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Media Coverage Report: September 2023

September 9, 2023
Bay Business News | PAIN MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST TO HOST PUBLIC TALKS IN BALDWIN COUNTY
Dr. Elliott Pennington, a fellowship-trained pain management specialist with the Baldwin Bone & Joint orthopaedic team, will be speaking at two public lunch-and-learn events in Baldwin County. “Understanding Chronic Pain – Offering Hope Through Relief and Management Tools” will be held on September 13 at the Foley Senior Center and on September 19 at the Orange Beach Adult Activity Center. Both talks will be held from 11 a.m. until noon. A native of the Gulf Coast, Pennington earned a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences and a medical degree from the University of South Alabama. He completed a clinical anesthesia residency and fellowship training in interventional pain medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He is a member of the American Medical Association, American Society of Anesthesiologists and American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians.

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New Medical Complex Expands Outpatient Surgical Care for Residents of Baldwin County

Baldwin Bone & Joint Orthopaedic Surgeons Pleased to Offer Outpatient Surgery Close to Home for Patients

DAPHNE, AL – (August 31, 2023) – Quality health care closer to home, was the August 1 ribbon-cutting celebration message of the Baldwin County Surgery Center. Located at 21890 AL-181, Fairhope, AL 36532, the 8-acre campus, 24,000 square-foot ambulatory surgery center, including 6 operating rooms, offers an array of services. All are within reach of Baldwin County patients.

“As the region’s only academic health system, we are excited to bring this surgery center – and the talented team working there,” said Owen Bailey, M.S.H.A., FACHE chief executive officer of USA Health, based in Mobile. “This much-needed facility will improve access to exceptional healthcare, and it will bring our specialists closer to the people of Baldwin County.”

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Understanding Chronic Pain: Offering Hope Through Relief and Management Tools

Local Fellowship-Trained Pain Management Specialist to Provide Complimentary Community Talks in Baldwin County

DAPHNE, AL (August 28, 2023) – September is National Pain Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to the millions of Americans suffering from chronic pain. This annual event was first established in 2001 by the American Chronic Pain Association to educate people about the various types of pain and how to manage it. From physical therapy and mindfulness activities to medication and lifestyle changes, there are many ways to help safely reduce pain levels and improve overall functioning.

The public is invited to learn more by attending one of two complimentary lunch and learn events in Baldwin County featuring Dr. Elliott Pennington, fellowship-trained pain management specialist with the Baldwin Bone & Joint orthopaedic team. Dr. Pennington will speak on, “Understanding Chronic Pain – Offering Hope Through Relief and Management Tools.”

Wednesday, September 13 (11 am – 12 noon):
Foley Senior Center
304 E Rose Ave, Foley, Al
RSVP: 251-943-1877

Tuesday, September 19 (11 am – 12 noon):
Orange Beach Adult Activity Center
26251 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL
RSVP: 251-981-3440

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Media Coverage Report: August 2023

August 1, 2023
Lagniappe Mobile | IN THE NEWS
Dr. James Hicks, a fellowship-trained spine surgeon, joined the orthopaedic specialist team at Baldwin Bone & Joint. Hicks will work with Dr. Charles Gordon, Dr. Elliott Pennington and the Spine Institute team beginning Sept. 18. Hicks brings an experienced, committed and highly trained focus on complex surgeries, including motion preservation surgery.

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THE SPINE INSTITUTE AT BALDWIN BONE & JOINT WELCOMES FELLOWSHIP-TRAINED SPINE SURGEON TO ORTHOPAEDIC TEAM

Daphne, Ala. (July 17, 2023) – Baldwin Bone & Joint is pleased to announce the association of Dr. James Hicks, a fellowship-trained spine surgeon, to its orthopaedic specialist team. Hicks will join Dr. Charles Gordon, Dr. Elliott Pennington, and The Spine Institute team at Baldwin Bone & Joint beginning September 18th.

“As a fellowship-trained spine surgeon, I have spent my professional life focused on complex surgeries while guided by a philosophy of providing excellent, compassionate care to my patients,” Hicks said. 

Hicks brings an experienced, committed, and highly trained focus on complex surgeries, including motion preservation surgery, to the orthopaedic practice. As the name suggests, motion preservation surgery refers to surgical methods used in place of conventional spinal fusion that preserve the natural movement of the spine in the affected area.

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