Board Certified Surgeon Robert Moore, MD, from Holy Family Hospital and Steward North Andover Surgery, will discuss breast cancer screenings and genetic testing.

The early bird registration deadline for Nashoba Valley Medical Center’s (NVMC) 5th annual Hunger Run 5K road race is on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016. Advanced registration is strongly recommended for the Oct. 15, 2016 5K and walk.

Dr. Hoerner will review conservative and surgical approaches to hip pain, explain why the direct anterior approach allows for a quicker recovery time for patients, and talk about how MAKOplasty™ navigation can be used for hip replacement.

A health column contributed by Primary Care Physician Nita Pant, MD about an important health risk that soon-to-be college students should be aware of - meningitis.