News from Wright State Physicians

Clinic director to present a Concussion Update on July 16

Corey Ellis, M.D., director of the Wright State Physicians Concussion Clinic and assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery, sports medicine and rehabilitation and family medicine at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, will speak about concussions and Ohio’s Return to Play law on Tuesday, July 16, at 7 p.m., in the Family Medicine Conference Room in the Wright State Physicians medical office building on the campus of Wright State University (725 University Blvd.). The presentation is free and open to the public.

• For more information, download the flyer.

Matthew W. Lawless, M.D., receives Team Physician Award

The Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association recognized Matthew W. Lawless, M.D., with its Team Physician Award.

The award is given annually to physicians nominated by athletic trainers in recognition of their work with high school and collegiate athletes and their support for the profession of athletic training.

Lawless is an associate professor of orthopaedic surgery, sports medicine and rehabilitation in the Boonshoft School of Medicine and is affiliated with Wright State Physicians Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in orthopaedic surgery and is also is certified in the orthopaedic sports medicine subspecialty. He is fellowship-trained in sports medicine and focuses on all knee problems.

Lawless serves as a team physician for Wright State University Athletics and Fairborn High School.

Wright State Orthopaedics to offer an educational session on osteoporosis and bone health

(June 10, 2013) Wright State Orthopaedics will offer an educational session about osteoporosis and bone health on Tuesday, June 18, at 7 p.m., in the Family Medicine Conference Room in the Wright State Physicians medical office building on the campus of Wright State University (725 University Blvd.). Thomas M. Koroscil, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of medicine and chief of the division of endocrinology, is the featured speaker. The session is free and open to the public.

Wright State Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine offers sports performance camps at WSU

(June 5, 2013) Wright Way Sports Performance and Rehabilitation is offering two camps this summer at its state-of-the-art facility in the Wright State Physicians medical office building, conveniently located on the campus of Wright State University (725 University Blvd.). Wright State Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine recently opened Wright Way Sports Performance and Rehabilitation to better meet the needs of area middle and high school athletes who want to improve their overall athletic performance or need physical therapy and rehabilitation services.

Wright State Orthopaedics to offer an educational session on painful disorders of muscles, bones, joints and nerves

(May 15, 2013) Wright State Orthopaedics will offer an educational session about the common problems of the musculoskeletal system on Tuesday, May 21, at 7 p.m., in the Family Medicine Conference Room in the Wright State Physicians building on the campus of Wright State University (725 University Blvd.). The session, which is free and open to the public, will address common painful disorders of muscles, bones, joints and nerves.

Melanoma Monday® kicks off Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection & Prevention Month

(May 1, 2013) Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is the most common cancer for 25- to 29-year-olds, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). To raise awareness of melanoma and other types of skin cancer and to encourage early detection through self-exams, the AAD designates the first Monday in May as Melanoma Monday®. Nationwide, people will wear orange for skin cancer awareness.

Local dermatologists to offer free skin cancer screenings May 6–10

(April 19, 2013) Local dermatologists will offer free skin cancer screenings to promote early detection and prevention of skin cancers during the week of May 6-10. Morning and afternoon appointments will be available at several locations throughout the region. Because space is limited, appointments are required. To schedule an appointment at the Wright State Physicians building or Samaritan Sleep Center, call CareFinders at (866) 608-3463. To schedule an appointment at Kettering Sports Medicine Center, call (937) 558-3988.

Wright State Orthopaedics will offer educational session about concussions on April 23 at Wright State University

(April 11, 2013) Wright State Orthopaedics will offer an educational session about concussions on Tuesday, April 23, at 7 p.m., in the Family Medicine Conference Room in the Wright State Physicians building on the campus of Wright State University (725 University Blvd.). The session, “Concussion Update,” is free and open to the public. For more information or to register, contact Cindy Dempsey at csdempsey@mvh.org or (937) 208-2128.

Wright State Orthopaedics offers educational session on plastic surgery March 19 at Wright State University

(March 13, 2013) Wright State Orthopaedics will offer an educational session on plastic surgery on Tuesday, March 19, at 7 p.m., in the Family Medicine Conference Room in the Wright State Physicians building on the campus of Wright State University (725 University Blvd.). The session, “Plastic Surgery: It Is More Than Just Cosmetics,” is free and open to the public.

Wright State Orthopaedics will offer educational session on shoulder pain on Feb. 19 at Wright State University

(Feb. 8, 2013) Wright State Orthopaedics will offer an educational session on shoulder pain on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m., in the Family Medicine Conference Room in the Wright State Physicians building on the campus of Wright State University (725 University Blvd.). The session is free and open to the public.

Flu shots are still available at Wright State Physicians

(Feb. 6, 2013) Wright State Physicians is offering influenza vaccinations at its medical office building on the campus of Wright State University (725 University Blvd.). The flu shots are available on the second floor of the Wright State Physicians building for Wright State University students, faculty and staff.

