Dr. Phillip Arnold Presents on Concussions

Tuesday, March 22 at 6:30 pm, Dr. Philip Arnold will present “Concussions: A Modern Approach” at Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay. Sponsored by Ministry Door County Medical Center (MDCMC), Dr. Arnold will address a wide range of topics including: what are sports concussions, why it is important to pay attention to them, as well as how they are identified, diagnosed and treated by professionals.

Dr. Arnold sees patients at MDCMC’s North Shore Medical Clinic in Fish Creek and is a member of the medical center’s medical staff. He holds certification in concussion management and serves as a certified physician with the U.S. Ski Team. In practice since 2006, Dr. Arnold completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Virginia.

“The research out there is constantly evolving, and we are learning so much more about concussions,” said Tina Koyen, MDCMC athletic trainer. Koyen is one of five MDCMC athletic trainers who provide complimentary training services to all Door County high schools’ sporting events and consultations with athletes.

The program is recommended for parents, athletes, coaches, teachers and others who work with students and athletes.

For more information, call MDCMC Rehab Services at 920.746.0410.