This casual bike ride through Bruce Park honors the legacy of Teddy Balkind and his love of mountain biking, and celebrates participation and safety in sports. Continue Reading →
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Behind the Scenes at GHS, Planning 600 Spring Internships for Seniors
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In 1997, when the GHS internship program started, 23 seniors were placed. This spring, close to 600 seniors will participate in internships. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Abilis, Alison Lochridge, Greenwich Community Sailing, Greenwich Film Festival, Greenwich High School, Greenwich Hospital, internship
ONS Specialist to Discuss Solutions for Hand and Wrist Pain
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Dr. Cantlon, part of the ONS sports medicine team, will discuss the underlying conditions that can cause pain in the hand and wrist, and the latest advances for surgical and non-surgical treatment at Greenwich Hospital. A question and answer session will follow the discussion. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Dr. Matthew Cantlon, Greenwich Hospital, ONS
Accomplished Physician, Mark Yakavonis, MD, Joins ONS
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Orthopaedic foot & ankle surgeon added to the growing practice. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Mark Yakavonis, ONS
Sports Medicine Experts Panel Discussion at YMCA Greenwich: The Well Balanced Student Athlete
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Greenwich YMCA panel discussion for coaches, parents and student athletes. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Sports, ONS, YMCA Greenwich
ONS orthopedic surgeons to discuss joint replacement at April 4 Seminar
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Three ONS total joint replacement specialists will discuss the exciting developments in shoulder, hip and knee replacements that result in faster recovery and fewer complications. They will be joined by members of the hospital’s Joint Replacement program, who will discuss anesthesia, pain management and rehabilitation. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Greenwich Hospital, ONS
Where Injuries are Inevitable in Sports, Experts Say Beware of the Slippery Slope to Addiction
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“”This paradigm that pain is not acceptable … it is not a badge of honor any more,” Sethi said. “We know if you request refills of your pain medication, the chances of being hooked a year later substantially increase. …as soon as some of these really vulnerable athletes get a feel for these medications, it’s an a-ha, it’s an escape for them.” – Dr. Paul Sethi, ONS Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, Sports, Dr. Demetris Delos, Dr. Paul Sethi, GHS Outreach Club, Greenwich High School, Michael Ahearn
Aging and Exercise: Is fitness the new fountain of youth? Presented by Marc Kowalsky, MD and Robert Spatz, PT, of ONS
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Even for people who haven’t led a particularly active life, evidence suggests it’s never too late to start to receive the benefits of being fit.
Anyone interested in healthy aging should attend this informative talk given by sports medicine specialist, Marc Kowalsky, MD, a shoulder, elbow and knee surgeon with ONS, who will address the challenges of maintaining fitness as the body ages and offer practical solutions to get beyond the aches and pains of aging to lead an active lifestyle. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, ONS
ONS Specialists to Discuss Solutions for Knee Pain
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A free lecture on Solutions for Knee Pain will take place on Tuesday, Feb 7, at Greenwich Hospital starting at 6:00 pm. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Greenwich Hospital, knee pain, ONS, Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists
Greenwich Surgeon Seeks Workarounds for Prescribing Narcotics: Long Lasting Anesthesia Drug May be a Game-Changer
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Post-surgery pain is indeed real, but one surgeon, Dr. Paul Sethi from ONS, knows too well the risks of narcotics dependence. Fortunately, there is a possible route to avoiding prescribing narcotics to his patients. Continue Reading →