Heinz Rehab Hospital to host a FREE COMMUNITY SEMINAR: FALL PREVENTION

Join us at Heinz Rehab Hospital during Fall Prevention Awareness Month for this free community seminar. The fall prevention seminar will examine the root causes of balance issues, examine the risks, identify ways to reduce risks and highlight the role of physical therapy evaluations.

The seminar will include an informational presentation followed by a question and answer session led by our highly credentialed, experienced physical therapists and assistants. Speakers for the event will include Kristina Dorkoski, PT, DPT, NCS, CEEAA, Maureen Krapf, Physical Therapy Assistant, Jacqueline Pearson, PT, DPT, and Sarah S. Reese, PT, DPT.

The seminar is aimed at those with balance issues due to stroke, arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, brain injury, and cognitive diseases.

For more information on this free community presentation and to register please call 570-830-8982

WHAT: Free community seminar on fall prevention; Lunch provided

WHEN: Thursday, September 27, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

WHERE: Rose Brader Dining Room, Heinz Rehab Hospital, 150 Mundy Street, Wilkes-Barre

WHO: Open to the general public

COST: FREE

HOW: RSVP by September 24 by calling 570-830-8982​​