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Appalachian Regional Healthcare System Launches Health Speaker Series ‘Health Talk’ in Late August

Aug. 15, 2013. Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is launching a health speaker series in late August. The series entitled, “Health Talk” will feature physicians and medical professionals sharing health information and tips to help make life better for all in the High Country.

The inaugural series of Health Talk features physicians from Appalachian Regional Orthopeadic and Sports Medicine Center and will take place at the Paul H. Broyhill Wellness Center and at the High Chapman Center, part of the Williams YMCA of Avery County. Health Talk is free to members and guests of both facilities. 

Health Talk – 3-part Orthopaedic Series

Avoiding Shoulder Injuries in an Active Life

Dr. Evan Ekman

Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery

  • August 27, 2013 – 6:30 pm – Wellness Center Classroom
  • September 19, 2013 – 6:30 pm – Hugh Chapman Center    

Running Injuries and Prevention

Dr. Gavin Vaughn

Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

  • September 10, 2013 – 6:30 pm – Wellness Center Classroom
  • September 12, 2013 – 6:30 pm – Hugh Chapman Center

Knee Injury and Rehab

Dr. Bill DeVault

Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery

  • October 16, 2013 – 6:30 pm – Wellness Center Classroom
  • October 17, 2013 – 6:30 pm – Hugh Chapman Center

771Located in Boone, Appalachian Regional Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center provides surgical and non-surgical treatment options for problems that develop in the bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Our Board Certified doctors are dedicated to providing world-class care in the High Country. Drs., DeVault, Ekman and Vaughn look forward to meeting you and working as your healthcare partner to make life better. 

For more information about Appalachian Regional Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center, call 828-386-BONE or visit www.apprhs.org/orthopaedic.

For more information regarding Appalachian Regional Healthcare System visit www.apprhs.org.