Are you facing a total knee or hip replacement? We offer pre-operative joint replacement education classes for our patients at our Hillcrest Medical Center and Thornton Hospital facilities.

Topics reviewed during the class include:

• Preparing your body and home for surgery
• Expected hospital treatment and equipment
• Pain control
• Physical activity
• Performing activities of daily living after surgery
• Rehabilitation options

Classes are held monthly at both locations.

2008 Schedule

Hillcrest Medical Center (1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.)

• January 9
• February 6
• March 5
• April 2
• May 7
• June 4
• July 9
• August 6
• September 3
• October 1
• November 5
• December 3

Registration: Call Cynthia at (619) 543-3646.

Thornton Hospital (1 p.m. - 3 p.m. )

• January 16
• February 20
• March 19
• April 16
• May 21
• June 18
• July 16
• August 20
• September 17
• October 15
• November 19
• December 17

Registration: Call Tami at (858) 657-6590.