What Causes Hip Pain and How Can I Cope? A Free Seminar For Seniors

what causes hip pain and how can i cope?

 a free seminar for seniors 

Join Baptist Health System’s Senior Choices to learn the common causes of hip pain and various treatment options at a free seminar on Thursday, June 11. The seminar will be held at the Princeton Baptist Medical Center from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. and will feature orthopedist Dr. Jack Featheringill as the guest speaker.

“This topic should be helpful to a majority of our community members as most seniors have dealt with hip pain or care for someone who does,” said Vonceil Sanders, manager of senior programs and services for Baptist Health System. “We hope to shed light on how individuals can cope with this ailment in order to improve the overall health of the seniors in our community.”

The event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please contact Sanders at 1-800-450-5099 or by email vonceil.sanders@bhsala.com.

*Information on how to obtain FREE CEU’S will be available for nurses, case managers, social workers and occupational therapist, compliments of Philips Lifeline.

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About Senior Choices - Senior Choices is a membership program for people age 50 and older and is sponsored by the Baptist Health System. A wide variety of benefits, discounts and services that promote health and wellness are available to Senior Choice members. For more information, call toll free 1-800-450-5099 or visit Senior Services online at www.bhsala.com. 

About Baptist Health System - Baptist Health System, Inc. is one of the largest health care systems in Alabama and one of the state's largest employers. The System is a not-for-profit, 501(c) corporation that owns and manages four hospitals in the state of Alabama. Baptist Health System is a ministry of the churches of the Birmingham Baptist Association, whose representatives elect the Board of Trustees. It was founded in 1922 by a group of local Baptist congregations.