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MAY 2, 2011... Todd Schnack, Chief Information Officer for Rockford Orthopedic Associates, passed examination and qualified for Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS).  Attaining CPHIMS certification elevates Todd to an elite group demonstrating a documented level of job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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APRIL 6, 2011 ... According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 500,000 people reported involvement of at least one form of driver distraction at the time of an accident last year.  Marc A. Zussman, MD joined The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) in Washington, D.C. on April 6, 2011 for a press conference at The National Press Club to unveil "Decide to Drive," a national campaign targeting distracted driving awareness. 

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Learn more about the campaign Quick Facts on the Decide to Drive Campaign.

Watch the April 6th press conference web cast.

Additional news cover: WIFR.com , The Beloit Daily News , healthyrockford.com , The Courier-Journal

 

 

Rockford Register Star Highlights Rockford Orthopedic's Role in the Training and Educating of Medical Residents and Surgeons

 

 

 

Dr. Trenhaile sought as trainer for international    surgeons to learn advance shoulder surgery technique

 

 

Local Orthopedic Physician to Provide Surgical Aid to Haitian Earthquake Victims

Anthony T. SorkinROCKFORD, IL - February 1, 2010

Anthony Sorkin, MD and Michael Karg, PA-C, of Rockford Orthopedic Associates, Ltd. will join a team of 5-6 orthopedic surgeons responding to the medical relief effort in the Dominican Republic for Haitian earthquake victims...
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Local surgeon first in area to achieve acceptance into the Orthopaedic Trauma Association

 

Dr. Andy Blint co-authors publication on amputation procedure and is among limited number of surgeons utilizing this beneficial technique