CARMEL,
Indiana – Are you looking for answers to your medical questions without having
to make an appointment? Franciscan St. Francis Health-Carmel is bringing the
experts to you in The Stethoscope Series.
Three
upcoming events are slated at Carmel Clay Public Library at 55 4th
Ave. SE. These free sessions provide healthcare conversations with doctors,
surgeons and other specialists. They include:
Do You Know How to Spot Skin Cancer?
Presented by Juliana Meyer, MD
1-2 p.m., Tuesday, June 28
It’s
important to be aware that most skin cancers are caused by exposure to the sun.
Learn the basics from Dr. Meyer, a melanoma surgeon with Franciscan Physician
Network. She will share the basics of skin cancer, what to look for, how to
reduce risks and innovative treatments being used at Franciscan St. Francis
Health.
Joint Pain Seminar
Presented by Robert Malinzak, MD
6 to 8 p.m., Monday, July 11
Learn the
facts about joint replacement surgery by Dr. Malinzak, an orthopedic surgeon
with the Franciscan Center for Hip & Knee Surgery. This could be
participants’ first step toward a future free from joint pain.
The Mystery of Low Back Pain and
Sciatica
Presented by Praveen Perni, MD
6 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 24
It’s a
shooting pain that radiates from the lower back and often leaves many unable to
go about life’s routine activities. It’s called sciatica – a common yet painful
spinal condition affecting many Americans. Dr. Perni, a spine surgeon with
American Health Network Orthopaedic Bone & Spine, will discuss the newest
techniques and technologies used to treat this condition.
Each class is
free but registration is required by calling 317-782-4422 or visit FranciscanStFrancis.org/Carmel to
reserve your seat.
