St. Luke's HealthNow Episode Focuses on Orthopedic Sports Care

This episode discusses sports-related injuries and how to prevent and treat patients of all ages when they do occur at St. Luke’s University Health Network. 

The next episode of St. Luke’s HealthNow will air on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. on WFMZ, Channel 69. This episode explores the causes, treatments, and possible prevention of sports-related injuries at St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN).  

The episode features a panel of orthopedic doctors and physical therapists at SLUHN: 

• Dr. Alexander Johnson, MD, St. Luke’s Orthopedic Care.

• Dr. Michael Hendel, MD, St. Luke’s Orthopedic Care.

• Matthew Johnson, DPT, St. Luke’s Sports Medicine and Rehab Center Facility Director.

“St. Luke’s is the largest sports medicine provider in the region,” said Johnson. “Our physical therapists have specialty training in treating athletes. With that expertise, you’re getting high-quality care.”

St. Luke's HealthNow, hosted by Ashley Russo, founder and executive producer of ASR Media Productions, is a co-production of ASR Media and SLUHN.

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 in its 21st year. St. Luke's HealthNow and Talk with Your Doctor 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.