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"Common Types of Arthritis - An Overview" Topic of Free Lunch & Learn at Masonicare at Newtown - 5/4/2009

Newtown, CT, May 4, 2009....  A free Lunch and Learn Program for the community entitled, "Common Types of Arthritis - An Overview" will be held on Wednesday, June 3, in the Lodge Room at Masonicare at Newtown.  Dr. Michael A. Cassetta of the Fairfield County Medical Group will present the program.  A complimentary lunch will be served at noon, and the program will begin at 12:15 p.m. 
             
Arthritis is a group of conditions involving damage to the joints of the body.  It isn't just one disease;  it's a complex disorder that comprises more than 100 distinct conditions that can affect people at any stage of life, and each has a different cause.  Dr. Cassetta will present an overview of three of the most common forms - rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and gout, and offer information on the latest treatment options available for these painful and often debilitating diseases.
            
Masonicare at Newtown sponsors the Lunch and Learn series to provide the public with important and timely health and wellness information.  There is no fee for the program, but seating is limited.  If you would like to attend, please call the Masonicare HelpLine at 1-888-679-9997 to make your reservation.                        

Masonicare at Newtown is a 154-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located at 139 Toddy Hill Road, Newtown. Its adjacent 54-unit assisted living community provides both regular and special memory care assisted living services.                   

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Penny O'Neill
Public Relations Manager
Masonicare
203-679-5041
poneill@masonicare.org
www.masonicare.org

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