Archive for 'Events' Category

Flu Clinic Open for SFMH Staff, Volunteers & Physicians

By Keith Morgridge - Last updated: Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Our annual employee flu vaccine clinic is open and ready for business.  This year we are adding the opportunity to get a Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (Tdap) booster in response to the whooping cough epidemic that California is experiencing. SFMH employees, physicians and volunteers can receive both of these vaccinations for free by attending one [...]

Got Pain? Saint Francis Physicians Offer Their Expertise on KGO Radio

By Saint Francis - Last updated: Monday, September 20, 2010

Starting today, hear the experts from Saint Francis on “Pain Points” with KGO Radio’s Bret Burkhart. In this interview, Burkhart and Dr. Jim Reynolds from the Spine Care Institute of San Francisco talk about causes, prevention and relief of low back pain. Join Dr. Reynolds on Friday, September 24 for a seminar on minimally-invasive back surgery.

Spine Care 101

By Saint Francis - Last updated: Sunday, September 19, 2010

Title: Spine Care 101 Description: Are you suffering from constant back or neck pain? Is it interfering with your life? Spine expert Dr. Noel Goldthwaite from the Spine Care Institute will discuss ways to keep your back in top shape. Hoffman Room – 2nd Floor, 900 Hyde Street Start Time: 12:00 Date: 2010-10-21 End Time: [...]

Oh My Aching Back

By Saint Francis - Last updated: Sunday, September 19, 2010

Title: Oh My Aching Back Location: Lower Level Conference Room, 900 Hyde Street Description: Up to 85 percent of adults in the U.S. have back pain at some point in their lives. Spine Care Institute physician Dr. Paul Slosar will discuss the causes of and treatments for back pain. To reserve your space call 800.333.1355, [...]

Back Care Basics

By Saint Francis - Last updated: Saturday, September 18, 2010

Title: Back Care Basics Location: Hoffman Room – 2nd Floor, 900 Hyde Street Description: Get the back story on back care with Saint Francis Memorial Hospital physical therapist Cathy O’Connor. To reserve your space call 800.333.1355, or email Judith Bolker: Judith.Bolker@chw.edu Start Time: 18:00 Date: 2010-09-29 End Time: 19:00

Live Life Without Hip and Knee Pain

By Saint Francis - Last updated: Saturday, September 18, 2010

Title: Live Life Without Hip and Knee Pain Location: Hoffman Room – 2nd Floor, 900 Hyde Street Description: Does constant pain in your hip or knee prevent you from doing the things you love? Saint Francis Memorial Hospital RN and physical therapist Judith Bolker will show you ways to manage joint pain so you can [...]

Minimally Invasive Back Surgery

By Saint Francis - Last updated: Saturday, September 18, 2010

Title: Minimally Invasive Back Surgery Location: Hoffman Room – 2nd Floor, 900 Hyde Street Description: Do you suffer from constant back pain? Are you worried you may need surgery? Learn about surgical and non-surgical options to treat severe back pain with Spine Care Institute physician Dr. James Reynolds, a renowned spine surgeon. To reserve your [...]

Whiplash Injury and Chronic Pain

By Saint Francis - Last updated: Saturday, September 18, 2010

Title: Whiplash Injury and Chronic Pain Location: Hoffman Room – 2nd Floor, 900 Hyde Street Description: Do you have constant neck pain, or are you suffering from the after effects of an accident? Whiplash expert and Spine Care Institute physician Dr. Jerome Schofferman will discuss options to help relieve whiplash pain. To reserve your space [...]

SF Hep B Free 2010 Gala

By Keith Morgridge - Last updated: Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Saint Francis Memorial is a superhero sponsor for the 2010 Coast to Coast HEP B FREE gala this evening at the Regency Center Grand Ballroom.  The Gala will honor Nobel Laureate Dr. Baruch Blumberg, MD, Phd, who discovered the Hepatitis B Virus in 1976 and developed the first safe and effective vaccine. A silent auction [...]