News Release September 6, 2007
Orthopaedic needs and funding challenges expected to increase as baby boomers age
St. Paul, Minn., Funding and legislative issues will be among the many topics discussed at this weekend's Geriatric Trauma Summit where a wide array of orthopaedic, aging and trauma experts will be involved in presentations, panel discussions and workshops.
The second annual summit addresses the specialized needs and issues surrounding the geriatric fracture patient. Topics range from medical information on fractures, falls and caring for the aging patient to cultural considerations and caring for the active aging patient.
On Saturday, Sept. 8, at 9 a.m., Senator David Durenberger will provide the keynote address "Health Policy and the Road to Value," focusing on geriatric legislative issues that will increase as the baby boomer population grows.
The summit is a joint program between Regions Hospital's department of orthopaedic medicine and surgery and the HealthPartners Medical Group and Clinics, in partnership with the University of Minnesota Medical School, Continuing Medical Education and HealthPartners Institute for Medical Education.
What:Hon. Senator David Durenberger keynote address
Where:Second annual Geriatric Trauma Conference,
St. Paul RiverCentre in St. Paul
When:Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007 - 9 to 9:30 a.m.
Regions Hospital is a Level I trauma center and teaching hospital, serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin for more than 130 years. Regions is a private hospital providing outstanding care in women's health, heart, cancer, surgery, orthopaedics, burn, emergency care and more. Regions is part of the HealthPartners family of care. Additional information is available at regionshospital.com.
To schedule an interview with an expert on orthopaedics, aging or trauma or to learn more about the Geriatric Trauma Summit, contact the Regions Hospital media pager at 651-629-0411, or, at the event, ask to speak with Sandy Vang, Maria Miranda or Susan Zimmerman.
Contact:Jennifer Kovacich
(651) 254-4726
(651) 629-0411 pager
