Don't Let Joint Pain Slow Down Your Stride This Summer!

The West Suburban Medical Center Joint Center of Excellence will offer free educational joint pain seminars this summer. For weekend warriors or those battling everyday pain, if a worn hip or knee is slowing down your stride, attendees can learn how to address joint pain and enjoy the summer.

The free events will include light refreshments and presentations from Sarkis Bedikian, DO, orthopedic surgeon, about some frequent causes of joint pain and the latest treatments available, including the latest in less invasive joint replacement surgeries leading to faster recovery times. Attendees will also learn about the West Suburban Medical Center Joint Center of Excellence, a special unit at the hospital dedicated to orthopedic surgical patients that provides coordinated care from pre-surgery through recovery.

Upcoming Seminars:
Wednesday, June 4, 6 p.m.

River Forest Medical Campus

Building A, Community Room

7411 W. Lake Street, River Forest

Tuesday, July 8, 6 p.m.

West Suburban Medical Center

5th Floor – Joint Center of Excellence

3 Erie Court, Oak Park

Space is limited – those interested should register by calling 866-938-7256.

Celebrating its 100-year anniversary in 2014, West Suburban Medical Center is a 233-bed teaching hospital located in Oak Park and is accredited by The Joint Commission. Offering a comprehensive array of advanced inpatient, outpatient and surgical services, the hospital is a community leader in patient care for family medicine, orthopedics, gastroenterology, oncology, cardiology, obstetrics, and rehabilitative medicine. West Suburban Medical Center is owned by Tenet Healthcare Corporation, a leading health care services company, which through its subsidiaries operates 77 acute care hospitals, 173 outpatient centers and Conifer Health Solutions, a leader in business process solutions for health care providers serving more than 600 hospital and other clients nationwide.

Visit www.westsuburbanmc.com for more information.