RNVA Presents “Arthritis – Feeling the Pain” May 19th

 

RNVA Presents “Arthritis – Feeling the Pain”

 

 Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association (RVNA) is offering an educational presentation on Thursday, May 19th on the topic of “Arthritis – Feeling the Pain” at the Weston Senior Center in Weston. Mary Ellen Porrata, RVNA Community Health & Wellness Nurse, will be the speaker. It is estimated that one out of five Americans live with arthritis in at least one of their joints. Join us to discuss how to recognize different types of arthritis, when to seek treatment, and tips for coping and living with arthritis. This presentation will take place on Thursday, May 19th, from 10 – 11:00 am, is open to the public. Attendees should RSVP to Weston Senior Center at 203-222-2608. Weston Senior Center is located at 9 School Road in Weston.

Mary Ellen Porrata, MSN, APRN received a BSN from Boston College School of Nursing, and an MSN with a certificate as an Adult Nurse Practitioner from Western Connecticut State University.  Her background includes working in geriatric primary care, endocrinology, and rheumatology practices.  She is currently Community Health & Wellness Nurse Manager at RVNA, where she oversees immunization programs, well child clinics, and the travel health clinic.

Call RVNA at 203-438-5555. Visit RVNA at www.ridgefieldvna.org.

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