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Healthcare / Zach Hudson

The Role of a PA (Physician Assistant)

To become eligible to apply for a physician assistant program, a bachelor’s degree is required along with specific prerequisite course requirements. In addition, most PA programs require direct patient care contact hours (average of more than 2,000 to 3,000 hours) in professions such as a paramedic, EMT, certified nursing assistant, medical assistant, medical scribe, athletic trainer, etc. prior to applying. Standardized exam scores, undergraduate major and GPA’s, interviews, extra-curricular activities, and more also play an important role in terms of being accepted into a program.

January 28, 2020 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

VIDEO: Getting Back in the Game: Sports Medicine at Ortho Rhode Island

Whether you’re preparing for a big playoff matchup, a midweek practice, or a brisk walk around the block, good health is crucial to the success of every athlete. Thanks to the experienced Sports Medicine specialists at Ortho Rhode Island, you can be treated like a champ no matter how you stay active. See how we help athletes of all ages and types get back in the game.

Interesting / Dr. Jeffrey Kozlik

New Year’s Resolution Check Up

Well it has been just over 3 weeks since we closed out 2019 and ushered in 2020. For many of us, January is an opportunity for a re-boot. With the lingering fatigue from a busy holiday season and the intrigue of new beginnings, we often start a new year with a resolution or two- a chance to better ourselves in mind, body or spirit. Approximately 45% of Americans make at least one resolution every January. (1) Whether we are looking to shake…..

January 20, 2020 / ORI Blog / Orthopedics Rhode Island

INFOGRAPHIC: Beat the Storm with these Snow Blowing Safety Tips

The snow might pile up this winter, but snowblower injuries don’t have to. Every year, hospitals treat thousands of patients hurt in snowblower mishaps, often the result of users attempting to clear a clog. Fortunately, there are simple steps you can take to prevent accidents while using a snowblower, so you can enjoy a safe winter season.

Healthcare / Dr. Michael Bradley

Thinking Like a Patient… Some Goals for Customer Service in 2020 and Beyond in Healthcare

Much attention nowadays in all aspects of business, from retail to consulting, focuses on the customer. In healthcare, we historically have been truly behind the times in thinking from the customer or patient side of things. Even the structure where there is a waiting room and appointments scheduled that usually do not run on time, seems archaic. It may be time to think like a patient.

January 13, 2020 / Exercise / Orthopedics Rhode Island

INFOGRAPHIC: Making Game Time More Active

Cheering on your favorite team is fun, but sometimes it can keep you stuck on the sofa. Luckily, with the right exercises, every time you sit down to watch a game is an opportunity to get stronger, fitter, and healthier. Check out these fan exercises you can do from the couch, so you can enjoy your favorite sport and stay fit all at once!

January 10, 2020 / Nutrition / Orthopedics Rhode Island

INFOGRAPHIC: Celebrate National Milk Day… Without Milk!

Three daily servings of dairy products like milk can contribute to strong bones, joints, and muscles by offering a variety of nutrients. But there’s good news for all the dairy free folks who still want to stay healthy: with the right diet, you can get important nutrients like calcium, protein, phosphorus, and Vitamin D without a sip of milk. Here are some ingredients that will help keep your body strong on National Milk Day – and year-round!

Ankle & Foot / Dr. Eric Buchbaum

Frostbite and Cold Weather Injuries

With winter here bringing colder temperatures and wet weather in our area; cold related injuries become more of a concern. The most severe cold weather injury, frostbite, is the catch-phrase many attribute to any cold related injury to the skin. Chilblains and Trench Foot are some lesser known and less severe forms of injury worth noting. Education and prevention can go a long way in ensuring you are able to enjoy your outdoor activities (or just necessary activities) during the colder months safely.

Hand/Wrist / Dr. Benjamin Phillips

Thumb Wars

Osteoarthritis, or degenerative arthritis, is a natural process that occurs with aging and represents deterioration of joint cartilage (the cushioning between our bones). I tell my patients there are 3 things in life we cannot avoid: death, taxes and arthritis. Thumb arthritis is the second most common type of arthritis in the hand behind arthritis involving the last joint in our fingers.

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