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RENO, Nev. — Living with Knee Pain? Reduce your Pain. Restore your Lifestyle with MAKOplasty®. Northern Nevada Medical Center is the first hospital in the state to offer MAKOplasty® Partial Knee Resurfacing. The potential benefits of this robotics-assisted, minimally-invasive procedure include: more rapid recovery; less scarring; shorter hospital stay, more natural-feeling knee.
Go to www.NNMC.com to learn more about MAKOplasty®, or contact 775-356-NNMC (6662) to schedule an appointment.
OR to learn more about this procedure, attend one of our upcoming seminars:
- Thursday, Oct. 14, noon to 1 p.m.
- Thursday, Nov. 11, 6 to 7 p.m.
- Thursday, Dec. 9, noon to 1 p.m.
All MAKOplasty® seminars are held at Sparks Medical Building, 2385 E. Prater Way, Sparks, Suite 203. Dinner/lunch is included. Registration required. Spaces are going fast! Please call 356-NNMC(6662) to reserve your spot.
Prep for a Winning Season with a Sports Physical for only $30!!
Dr. Luis Palacio, Director of Sports Medicine, certified in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine
Northern Nevada Medical Group
5070 Ion Drive Suite 200, Sparks, NV 89436
Walk-in and same day appointments are welcome at our Spanish Spring location.
A sports physical includes:
- Medical history review
- Physical exam
Act Now, Avoid Possible Injuries Later – $30 Sports Physicals
To schedule a sports physical for your child, please call Northern Nevada Medical Group at 775-352-5300.
10/1-29 – Mammogram Special
Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Special rate of $95 (regularly $180)
Diagnostic Breast Care and Imaging Center
Northern Nevada Medical Center
Vista Medical Terrace
2345 E. Prater Way, Suite 115
Call 356-5800 to schedule your appointment
Special rate includes all mammography and reading fees and is for procedures self-paid at the time of service. We do not bill insurance. The special excludes patients that are symptomatic, patients with implants and/or a history of breast disease.
10/12 – Sports Medicine Seminar: Knee Pain – Non-surgical Treatment Options
Tuesday, Oct. 12, 6-7 p.m. Presenter: Luis Palacio, MD, Family Medicine/Sports Medicine physician, Northern Nevada Medical Group. The focus of this talk is to discuss non-surgical treatment of osteoarthritis and knee pain in active individuals. The seminar is free for NNMC Advantage members, $5 for others. Advantage Program registration available at the event. Dinner is included. Registration: 356-NNMC (6662)
10/15 – Seniors Stress Management Series: Seniors and Addiction
Friday, Oct. 15, Noon to 1:30 pm. Presenter: Senior Bridges staff member
Discussion focuses on alcohol and medication abuse among seniors. The seminar is free for NNMC Advantage members, $5 for others. Advantage Program registration available at the event. Lunch is included. Registration: 356-NNMC (6662)
