Save the Date for the upcoming Health Night Out speaker, Dr. Christina Colosimo at the DesertView Theatre at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 22.
Falls are the most common cause of injury in patients over 65. They account for 75 percent of serious injuries at this stage of life. It’s not just about age. A 90-year-old may be physiologically healthier than a 60-year-old. There are ways to lower your chronological age by preventing the trauma that may lead to complications and surgery.
Learn about exercise, medications, balance issues and other factors that can impact trauma.
Dr. Christina Colosimo is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Burns and Acute Care Surgery with the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Her credentials are impressive. She completed her general surgery residency at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Colorado. She followed that with completion of her trauma surgical care fellowship at Cooper University Hospital in New Jersey.
She received a Master of Science in Health Care Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University and her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Midwestern University Arizona.
Throughout her training, Dr. Colosimo has received accolades. They include winning the New Jersey Committee on Trauma paper competition, the ACOS Resident Achievement Award, the Sky Ridge General Surgery Research Award and the Sky Ridge General Surgery Intern of the Year.
Dr. Colosimo is a member of the American College of surgeons, the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, American Association for the Surgery of Trauma and the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma.
Health Night Out is honored to present Dr. Christina Colosimo to the SaddleBrooke community. Whether you are concerned about yourself or a neighbor or relative, you will find valuable facts on geriatric trauma. We welcome her presentation at the DesertView Theatre at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 22.
