Free arthritis seminar May 6 in Burnsville

04/22/2009--The Arthritis Foundation and Abbott Northwestern Hospital are sponsoring Arthritis: Innovations in Treatment May 6 at Burnsville City Hall, 100 Civic Center Parkway.

Orthopedists James Larson, M.D. and Tilok Ghose, M.D., anesthesiologist John Mrachek, M.D. and Deborah Sales Maysack, North Central Chapter president and CEO of the Arthritis Foundation are the keynote speakers.

'We want to let people know the approach we take to joint replacements at Abbott Northwestern Hospital," said Dr. Larson. "Our team is devoted to joint replacements, and patients have had shorter than usual hospital stays and excellent outcomes."

The seminar is from 1 to 3 p.m. It is free, but people are asked to let the Arthritis Foundation know by May 1 if they plan to attend by calling 651-644-4108.

About Abbott Northwestern and the Arthritis Foundation

Abbott Northwestern Hospital is part of Allina Hospitals & Clinics, a not-for-profit health care system of hospitals, clinics and other patient care services that provides exceptional care to communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin and employs more than 22,000 people.

The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions. The foundation helps people take control of arthritis by providing public health education; pursuing public policy and legislation; and conducting evidence-based programs to improve the quality of life for those living with arthritis.

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