Pre-registration is requested. The free seminar, given by Dosher Orthopedic Nurse Navigator Chelsea Beard, RN, BSN, will help patients know what to expect in several aspects of care with regard to preparing for joint replacement surgery. It is a requirement for all patients who are scheduled for a joint replacement surgery at Dosher Hospital to attend due to the numerous benefits it offers. Data shows that joint class participants experience a decrease in length of stay, GI issues, pain, anxiety, VTE prevention, reduction of errors, and overall better outcomes. Our aim is to ensure that all patients undergoing total joint surgery at Dosher are fully informed and prepared for the procedure, and we believe that Joint Class is an essential part of achieving this goal. In this class, you will become familiar with this hospital and have your questions answered by a highly experienced member of the Dosher OR team. Patients are encouraged to bring a spouse, friend, or coach, especially one who will be supporting them through surgery and recovery from their total joint replacement.

Dosher Memorial Hospital will hold a community cookout and ground- breaking ceremony in conjunction with their 93rd birthday celebration. The cookout location and time are the back entrance of the hospital (where E. 9th St. meets N. Atlantic Ave.) on Saturday June 10th from 11:30am – 1:30pm. All are welcome to join Dosher staff, members of the Dosher Trustees, Dosher Volunteers, and hospital leaders for a cookout lunch, birthday treat, and musical entertainment. At 12:30pm, hospital leaders and trustees will greet guests and then hold a ground-breaking ceremony to commemorate the start of Phase 1 of the hospital’s Master Facility Plan, which will include the building of a brand new 8,000 square foot Emergency Department on the corner of 9th and N. Howe Streets. There is no charge to attend. Pre-registration is not required but is appreciated. Call 910-457-3900 for more information or to RSVP or click on the link below.

Pre-registration is requested. The free seminar, given by Dosher Orthopedic Nurse Navigator Chelsea Beard, RN, BSN, will help patients know what to expect in several aspects of care with regard to preparing for joint replacement surgery. It is a requirement for all patients who are scheduled for a joint replacement surgery at Dosher Hospital to attend due to the numerous benefits it offers. Data shows that joint class participants experience a decrease in length of stay, GI issues, pain, anxiety, VTE prevention, reduction of errors, and overall better outcomes. Our aim is to ensure that all patients undergoing total joint surgery at Dosher are fully informed and prepared for the procedure, and we believe that Joint Class is an essential part of achieving this goal. In this class, you will become familiar with this hospital and have your questions answered by a highly experienced member of the Dosher OR team. Patients are encouraged to bring a spouse, friend, or coach, especially one who will be supporting them through surgery and recovery from their total joint replacement.

Dosher Memorial Hospital will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, June 13,from 8:30am -1:30pm. Community members who would like to donate blood at this event are encouraged to sign up online at www.redcrossblood.org and enter in zip code 28461 in the “Find a Blood Drive” search tool. Look for Dosher Hospital and the date and click, “See times,” to check schedule availability. Tap on the donation time of your choice and fill in the requested information. All donors are welcome. Please bring a photo ID.