinction Center for excellence in Spine Surgery and Knee and Hip Replacement.
OrthoNY Physicians to Be On the Mats with State Wrestlers
Physicians and a physician assistant from OrthoNY are going to be courtside during the 2013 New York State High School Wrestling Tournament at the Times Union Center in Albany on February 22 and 23rd. OrthoNY will be there to conduct skin checks prior to the tournament and address any injuries during it.
Dr. Silver Named to Saratoga Hospital Board
Saratoga Care Inc., the parent of Saratoga Hospital, has named George Silver, M.D. to its board of trustees. Dr. Silver is a shoulder specialist with OrthoNY and works out of its Saratoga and Malta Offices.