Summit Supports Arthritis Foundation
Summit Orthopedic Specialists participated in the Greater Sacramento Valley Arthritis Walk on May 5, raising funds and awareness to fight arthritis. Raising more than $2,300, Summit was among the top 10 teams in dollars raised for the event, which started at the West Steps of the California State Capitol.
The Arthritis Foundation is the leading health organization addressing the needs of 50 million Americans living with arthritis, the nation’s most common cause of disability. Walk participants became part of the Arthritis Foundation’s Let’s Move Together, a nationwide movement that encourages people to be physically active to help ease joint pain, improve mobility and reduce fatigue.
Summit is dedicated to Saving Lifestyles by
providing the most advanced and individualized care needed to achieve the highest level of function and health. It is proud to support the Arthritis Foundation’s efforts to prevent arthritis and improve the health of those living with the disease.
Joint Replacements: Debunking the Myths and Touting the Miracles
Are those aching knees slowing you down? Are you gaining weight because your joints aren’t letting you move as much as you’d like? Has your doctor told you to back off of certain activities to spare the life of your hips or knees? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, you’ll want to attend a free workshop on joint replacement surgery.
Join Summit Orthopedic Specialists orthopedic surgeon Dr. Paul Sasaura for a discussion of current trends in joint replacement and learn more about the options available to you and what you can expect if a joint replacement is in your future. Dr. Sasaura is one of the region’s pre-eminent orthopedic surgeons and has replaced thousands of knees and hips with state-of-the-art implants.
The free presentation will take place on Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Capitol Athletic Club, 1515 8th Street in Auburn. For more information or to register, please contact Bruce Coolidge at (916) 442-3927 or email BCoolidge@capitalac.com.
Educational Series Helps Athletes Run Further, Faster, Safer
Summit podiatrist Amy Duckworth, DPM, and orthopedic surgeon Robert Tamurian, M.D., are scheduled to speak at a runners presentation series hosted by Body Concepts in Folsom. Drs. Duckworth and Tamurian will share helpful information about the biomechanics of running and common running injuries. The seven-week series will also cover nutrition, training tips and injury prevention. The free weekly series begins August 30, and takes place every Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. through October 11. Sessions take place at Body Concepts, 705 Gold Lake Drive, Ste 350, in Folsom. For more information or to reserve a spot, please call (916) 939-6800 or email nrobyn@bodyconceptsinc.com.
Runners Presentation Series Flyer
Summit Orthopedic Specialists Team Supports Food Bank
Employees and friends of Summit Orthopedic Specialists teamed up Thanksgiving morning to participated in the 17th annual Run to Feed the Hungry. The Summit team joined nearly 25,000 runners and walkers to raise money for the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services. This year's event raised about $900,000 in support of the the food bank's programs to provide food, clothing, mentoring, education and other services to families in need. Many thanks to the Summit team for supporting such a vital community service!
SOS Supports Senior Gleaners
In the spirit of the season, Summit Orthopedic Specialists chose Senior Gleaners as the recipient of its annual holiday donation. Summit held festive employee events throughout December to raise money and collect items to donate to the organization.
Senior Gleaners is a volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to feeding the hungry in Sacramento County and outlying areas. The organization supplies food and household products to 135 charities, who distribute the items to the needy in the region. For 33 years, Senior Gleaners has helped feed more than 3.5 million individuals in the region.
“Summit Orthopedic Specialists is pleased to support Senior Gleaners and the important work they do in our community,” said Paul M. Sasaura, M.D., Summit orthopedic surgeon. “Now more than ever, families are relying on the organization for food and other household items. We are proud to help make a difference in the health and well-being of our community.”
Dr. Hunter S. Greene Named to Positive Coaching Alliance Board
Summit Orthopedic Specialists orthopedic surgeon Dr. Hunter S. Greene has been named to the board of Positive Coaching Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching young athletes life lessons through sports. Dr Greene is fellowship-trained in sports medicine and pediatric sports medicine. In his role with PCA, he emphasizes injury prevention with the athletes.
Through partnership with more than 1,100 youth sports organizations, leagues, schools and cities nationwide, PCA has conducted more than 6,000 workshops for youth sports coaches, parents, organizational leaders and athletes. PCA has touched the lives of more than 3 million young athletes since its founding in 1998 and gets support from elite athletes and oaches across the country, including Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach Phil Jackson, who serves as PCA national spokesperson.
As a father of three young athletes, Dr. Greene is proud to contribute to the Positive Coaching movement that is sweeping the country.
Summit Partners With Community Organizations
Summit Orthopedic Specialists sponsors many youth sports teams and nonprofit organizations, including:
Eureka Youth Soccer Club
Run to feed the Hungry
Seniors Gleaners Inc.
Bella Vista Softball Boosters
Sierra College Rugby Club
Del Campo High School Football
Gold River Racquet Club