St. Francis Health surgeon steers orthopedics ‘Road Show’ to Plainfield

PLAINFIELD, Ind. – You can overcome hip and knee pain and get back to leading an active and rewarding life — and Franciscan St. Francis Health wants to show you how.

Franciscan St. Francis Health will present an arthritis and hip and knee replacement seminar at 6:30 p.m. EDT, Thursday, Oct. 25, at the Primo West, 2353 E. Perry Road, Plainfield. Light refreshments will be served, beginning at 6 p.m.

Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Philip M. Faris, M.D., will explain the latest procedures in joint replacement and arthritis treatments. He specializes in adult reconstructive surgery and joint replacement.

Faris is a surgeon with Franciscan Physician Network Joint Replacement Surgeons, a practice group affiliated with the Center for Hip & Knee Surgery at Franciscan St. Francis Health–Mooresville.

The Center has been ranked No. 1 in Indiana for joint surgery five years in a row (2007-2011) by HealthGrades, one of the nation’s premier health care rating companies.

To register for this seminar, call toll-free at 1-877-888-1777.

More information about the Center for Hip & Knee Surgery is at centerforhipandkneesurgery.org.

Ortho surgeon steers 'road show" to Vincennes to explain surgical procedures

VINCENNES, Ind. – You can overcome hip and knee pain and get back to leading an active and rewarding life — and Franciscan St. Francis Health wants to show you how.

Franciscan St. Francis Health will present an arthritis and hip and knee replacement seminar at 6:30 p.m. EST, Monday, Nov. 28, at Vincennes University Union, 1002 N. First St., Vincennes. Light refreshments will be served, beginning at 6 p.m.

Michael E. Berend, M.D., will explain the latest procedures in joint replacement and arthritis treatments. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstructive surgery and joint replacement.

Berend is a surgeon with Joint Replacement Surgeons, a practice group affiliated with the Center for Hip & Knee Surgery at Franciscan St. Francis Health–Mooresville.

The Center has been ranked No. 1 in Indiana for joint surgery five years in a row by HealthGrades, one of the nation’s premier health care rating companies.

To register for this seminar, call toll-free at 1-877-888-1777. Or register online at http://www.stfrancishospitals.org/Ortho/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=39.

More information about the Center for Hip & Knee Surgery is at http://www.centerforhipandkneesurgery.org/

No pain, great gain at St. Francis Joint & Spine Center free seminars

BEECH GROVE, Ind. – The human body speaks loud and clear when something isn’t quite right: Pain.

That’s why the St. Francis Joint & Spine Center offers free monthly Hip & Knee Education seminars for people who are interested in learning about treatment options for painful joints. All seminars are located at the St. Francis Joint & Spine Center, 2nd Floor, St. Francis Hospital-Beech Grove, 1600 Albany St., Beech Grove.

Topics include pain relief, signs and symptoms of joint problems, normal and abnormal anatomy, treatment options and new technology.

Upcoming seminars are scheduled for 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 27; 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29; and 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19.

To register, 317-782-4422 or go on-line at www.stfrancishospitals.org/Ortho/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=37.

The St. Francis Joint & Spine Center provides expert diagnosis and treatment options for lifelong relief from chronic hip and knee problems. Among the services offered are partial replacements, minimally invasive surgical techniques for total joint replacement and advanced post-operation pain control.

The center’s team is made up of board-certified orthopedic surgeons, interventional radiologists, certified orthopedic nurses, and physical therapists. Internal medicine physicians are on staff for pre-operative physical exams and screenings.

St. Francis surgeon explains orthopedic, joint replacement therapies, June 10

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Hip and knee pain shouldn’t keep people from leading active and rewarding lives – and St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers wants to show you how.

The St. Francis “Road Show” will be coming to town at 6:30 p.m., this Wednesday, June 10, at the Comfort Inn and Suites, 2485 Jonathan Moore Pike. In the spotlight is a hip and knee replacement seminar.

Robert Malinzak, M.D., will explain the latest procedures in joint replacement and arthritis treatments. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstructive surgery and joint replacement.

Malinzak is a surgeon with Joint Replacement Surgeons of Indiana, a practice group whose Center for Hip & Knee Surgery is affiliated with the St. Francis Hospital-Mooresville. The Center has been ranked No. 1 in Indiana for joint surgery three years in a row by HealthGrades, one of the nation’s premier health-care rating companies.

