The Giving Spirit
The staff of OIP are getting into the holiday spirit of compassion and giving this week. On Wednesday we held a canned food drive and will be donating 16 boxes of food to the Cupboard at Calvary food pantry. The Cupboard is one of the missions at Calvary United Methodist Church in Harrisburg and is a […]
How a Warm-Up Routine Can Save Your Knees by Gretchen Reynolds
Summarized by AJ Fenske, 4/24/2014 For anyone who’s torn their A.C.L. or another sports-related knee injury, this article is the one you wish you had read and implemented at the beginning of that fated season. A.C.L. injuries are most common in sports such as football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and even skiing. Players of these sports would […]
OIP offers Online Bill Pay Service
The Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania has added online bill pay service for their patients. This service provides a Fast and Secure online bill payment solution. With OIP’s Secure Online Bill Payment Service, you can process payment for your bill online anytime and anywhere you have Internet availability. Have a smartphone or tablet? The OIP Online Bill […]
OIP Connect Mobile App – Download Today!
The Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania has released their own mobile app called: OIP Connect. OIP Connect is a Mobile App for Apple iDevices and is available for download from the Apple App Store on your iPhone and iPod Touch. Version 1 of the OIP Connect Mobile App includes…One tap to access our 24/7 hotline for emergency orthopedic advice […]
Winter Weather Safety
It’s been a long, cold winter for Mid-Staters and according to Punxatawny Phil, we still have a few more wintry weeks to face. Winter brings a certain austere beauty to the landscape. And with that beauty comes the potential for accidental injury. If you have made it this far without injury, we are thankful. It […]
Keeping Your Bones Strong for Life
According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, “of the estimated 10 million Americans with Osteoporosis, about 80% of them are women. And, one in two women over 50 will experience a fractured bone due to osteoporosis.” Osteoporosis is a loss of bone density causing the bones to become weaker. With this staggering statistic in mind, it […]
OIP now has an appointment reminder app!
RemindMe App Features… • Confirm or Request a Reschedule of your appointment. • Automatic entry and alarms on your device’s calendar. • Customize your reminder preferences. • Directions and special instructions from the office. To download the RemindMe App on your Apple iPhone or iPod Touch, simply visit the Apple App Store, search “Talksoft” and […]
New “Airselect” Walking Boot Offered By OIP’s DME Department
OIP is now supplying a new walking boot in our DME department. The Airselect puts comfort, control and healing in the hands of the patient with the most advancement available in a walking boot. Beneath its exterior are technological advances that work together to enhance treatment and to improve overall results. The Airselect walking boot […]
OIP helping to Improve Health Care
HSH Gala OIP was a silver sponsor for the 23rd Annual Share the Spirit Gala, hosted by Holy Spirit Hospital Auxiliary. Where funds were raised to expand the services provided by Holy Spirits Neonatal Unit. All of the proceeds raised for this event are going to purchase a Giraffe Omi Bed, a special incubator, for […]
Holidays bring good cheer, family and friends, presents, and exercise. Yes, exercise!
Exercise The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend 60 minutes of moderate, daily activity for kids. As you age, try 30 minutes of activity, 5 days a week, while mixing in some strength training. That kind of movement boosts bone health, muscle mass, keeps your mind sharp, cuts the risk for major diseases like diabetes […]