10th Annual Joint Replacement Reunion

Florida Hospital Celebration Health Patients Gather for an Expedition to Celebrate Their Joint Replacement Journeys

WHAT:           Thousands of patients have undergone hip and knee replacements at Florida Hospital
                  Celebration Health to restore full motion in their joints, improve mobility and eliminate 
                  pain, so they can continue living active lifestyles. Now, many of these current and former
                  patients are traveling back to Celebration to participate in Expedition: Joint Replacement
                  Center Reunion, the 10^th annual event to bring patients together who have experienced 
                  similar journeys with joint replacement surgery and rehabilitation.

                  The event will be kicked off with a one-mile walk-a-thon to benefit Operation Walk, a 
                  not-for-profit, volunteer medical services organization which provides free surgical
                  treatment for patients in developing countries and occasionally in the US, who have no 
                  access to life-improving care for arthritis or other debilitating bone and joint conditions.
                  Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the unique services at the Joint Replacement
                  Center and speak to patients about their trek through joint replacement recovery. Pack 
                  your bags, bring your camera and join us for a one-of-a-kind expedition!

WHEN:          Friday, Jan. 15, 2010
                       10:30 a.m.

WHERE:       Florida Hospital Celebration Health
                 400 Celebration Place
                 Celebration, FL 34747

VISUALS:     Interview, photo and video opportunities available, including:

• See hundreds of joint replacement patients set out on an expedition around beautiful Celebration - a one-mile walk-a-thon
• Talk to patients about their joint replacement journeys
• Speak to Florida Hospital Celebration Health doctors about the benefits and challenges of joint replacement surgery and rehabilitation

CONTACT:   For more information, contact Florida Hospital Media Relations at 407-303-8217.

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