Graham Medical Group is expanding its orthopedic services in Galesburg — and for many residents, it means procedures they once had to travel out of town to get will soon be available right here.
Alivia Derham is an orthopedic nurse practitioner at the Graham Medical Group Center for Ambulatory Care and Imaging Center in Galesburg. She grew up in Abingdon and lives in Knoxville, and she joined Chris Postin on Galesburg In Focus to talk about the team, the new outpatient surgery center opening this fall, and what patients can expect when they walk through the door.
Topics covered in this interview:
- Alivia's background — from Carl Sandburg College to orthopedics
- The four-provider orthopedic team at Graham: Dr. Brett Barnhart, Dr. James Queenan, PA Aaron McLean, and Alivia Derham
- The new outpatient surgery center opening in Galesburg this fall — and what procedures it will offer locally
- Robotic-assisted total knee replacement technology
- Common orthopedic issues by age group — from youth sports injuries to arthritis to fall-related fractures in seniors
- How to get a referral to Graham Orthopedics
- What a first visit looks like and how long you should wait before seeking care
- Tips for protecting your joints as you age
To access Graham Orthopedics, ask your primary care or convenient care provider for a referral specifically to Graham Orthopedics. Patients seeing non-Graham providers can also request an external referral and contact the office directly to expedite scheduling.
Graham Medical Group Center for Ambulatory Care and Imaging Center is located at 2028 N. Seminary St. in Galesburg.