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September 09, 2009 9:07 AM

Pain awareness month forum planned in Columbus

BY LARRY GIERER - lgierer@ledger-enquirer.com

In recognition of Pain Awareness Month, a project of the American Cancer Society, Columbus Regional Healthcare System will host a forum for health care professionals.

It will be 12:30 p.m. at the Columbus Regional Conference Center at the Medical Center. Lunch will be served.

Presentations will include information on the proper assessment and treatment of pain, myths and misconceptions about pain, information on pharmacological treatments, including opioid use and non-pharmacological treatments.

To register, call Rubye Stafford at 706-571-1102. Friday is the deadline.

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