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OAH Unveils Nation's Most Innovative Outpatient Surgical Center
VIP's and Political Leaders Celebrated Orthopedic Associates of Hartford's Opening with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on February 22nd
Orthopedic Associates of Hartford (OAH)celebrated the grand opening of its new surgical center with an official ribbon cutting ceremony in partnership with the Rocky Hill Chamber of Commerce on Friday, February 22nd. The distinguished crowd of over 150 guests and local business and political leaders included State Senator Matthew Lesser, Rocky Hill’s Deputy Mayor, and Town Council member Edward Charamut.
Tom Delnicki, State Representative for the 14th district, presented an official citation to commemorate the auspicious opening of the $30 million 48,000 square foot facility that is truly unparalleled in the Northeast.
The evening kicked off with an art dedication for the stunning metal wall sculpture created by local artist Kim Zimmermann that graces the wall in the center’s main lobby. Tim Taylor, CEO of OAH, shared the history behind the OAH’s commitment to outpatient surgical centers. Then OAH partners and lead project managers Dr. Pietro A. Memmo and Dr. Andrew Caputo welcomed guests to the sustainable, state-of-the-art facility that was designed around a threefold goal – a place where patients would want to come, doctors would want to operate, and staff would want to work.
Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, invited attendees enjoyed refreshments as they toured the Center of Excellence boasting the latest technology, most advanced sanitation systems, robotic tools, plus a full-service physical therapy center on the lower level. OAH surgeons will perform shoulder, knee, and hip replacements, spine surgery, shoulder and knee arthroscopy, hand, wrist, elbow, foot and ankle surgery, and interventional pain procedures to relieve pain and restore function.
The spectacular center located at 150 Enterprise Drive in Rocky Hill offers all of the services of a hospital without the overnight stay.
"We are proud to lead the way in transitioning orthopedic surgical procedures to outpatient venues, making care more cost effective for patients, with much lower infection rates, higher patient satisfaction, and superior outcomes,” said Dr. Memmo.
Orthopedic Associates of Hartford, PC (OAH) is one of Connecticut’s largest and most respected orthopedic specialty groups with locations in Enfield, Farmington, Glastonbury, Hamden, Hartford, Manchester, Newington, Plainville, Rocky Hill, Stamford, and Wethersfield. As a total orthopedic care center, their physicians specialize in orthopedic surgery, dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of the bones, muscles, tendons, nerves, and ligaments in adults and children. Urgent Care Centers in Glastonbury and Farmington provide after hour and weekend care for acute orthopedic injuries. For more information visit www.oahct.com or call (860) 549-3210.
PHOTO: from left, front row: CEO Tim Taylor, Paula Chenail, Andrea Murrah, Kris Mineau, Tom Acampora look on as Dr. Pietro Memmo and Dr. Andrew Caputo cut the ribbon to officially open the new Orthopedic Associates of Hartford surgical center in Rocky Hill on February 22nd. Pictured in the back row is Dr.Gordon Zimmermann who leads the OAH Executive Board. Photo courtesy of Tom Virgin.
