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.

2009 Schedule 

Hillcrest Medical Center (1 p.m. - 3 p.m.)

• June 3
• July 1
• August 5
• Sept. 2
• Oct. 7
• Nov. 4
• Dec. 2

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

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

• June 17
• July 15
• August 19
• Sept. 15 (note: Tuesday, not Wednesday)
• Oct. 21
• Nov. 18
• Dec. 16
• Sept. 15

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