Dr. Antonia F. Chen, MBA, Director of Research, Orthopaedic Arthroplasty Service, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, came to Village at Proprietors Green to talk about the treatment options for individuals with hip and knee arthritis. Nearly 60 individuals listened intently as Dr. Chen explained the various kinds and causes of arthritis, and how best to weigh one’s options between non-surgical and surgical treatments. It’s estimated that by the year 2025 nearly 67 million people will be living with some form of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of the disease.
The presentation “What Should You Do If You Have Hip and Knee Arthritis?” is part of a series of ongoing healthcare programs offered by the senior living community. Dr. Chen took questions throughout the presentation. Check in frequently with the Events Section of this website to sign up for an upcoming event.
Dr. Antonia F. Chen, MBA, Director of Research, Orthopaedic Arthroplasty Service, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, emphasizes a point as she talks about the types and causes of arthritis during her presentation at Village at Proprietors Green.
Dr. Antonia F. Chen, MBA, Director of Research, Orthopaedic Arthroplasty Service, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, poses for a photograph before her presentation.
Arthritis educational program attendees included, from left: Gini Levenson, Physician Liaison; Ellen Steward, Manager, Client and Physician Relations; and Dr. Antonia F. Chen, MBA, Director of Research, Orthopaedic Arthroplasty Service, all from Brigham and Women’s Hospital; and Mike Iarocci, Sales Manager; and Joann Hicks, Sales Director, both from Village at Proprietors Green.
Dr. Antonia F. Chen, MBA, Director of Research, Orthopaedic Arthroplasty Service, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, addresses the crowd at the recent Village at Proprietors Green educational healthcare presentation.
Attendees at the Village at Proprietors Green healthcare educational presentation on arthritis enjoyed the informative presentation.
Healthcare colleagues gathered for the presentation included, from left: Gini Levenson, Physician Liaison, Brigham and Women’s Hospital; Lynda Chuckran, Director of Community Relations, Welch Senior Living; Dr. Antonia F. Chen, MBA, Director of Research, Orthopaedic Arthroplasty Service, Brigham and Women’s Hospital; Colleen Ferguson, Executive Director, Village at Proprietors Green; and Ellen Steward, Manager, Client and Physician Relations, Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
