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What's New ArchivesOrthoWilmington CEO Earns Fellow Status In Prestigious National Society January 24, 2013—Wilmington, NC—OrthoWilmington Chief Executive Officer Stephen L. DeBiasi, FACHE, CMPE, recently became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the nation’s leading professional society for healthcare leaders, particularly hospitals and healthcare systems. “Because healthcare management ultimately affects the people in our communities, it is critical to have a standard of excellence promoted by a professional organization,” says Thomas C. Dolan, PhD, FACHE, CAE, president and chief executive officer of ACHE. “By becoming an ACHE Fellow and simultaneously earning board certification from ACHE, healthcare leaders can show that they are committed to providing high-quality service to their patients and community.” Fellow status represents achievement of the highest standard of professional development, with only 7,500 healthcare executives holding this distinction. To obtain Fellow status, candidates must fulfill multiple requirements, including passing a comprehensive examination, meeting academic and experiential criteria, earning continuing education credits and demonstrating professional / community involvement. Fellows are also committed to ongoing professional development and must undergo recertification every three years. For more information regarding the FACHE credential, please contact the ACHE Division of Membership at (312) 424-9400 or contact@ache.org, or visit ache.org/FACHE. OrthoWilmington offers comprehensive orthopaedic services, specialties and technologies to patients throughout southeastern North Carolina, with locations in Wilmington, Jacksonville and Leland. The extensive medical team includes fellowship-trained and board-certified experts in a variety of subspecialties, including spine, sports medicine, joint replacement & reconstruction, hand & upper extremity, foot & ankle, and trauma. In addition to surgical specialties, PM&R (physical medicine & rehabilitation) physicians offer non-surgical treatment options for musculoskeletal conditions. The American College of Healthcare Executives is an international professional society of more than 30,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. ACHE is known for its prestigious FACHE® credential, signifying board certification in healthcare management, and its educational programs including the annual Congress on Healthcare Leadership, which draws more than 4,000 participants each year. ACHE’s established network of more than 80 chapters provides access to networking, education and career development at the local level. Through such efforts, ACHE works toward its goal of being the premier professional society for healthcare executives dedicated to improving healthcare delivery.
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OrthoWilmington Performs Pro-Bono Surgeries as Part of Operation Walk USA January 8, 2013—Wilmington, NC—OrthoWilmington, the region’s largest orthopaedic practice, is proud to announce their participation in Operation Walk USA, a humanitarian organization that provides free hip and knee replacements for patients who cannot afford the surgery. The four physicians of OrthoWilmington who specialize in joint replacement are joining the efforts of surgeons nationwide to perform these pro-bono surgeries. Although the official date for Operation Walk USA - 2012 was December 7, OrthoWilmington will continue to perform free joint replacement surgeries for previously selected patients over the next four to five months. The most common cause of disability in the United States, arthritic disease now affects 46 million Americans, or more than 21 percent of the adult population. Damage to the joints caused by arthritis or injury creates debilitating swelling and stiffness. Joint replacement surgery replaces the damaged bone in the joint with plastic or metal. After surgery and rehabilitation, patients can expect an increase in mobility, range of motion and overall comfort. Unfortunately, joint replacement surgeries are financially out of reach for many under-insured and uninsured people. According to their website, Operation Walk USA assists US citizens and permanent residents who do not qualify for government assistance programs by harnessing a national network of volunteer hospitals, physicians, nurses and physical therapists who are passionate about their work and willing to assist with this effort. At the local level, OrthoWilmington is teaming up with New Hanover Regional Medical Center and its orthopedic specialty facility, Cape Fear Hospital, to provide qualified patients with surgical experts, anesthesia teams, operating rooms and specialized staff. “Joint pain can affect so many aspects of a person’s everyday life,” explained Shawn B. Hocker, MD, one of the participating surgeons with OrthoWilmington who is fellowship-trained in joint replacement. “It is our mission to help our patients regain their ability to live and move without pain. This effort will provide that freedom for selected patients who otherwise could not afford joint replacement surgery.” The physicians who make up OrthoWilmington’s joint team include: Walter W. Frueh, MD; Shawn B. Hocker, MD; and Scott Q. Hannum, MD. OrthoWilmington offers comprehensive orthopaedic services, specialties and technologies to patients throughout southeastern North Carolina, with locations in Wilmington, Jacksonville and Leland. The extensive medical team includes fellowship-trained and board-certified experts in a variety of subspecialties, including spine, sports medicine, joint replacement & reconstruction, hand & upper extremity, foot & ankle, and trauma. In addition to surgical specialties, PM&R (physical medicine & rehabilitation) physicians offer non-surgical treatment options for musculoskeletal conditions.
Contact: Jennifer Loper Click here to download a PDF of this press release.
OrthoWilmington welcomes New Spine Specialist Todd Rose, MD to the Spine Center
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Shawn B. Hocker, MD - Local Surgeon Shawn B. Hocker, Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Past Events and CharitiesWilmington Arthritis Walk - October 22, 2011
OrthoWilmington and Carolina Arthritis are proud sponsors of the Wilmington Arthritis Walk taking place on Saturday, October 22 at Hugh MacRae Park. Finishline Sponsor of the Fittest Execs Contest to promote a healthy lifestyle
OrthoWilmington in Wilmington, North Carolina is proud to be a Finishline Sponsor of the Fittest Execs Contest to promote a healthy lifestyle. The Fittest Execs competition is a fun way for executives and their teams to get healthy — thin yourself while fattening the bottom line! Wilmington Arthritis 5K Run and Walk
OrthoWilmington and Carolina Arthritis Associates invite you to join their teams or create your own for the 5K Run and Walk for Arthritis. OrthoWilmington is a proud sponsor of the Wilmington, North Carolina Arthritis 5K Run and Walk event scheduled for Saturday, October 23 2010, Arbor Park at Autumn Hall. OrthoWilmington is proud to be the presenting sponsor and to support the following 5K Run Events & Charities: Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides 5K Run The 2010 Wilma Women's Only 5K Walk/Run The First Annual Duathlon at Brunswick Forest First Annual Brunswick Forest Duathlon Race [Top]
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Greg Burnett and Chris Johnson, PT. OrthoWilmington also provided a water stop station with Erica Bradshaw, Nancy Clark and Jennifer Loper passing out Gatorade and water and words of encouragement to the race participants. OrthoWilmington, PA was proud to be the presenting sponsor of the first ever Duathlon event along with the Brunswick Forest community.
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