"The Many Faces Of Arthritis"

Winthrop-University Hospital's Perspectives in Health series and The Long Island Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation will co-sponsor a free program, "Recognizing & Treating the Many Faces of Arthritis," on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 7:00 PM. The program will be held at Winthrop's Community Outreach Center, 101 Mineola Boulevard at the corner of Second Street in Mineola.

Physicians from Winthrop's Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease Center - Steven Carsons, MD, Chief of the Division of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology; and Rheumatology Attending Physicians Elise Belilos, MD; Kristina Belostocki, MD; and Gary Rosenblum, DO - will provide an overview of the most common forms of arthritis and rheumatic disorders, as well as discuss over-the-counter and prescription therapies for rheumatic conditions. A question and answer period will follow the lecture.

Attendees are asked to arrive at 6:45 PM for registration. Parking and the entrance are available in the rear of the building. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. To reserve a space, please call (516) 663-8300.

Perspectives in Health is a free community health education program, coordinated by the Nurse Specialist Group at Winthrop. For information on other programs at the Hospital, please call 1-866-WINTHROP.