Wright State Physicians headache
specialist advises—
Keep the romance in Valentine’s Day:
avoid red wine and chocolate

(Jan. 29, 2013) Glen D. Solomon, M.D., a Wright State Physicians headache specialist, cautions those who suffer from migraine headaches to stay away from chocolate and red wine. “We warn people about the risk of migraines so it doesn’t take the romance out of the holiday,” he said.

Wright State Physicians opens a concussion clinic

(Jan. 9, 2013) The new Wright State Physicians Concussion Clinic, which is on the campus of Wright State University at 725 University Blvd., is now accepting patients. Student athletes who are experiencing symptoms of a concussion may call the clinic at (937) 208-2091 for an appointment.

Wright State Orthopaedics to offer educational session on knee pain
Jan. 15

(Jan. 7, 2013) Wright State Orthopaedics will offer an educational session on knee pain on Tuesday, Jan. 15, at 7 p.m., in the Family Medicine Conference Room in the Wright State Physicians building on the campus of Wright State University (725 University Blvd.). The session is free and open to the public.

Take toy safety precautions during the holiday

(Dec. 17, 2012) More than 250,000 toy-related injuries occurred in 2010, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Of those injuries, 72 percent happened to children under the age of 15. As parents, grandparents and other families and friends wrap up their holiday shopping, Wright State Physicians encourages them to purchase age-appropriate toys and take safety precautions.

Take the first step to breathing better —
learn more about COPD

(Nov. 15, 2012) Wright State Physicians joins the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute’s Learn More Breathe Better Campaign® in observance of National COPD Awareness Month this November. COPD is a serious lung disease that over time makes it difficult to breathe. Now the third leading cause of death in the United States, COPD is estimated to affect 24 million people, yet as many as half remain undiagnosed.

Sniffles or sneezes? Don’t use antibiotics

(Nov. 13, 2012) The week of Nov. 12-18 is Get Smart About Antibiotics Week, an annual national campaign coordinated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to the CDC, it is estimated that more than 50 percent of antibiotics are unnecessarily prescribed for upper respiratory infections like cough and cold illnesses, which are mostly caused by viruses.

Wright State Orthopaedics to offer educational sessions beginning
Nov. 20 at Wright State Physicians

(Oct. 30, 2012) Wright State Orthopaedics is offering educational sessions beginning Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m., in the Family Medicine Conference Room in the Wright State Physicians building on the campus of Wright State University. Richard Laughlin, M.D., chair and professor of orthopaedic surgery, sports medicine and rehabilitation, will speak about common problems in the adult foot at the Nov. 20 session.

Wright State Physicians to offer same-day medical care on the Wright State campus beginning Sept. 17

(Sept. 10, 2012) Wright State Physicians will open WrightCare, a same-day medical care service, at its new state-of-the-art facility on the Wright State campus on Monday, Sept. 17. WrightCare, which will be open noon-7 p.m., Monday-Friday, will offer medical care for patients who do not need a hospital-based emergency department.

Wright State Physicians now seeing patients on the WSU campus

(July 24, 2012) Wright State Physicians has opened its new building on the campus of Wright State University. The 66,000-square-foot, three-story building will house physicians in the Dermatology, Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation and Women’s Health Care practices, as well as WSP corporate offices.

Wright State Physicians group launches online Patient Portal

(Feb. 1, 2012) Wright State Physicians (WSP) has partnered with athenahealth® to launch an online portal that gives its patients a secure, 24-hour, web-based way to schedule appointments, retrieve test results and communicate with their physicians' offices.

Larry Lawhorne, M.D., selected for new Innovation Advisors Program

(Jan. 24, 2012) Larry Lawhorne, M.D., professor and chair of geriatrics in the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, has been selected to participate in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation Advisors Program. The initiative, launched by the CMS Innovation Center in October 2011, will help health professionals deepen skills that will drive improvements to patient care and reduce costs. Lawhorne is one of 73 individuals from 27 states and the District of Columbia, and one of only three in Ohio, participating in the Innovation Advisors Program.

Wright State Physicians medical office and sports medicine building to open in June

(Jan. 13, 2012) A new medical office and sports medicine building being constructed on the Wright State University campus will open ahead of schedule, with the first tenants moving in in June, according to officials of Wright State Physicians (WSP). The facility will provide much-needed medical care for the residents of Clark, Montgomery and Greene Counties.

Wright State Physicians group breaks ground for medical office building on WSU campus

(Jun. 21, 2011) The region's largest multispecialty group, Wright State Physicians (WSP), held a groundbreaking ceremony today for a new medical office building on the campus of Wright State University. The new medical office and sports medicine facility will provide much-needed medical care for the residents of Clark, Greene and Montgomery Counties. The new building will offer a full array of physician care, including new neurology and sports medicine practices, as well as the existing practices in orthopedics, family medicine, geriatrics and dermatology.