As part of the Wellness in Windham Spring 2015 calendar, BMH certified orthopaedic physician assistants Maureen Mahoney, PA-C, ATC and Wayne Temmen, PA-C, will present a program on Monday, April 27 at 6:00 PM in the Brew Barry Conference Center. Their topic of discussion will be living with osteoarthritis.
“Osteoarthritis is one of the most common forms of arthritis. It is a chronic condition in which the material that cushions the joints, called cartilage, breaks down,” says Maureen Mahoney. “This causes the bones to rub against each other, causing stiffness, pain and loss of joint movement. About 27 million people in America have osteoarthritis.”
With the right support, you can lead a healthy, active life with osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis doesn’t necessarily get worse and doesn’t always lead to disability. Join Maureen and Wayne for a free program in which they will discuss recognition of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis as well as treatment options. This is a great opportunity for participants to learn more and have their questions answered.
Maureen Mahoney completed the Physician Assistant Program at Cornell University Weill Medical College in New York City. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in sports science and athletic training from Colby-Sawyer College in New Hampshire.
Wayne Temmen completed the Physician Assistant Program at Duke University in North Carolina, where he also obtained a bachelor’s degree in Health Science. Wayne also has a master’s degree in Health Services Administration from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, completed his Surgical Residency Program at Yale in Connecticut, and an associate’s degree in nursing from Miami University in Ohio.
There is no cost for this program, but registration is requested. To register for this program, call 802-257-8877 or register online at www.bmhvt.org/events.