To register for this seminar, call St. Francis toll-free at 1-877-888-1777.

More information about the Center for Hip & Knee Surgery is at www.stfrancishospitals.org/Ortho/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=23.

Surgeon explains orthopaedic, joint replacement therapies May 13

RICHMOND, Ind. – Hip and knee pain shouldn’t keep people from leading active and rewarding lives – and St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers wants to show you how.

The St. Francis "Road Show" will be coming to town at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 13, at the Holiday Inn, 5501 National Road East. In the spotlight is a hip and knee replacement seminar.

John Meding, M.D., will explain the latest procedures in joint replacement and arthritis treatments. He is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstructive surgery and joint replacement.

Meding is a surgeon with Indiana Joint Replacement Surgeons, a practice group whose Center for Hip & Knee Surgery is affiliated with the St. Francis Hospital-Mooresville.

The Center has been ranked No. 1 in Indiana for joint surgery three years in a row by HealthGrades, one of the nation’s premier health-care rating companies.

To register for this seminar, call St. Francis toll-free at 1-877-888-1777.

More information about the Center for Hip & Knee Surgery is at www.stfrancishospitals.org/Ortho/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=23.

Surgeon explains orthopedic, joint replacement therapies, June 4

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Hip and knee pain shouldn’t keep people from leading active and rewarding lives – and St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers wants to show you how.

The St. Francis “Road Show” will be coming to town at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 4, at the Comfort Inn & Suites, 2485 Jonathan Moore Pike. In the spotlight is a hip and knee replacement seminar.

Michael Berend, M.D., will explain the latest procedures in joint replacement and arthritis treatments. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstructive surgery and joint replacement.

Berend is a surgeon with Indiana Joint Replacement Surgeons, a practice group whose Center for Hip & Knee Surgery is affiliated with the St. Francis Hospital-Mooresville.

The Center has been ranked No. 1 in Indiana for joint surgery two years in a row by HealthGrades, one of the nation’s premier health-care rating companies.

To register for this seminar, call St. Francis toll-free at 1-877-888-1777.

More information about the Center for Hip & Knee Surgery is at www.stfrancishospitals.org/Ortho/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=23.

Medical chief selected for Orthopedics and Joint Center Services

INDIANAPOLIS – Timothy J. Williams, M.D., J.D., has been appointed medical director for Orthopedics and Joint Center Services for St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers.

Williams practices at the Center for Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine and specializes in hip and knee replacement surgery as well as the treatment of arthritis.

He earned his medical degree at The Ohio State University where he also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery.

He received fellowship training in adult reconstruction and biologic arthroplasty at Harvard's Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He also is a graduate of Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio.

"I am very excited to be a part of the St. Francis health-care team," said Williams. "This is a great opportunity to contribute to the already excellent orthopedic care provided by St. Francis."

Williams is a frequent lecturer on orthopedic care and has co-authored a book chapter on knee replacement.

Details about services and programs at the Orthopedics and Joint Center Services and the Joint & Spine Center at St. Francis are at www.stfrancishospitals.org/ortho.

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Ortho surgeon tapped to lead Mooresville hospital medical staff

MOORESVILLE, Ind. – John B. Meding, M.D., has been elected president of the St. Francis Hospital-Mooresville medical staff for a two-year term.

The new president is a surgeon with Joint Replacement Surgeons of Indiana, a practice group affiliated with the Center for Hip & Knee Surgery at the Mooresville hospital. Meding’s specialty is adult reconstructive surgery with specialty interests in sports medicine, shoulder disorders and joint replacement.

A graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine, Meding completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Cincinnati. He is board certified in orthopaedic surgery and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons, Orthopaedic Research Society and the American College of Sports Medicine.

Meding has co-authored research articles for nationally and internationally published medical journals such as Clinical Orthopaedics, Journal of Arthroplasty and the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. He also has made a number of national professional presentations.

Meding comes to his position as the Mooresville hospital nears completion of a $42 million expansion. The project is expected to be completed in mid-April and includes more private patient rooms, new surgery suites, an intensive care unit and expanded laboratory services.

The Mooresville hospital also will offer a new emergency department and a new medical office building for the Center for Hip & Knee Surgery, scheduled for opening in July.

Photo of Dr. Meding is available upon request.