Latest Installment of St. Luke's HealthNow Features Pediatric Orthopedics
The episode will explore children’s orthopedic options at St. Luke’s University Health Network, including surgery, trauma, physical therapy, and more.
BETHLEHEM, PA – The 40th episode of St. Luke’s HealthNow will air on WFMZ, Channel 69, on Monday, May 22, 2023, at 6:30 PM. This latest episode from St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN), focuses on pediatric orthopedics in detail and features a panel of three distinguished network professionals:
Nicholas Grimm, DO, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, St. Luke’s Orthopedic Care
Dustin Greenhill, MD, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, St. Luke’s Orthopedic Care
Lisa Nekola, PT, DPT, Program Director, Pediatric Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy at St. Luke’s
Each professional will discuss experiences working with children and families at SLUHN, including common childhood conditions, when surgery is necessary, rules of thumb regarding child healthcare, and gaining the trust of child patients and parents. Viewers will also hear from past patients of Dr. Grimm and Dr. Greenhill. The latter half of the episode features a deep dive into new technologies at SLUHN, like 3D-printed casts.
“The team at St. Luke’s was absolutely amazing. They are so caring and so genuine and really want the best for you,” says Avery Valentim, a patient of Dr. Greenhill. “Since surgery, I’ve had very minimal pain in my back. It is really awesome to finally move. I can now enjoy a pain-free life.”
Hosted by Ashley Russo, president, and executive producer of ASR Media Productions, St. Luke’s HealthNow is a co-production of ASR Media Productions and St. Luke's University Health Network. St. Luke's HealthNow complements other St. Luke's health and wellness programming, including Talk with Your Doctor, a 30-minute live call-in show now in its 21st year, as well asThe PEAK TV, also a co-production with ASR Media Productions, which offers viewers thought-provoking stories, tips for better health, and ways to be your best self. St. Luke's HealthNow, Talk with Your Doctor, and The PEAK TV air in rotation every Monday at 6:30 PM on WFMZ-TV Channel 69 (Service Electric channel 508 and RCN channel 1007). Check local listings for show schedules and topics.