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Contact Name: Kristina Sparacino Contact Email: kristina.sparacino@lwrmc.com Contact Phone Number: 3524272108 – On Tuesday, January 28th, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC) and Manatee Memorial Hospital (MMH) in partnership with Coastal Orthopedics will host a free Community Orthopedic Symposium from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Dr., Sun City Center, FL 33573. The symposium will provide educational information on various healthcare topics including interventional pain procedures for back pain, alternatives to finding relief from chronic pain and common causes of knee pain. This free community orthopedic symposium will provide attendees the opportunity to hear from Coastal Orthopedic physicians, Dr. Douglas L. Constant, Dr. Eric B. Sundberg and Dr. Daniel S. Lamar. Manatee Healthcare System Group Vice President and Manatee Memorial Hospital CEO, Kevin DiLallo, stated, “This orthopedic symposium is a testament to Manatee Healthcare System’s dedication to educating our local communities along with Coastal Orthopedics. We look forward to expanding this type of educational event in various areas within Bradenton, and Lakewood Ranch in 2020.” Chief Executive Officer of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Andy Guz, added, “Lakewood Ranch Medical Center values our community partnerships and we are excited to implement a free community orthopedic symposium that will bring useful and relevant information to residents in the Sun City Center area.” Agenda | 8:30 – 9 a.m. — Check in and coffee 9 – 11:45 a.m. — Education sessions 11:45 a.m. – Noon — Closing discussion with questions; booths for providers and attendees to get information To register for the free community orthopedic event visit | lwrmc.com/orthosymposium About Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (lwrmc.com) Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is the hospital of choice for many families in the Manatee/Sarasota region. Since it opened in 2004, the hospital has earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission. The Gold Seal of Approval is recognized across the nation as a symbol of quality that shows the hospital's commitment to meeting certain performance standards. Patients at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center have access to a medical staff of more than 550 physicians and allied health professionals who practice in a comprehensive range of specialties and use the hospital's advanced medical technology. About Manatee Memorial Hospital (manateememorial.com) Manatee Memorial Hospital, a member of the Manatee Healthcare System, has served the residents of Manatee and surrounding counties for over 65 years. The hospital opened a new Emergency Care Center in December 2018 to accommodate our growing community and the first Interventional Radiology Suite with biplane in Manatee County, in January 2019 to support advanced stroke care and vascular disease. The range of medical services includes emergency medicine for all ages; cardiac; cardiovascular; surgical; orthopedics; outpatient and radiology services; rehabilitation; respiratory care; sleep services; oncology; wound care and women’s and children’s services including the only Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in the county. We are proud to provide community health and wellness seminars, classes and support groups. For more information on Manatee Memorial Hospital, please visit our website: www.manateememorial.com. Physicians are on the medical staff of Manatee Healthcare System, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Manatee Healthcare System. The hospital is not liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodations and the non-discrimination notice, visit our website. MEDIA CONTACTS: Kristina Sparacino, Director of Marketing Lakewood Ranch Medical Center kristina.sparacino@lwrmc.com Betty Chambliss, Director of Marketing and Communications Manatee Memorial Hospital betty.chambliss@mmhhs.com