Friday, June 01, 2007

June e-HealthNews

VOLUME 4 ISSUE 6

Physical Therapy Opens at PAMF's Palo Alto Clinic

Web Site Highlights

Patients requiring physical therapy now have a convenient option for care: PAMF's Department of Physical Therapy. The department opened in December in the new Clark Building on the Palo Alto campus. It offers treatment for and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries and postoperative care, except for neurological disorders (stroke and spinal injuries) and injuries below the elbow (such as hands).

The department's licensed physical therapists are highly qualified and trained in the Australian-based model of care, which emphasizes constant reassessment both during a therapy session and between sessions to ensure strict continuity of measurements.

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Users Once Again Give PAMFOnline Thumbs Up

Since it launched in 2001, PAMFOnline has repeatedly received praise for its convenience, ease of use and innovative features. And according to the 2007 PAMFOnline Customer Satisfaction Survey, users continue to be happy with how easy the e-health service makes it for them to manage their health care.

More than 92 percent of users reported being satisfied or very satisfied with PAMFOnline. (More than 75,000 patients, or about 44 percent of PAMF's adult primary care population, are enrolled in PAMFOnline.)

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June HealthNews

Upcoming Lectures and Classes

ACL and Meniscal Injuries of the Knee.

Dr. Chen will discuss anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscal injuries, the most common knee injuries, particularly among athletes. Learn about diagnosis for these injuries and available surgical and non-surgical treatment options.

Speaker: Frank Chen, M.D., PAMF Orthopedics

Tuesday, June 12
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Palo Alto Clinic
No Cost

For more information or to register, call 650-853-4873 or register online.

Diagnosis, Management and Potential Complications of Celiac Sprue

Dr. Taylor will discuss how celiac sprue – commonly known as celiac’s disease, or allergy to gluten – is diagnosed and managed, and will identify potential complications from the condition.

Speaker: Claribel Taylor, M.D., PAMF Gastroenterology

Wednesday, June 13
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Fremont Center
No Cost

For more information or to register, call 510-498-2891 or register online.

View a complete list of classes and lectures.