Category: News

New Fellowship-Trained Hand Surgeon Available in Eugene

Dr. Heather A. Campion joins Slocum Center for Orthopedics Sports Medicine EUGENE, Ore. (Aug. 26, 2013) Dr. Heather A. Campion is the newest orthopedic surgeon to join the expert team of doctors at Slocum Center for Orthopedics Sports Medicine at 55 Coburg Road in Eugene. Patients in need of experienced hand or wrist care are […]
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Dr. Shapiro featured in Becker’s ASC Review

Dr. Matthew S. Shapiro, sports medicine doctor at Slocum Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, discusses the benefits of ambulatory surgery centers for patients who are undergoing sports medicine procedures in a recent Becker’s ASC Review article. Click here to read the article from Becker’s ASC Review.
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New Hand Treatment Leading the way for Debilitating Disease

Slocum Center for Orthopedics Sports Medicine surgeons offer successful XIAFLEX treatment. EUGENE, Ore. (Oct. 24, 2013) A new, nonsurgical method for relieving stiffness in patients who suffer from Dupuytren’s contracture, XIAFLEX treatment, performed by Kenneth P. Butters, MD, Jason D. Tavakolian, MD, and Heather A. Campion, MD, hand surgeons at Slocum Center for Orthopedics Sports […]
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Slocum Center doctors advance research to improve knee replacement outcomes

Brian A. Jewett, MD, Brick A. Lantz, MD, and Steven N. Shah, MD, knee replacement surgeons at Slocum Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, collaborated with University of Oregon researchers to study the effect of amino acid supplements on a patient’s recovery from a total knee replacement. Dr. Jewett and Dr. Shah coauthored the findings, […]
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Dr. Koester featured on KMTR

Michael C. Koester, MD, ATC, sports medicine doctor at Slocum Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, recently weighed in on two sports medicine-related topics for KMTR NewsSource 16. Click here to read Dr. Koester’s insight into the risk of ACL injury for young female athletes. Watch Dr. Koester’s interview regarding concussion safety in tackle football:
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Dr. Lantz and volunteers return from third mission trip to Haiti

Brick A. Lantz, MD, and a group of Slocum Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine employees and volunteers recently returned from a volunteer trip to Haiti, where they provided free orthopedic care to patients in need. For the past three years, Dr. Lantz has coordinated mission trips to Haiti with Slocum volunteers. This year, the […]
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Slocum Surgery Center recognized by Becker’s ASC Review

The Slocum Surgery Center was recently recognized by Becker’s ASC Review as one of three ambulatory surgery centers providing unique patient satisfaction programs. Click here to read the full article in Becker’s ASC Review. Click here to read additional insight on the Slocum Surgery Center from administrator Shelley Yuva.
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Slocum Doctors Contribute to Research on Speeding Knee Surgery Recovery

Brian A. Jewett, MD, Brick A. Lantz, MD, and Steven N. Shah, MD, knee replacement surgeons at Slocum Center for Orthopedics Sports Medicine, collaborated with University of Oregon researchers to study the effects of essential amino acids on a patient’s recovery from a total knee replacement. The research is outlined in the Spring 2014 issue […]
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Support local athletic programs on Duck game days

Do you attend home Duck games? If so, consider parking in Slocum’s lot! Your $30 entry fee will go towards providing athletic supplies and equipment to local school fitness and athletic programs. A portion of the proceeds also goes towards the Slocum Foundation to support the expansion of age-appropriate physical literacy traning and education in […]
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